Workforce Development

Become a Community Health Worker!

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This could be you! Photographed above is our first group of graduates, each with their well-deserved certification.

Work within your community to connect people with the care and support they need. CHWs often come from the communities they serve, which helps them understand the unique challenges, cultures, and needs of their neighbors.

If you’re passionate about creating change in BIPOC communities, rural areas, and low-income neighborhoods, this program is for you!

Learn more about the 2026-2027 training dates below.

Want to Become a Welder?

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Pictured above are three of the nine graduates of our first Welding Program Cohort!

Take part in a welding training program through Chemeketa Community College at no cost!

This program is available to those with a criminal conviction and preferably live in Marion, Polk, Yamhill or Linn counties.

Learn more about future opportunities below.

Get Warehouse Certified! warehouse photo

Take part in a four day training program and become forklift certified, CPR certified and more!

Our clients (individuals with past criminal convictions) are prioritized in the selection process.

Learn more about future opportunities below.