Oregon Job Fair for Autistic Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2026 Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov WorkSource Oregon Invites Job Seekers to Job Fair for Autistic Community Activity Program OREGON CITY, Ore. – WorkSource Oregon invites job seekers to a job fair with the Autistic Community Activity Program (ACAP) on Wednesday, March 18,10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the WorkSource center in Oregon City. This is an opportunity to learn about summer jobs in the Portland-Metro area to help people with autism build lasting life skills. ACAP staff will be on site to share more information and conduct interviews for one-on-one assistants with their summer program. There is no cost to attend, and participants are encouraged to bring their resumes. “Are you looking for the most fun you’ve ever had in a summer job? Come work with ACAP in an active and engaging environment where you get to meet new people and make friends,” said Brooke Pyper, chief operating officer at ACAP. “This allows you to serve the community, explore Portland, and help autistic individuals build lasting life skills. You will work in groups, travel around the city, enjoy the sun, and engage with clients to ensure their goals are met.” Assistants will earn $18 to $23 per hour during ACAP’s 2026 summer season, which runs from June through August. Internships and work-study hours are also available. “WorkSource Oregon is excited to support job seekers as they explore a wide range of employment opportunities — from seasonal positions to roles that make a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of Workforce Operations with the Oregon Employment Department. “The ACAP Job Fair is a great example of that commitment, and an opportunity for job seekers to make a strong

impression. They should come ready to talk about their strengths and experience. Our staff will be on hand to help applicants prepare for their interview.” The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon are proud to partner with businesses and employers across the state in finding qualified employers. If you are interested in collaborating on a hiring event or learning more about our resources for employers, please contact EmployerServices@oregon.gov. Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: WorkSource Oregon - Oregon City 506 High St., Oregon City, OR 97045 Email: mariann.y.rangel@employ.oregon.gov Event website: https://www.worksourceoregon.org/events/2026-03-18/autistic- community-activity-program-job-fair/ About Workforce Operations and WorkSource Oregon The Oregon Employment Department’s Workforce Operations division is a partner in WorkSource Oregon, a consortium of state agencies and local workforce boards, and operates 37 WorkSource Oregon centers across the state. WorkSource Oregon offers a wide range of free services to job seekers, employers, and businesses, including personalized career coaching, resume writing, job search strategies, support for job postings and hiring incentives, and access to labor- market data. Visit worksourceoregon.org for more information. Equal Opportunity Statement WorkSource Oregon (WSO) is an equal opportunity agency. WSO provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken- language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1680. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov. WorkSource Oregon (WSO) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. WSO proporciona ayuda gratuita para que usted pueda utilizar nuestros servicios. Algunos ejemplos son intérpretes de lengua de señas e idiomas hablados, materiales escritos en otros idiomas, letra grande, audio y otros formatos. Para

obtener ayuda, por favor llame al 503-947-1680. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov. ###