Oregon Employment Dept News

Oregon Unemployment Rate and Nonfarm Payroll Employment January 2026

The Oregon Employment Department released January 2026 employment data showing Oregon's unemployment rate at 5.2% (vs. 4.3% nationally). Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 2,000 jobs. Major gains were in leisure and hospitality (+1,800), health care and social assistance (+1,500), and construction (+1,000), while manufacturing (-1,500) and professional and business services (-1,300) saw losses.

Oregon Training Institute Paid Weatherization Program Info Session

WorkSource Oregon is hosting an information session for the Oregon Training Institute's paid Energy Conservation and Weatherization Career Program. Job seekers in the Portland Metro area can learn about and apply for the program, which offers training and potential employment in the weatherization field, with starting wages of $18.20 per hour.

Oregon Employment Department Job Fair in Eugene

WorkSource Oregon is hosting a weeklong job fair in Eugene, Oregon, from March 30 to April 3, 2026, focusing on various industries each day. The event aims to connect job seekers with employers and provide career resources at no cost.

AT&T Hiring Event in Tigard, Oregon

WorkSource Oregon is hosting a hiring event for AT&T in Tigard, Oregon, on March 19, 2026. The event aims to fill field sales representative positions, requiring one year of commission sales experience. AT&T and WorkSource Oregon are partnering to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

Oregon Offers Free Tax Help Events

The Oregon Employment Department and Department of Revenue are partnering to offer free tax filing assistance events across the state in February and March 2026. These events aim to help Oregon taxpayers file their federal and state personal income tax returns electronically with the assistance of volunteers.

WorkSource Oregon Hosts Second Chance Career Fair

WorkSource Oregon, part of the Oregon Employment Department, is hosting its first 'Second Chance Career Fair' on February 11, 2026, in Portland. The event aims to connect job seekers facing employment barriers, including those with past incarceration, with employers open to hiring them.

Oregon Job Fair for Autistic Community

WorkSource Oregon is hosting a job fair on March 18, 2026, in Oregon City for individuals with autism seeking summer employment. The event aims to connect job seekers with the Autistic Community Activity Program (ACAP) for roles assisting autistic individuals and building life skills.

Oregon Employment Department Workforce System Improvement Plan

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has released a Customer Service and Workforce Strategies Action Plan detailing 101 prioritized actions to improve customer service and strengthen the state's public workforce system. The plan includes initiatives such as AI-assisted tools, simplified communications, and an online claim status tracker.

Oregon Job Vacancies Flat in 2025

The Oregon Employment Department reported that job openings in Oregon remained flat in 2025, with 58,500 vacancies, a slight increase from 57,800 in 2024. The healthcare and social assistance sector accounted for over a quarter of all vacancies.