Find Your Future Workforce

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Serving Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington counties, Northwest Regional ESD's Office of School Performance and Workforce Development bridges the gap between education and industry though various services. Our services facilitate essential work-based learning and career exploration activities, providing industry partners a streamlined path to mentor students and build a robust regional workforce.

We invite you to collaborate with us in creating high-impact opportunties that prepare every graduate with a clear plan and purpose for success in local careers.

Student Work Opportunities - Share internship and job opportunities for students, teachers, counselors, and families.

Youth Workforce Development - Collaborate with the NWRESD Workforce Development team to create a bridge from school to career.

Connect Directly with 20 School Districts - Engage in career connected learning opporutnties like guest speakers, field trips, job fairs, mock interviews, and much more!

Complete the Intake Form Today to Become A Partner!

map of high schools served by nwresd

Industry-recognized credentials are validated measures of a student's technical proficiency and professional "habits of mind" that align high school insturction with specific requirements of high-wage, high-demand occupations. By earning these honors in various fields, students secure a competitive advantage in both career placement and postsecondary admissions.

How can you support?

Content Validation - Influence the quality of certification preparation by integrating expertise through content creation, instructional support, and skills training.

Financial Sponsorship - Provide captial to reduce barriers for access to students in our region by ensuring support for fees, transportation, and more.

Work-Based Learning - Many certifications require a specific number of clinical or hands-on hours. Support can help create a job-ready talent pipeline.

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Career-Connected Learning Engagement Opportunities

Guest Speaker
Job Shadow
Workplace Tour