WorkSource Oregon Invites Job Seekers To A Manufacturing And Warehouse Job Fair In Tigard - 08/12/26

For immediate release: Aug. 12, 2026

Media Contact: communications@employ.oregon.gov

Media Advisory

WorkSource Oregon invites job seekers to a manufacturing and warehouse job fair in Tigard

WHO: WorkSource Oregon – Tigard

WHAT: Manufacturing and Warehouse Job Fair

WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon

WHERE: 11950 SW Garden Place, Suite 100, Tigard, OR 97223

Tigard, Ore.  —  WorkSource Oregon invites job seekers to attend a manufacturing and warehouse job fair at its Tigard location on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. More than nine local employers will share more information on these positions:

• Machine operators
• Assembly workers
• Production workers
• Ramp agents
• Glassblowers
• And more

The event is free to attend and open to the public. The media are also welcome to attend. Advance registration is recommended but not required. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and come prepared to discuss their skills and experience with employers.

Job seekers can also visit QualityInfo.org to explore skills, wages, and career pathways for in-demand occupations and industries in Oregon.

“This is a great opportunity for people to learn about a variety of career options throughout the Portland Metro area and connect directly with employers,” said Jim Pfarrer, director of Workforce Operations with the Oregon Employment Department. “Job seekers should come ready to make a strong impression.”  

WorkSource Oregon staff will also be on site to offer resources for career exploration, as well as resume and interview guidance. 

The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon partner with businesses and employers across the state to help connect them with qualified workers. Employers interested in collaborating on a hiring event or learning more about WorkSource Oregon employer services can contact EmployerServices@oregon.gov.

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.  

Need help?

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 844-808-9675. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

¿Necesita ayuda?  

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 844-808-9675. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a EmployerServices@oregon.gov. 

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Oregon Private Job Vacancies Unchanged In Second Quarter 2026 - 07/23/26

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2026.

Media Contacts:  Communications@employ.oregon.gov;

Anna Johnson, Senior Economic Analyst, Anna.L.Johnson@employ.oregon.gov

Oregon Private Job Vacancies Unchanged in Second Quarter 2026

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon private employers reported 45,400 job openings at any given time in the second quarter of 2026. This was essentially unchanged from the 45,300 job openings seen in the first quarter of the year, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department’s Job Vacancy Survey.

In research published today, senior economic analyst Anna Johnson reports that hiring demand remained concentrated in the private health care and social assistance industry, which represented nearly a quarter of all job vacancies. Spring vacancies were distributed across the state, with the Portland Tri-County area accounting for 36% of all vacancies.

Most job openings across the state tended to be for full-time and permanent positions. The average starting wage among this group of vacancies was $26.77 per hour and employers reported 61% of vacancies as difficult to fill.

For the full analysis, see the article: Spring 2026 Hiring Among Oregon’s Private Employers Remained Flat from Winter.

About Workforce and Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED 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 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED 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 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Remains At 5.2% In June (Photo) - 07/15/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 15, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Gail Krumenauer, State Employment Economist (971) 301-3771

Video and Audio available at 10 a.m. PT

David Cooke, Economist (971) 375-5288

Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 5.2% in June

Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in June. That was unchanged from 5.2% in May, and also matched the 5.2% rate one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in June, which changed little from the prior month (4.3%) or one year ago (4.1%).

On a seasonally adjusted basis, Oregon employers cut 600 jobs from nonfarm payrolls in June. That follows a revised gain of 2,500 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in private health care and social assistance (+2,000 jobs). Losses were largest in manufacturing (-1,700 jobs).

Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 8,500 jobs between June 2025 and June 2026. That’s a loss of 0.4%. Both the private and public sectors lost jobs over the past year. Private-sector employment fell by 5,400 jobs (-0.3%), and government employment declined by 3,100 jobs (-1.0%).

Private health care and social assistance continues to lead job growth in Oregon. The sector added 14,000 jobs over the past year, a gain of 4.5%. Over the past year, growth within the sector was strongest in social assistance (8.6%) and nursing and residential care facilities (5.3 %). Ambulatory health care services (2.6 %) and hospitals (0.5%) also added jobs, but at slower rates.

Manufacturing employment continues to decline in Oregon. Manufacturers lost 10,000 jobs over the past year, a decline of 5.6%. Within manufacturing, employment in durable goods fell by 5,800 jobs (-4.6%). Nondurable goods manufacturing lost 4,200 jobs (-7.7%).

Next Press Releases

The Oregon Employment Department plans to release the June county and metropolitan area unemployment and jobs data on Tuesday, July 21, and the next statewide unemployment rate and employment survey data for July on Wednesday, August 19.

About Workforce and Economic Research

The Workforce and Economic Research Division of the Oregon Employment Department develops and distributes quality economic and workforce information to help Oregonians make informed decisions and support a thriving economy. Staff collect data from state and federal records and surveys; analyze the available information; and share insights with the public in a variety of ways, including regular reports, publications, and the website, QualityInfo.org.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED 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 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

El Departamento de Empleo de Oregon (OED) es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades. El OED 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 503-947-1444. Usuarios de TTY pueden llamar al 711. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a communications@employ.oregon.gov.

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