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The Rogue Careers Team

Rogue Careers focuses on connecting job seekers with industries and sectors that they may not have initially considered.  The agencies below connect people with jobs and careers through suitable training and education programs.   These opportunities are designed to prepare job seekers as they enter, re-engage or change gears in the workforce. 

The current focus for this project includes six sectors: Health Care, Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources (Wildland Firefighting, Forestry, Ecological Stewardship) and Information Technology/E-Commerce. Each collaborative member has contributed to the development of the information and tools you will find on this website. 

Collaborative members include WorkSource Rogue Valley (WSRV), Southern Oregon Youth Works, the Medford School District, the Rogue Community College and the Rogue Workforce Partnership. 


WorkSource Rogue Valley (WSRV) is a partnership of state agencies, local service providers, colleges and community organizations that provide free employment and training services to job seekers and employers. WSRV assists employers to recruit and screen for qualified applicants, provide wage reimbursement opportunities through on-the-job trainings, and supply cost-savings information on employment tax credits. WSRV offices are operated and funded by local Workforce Development boards.

For information on WSRV, visit http://worksourcerogue.org/. 

Southern Oregon Youth Works empowers young people ages 16-24 in Jackson and Josephine Counties with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Through hands-on training, career exploration, mentorship, and paid work experiences, Southern Oregon Youth Works connects youth with meaningful opportunities that prepare them for sustainable careers and a thriving future in the Rogue Valley.

Visit SOYouthWorks.org for more information.

The Rogue Community College (RCC) serves residents in Jackson and Josephine counties at campuses and learning centers in Grants Pass, Medford, White City and the Illinois Valley.

RCC offers six two-year degrees, over 75 career and technical training programs, 17 Career Pathways certificates; and a variety of workforce and short-term training, academic skills, continuing and community education classes; plus services to the businesses community.  One of 17 community colleges in Oregon, RCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.  RCC is approved by the Veterans Administration as a veterans training institution.

For more information visit http://rogueworkforce.org.

The Medford School District is a premier district that encompasses 361 square miles in the heart of Southern Oregon’s beautiful Rogue River Valley. The School District serves 14,000 students in 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, three high schools and four charter schools.

The Medford School District has a strong relationship with the workforce providers developing connections with employers and growing vocational opportunities for all learners.  For more information on the Medford Pre-Apprenticeship for Construction Trades (MPACT) program flyer click HERE.

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The Rogue Workforce Partnership (RWP) is a business-led coalition that works to strengthen the economy of the Rogue Valley. RWP catalyzes and convenes dynamic partnerships with business leaders, K-20 educators, workforce service providers, economic development, and other key community partners. Their focus is on building innovative solutions to address the workforce priorities and needs of employers, especially those in traded-sector industries that drive the region’s economic growth.

Working collaboratively across complex systems and institutional boundaries, RWP leverages and aligns resources to build the skills and talents of the Rogue Valley’s workforce, so local businesses and career seekers can succeed in the modern global economy. For more information visit http://rogueworkforce.org.

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