Career Planning Help

Worksource Rogue Valley (WSRV)

The local work centers (in Medford and Grants Pass) offer services provided by WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Employment Department.  Job seekers are offered employment search assistance, help developing resumes, guidance on interviewing (including online interviews), life coaching (personal and professional skills), targeted training and scholarship opportunities, On-the-Job Training, and Internship opportunities.  WSRV staff can help you access the career planning tools below. For more information you can

1. Click the “have a question” icon in the lower right corner and send a short message, WSRV will reach out to you and help.
2. Send an email 
3. Call Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811

WSRV also can help with these online resources:

• MyWorkSource – a personalized career planning site including:
  • tools to find jobs
  • help building resumes and portfolios
  • a budget planner
• iMatchSkills – Oregon’s labor market application helping to connect job seekers with employers

QualityInfo.Org

QualityInfo.Org is Oregon’s labor market information warehouse.  From here you can search for occupations and learn about:

• wage ranges
• area employment numbers (and expected changes in the next 10 years)
• any requirements for the occupation (education, knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses or certifications)
• any schools or trainings
• possible jobs related to the occupation

To start searching for occupations in the Rogue Valley, click HERE.

O*NET

O*NET is the National source of occupational information (that QualityInfo draws from) including overviews, wages, any requirements (education, knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses or certifications).  Here are few helpful links:

• Key Word Search: do you have passions and not sure what occupations match with them?  Use this Search function by entering a few words that describe what you like to do.
• Browse Industries Careers: use this tool to search broad industries (such as Construction) to show specific occupations.

Southern Oregon Youth Works

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.

Federal ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List)

Many scholarships require that they be on the Eligible Federal Training Provider List.  The link above is for the Rogue Valley (within 50 miles of Medford) showing their recent completion and employment rates, which is update annually.

You can also see all Oregon Providers on the OR WIOA ETPL List site.

ImpactOregon

ImpactOregon is a website where you’ll find hundreds of careers to choose from in the developmental disabilities field that make a real difference. Supported by the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities.

See the different Micro-Credentials that SOU offers by clicking the SOU Micro-Credentials button.

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SOU has a career planning page too, click the SOU Careers button to learn more.

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View the different RCC grant and loan forgiveness programs to help with the cost of college by clicking the RCC Cash for College button.

Need help starting your education pathway at RCC? Click the RCC Learn More button to connect with their friendly staff.

STEP at Rogue is offered to students who have a qualifying degree with a specific job in mind and are currently receiving SNAP benefits (and not TANF-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Students in the STEP program will receive paid support services, career coaching and many other support services.  Click the STEP at Rogue button for more information.

RCC Career and Technical Education: certificate and degree programs through Rogue Community College that can be earned within 12 to 24 months including apprenticeships.  Click the RCC CTE button for more information.

Need help planning your career? Click the RCC Employment Services button for preparation and development support.

See the different programs that OSU offers and career development by clicking the OSU Majors button.

For admissions information at OSU including virtual tours, click the OSU Admissions button.

For financial aid information at OSU, click the OSU Financial Aid button.

Take a virtual tour of the University, request more information, submit an application and check out their financial aid opportunities by clicking the UO Admissions button.

See a list of UO programs by clicking the UO Majors button.

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The Explore Science Education site at OHSU provides resources for students and employers interested in the field of of science.  To learn more, click the OHSU Explore Science Education button.

For admissions and financial aid information, click the OHSU Admissions button.

See a list of OHSU programs by clicking the OIT Majors button.

OIT offers a college credit program for high school students, learn more by clicking the OIT Dual Credit button.

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