Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

06/05/2026

Employers and Service providers, are you interested in learning more about Paid Leave Oregon and how this program impacts your business and employees?

Join us Thursday, June 18th!

WorkSource Baker City
1575 Dewey Ave

Register for one of two sessions offered
10am-11:30am
or
2pm-3:30pm

Register now at:
https://ow.ly/GprY50Z2jWL

06/04/2026

Spot our staff!

Received the group photo today! Most of our guests made the group photo at the first annual career fair at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, and were fabulous; bringing employment, reentry resources, and support to the guys this month.

06/03/2026

UMHS Is Accepting Applications in Milton-Freewater & Pendleton!

Looking for early learning opportunities for your child? Umatilla Morrow Head Start is now accepting applications for children ages 0–5 in Milton-Freewater and Pendleton!

Milton-Freewater Programs:
• Preschool Ages 3–5
• Part-Day Classes (3.5 Hours Mon–Thurs)
• Enhanced Day Classes (6.5 Hours, Mon–Thurs)

Pendleton Programs:
• Ages 0–3 Enhanced Day Classes (8 Hours, Mon–Friday)
• Preschool Ages 3–5
• Part-Day Classes (Mon–Thurs)
• Enhanced Day Classes (6.5 Hours, Mon–Thurs)

Our programs help children learn, grow, and prepare for lifelong success through high-quality early learning and family support services.

📲 Apply today at:
🌐 umchs.org/o/hsehs

06/02/2026

Eastern Oregon voices being featured, we love to see it! High Desert Partnership is doing so many great things and deserves to be shared!

This month, Harney County Food Systems Coordinator Kellie Frank and High Desert Partnership Executive Director Brenda Smith are headed to Montana for the , a gathering centered around regenerative agriculture, land stewardship, food systems, and the future of the rural West.⁠
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On day three of the festival, Brenda will join the panel "Citizens of the Land" alongside Cory Carman and Jon Alexander to explore an important question: What if real change happens when people act as participants, not spectators?⁠
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The conversation will examine how rural communities and working lands can model a citizen ethic rooted in stewardship, responsibility, and connection to place.⁠
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We're proud to see Harney County represented in conversations like these and look forward to the ideas, relationships, and inspiration that will travel back home.⁠
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05/27/2026

Join Our Team as a Nutrition Assistant!

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start is looking for a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to help support healthy meals and nutrition services for children across our early childhood programs.

This role helps mentor kitchen staff, support meal service operations, assist with USDA/CACFP compliance, and ensure children receive nutritious meals in a safe and supportive environment.

Full-Time | 40 Hours
Hermiston, OR
$21.00–$22.95/hour

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about:

✔ Child nutrition & wellness
✔ Supporting kitchen teams
✔ Food service & meal preparation
✔ Helping children thrive

Join a team making a difference in the lives of children and families every day.

📲 Apply today at umchs.org/page/careers

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

AI Unlocked: Bust the Myths, Understand Prompt Engineering, and Get Real Results in 90 Minutes

Northeast Oregon Economic Development District is hosting a free 90-minute AI workshop led by Lorin Ricker, founder of CoyoteThinking, LLC, on June 3rd, 4th, and 10th in Joseph, La Grande, and Baker City. The Joseph and La Grande workshops will be in-person. The Baker City presentation offers in-person and virtual options. All presentations start at 4:00 p.m.

his practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the AI hype, presenting the understanding and exact skills you’ll need to introduce generative AI confidently and effectively into your business — no tech background required.

Registration is free, but space is limited. To register, visit NEOEDD’s News & Events page (neoedd.org/news-events), choose your preferred workshop, and complete the registration form.

05/21/2026

You can also apply for swim instructor, lifeguard, or recreation leader through our internship program at eowb.org/eoworks