Willamette Workforce Partnership is the WorkforceDevelopment Board serving Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a board of directors.Our funding is primarily federal and state with other grant funds for specific projects.

Our organization plays a key role in the economic development of our region. The Workforce Development Board brings together a myriad of employment, training, and educational services which comprise a comprehensive system that supports the development of the area’s workforce.

Willamette Workforce Partnership leads local workforcedevelopment by identifying local labor market needs/trends/priorities andworking with the community to address these issues. We do this by developingpolicy and overseeing the workforce fund investments allocated to Linn, Marion,Polk and Yamhill Counties. We work to coordinate workforce developmentstrategies and efforts to create strong employer linkages and promote communitycollaboration through the WorkSource delivery system. This optimizes strongpartner relationships, supports efficient resource sharing and networking, andprovides local residents with services that help them succeed.