Grant Award Summary

The Department of Employment Oregon received an $8.37 million Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This award funds the delivery of universal access employment services designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities and assist employers in identifying qualified candidates. Core services provided to job seekers include career assessments, career guidance, job search workshops, labor market information, and referrals to employment and training opportunities. Services available to employers include job order posting, applicant matching based on qualifications and experience, recruitment assistance for hard-to-fill positions, job restructuring support, and assistance with displaced worker transitions.

The Oregon Employment Department may subaward portions of grant funds to conduct labor market information research and deliver specific services through local partners and community-based organizations. The program explicitly excludes direct training service delivery, instead focusing on labor exchange services and career guidance to facilitate rapid workforce reentry and reduce employment barriers. All individuals have universal access to these services, with priority extended to veterans and other covered populations as provided in state workforce plans.