Resources October 15th, 2025
Employment & Training
Goodwill Hiring Event – Thursday, October 16th from 3-5pm. Find participating locations here or find open job postings in and around Portland here
You may be eligible for a $40 clothing card if you have a new job or an interview coming up. Find out more and request assistance here
MHCC Student Success Specialist (Tutor II) – Part-time position paying $32.28-$38.82/hour. Find out more and apply here
Discover Manufacturing – Short-term trainings available to lead to entry level wages starting at $21+/hour.
Friday October 17th from 1-4pm – Computer Aided Design & Drafting
October 20th – 24th 9am-12pm – Microelectronics & Electronic Engineering Tech
Find more info here or contact Ariel Ladum with questions or help signing up at (971) 722-2668 or discovermfg@pcc.edu
Trades Career Fair – October 24th from 1-4pm at PCC Swan Island Trade Center – 6400 N Cutter Circle, Portland. Join us to learn about a career in trades and meet with over 50 local employers! Find more here
Food
SNAP Updates – Beginning October 1st, SNAP recipients with an ABAWD status (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) from age 18-64 with no children under 14 must meet new work requirements to keep SNAP for longer than three months. Find out more about this change here
Find food pantries near you and access other resources like meal programs for seniors, WIC, local events, and more here or use this food finder tool to search your area here
Youth & Classes
Free Internet for Students – Free mobile hotspot device and 200GB of high-speed data per year for income-eligible K-12 students Check out the flyer attached and find out more and apply here
Foster Parent Training – 8-week training for families interested in providing a caring environment for children from this community. Every Wednesday on Zoom starting October 22nd from 5-6:30pm.
Must live in the following zip codes: 97216, 97220, 97230, 97236, 97266, 97203, 97217, and 97227.
Receive a $20 Fred Meyer gift card for every session attended. See the attached flyer and contact Ryan Johnston at ryanj@irco.org or (503) 388-8414 for more info or to sign up.
Free English Classes – Wednesdays from 2-4pm through March 18th at Rosewood Initiative – 14127 SE Stark St, Portland. No registration required, drop in at any time! Find more including other events here
Transportation
Keys to Stability Free Vehicle Program for Communities of Color – A community program dedicated to providing safe, reliable vehicles to individuals and families in Multnomah County who currently lack dependable transportation. Application is due by November 3rd and you can apply here