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What’s Next for Portland:

Hiring, Layoffs, and the Future of Our Workforce

LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Thursday, Nov 21 | 12:30–1:30pm

Get ready for a dynamic discussion about how a bumpy economy has impacted business — and what we’re actually seeing, locally, in Portland. 

We’ll dive into the key forces shaping trends in hiring, layoffs, and compensation. Discover what businesses are doing to navigate new laws in pay transparency and how to attract the next generation of talent.  

Whether you’re curious about Portland’s growth or concerned about its challenges, this conversation will give you the data and insights you need to start strategically planning for 2025.  

Career Changes

A stand-alone workshop offered once a quarter

LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Dec 4 | 12–1:30pm

Changing careers is not easy, and everybody’s path will look different, but there are some tried-and-true methods and best practices for how to successfully shift into a new industry or a different line of work. 

You’ll learn:

  • Practical tips and advice on how to figure out what to do next
  • How to avoid common hurdles and pitfalls
  • Ways to maximize your chances of making a successful move

 

Join us for a realistic and transparent discussion about how to make a career change.

Job Search 101

A 7-Week Program to Uplevel Your Career

LIVE WORKSHOP SERIES
2025 Dates Coming Soon!

Our FREE 7-week Job Search 101 series will take you through strategies and best practices for getting real results in your job search.  

Job Search 101 is a comprehensive program with expert guidance on: 

  • Where to start your job search
  • Rejection-proof resumes
  • Getting the most from LinkedIn
  • Making your network work
  • Secrets of working with recruiters
  • Acing every interview
  • Negotiating like a boss 

 

We’ll meet virtually on Wednesdays, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM PT on Zoom. The last 30 minutes is reserved for Q&A. 

Class is taught by our Boly:Welch career experts, with insight and support from additional team members who know the ups and downs of finding work that works. 

How to Hire

A 3-Part Workshop on Building Teams that Work

LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP SERIES
2025 Dates Coming Soon!

It’s not easy to hire a new employee. Sorting through resumes, selecting and communicating with candidates, interviewing, checking references, making an offer, negotiating, following up, onboarding… it can take a lot out of you! 

This FREE 3-week series will address key questions in hiring, onboarding and retention: 

  • Workshop #1 How to Hire
    How can you create a hiring process for candidates that is clear, engaging, and equitable? 

  • Workshop #2 How to Onboard
    What do new hires need for a great first day? A great first week? A great first year? 

  • Workshop #3 How to Retain
    What do strong culture, growth opportunities, great feedback, relevant perks and benefits, and mentorship all have in common? (We can tell you the answer to this one now: It’s excellent employee retention

After each live workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our experts the questions about hiring that are most meaningful to your organization.  

Job Search 101

A 7-Day Program to Uplevel Your Career

RECORDED WORKSHOP SERIES
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This free challenge will take you through strategies and best practices for getting real results in your job search.  

What will we cover?  

Over one week, we’ll send you daily guidance on:

  • Where to start your job search
  • Rejection-proof resumes
  • Getting the most from LinkedIn
  • Making your network work
  • Secrets of working with recruiters
  • Acing every interview
  • Negotiating like a boss  


After each deep-dive, you’ll take your search to the next level with a task that will help you clarify what you really want, refine your resume, build a network, and identify opportunities for growth. 
 

Class is taught by Boly:Welch career experts, Abby & Corbin, who will guide you through the ups and downs of finding work that works for you.  

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