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Supports and Incentives for Employers Hiring High Barrier Employees

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Eugene's Table and FOOD for Lane County are teaming up to help get the word out about the many options available to help local manufactures onboard new employees. This event is for HR professionals, business owners, and anyone else interested in creating a stronger more diverse workforce pipeline. Learn from experts about incentives and supports that can help your organization bring on and train new hires while decreasing costs!


Panel Topics

  • FOOD for Lane County Warehouse Training Program: Carrie Copeland, Education Programs Manager at FOOD for Lane County

  • On the Job Training: Liz Hudson, Business & Employment Specialist at Lane County Health and Human Services

  • JOBS: Lisa MIlls, Career Advisor at Lane County Health and Human Services

  • SNAP Training and Education Program: Craig Wilson, STEP Job Developer at Lane County Workforce Services,

  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit: TBD

  • Lane Community College Pathways Programs: Rosa Lopez, Career Pathways Coordinator at Lane Community College

Moderated by Sue Thompson, Director of Workforce Investments at Lane Workforce Partnership


Ticket includes a DELICIOUS tamale bar lunch provided by Salsa Garcia of the Saturday Market. Discounted pricing for Eugene's Table members and sponsors.

Earlier Event: October 13
Free Herbalism Workshops
Later Event: October 24
Career Expo For Middle School Students