Workforce Development & Youth Engagement

Why Invest in Workforce Development?

Brief description of WFD efforts and why they matter in the Northern Blues.

Upcoming Events

Across the Northern Blues, partners are hosting events, forming crews, and developing training opportunities to help connect the workforce to place and develop the skills to have fruitful and long standing careers in natural resources.

Check out our calendar for more information on individual events or deadlines from our various parntners.

Workforce Resources

  • Eastern Oregon Job Board for Natural Resources

    This job board was created specifically for natural resources jobs in Eastern Oregon. Check out what’s available in your area!

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  • USAJOBS Training Videos

    Interested in applying for a federal job? These videos from the National Interagency Fire Center can help you navigate through applying on USAJOBS.

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  • Navigating State of Oregon Jobs Board

    Navigating the State of Oregon jobs board can be difficult but these resources can help job seekers.

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  • Information for Apprenticeships

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  • Various Crew Information

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Pathways Document

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Workforce Stories

  • Living and learning with fire

    Joseph students participate in Smithsonian documentary on prescribed burning and land stewardship

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