A business owner who recently moved his manufacturing firm to McMinnville described his new workforce as "reliable, dedicated and loyal."

Most employees live locally and realize that the success of a local business enhances the vitality of their community. There are more than 30,000 residents in McMinnville and nearly 90,000 countywide.

Strong traded sector consortia, high level skills training, unique youth opportunities and school industry partnerships are just of few of the programs being facilitated by the Enterprise for Employment & Education.  This Mid-Willamette Valley non-porfit organization specializes in workforce development solutions.  Contact Director Agnes Balassa at 503.581.4505 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

An extensive organizational network coordinated through WorkSource-Yamhill Center helps attract and match workers to the labor needs of employers. The Center, a branch of the Oregon Employment Department, is a key resource for employers. It offers valuable services to employers through a partnership with Chemeketa Community College, the State of Oregon Employment Department, Department of Human Services, State of Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation, Yamhill County Community Action Agency and Experience Works.

The Center can improve your productivity and profitability by providing access to labor market information, workforce recruitment, selection, hiring, customized training, retention and layoff assistance.  For customized labor market information about the area contact Pam Ferrar, Workforce Analyst, at 503.378-4801, extension 223.