Welcome to the Lake Grove Job Seekers Program!
We help job seekers in the Portland metro area find a job or transition careers
We're Glad You're Here
Led by volunteer Mentors with years of experience, Lake Grove Job Seekers (LGJS) is dedicated to helping you through your career transition.
Our approach combines weekly in-person meetings with expert speakers, online workshops, and individual mentoring.
Job Seekers are encouraged to attend as many meetings and workshops as possible, as they are a source of ideas, a place to learn from others, and a place of mutual support. A mentor is also a valuable ally, providing guidance, support, and assistance as needed during the job search or career transition process.
Our services are free. While our online services are open to all, mentoring is available only to those in the Portland, OR Metro area and requires completion of our three-step Onboarding Process.
Whether or not you have a mentor, you can participate in almost every other part of our program.
Next Steps for Job Seekers
- Come to a Meeting! Attend a Monday Meeting or participate in one of our online events to enhance your job search skills and connect with others navigating the same path. Events are available to all, and we welcome your participation. See the EVENTS page for more information.
- Want a Mentor? Complete our Onboarding Process.
- Explore our Learn section for proven tips to help you land a job (coming soon).
Did You Know?
- Joining a job club like LGJS is a proven way to speed up your job search.
- Attendance counts as a “work-seeking activity” when filing for unemployment.
- Our regular Monday Meetings, Skill Builder Workshops, or 1-1 mentoring sessions can be claimed for up to three "work-seeking activities" when filing weekly unemployment insurance claims.
- There are additional requirements to set up and collect unemployment benefits. Refer to How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits on the Oregon Employment Department website.
Want to Volunteer?
Looking to make a difference in the community and use your professional expertise at the same time? Lake Grove Job Seekers gives you an opportunity to do both! Volunteer contributions can take many forms:
- Become a mentor and coach or mentor active job seekers
- Give a presentation or workshop. Share your knowledge in a talk at our weekly meetings
- Share your special skills on an ad hoc basis (e.g., legal or psychological counseling)
- Help with mock interviews to boost a job seeker's confidence
Visit our Volunteer page to learn more or join us at any Monday Meeting.