Job Search & Career Counseling Services
COIC in partnership with WorkSource Oregon helps job seekers of all ages and experience with job-seeking services, including education and training. Most services are available at no cost, although some eligibility requirements may apply.
Workshops & Computer Classes
- How to target your job search
- How to use computers to write your resume and search online for jobs
- What to expect in an interview and get tips on how to succeed
- Interviewing practice (Mock Interviews)
- How to use Oregon Employment Department job referral system (iMatch)
- How to investigate labor market information, trends and current wages
- How to effectively complete an application and write a cover letter and resume
- Identify transferrable skills for new employment possibilities
- What employers in the area are looking for in an employee
Virtual Workshops for job seekers
Access
- One-on-one career counseling
- Mock interviews
- Career assessments and workshops
- Info on training providers and financial aid
- Info on area resources including vocational rehab and housing
Who Can Use Our Services?
Any job-seeking individual is eligible for most services. A current WorkSource registration with valid ID is required. Specific eligibility requirements may apply in some programs.
How to Get Started?
- Register or update your WorkSource registration at iMatchSkills.org or visit your local COIC/WorkSource Office to use our computers for registration.
- Contact COIC Worksource Staff at 541.388.6414, or at training@coic.org
- Get information about virtual workshops, career counseling, and resources.
COIC is part of WorkSource Oregon, a network of partnerships and sites throughout Oregon committed to integration, collaboration and focusing on results that matter to workforce customers. Local partners include (clicking the links below will open a new window connecting you to our partners):
Oregon Employment Department
Department of Human Services Self-Sufficiency Program
Vocational Rehab
Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
Veterans’ Services
General resources for businesses and employees: Central Oregon SOS - Support for Employees and Employers
SBA programs:
OSU Innovation Lab
Oregon State University Cascades Innovation Co-Lab
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COIC Administration, HR Department and CET Maintenance Facility
1250 NE Bear Creek Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163 phone
541-389-7367 fax
CET Administration, Community & Economic Development/Loans, and COIC Information Technology
334 NE Hawthorne Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163 phone
541-923-3416 fax
Hawthorne Station Bus Depot
334 NE Hawthorne Ave
Bend, OR 97701
541-788-3783
Bend WorkSource
1645 NE Forbes Rd. Ste 101
Bend, OR 97701
541-419-3873 phone
541-389-8265 fax
Bend Alternative Education
1645 NE Forbes Rd. Ste 108
Bend, OR 97701
541-706-1458 phone
CET Antler Office and Maintenance Facility
343 East Antler Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
541-385-8680 phone
541-548-9548 fax
COIC Administration, HR Department and CET Maintenance Facility
1250 NE Bear Creek Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163 phone
541-923-3416 fax
CET Administration, Community & Economic Development/Loans, and COIC Information Technology
334 NE Hawthorne Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163 phone
541-923-3416 fax
Hawthorne Station Bus Depot
334 NE Hawthorne Ave
Bend, OR 97701
541-788-3783
Bend WorkSource
1645 NE Forbes Rd. Ste 101
Bend, OR 97701
541-388-6070 phone
541-389-8265 fax
Bend Alternative Education
1645 NE Forbes Rd. Ste 108
Bend, OR 97701
541-706-1458 phone
CET Antler Office and Maintenance Facility
343 East Antler Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
541-385-8680 phone
541-548-9548 fax
Redmond Alternative Education
2326 SW Glacier Place
Redmond, OR 97756
541-280-0031 phone
Redmond WorkSource
2158 SE College Loop, Suite B
Redmond, OR 97756
541-419-3873 phone
541-504-2969 fax
Prineville WorkSource
457 NE Ochoco Plaza Drive
Prineville, OR 97754
541-419-3873 phone
Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 9-4, closed for noon hour (12-1pm)
Prineville Alternative Education
2321 NE 3rd St.
Prineville, OR 97754
541-280-6604 phone
La Pine Alternative Education
16493 Bluewood Place
La Pine, OR 97739
541-907-7798 (phone)
Madras WorkSource
1170 E. Ashwood Rd.
Madras, Oregon
541-548-8196 phone
Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 9-4pm