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
Contact us
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
1250 NE Bear Creek Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163