UPCOMING Get Ahead Events
GET AHEAD EVENTS
Are you having trouble finding the confidence you need to land the job you want? Are you stuck in a job and want a change of career or position? Are you unsure of what you should do next? It's time to Get Ahead!
Get Ahead is a series hosted by JobsNow.org and INCIGHT to help people get their first job, change industries or advance in their careers. This series will cover everything needed in your virtual job search, from resumes and interviews to choosing what industry to enter.
Join us for these free events! Network with peers, followed by a presentation on the day's topic. The event is free and open to anyone at any experience level. These are stand-alone workshops, so you can jump in at any time!
2026 Scheduled Events
More events coming soon!
View Past Events
Explore City Careers: A Quick Guide & Helpful Tips!
March 31, 2026
Curious about City of Portland jobs but not sure where to start? Join our interactive webinar!
Whether you’re new to city jobs or just need a few pointers, you’ll leave feeling confident about the process and ready for your next steps.
In this session, our recruiters will walk you through:
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How to find jobs that match your skills and interests
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What makes a strong application
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What interviews are really like with the City
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Where to go when you need help or have questions
I Am Invisible No More ® -
Navigating the Job Search with Invisible Disabilities!
Jan 27, 2026
Workshop Highlights:
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Learn how to reclaim your voice
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Reframe disability as a strategic asset
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Navigate selective disclosure
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Master reasonable accommodations
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Building partnerships of mutual respect
"Thank you so much for this powerful presentation. It highlights how important it is to continue expanding conversations about disabilities, opportunities, and productivity, while engaging employers in meaningful campaigns that support inclusive hiring." Jorge Martinez-Easter Seals Oregon
From Skills to Satisfaction: Crafting a Career that Fits!
Sept 2025
AI that Works. Smarter Tools for Your Job Search Journey!
July 2025
How to Set Job Search Goals that Actually Get You Hired!
June 2025
Inclusive Growth: Leveraging Accommodations & Transferable Skills!
Feb 2025
Interviewing 101 - Best Practices for Landing Your Career!
Unlocking Jobseeker Opportunities & Potential!
Explore Employment Opportunities With the
Public Sector!
Angry Applications
Stand Out with STAR!
Elevate Your Elevator Pitch!
Landing a Career with an Impact -
Nonprofit employment!
Resume Makeover!
Your Skills are Valuable to the Education Sector!
Beat the Applicant Tracking Bots!
Making Yourself an Indispensable Employee!
The ABC's of Job Applications!
LinkedIn 101!
Cultivating Soft Skills!
The Snowball Effect of Networking!
Fulfilling Your Why at Providence!
Demystifying Government Hiring!
