WorkSource Oregon Expands Mobile Services With New Stops In Canyonville And Elkton

CANYONVILLE, Ore. - Job seekers in rural Douglas County will soon have more opportunities to access employment assistance closer to home as WorkSource Oregon expands its mobile services across Southwestern Oregon.

The Oregon Employment Department announced that its western WorkSource Oregon Mobile Center route has added eight communities, including Canyonville and Elkton in Douglas County. Other new stops include Cave Junction, McKenzie Bridge, Myrtle Point, Oakridge, Port Orford and Shady Cove.

The expansion is intended to make employment and career services more accessible to residents who may otherwise have to travel long distances to visit a WorkSource Oregon office.

“Finding a job can be challenging, especially for people who live far from employment and training resources,” said Oregon Employment Department Director Andrew R. Stolfi. “By expanding WorkSource Oregon’s mobile center routes, we're bringing those resources directly to more communities.”

The mobile centers were first launched in May 2026, with three units serving rural, frontier and Tribal communities throughout Western, Central and Eastern Oregon.

Each mobile center is equipped with computers, workstations and secure internet access. WorkSource Oregon staff travel with the units to provide many of the same services available at the agency's 37 permanent locations statewide.

Visitors can receive one-on-one assistance with writing resumes, completing job applications, preparing for interviews and searching for employment opportunities. Staff can also help connect job seekers with employers who are hiring.

For those considering a career change, the mobile centers provide information about job training programs, apprenticeships and educational opportunities. Eligible participants may also receive assistance accessing resources for transportation, work clothing and training expenses.

Workforce Operations Director Jim Pfarrer said bringing services directly to smaller communities helps remove some of the challenges rural residents face when seeking employment assistance.

“Someone looking for work shouldn't have to travel long distances just to get help with a resume or explore training opportunities,” Pfarrer said. “Our mobile centers allow us to meet job seekers in their own communities and provide personalized support.”

The mobile centers are operated through a partnership between the Oregon Employment Department and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority access to services, including referrals to specialized employment programs.

All WorkSource Oregon services are free, and no appointments are required.

The mobile centers will visit communities on varying schedules. Residents in Canyonville, Elkton and other participating communities are encouraged to check the WorkSource Oregon Mobile Centers schedule for upcoming dates, locations and times.

The expanded route is part of the state's ongoing effort to connect more Oregonians with employment resources, particularly in communities where access to career services has traditionally been limited.