One of the most challenging aspects of being in charge of personnel is finding the right person for the job. The recruitment process is time-consuming, expensive, and often frustrating.

Steps to Success offers an alternative to this process. We offer help finding the right employee!  Our job is to bring qualified employees to the companies that need them. We provide many of the services of a traditional employment agency but with one important difference -- there is no cost to the employer or the applicant.

Employers who work with Steps to Success appreciate the training, motivation, and positive attitude that our applicants bring to their work. Excellent service is only a phone call away, and that's why employers keep coming back to us when they need qualified, reliable people that they can trust on the job.


REFERRALS

Employers may request referrals in any way they wish. We are able to fax resumes, schedule interviews, or simply refer applicants to fill out applications. We make it our goal to get back to you as quickly as possible with pre-screened applicants.

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EMPLOYER PAID JOB OPENINGS
(Screening and Referral)

When you contact Steps to Success, you have immediate access to a large and diverse pool of applicants. We use your specifications to identify those applicants most suited to your needs. We are able to match our applicants' qualifications to the needs of your workplace.

To place an employer paid  job lead (unsubsidized) with Steps to Success, call Susan Aldridge at 503-256-0432, ext. 22547
or email her at susan.aldridge@mhcc.edu.                                        OR
click here to post a job lead on our online form.

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JOBS PLUS

Jobs Plus is a partnership of local businesses, state government and higher education to foster economic development and the creation of jobs. This is an opportunity for your business to receive wage reimbursement from the state for a portion of the wages paid to the trainee from the Steps to Success program.  Upon regular hire, your business may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) up to $2400.  Click here to view more information about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

To place a request with Steps to Success for a Work Experience employee, call Molly Dorney at 503-256-0432, ext. 22546
or email her at molly.dorney@mhcc.edu.                                                     OR
Click here to post a Jobs Plus job lead using our online form and Molly will give you a return phone call for more details.

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VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
(Worksite Training/Internship Program)

The Worksite Trainining/Internship Program is designed to allow motivated participants to gain valuable work experience. Trainees are available for 4 weeks to 3 months at no cost to the employer. Worker's Compensation is paid by the Department of Human Services.  Trainees gain valuable work experience, skills to enhance employability, and the opportunity to enhance their resumes with letters of reference and added skills.  We can also work with employers on a 4-week-to-hire program which enables the trainee to gain experience and training while both the employer and trainee determine if the match is successful for full-time regular employment.

To place a request with Steps to Success for a Volunteer Work Experience/Internship employee, call Deborah Higa at 503-256-0432, ext. 35577 or email her at deborah.higa@mhcc.edu                                                    
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Click here to post a work experience job lead using our online form and Deborah will give you a return phone call for more details.