What is Occupational Skills Training?

Occupational Skills Training (OST) is an effective, economical program that can help you prepare for successful employment. Setting realistic goals and learning new skills can go a long way toward building a bright future, especially for people who are out of work due to job displacement, injury, disability or other circumstances.

A variety of occupational areas may be appropriate for the OST program. Related classroom instruction may be included in the program if deemed part of the approved training plan.

Benefits of Occupational Skills Training

• Gain work experience and references
• Training targets skills needed for employment in nearly every industry
• Learn job skills on a work site rather than in a classroom setting
• Flexible and individualized approach to training
• Earn college credits and achieve a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing program requirements
• Enhance the value of your college certificate or degree (associates, bachelors or masters) by adding experience to your resume
• Training available to students statewide
• Open entry program - start any time of the year

Program Objectives

• Demonstrate specific work habits required for employment 
• Perform job skills based on industry standards of the chosen occupation

Get Started

Attend a Zoom info session available most Tuesdays at 10am:  Email OST to receive the Zoom invitation link. Phone-in participation is also available. Or call 503.399.7398 for details.