Employers, job seekers, educators and community service providers were asked what would make the system effective and easy to use. Partnerships are the key to One Stops. Networks of services from Employment Department, Education and training providers, vocational education services, Vocational Rehabilitation agencies, Community colleges, and other non-profit organizations provide our customers with unified, easy to access, comprehensive services. All one Stops are required to provide a core level of services and partner with specific required partners. At the same time One Stops across the country, state and even in the Portland Metropolitan area are unique.
Different areas have different required partners who are in the region to participate.
In addition, value added partners are unique to each area. All One Stops provide the required services and services that meet the individual needs of busniesses and the workforce in their area. One Stop customers select the services they know will fit there needs at the current time. Centers are not allowed to require that customers complete one set of services to access another. If an individual wants to develop a resume on the computer they are not expected to complete an orientation.