In case you haven’t heard, Intel is in the midst of reducing its global workforce. It’s a change that affects thousands of employees worldwide. And given that the Portland area is home to more Intel folks than anywhere on earth, it’s going to have significant impact here locally, as well. Like to the tune of nearly 800 people in the Portland area losing their jobs.
As per usual, the response from the Portland community has been pleasantly staggering. Folks have chimed in, offered to help, and started working toward a solution for those affected in our community.
Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Our companies need talent. These former Intel employees need jobs. It’s a potential win win. And right now, we just need to do something.
We’re a community. And this is what communities do.
Thank you so much to our generous job fair host, the Falcon Building in Old Town.
- Community
- Companies supporting this effort
- Portland Startups Slack: Chat with more than 1800 members of the Portland startup community
- Portland Startup Switchboard: Ask for what you need. Offer what you can.
- Events
- Local job boards
- News
- Portland Business Journal: Meet the Intel Eliminati, the group of Portlanders aspiring to help their laid-off peers
- Silicon Florist: Intel outside: Let’s figure out how to help those in our community affected by the Intel layoffs
- The Oregonian: Intel layoffs will strain Oregon hiring capacity, but help emerges for job seekers
- Resources