RISE Partnership

Come work with us! RISE is hiring two part-time Field Trainers to train new in-home care workers. If you have previous experience as an in-home care provider, or if you've worked with adult learners before, we want to talk to you! Find open positions at RISEPartnership.com/jobs

In 2025, RISE Partnership program Carewell SEIU 503 trained 6,702 new in-home care workers in Oregon. By blending state-required instruction with lessons on career advancement, benefits navigation, and Union contribution, we’re helping build a more equipped, confident homecare workforce. Learn more about Carewell and other RISE programs in our annual report. https://www.risepartnership.com/2025-annual-report/

Every year, hundreds of new workers enter the public sector workforce and gain access to Union-negotiated benefits for the first time. That's why RISE Partnership program Uplift Oregon came together with the State of Oregon to offer specialized training designed to help workers navigate their benefits and make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Learn more about Uplift Oregon and other RISE programs at risepartnership.com

Bridging the language gap in home care: Carina expands platform to serve Asian communities For many immigrant families navigating the healthcare system, finding in-home care can feel overwhelming—especially when language barriers stand in the way.

In 2025, RISE Partnership helped thousands of Oregon workers access their benefits through comprehensive and . By taking some of the guesswork out of signing up for benefits, RISE Partnership is helping to create a healthier public workforce. Here are some of our 2025 highlights:

💟 9,143 care providers accessed health coverage through Healthcare Cost Assistance.

💟 Essential Worker Healthcare Trust expanded coverage to more than 6,100 care providers and family members.

💟 94% of new state employees completed Uplift Your Benefits training within the first 30 days of employment.

Learn more in our 2025 annual report https://www.risepartnership.com/2025-annual-report/

In 2019, RISE Partnership debuted training for Oregon new in-home care workers, our first ever professional training program. Since that time, RISE's commitment to workforce development has expanded to include training for current in-home care workers, state employees, and certified nursing assistants–each offered at no cost to the learner.

Find out more about how RISE Partnership is changing the landscape of training in Oregon in our 2025 annual report. https://www.risepartnership.com/2025-annual-report/

The New York Times recently highlighted the growing demand for high-quality home care for older adults, and the innovations that are helping improve the care economy. We are proud to partner with Carina, whose digital platform connects families to trusted care providers in Oregon–at no cost to them.

At RISE Partnership, we are helping build a stronger, more sustainable care economy by investing in training, healthcare benefits, and career pathways that support care providers and the families who rely on them. Together with Carina, responsible employers, and union workers, we are working to ensure every care provider has the stability, skills, and support they deserve.

Solving the Home Care Quandary (Gift Article) Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.

During Open Enrollment, RISE Partnership is connecting thousands of workers to benefits and training initiatives to help alleviate the cost and confusion of healthcare. Even as the landscape of healthcare shifts, RISE Partnership is proud to partner with Unions and responsible employers to help make Oregon workers feel secure. risepartnership.com/

RISE Partnership is excited to announce the new Care Pathways website! Care Pathways by RISE is a worker-centered career hub that supports, trains, and guides new workers into family-sustaining union jobs in the care sector. By removing barriers and providing career guidance, the Care Pathways program seeks to help care workers excel–no matter where they are in their career.

Care Pathways | RISE Partnership Start Here. More than a job. A future you can count on. Join a free virtual info session to get your questions answered and explore what a career in care can look like for you. Get Started Why a Care Career Care work isn’t just a job—it’s a vital, respected career with the power to change live...

RISE Partnership is excited to announce the new Care Pathways website! Care Pathways by RISE is a worker-centered career hub that supports, trains, and guides new workers into family-sustaining union jobs in the care sector. By removing barriers and providing career guidance, the Care Pathways program seeks to help care workers excel–no matter where they are in their career.
risepartnership.com/care-pathways/

Care Pathways | RISE Partnership Start Here. More than a job. A future you can count on. Join a free virtual info session to get your questions answered and explore what a career in care can look like for you. Get Started Why a Care Career Care work isn’t just a job—it’s a vital, respected career with the power to change live...