Did You Know...

43%
of high school freshman in the Portland Public School district don't graduate within four years

1 in 6
youth, ages 16 to 24, are out of school and out of work

57%
of first year community college students do not return for the second year

90%
of Oregon's high-demand, high-wage openings require post-secondary education or more
Youth Opportunities

"It is our responsibility as lawmakers and as educators to make this system work. But it is the responsibility of every citizen to participate in it. So tonight, I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. This can be community college or a four-year school; vocational training or an apprenticeship. But whatever the training may be, every American will need to get more than a high school diploma."
President Obama, 2/24/09

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Worksystems, Inc. invests in an array of organizations to provide education and training services to youth ages 14-21. Our investments help prepare young people for successful transition to post-secondary education and employment with career potential.

We focus our investments on low-income youth, ages 14-21, who are school dropouts, basic academic skills deficient, homeless or runaway, pregnant or parenting, offenders, and/or in need of assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and retain employment.



For more information contact:
Amy Parkhurst
503-478-7340
aparkhurst@worksystems.org

 


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