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

POIC Barista Training

For more information contact:
Contact Heather Ficht
hficht@worksystems.org
503-478-7359
Youth Opportunities

Worksystems, Inc. invests in an array of organizations to provide education and training services to youth ages 16-21. 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 16-21, 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.

Youth Career Readiness & Foster Youth Employment Tax Credit

Companies registered to do business in the State of Oregon that pay Business License fee to City of Portland and hire a youth or substantially support youth career learning may qualify for either the Foster Youth Employment or Youth Career Readiness Tax Credits.

Youth Tax Credit Flyer
Tax Credit Application Form