"Thank you for this great work-learning opportunity. I really learned a lot about production and how manufacturing works, and now they offered me a full time job!" --- Tao "Because of this job, I now feel comfortable and confident moving further up into the workforce...this opportunity really opened my eyes to show how my newly adapted skills can positively influence clients and coworkers" --- Dolly "Thank you for this summer job. This program completely changed my life, taught me how to work and gave me hope." --- Steven
For more information please contact:Barb Timper503-478-7315 btimper@worksystems.org
Last summer 290 jobs were sponsored creating real opportunity for our area's youth while investing in the lcoal economy. This year we're looking for an encore.
YouthSeekingSummerWork
Sponsorship Information
Youth Seeking Summer Work
1,276 youth served
$2 million in wages earned
185,430 hours worked
$3.4 million in new money to the local economy
SummerWorks Summary Sheet
Low Income - 100%
School Dropout/At Risk of Dropping Out - 72%
Receiving Public Assistance - 54%
Food Stamp Recipient - 49%
Pregnant/Parenting - 11%
Gang Involved/Affected - 10%
Ex-Offender - 7%
Foster Child - 4%
Refugee/Immigrant - 3%
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Worksystems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To place a free relay call in Oregon dial 711. These programs funded in whole or in part through a grant from the US Department of Labor.