Youth Comments

"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 Timper
503-478-7315
btimper@worksystems.org

SummerWorks

Summer

Thank You

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.

Sponsor A Youth

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RESULTS

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


CHARACTERISTICS

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%


RESOURCES

SummerWorks Handout

Find A Youth Provider Near You

Worksite FAQs

Youth SummerWorks Fact Sheet

SummerWorks Presentation


 

PROVIDER PAGE

SummerWorks Forms