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Work experience provides youth with a chance to learn about the workplace and acquire skills necessary to obtain and keep a job

There is no classroom substitute for the real world experience of showing up for work and learning the skills and attributes necessary to succeed on the job

There is no replacement for the dignity and inspiration that comes with earning your first paycheck

For more information about sponsoring a youth please contact:
Reese Lord
503-478-7340
rlord@worksystems.org
Providing work experience to low income, diverse youth.  The SummerWorks program includes work readiness training, job supports (such as bus passes and work clothes), job coaching, and approximately 180 hours of work experience
Age: 16 - 21 years of age
Area: Washington and Multnomah counties
Cost: $3,000 per youth
Funding for 2012: Public and Private sector contributions
Timeline:

October 2011- June 2012 -- Recruit Business Sponsors

April - June 2012 -- Recruitment of Qualified Youth

May - June 2012 -- Work Readiness Training

June - September 2012 -- Work Experience = 180 hours
Important Documents:

THANK YOU SPONSORS