Youth SummerWorks is a summer jobs program that puts money in the local economy, gives young people real jobs, and creates tomorrow's workforce.
For more information please contact: Barb Timper 503-478-7315 btimper@worksystems.org
SummerWorks Manuals & Forms Link
Eligibility - SSN Disclosure WIA Youth - 7/1/2010
SummerWorks 2012 Youth Information
SummerWorks 2012 Application is now closed. Check back in March 2013 for next summer’s program
Important Documents
In order to effectively manage the SummerWorks Youth Employment Program, our Youth Providers will only accept eligibility verification documents at scheduled eligibility appointments. Thank you in advance and we look forward to continuing to work with you.
205 Youth were served in the summer of 2011
96% were low-income (qualify for free/reduced lunch)
44% self-reported that they were at-risk of dropping out of school
73% were minority youth 47% African American 14% Asian 22% Latino or Hispanic 6% Native American/ Alaskan Native 2% Hawaiaan/Pacific Islander
Youth worked over 30,000 hours this summer
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.