Program Summary
Worksystems manages subsidized work experience and stipend learning opportunities for young people ages 16 to 24 through a suite of programs known as PDX Youth@Work. These programs provide opportunities for career exposure, job readiness and workplace skills practice, professional development and paid work experience and learning opportunities. The service focus is young people facing barriers to employment, which include but are not limited to: Disability, justice system involvement, immigrant/refugee status, houselessness or engagement with the foster care system.
- The PDX Youth@Work Program includes Work Based Training I-Trac Start Dates between October – May.
- The SummerWorks Program includes Work Based Training I-Trac Start Dates between June – September.
To Initiate a Participant Referral, Contact:
For NextGen Participants:
- Impact NW: Drea Rodriguez | andrear@irco.org
- PYB: Corey Price | coreyp@irco.org
- IRCO (both counties): Chelsea Baker | chelseab@irco.org
- PCC (both counties): Daisy Hollick | daisyh@irco.org
All other Inquiries: Anna Klinesteker, Youth Workforce Programs Coordinator | annak@irco.org
To Recommend Potential Worksites to the System or Request Opportunities, Contact:
POIC Deputy Director of Employment and Training: Marjie Livingston marjorie.livingston@portlandoic.org