Employment Services
Get Help with Employment
Do you want to find a job? Learn more about careers? Whether you’re looking for a short-term job or want to talk about your long-term goals, we can help.
Who is eligible
18 through 24-year-olds
Location
Outside In ERC
1132 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Contact
503.445.0975
ERCinfo@OutsideIn.org
Cost
Free
Office Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Employment Support Resources
The Employment and Education Resource Center (ERC) is a place where people ages 18-24 can get help with
- Getting into a career they love
- Finding a job that will pay the bills
- Earning a GED®
- Completing a college education, apprenticeship, or short-term certificate
Job Readiness Training (JRT)
Free 2-week class designed to get you ready for a short-term goal job and help you plan for a long-term career you want.
- Try this if: You want to focus on short-term and long-term goals, like college and careers
- Benefits include: Paid internships, resume and cover letter help, a college scholarship, career and college coaching, tutoring, clothes, and transportation support
Short-Term Trainings
Explore careers and subjects you want to learn more about.
- Try this if: You want to learn about different professions
- Benefits include: Fun group activities and stipends
Job Club
Drop-in job search support every Monday and Thursday 10AM – 1PM
- Try this if: You are focused on getting a job right now
- Benefits include: Computer and phone access for job searching, resume and application help, and possible Job Retention support when you get a job
Short-term Work Experience (S-WEX)
Paid work experiences lasting 3 – 4 hours
- Try this if: You want to build your resume without committing to a job
- Benefits include: Stipends, work experience, fun!
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