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!

Success Stories

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