YouthCore removes barriers for youth employment and skill building while offering technical support to conservation efforts, trail building, community, and public land projects. Youth crews bond and work together on many types of outdoor work projects. All YouthCore members are employees of AntFarm.

The Boys & Girls Club is a safe and positive space for youth to engage in fun and empowering programs such as: leadership and community service, academic enrichment, workforce training, performing and visual arts, and personal health and fitness.

Offers resume workshops, mock interviews, strengths assessments, goal setting, career exploration, and volunteer opportunities for youth without housing, family, or community connections. Those enrolled in the program can earn gift cards, access bus passes, and receive interview clothes.

Provides educational and vocational opportunities for youth and young adults including...

- Pre-employment training and Rethinking Careers Workshops, where participants learn the soft skills necessary to seek, gain, and maintain a jo
- GED preparation classes, where participants receive tutoring to help them pass the GED exam
- Assistance applying for college, as well as FAFSA and other student aid assistance
- Assistance obtaining documentation (i.e., ID card, Social Security card, birth certificate)
- Training and education opportunities for enrollment in the Oregon Registry for participants who wish to become self-employed or seek employment as a child care professional

Children and babies are welcome at both Yoop! locations. Child care is not provided at the Skill Centers, but Yoop! can help with child care vouchers.

Provides educational and vocational opportunities for youth and young adults including...

- Pre-employment training and Rethinking Careers Workshops, where participants learn the soft skills necessary to seek, gain, and maintain a jo
- GED preparation classes, where participants receive tutoring to help them pass the GED exam
- Assistance applying for college, as well as FAFSA and other student aid assistance
- Assistance obtaining documentation (i.e., ID card, Social Security card, birth certificate)
- Training and education opportunities for enrollment in the Oregon Registry for participants who wish to become self-employed or seek employment as a child care professional

Children and babies are welcome at both Yoop! locations. Child care is not provided at the Skill Centers, but Yoop! can help with child care vouchers.

Provides assistance to the emerging workforce to assist in preparing to be successful in education and employment. Services include assistance with career planning, training, work experience, National Career Readiness Certificate, and job finding.

Assists job seekers secure employment and enhance job skills. Services include assistance with GED, job search, job training, and budgeting.

Assists job seekers secure employment and enhance job skills. Services include assistance with GED, job search, job training, and budgeting.

Assists job seekers secure employment and enhance job skills. Services include assistance with GED, job search, job training, and budgeting.

Assists job seekers secure employment and enhance job skills. Services include assistance with GED, job search, job training, and budgeting.

Young Adults in Transition (YAT) provides support services for young adults who suffer from mental health or behavioral challenges. YAT Teams establish relationships with young adults, families and peers, and all available support systems. Transitional treatment and intervention help young adults graduate school, continue education, find employment, maintain friendships, and gain independence.

The Youth Employment Services (YES) program provides pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities. YES is designed to improve employment outcomes by providing work readiness training, career related learning experiences, and paid internships.

Community center providing a variety of cultural and educational services including:
-Native plant park with walking trails
-Butterfly pavilion and flight room
-Community library with local art displays
-Classes and events for children and adults
-Weekly community meal for seniors
-Youth employment program providing experience in catering, gardening, retail, customer service, butterfly raising and research, and historical tour guiding
-Seasonal Cafe

Offers multiple educational opportunities to individuals who have barriers to employment. Classes include job readiness, basic and advanced computer skills training, distance education, and specific skills programming focusing on warehouse, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and other trades. Specialty programs for youth are also available via the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Offers family skills training, vocational training, and parenting education. Most services are offered at their Lebanon facility. Online parenting classes are also provided. They are experienced in helping families with children with autism, children with behavior issues, and young adults that need help transitioning to adulthood.

Year-round student program where members have the opportunity to earn wages and high school "skills-based" credits during their time of service. Crews work on a variety of environmental projects throughout the year and gain job skills.

Heart of Oregon Corps hires and employs youth in the program to work on public lands in a natural resources-based, hands-on education and employment program. Participants do hard physical work and may be exposed to insects, adverse weather, and difficult working conditions. Participants earn minimum wage and can earn a high school “skills-based learning credit” for completion of the program.

Work-earn-learn program that gives young people construction skills training along with help toward their GED or diploma while earning a stipend. The young people also help construct affordable housing within their community.

Provides meals, clothing, laundry, personal hygiene items, showers, job training classes, mentoring programs, referrals to other resources, and access to telephone services.

A 3-month curriculum focused on assisting youth in developing job skills such as resume writing, creating employment opportunities through partnerships with local businesses, and college and career exploration.

Twenty-four hour short-term emergency shelter in a home setting, providing support and services for DHS, homeless, and runaway youth. Exodus House offers youth a safe and structured environment; healthy meals; advocacy for medical and mental health; and education and referrals to community resources. Staff work with youth and community partners to transition to stable housing.

Also has an accredited alternative school called The New Visions Learning Center.

Provides youth with work opportunities and readiness training.

Program focusing on life skills, work training and experience, internships, mentoring, and enrichment by expanding horizons. A place to make connections and explore opportunities in the community.

Drop-in center offering food, clothing and other vital resources. Case management services revolving around assistance in finding and maintaining stable housing are offered. Employment guidance is also available with services including resume preparation, job skills training, and connections to employment opportunities.

Resource Connection and Navigation services help people access resources before, during, or after a crisis, including food, health care financial assistance, education about Civil Rights and Responsibilities, advocacy, and internal referrals to our community partners.



Parenting Support services help people in their role as parents through community cafes, the Casa Infantil Project, Strengthening Families Parenting Classes, advocacy, case management, diapers, baby formula, and other varying baby items.



Document Preparation Services include simple Power of Attorney letters, Travel Consents for Minors, translations, and notarization of documents.



Form Completion services include public benefit applications (such as food stamps, housing, and Oregon Health Plan), divorce, custody, child support, small claims, name change forms from Marion County Circuit Court, passport applications, rental applications, DMV Forms, medical questionnaires, and job applications.

Resource Connection and Navigation services help people access resources before, during, or after a crisis, including food, health care, education about Civil Rights and Responsibilities, advocacy, and internal referrals to our community partners.

Parenting Support services help people in their role as parents through community cafes, the Casa Infantil Project, Strengthening Families Parenting Classes, advocacy, case management, diapers, baby formula, and other varying baby items.

Document Prepartion Services include simple Power of Attorney letters, Travel Consents for Minors, translations, and notarization of documents.

Form Completion services include public benefit applications (such as food stamps, housing, and Oregon Health Plan), divorce, custody, child support, small claims, name change forms from Marion County Circuit Court, passport applications, rental applications, DMV Forms, medical questionnaires, and job applications.

Youth Development provides support to youth members of the community so that they graduate and find stable employment. Services include mentoring, after and out-of-school activities, volunteer and leadership activities, advocacy, and case management.

Resource Connection and Navigation services help people access resources before, during, or after a crisis, including food, health care, education about Civil Rights and Responsibilities, advocacy, and internal referrals to our community partners.

Parenting Support services help people in their role as parents through community cafes, the Casa Infantil Project, Strengthening Families Parenting Classes, advocacy, case management, diapers, baby formula, and other varying baby items.

Document Prepartion Services include simple Power of Attorney letters, Travel Consents for Minors, translations, and notarization of documents.

Form Completion services include public benefit applications (such as food stamps, housing, and Oregon Health Plan), divorce, custody, child support, small claims, name change forms from Marion County Circuit Court, passport applications, rental applications, DMV Forms, medical questionnaires, and job applications.

Youth Development provides support to youth members of the community so that they graduate and find stable employment. Services include mentoring, after and out-of-school activities, volunteer and leadership activities, advocacy, and case management.

Day shelter helps youth with basic needs and to reconnect with the community. Provides three meals a day, laundry, showers, personal items, and resources. Programs include:

Runaway and Homeless Youth Program (RHY): Connects youth and their families to resources that meet their immediate needs. Also provides mediation and counseling resources for family reunification. The goal is safe exits from the streets, achieved through relationships with local law enforcement, street outreach, and working closely with the school district and other community partners.

Youth Empowerment Program (YEP): YEP's 4 elements are internships and jobs, financial literacy, workshops and field trips, and extended support. Youth cohorts go through the program in 3-month cycles and can earn high school credit for their work and experiences during the program.

Rotary Rides: Bicycle loan program where youth can check out a bicycle for 24 hours to get to appointments, school, etc. Must return bike by 7pm the day after checkout.

HOME's Taylor's House has 10 beds to house the community's homeless or runaway youth, and offers holistic services for study support, social activities, job training, and transportation.

Accepts donations of school supplies.

Provides opportunities for youth to gain skills and experience needed to be successful in the workforce. Job readiness and career skills are developed through one-on-one coaching sessions and a group Work Readiness Training that addresses personalized goals set by the client during individual intakes. Participants have access to sector bridge training programs that allow them to gain basic and advanced training for high-demand, high-wage careers.

Activities include culturally responsive assistance with resumes and cover letters, mock interviews, methods of networking, identifying online resources to access employers, best practices when contacting employers directly, dressing for success, and support accessing training opportunities. Youth also have access to cultural activities such as drumming, stick-making, and basket-weaving, as appropriate, and culturally specific mentors.

Provides services to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness including:
-Food, clothing, hygiene items, and bus tickets
-Engagement activities, including mentoring and specific activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth
-Referrals to employment programs (job readiness training, work experience, life skills training)
-Referrals to alternative education options, including pursuing a GED
-Information and referrals to housing, health insurance, crisis support, and medical care
-Referrals and resources for gang affected-youth, youth with alcohol and drug addictions, and CSEC youth (Commercially and Sexually Exploited Children)

Where appropriate, can connect youth with employment and education opportunities and programs serving youth transitioning out of foster care that are offered by New Avenues.

Uses a survivor centered approach that prioritizes the safety, needs, and rights of youth involved in or at risk of sex trafficking. Culturally specific services available for youth include mobile outreach and crisis response, safety planning and wrap-around case management, mentoring and advocacy, and providing food, showers, transportation, and other basic needs. These services include access to shelter and housing, employment and education programs, LGBTQ specific services and supports, prevention and education (in schools and community), support and skills groups, and resource and referrals. A 24/7 Crisis Line providing support, safety plans, and access to motel vouchers and transportation is also provided.

Provides services to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness including:
-Food, clothing, hygiene items, and bus tickets
-Engagement activities, including mentoring and specific activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth
-Referrals to employment programs (job readiness training, work experience, life skills training)
-Referrals to alternative education options, including pursuing a GED
-Information and referrals to housing, health insurance, crisis support, and medical care
-Referrals and resources for gang affected-youth, youth with alcohol and drug addictions, and CSEC youth (Commercially and Sexually Exploited Children)

Where appropriate, can connect youth with employment and education opportunities and programs serving youth transitioning out of foster care that are offered by New Avenues.

Uses a survivor centered approach that prioritizes the safety, needs, and rights of youth involved in or at risk of sex trafficking. Culturally specific services available for youth include mobile outreach and crisis response, safety planning and wrap-around case management, mentoring and advocacy, and providing food, showers, transportation, and other basic needs. These services include access to shelter and housing, employment and education programs, LGBTQ specific services and supports, prevention and education (in schools and community), support and skills groups, and resource and referrals. A 24/7 Crisis Line providing support, safety plans, and access to motel vouchers and transportation is also provided.

High school enrichment program providing participants with patients skills, CPR, First Aid, College Exploration, college and worksite visitations, surgical viewing events, soft skill building workshops, career fairs, career skill workshops, college preparation workshops, and student and parent mentoring for college/career prep and college admission.

Portland Youth Builders (PYB) is an alternative high school and job training program for young people who are ready to earn a GED or diploma and launch a career. At PYB, youth receive education, skills, structure, and support to overcome barriers and find a new path to success. Also offers GED test instruction.

Program includes academic instruction in small classes leading to a GED or high school diploma; hands-on job training in technology or construction; industry-recognized certifications, preparation for college, apprenticeship, and career-path employment; individualized counseling, career coaching, and wrap-around support; free bus passes; opportunities to earn an AmeriCorps education award of approximately $1500 and small financial bonuses for achievement; and multi-year support and placement assistance after graduation.

Students attend school full-time for roughly 12 months and split their time between the classroom and PYB jobsites. In PYB's Technology track, students learn coding and programming and build and upgrade computers as a community service. PYB's Construction track is a certified pre-apprenticeship program in which students build and renovate homes for low-income families. PYB helps students in both tracks obtain employment and post-secondary education or training to reach long-term goals.

The Urban League of Portland conducts youth programs that include interactive academic and real-world experiences that help students develop leadership, life, and social skills, self-esteem, and cultural pride. Urban League Youth programs are designed to prepare youth to be successful and encourage them to pursue post-secondary education and professional careers. Youth program services include listings of college scholarships, job readiness training, employment services, and internship opportunities.

Provides youth employment programs that consist of training, GED, support services for transportation, clothing, phones, child care, and emergency food.

The Jobs Readiness Program provides job readiness and development support for youth and young adults. Provides resume help, job workshops, follow-up assistance, skill building, interview practice, career assessment, and educational support.