WANTED: Work Experience Opportunities for High School Kids

The Oregon Commission for the Blind is currently seeking organizations that are interested in partnering with our Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP). SWEP has a 35 year history of providing high school-aged teens with visual impairments or blindness the opportunity to go to work. SWEP is seeking entry level positions in a number of areas such as: clerical, culinary assistants, data entry, day programs, retail, and much more!

Just a few benefits… **Our agency can pay students’ wages **You will gain a dedicated, enthusiastic employee **Our agency will provide any necessary job accommodations **More than 75% of participants in the SWEP program go on to become gainfully employed in the work force

For more information, please contact Julie Sliga at 971-673-1588 or email julie.sliga@state.or.us.