Last call to apply for CAREER CONNECTIONS

CAREER CONNECTIONS

Professional Training and Internship Program

*Even in this economy, our training graduates are getting good jobs.

Our training graduates find entry level jobs as administrative assistants, customer service representatives, computer techs, medical assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, Human Resources Assistants, and more.

*This program is FREE and space is limited.  Apply now!

Spring 2011 Training: May 16-June 17

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-3PM

Location:  Downtown Portland and North Portland

Career Connections is a free 3-year program that emphasizes career advising & long-term advocacy, to support you in becoming financially independent! If you are ready to commit to yourself and your goals, then so are we!

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

18-24 years old & a resident of the City of Portland

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Qualify as low income
• Interested in building a career and/or going to college

Start with a challenging five week professional training:

• Opportunities to increase confidence, motivation, and hope
• Networking with local professionals & exploring career options
• Learning résumé writing and interview skills that will get you noticed
• Identifying your strengths, skills, and passions
• Develop the skills to get noticed in today’s job market

Followed by: access to exclusive Internships and three years of career and college advising

Orientations are required to learn more about this unique opportunity!

Last Spring Orientation: 

Wednesday, May 4, 10AM

*Please email to RSVP.
If INTERESTED and you meet the ELIGIBILITY requirements listed above:

EMAIL Lee Ann Lawrence, [email protected], and please attach a resume.  We will email you back with more program information.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you!

* THIS PROGRAM IS RUN BY OPEN MEADOW AND FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA-Youth).*