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Youth employment services programs

Connect 2 Careers

Educational Services District 112
Youth Services
2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver
360.952.3454

Emphasis and resources are targeted at providing youth (16-24) the assistance they need to graduate from high school, earn their GED, and/or move on to college or trade school. Participants can also receive job counseling and training, hands-on work experiences, and gain work readiness skills, which are needed for apprenticeship or jobs in high-demand fields such as health care and STEM fields.

Job Corps

1.800.733.5627

Free high school/GED completion and job training program for low-income youth, ages 16-21. Among many others, possible career training opportunities include manufacturing, auto and machine repair, healthcare, information technology, construction and more. Housing, food and living stipend included. Check WorkSource's calendar to find out when the next orientation will be hosted in Vancouver.

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Stonemill Center
120 NE 136th Ave, Suite 130, Vancouver
360.207.2628

A safe space where youth and young adults, ages 16-24, can connect and socialize, get something to eat or access health services, and find help with their education and career.

YouthFirst

Partners in Careers
3210 NE 52nd St, Vancouver
360.696.8417 ext. 129

​Provides youth, ages 16-24, who have dropped out of school with employment and/or post-secondary education services, intensive case management, employment readiness trainings, career exposure and a three-month work experience in a high-growth, high-demand sector such as manufacturing, healthcare, software or IT. Opportunities are available to interact with local employers through mock interviews, job shadows and group tours.

 

Employment services programs

Clark College Career Center

Penguin Union Building, Room 002
1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver
360.992.2902
360.992.2155

Job listings, on-campus interviews and job fairs with local companies, assistance from staff with job search efforts, and computer use for resume writing, cover letters and internet access for job search. ​Available to students and the general public.

Clearview Employment/Homeless Employment Navigators

Columbia River Mental Health Services
6926 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.750.7012

Career exploration, peer resource groups, individual job development and long-term support for people looking for employment.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program

7700 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver
360.397.8228

Program serves enrolled Native Americans/Alaska Natives with a disability to overcome barriers to employment. Assists individuals with job search, job skills, resume writing, individual vocational counseling and guidance. Also helps with career plans, self-employment, and other employment goals.

Goodwill Job Connection

6425 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.695.1923

1600 NE 78th St, Vancouver
360.573.6278

14300 NE 20th Ave, Vancouver
360.574.5390

Free employment services for developing a resume, learning effective interviewing skills, identifying employment goals and potential employers, identifying immediate job openings, and obtaining vouchers for business attire and transportation. Must be 16 years or older to attend an orientation. After, you will be assigned a career counselor.

WorkSource

204 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver
360.735.5000

Provides comprehensive job placement assistance, including computers for creating resumes, internet access for submitting applications, videos and brochures with tips on finding a new job, and referrals to training and social service agencies. Job fairs and workshops are available to help you get and keep a job.

 

Certifications

NW Regional Training Center

11606 NE 66th St, Suite 103, Vancouver
360.397.2100

Learn first aid and CPR. Classes are available for a fee.

Washington Food Worker Card

Take your food handler's card test online. Pay a small fee when you pass.

 

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