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4/25/2018

 
Youth employment services programs
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Youth employment services programs

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.
Career Academy
Partners in Careers
3210 NE 52nd St, Vancouver
360.696.8417
Career Academy provides one on one support for job seekers. In the program, participants learn job search strategies and skills such as finding jobs to apply for, applications, resumes, cover letters, and interview practice. Participants have access to transportation support and PIC technology lab to support their job search process.
Youth Employment Services
Educational Services District 112
Youth Services
2500 NE 65th Ave, Vancouver
360.952.3453
Provides pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities, ages 14-21, including paid internships (40-120 hours), unpaid internships, informational interviews, job tours, job shadows, work readiness training, and self-advocacy training.
 

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
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
360.575.3318
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
Hazel Dell
1600 NE 78th St, Vancouver
360.576.9916

Orchards
14201 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.869.7521

Salmon Creek
14300 NE 20th Ave, Vancouver
360.574.3998

Vancouver
6425 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360.695.4669
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

Clark County Fire District 5
11606 NE 66th St, Suite 103, Vancouver
360.397.2100
Learn first aid and CPR, among other things. 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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  • Home
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    • Booklets
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    • Today's Compliment and Challenge
  • About
    • What We Do For Youth >
      • Compassion Boxes
      • Other Outreach
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      • I Work With Teens
      • Presentations
    • Our History
    • Our Volunteers
    • Our Mascot: Peppy Penerson
  • Contact
    • Ask Peppy
    • Contact Us
  • Get Involved
    • Teens (15-19)
    • Adults (20+)
  • Free Materials
    • For myself or a teen I know
    • For lots of teens I know
    • Downloadables
  • FAQ
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