The Enterprise for Employment and Education’s vision is that young people (ages 17-21) in the Mid-Willamette Valley will be good citizens, leaders, and successful participants in the region’s economy.  To support this vision, the Enterprise makes an annual investment of $2 million to implement a Youth Opportunity System, an integrated network of services available to help youth complete secondary education, obtain occupation skills or post-secondary education, enter employment, and advance along career pathways that lead to success.
This system is overseen by the Enterprise Youth Council, with input from key stakeholders, including businesses, youth, families of eligible youth, educators, and service providers.

Program Services
Services provided through Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act funds are available to eligible youth, and can include:

• •    Improve basic academic and job readiness skills
• •    Recover high school credit
• •    Get a high school diploma or GED
• •    Enroll in college
• •    Connect with a tutor
• •    Build a resume and learn how to interview
• •    Obtain employment
• •    Enroll in occupational training and apprenticeships
• •    Participate in community service
• •    Connect with a mentor
• •    Learn about the world of work and what it takes to be successful
• •    Gain work experience
• •    Develop computer skills
• •    Obtain financial aid for school
• •    Retention and follow-up services in school and on the job

Service Providers (2007-2008)

Questions?
Contact: Karen Litvin, Workforce Investment Program Manager
503-581-4272, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it