NextGen Programs

IRCO Youth Workforce Development program prepares immigrant, refugees and other low-income youth ages 16 to 24 for a career-focused training in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, construction, informational technology, business and public sectors. It provides extensive services to clients with on-ramps to employment pathways through trainings, work experience opportunities, academic support and occupational coaching in targeted industries with the goal of securing a career track employment and credentials.

Contact: Burhanuddin Bashaarat, [email protected], 503.318.5561

YouthSource is a Program of Impact NW that provides workforce development and preparation support for youth and young adults ages 16-24 in Washington County. Their mission is to cultivate self-sufficient, confident and joyful youth who enthusiastically pursue their career and life goals.

Contact: [email protected], 503.583.6397

Job Readiness Training (JRT) is a skill-development program designed to help you prepare to enter the workforce. By engaging with a curriculum focused on skill building you will learn about yourself and your strengths. JRT is designed to be adaptable to your unique interests and experience, making it a useful tool on your career path.

Contact: [email protected], 503.267.4382

Career-preparation services, including one-on-one coaching, paid work experiences, academic support and support services.

Contact: [email protected], 971.722.2722

Paid training, employment resources, and career coaching, whether you are looking for your first job or re-entering the job market from the criminal justice system. Programs offer specialty training in construction, culinary, nature-related jobs, and manufacturing.

Contact: Tiana Hammon, [email protected], 971.400.0201

YouthBuild is a job readiness program designed to support students ages 17-24 with finishing high school and attaining a living wage career by providing individualized career coaching, hands-on training, and industry-recognized certifications in either the construction trades or technology.

Bridge to Construction is a paid pre-apprenticeship program designed to support GED/high school graduates ages 18-26 living in Multnomah or Washington County with pursuing a living-wage career in the construction trades through hands-on training and individualized career coaching.

Contact: [email protected], 503.286.9350