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Hello! Welcome to PAVE (Promoting Avenues to Employment)! Explore this website to find resume and cover letter help, learn about our programs and more!
PAVE Career Lab
Career Lab is a space for 17-24 year olds who are seeking employment and training supports. Staff are available to assist with resumes, cover letters, job searches and career exploration. Feel free to drop in during these times and check us out! Schedules for Career Lab are below:
Downtown Career Lab Information East County Youth Opportunity Center
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Days: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:30-1:00 & 2:00-5:00 Time: 2:00-5:00
Location: 314 SW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Location: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Downtown Career Lab Information East County Youth Opportunity Center
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Days: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:30-1:00 & 2:00-5:00 Time: 2:00-5:00
Location: 314 SW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Location: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
PAVE Job Readiness Training (JRT)
What is JRT?
JRT is New Avenues’ Job Readiness Training Program. Participants learn about themselves, the strengths they bring to the workforce, and the ways in which they can best show up for the kind of work they want to pursue. Adaptable to participant interests, JRT meets youth where they're at and provides space for them to work on skills they can bring to the workplace. Find out more information below:
JRT is New Avenues’ Job Readiness Training Program. Participants learn about themselves, the strengths they bring to the workforce, and the ways in which they can best show up for the kind of work they want to pursue. Adaptable to participant interests, JRT meets youth where they're at and provides space for them to work on skills they can bring to the workplace. Find out more information below:
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