Welcome to PAVE!
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 call our hotline (503-841-1291) or email us (paveinfo@newavenues.org) to make an appointment and check us out!  Schedules for Career Lab are below:

​Downtown Career Lab Information                                                                                     East County Youth Opportunity Center 
​Days: Mondays-Thursdays                                                                                                         Days:  Mondays
​Time: 10-12:00 & 1:00-3:00                                                                                                        Time: 10-12:00 & 1-3:00
Location: 314 SW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97205                                                       Location: 470 SE 165th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

PAVE Job Readiness Training (JRT) 

Are you interested in a paid internship, in getting long term employment support, in getting paid while exploring different career opportunities? By completing our Job Readiness Training Program you will not only gain skills that will benefit you in any workplace, but you will also have these exciting opportunities available to you. To find out more and how to enroll follow the link below.

Job Shop

Need help writing a resume, cover letter, or preparing for an interview? Click on the pictures for more information. 

Resume Templates

Click here for resume tips, tricks and templates

Cover Letter Templates

Learn how to write a cover letter that stands out

Interviews

Schedule a mock interview or learn tips to rock your next interview

Skill Shop

Want to build your skills? Check out these links for more information! 

KHAN Academy 

Name a subject and Khan Academy can teach you!

DuoLingo 

Learn a new language for free! 

Code Academy

Learn to code interactively. For free!

Office 365

Master Office products and build up  your resume. Certifications available for finishing tutorials. 

Ted Ed

TED Ed offers engaging video-based lessons organized by subject.

You Shop

Need help identifying potential career or job placements? Check out how your personality fits with different careers or jobs. This can also help prepare you to speak about your strengths in an interview! 

lynda

Online learning platform with courses in business, software, technology and creative skills. Use it to achieve personal and professional goals.

My Next Move

Online platform used to combine your interests into a career plan. 

Myers-Briggs 

Get a concrete description of who you are and why you do things they way you do. For free! 

Careers NW

There are many industries you may not have thought about. Click the picture above to learn about careers in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology. 

Roadtrip Nation

Check out this website for career exploration based on your foundation, and interests. 



Promoting Avenues to Employment          New Avenues for Youth              Portland, Oregon
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