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Southeast Steps to Success Services |
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Target Population |
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Steps to Success serves unemployed and underemployed persons who are applying for or receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Food Stamps (FS). The Career Center is open to the general public and assistance with job search is available on a limited basis. Contact person: Joan Powers, Manager (971) 673-2582 |
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Job Search Assistance |
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Located at 3975 SE Powell Blvd in Southeast Portland, the STS Southeast program offers a full service Career Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Job seekers can use state-of-the-art computer equipment, fax and copy machines and telephones to conduct their job searches. Career Specialist staff is on hand to assist with job search by providing job leads, assisting with applications, cover letters and resumes.
Contact Person: Drew Spence, Job Developer (971) 673-2586 |
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Work First |
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Steps to Success SE offers a full range of workshops to prepare job seekers for work search. Work First is held daily and can be completed within two weeks. Workshops include: |
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Using a computer for work search
Interview preparation
Mock interviews
Drug and alcohol awareness
CASAS Reading, Math and Writing Assessment
Master applications
Resumes and cover letters
Using the hidden job market
Making cold calls
I-Match
Career Advancement
Learning and communication styles
Seeking solutions to problems
Career Information System and vocational goal setting
Using a calendar to manage work and family schedules
Dealing with transitions and change
Budgeting
Tuning the tools of job search
Contact Person: Jill Corona, Career Specialist (971) 673-2578
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Individual Job Coaching |
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Students work individually with Career Specialists to find appropriate jobs to apply for, to prepare themselves for the workplace, and to conduct daily job search.
Contacts: Drew Spence, Jill Corona |
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Worksite Training/Internships |
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TANF students unable to find work, who have little or no work history, or who are unable to work full time are assisted in finding volunteer work experience to build their employability skills. Worksite Training Coordinators work individually with students to find appropriate worksites, to develop appropriate work skills, and to monitor attendance and performance at the worksite.
Contacts: Ella Crumble (971) 673-2583 |
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Career Enhancement |
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This open-entry class offers computer based training in lifeskills, basic reading and math skills, and self-directed computer instruction is offered daily from 1:00 to 4:00. Students must be referred by their case managers.
Contact: Camille McDaniel (971) 673-2591 |
