Jobs & Internships for Teens

PWA Career Readiness Workshop Series

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Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors at RHS can SIGN UP to particpate in a FREE, three-day after-school workshop series, led by local business and HR professionals, to learn how to search for jobs, create or update resumes, and participate in mock interviews.

Space is limited to 20 students (first-come, first-served). Students who finish the series will receive a certificate of completion / job-readiness, as well as a $25 gift card! This FREE workshop series is brought to us from our amazing partners at Portland Workforce Alliance. Thanks, PWA!!!

Students should commit to attending all three sessions.

Tuesday, April 29th

Wednesday, April 30th

Thursday, May 1st

All sessions will be held in the Career Center from 3:30 PM-5:00 PM.

Activity bus tickets will be available.

East County Rising Youth Fellowship (PAID)

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East County Rising is seeking youth ages 18-25 to apply for PAID internships as Rising Youth Fellows. Applicants should:

Live in or have deep connections with East Multnomah County
Be passionate about community advocacy & service
BIPOC & LGBTQ+ youth are especially encouraged to apply.

Rising Youth Fellows will:

Learn to navigate local government
Gain experience in community organizing
Get connected with changemakers who are already doing the work you want to do!

_{Portland Police Bureau NOW ACCCEPTING APPLICATION for their Cadet Program!}

BECOME A CADET! Have you ever thought about a career in law enforcement or criminal justice? The Cadet program through the Portland Police Bureau may be for you!

To be a Portland Police Bureau Cadet, students must:

Meet age requirements (16-20 years old) - you must turn 16 before January 31st to apply.
Be a high school or GED program graduate, or a current student maintaining a 2.0+ GPA.
Have no arrests or convictions that would prohibit employment as a Portland Police Officer.
Possess or have the ability to immediately obtain a valid driver's license or instructional permit, and maintain a good driving record.
Be able to pass a background investigation and personal interview.

The academy typically starts in January and ends in April. Classes are on Saturdays, and they usually run for 12 consecutive weeks.

Watch this short video (5:21) to find out what a Cadet is and what they do.

Follow the Cadet Program on the socials!

Twitter: @ppbcadets Instagram: @portlandpolicecadets

_{Get Schooled - Free Digital Resources to help students get to college & find first jobs}

RHS Get Schooled Ambassadors for the 2024-25 school year have been hired! See Mrs. Selby in the College & Career Center to get connected with your RHS Get Schooled Ambassadors.

Get Schooled helps young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both. FREE digital resources through Get Schooled include:

College Application Essay & Resume Reviews: We’ll review your college and scholarship application essays, personal statements, and resumes.
Financial Aid Help: Access to helpful articles to support you in completing the application, or text #FAFSA to 33-55-77 to chat with an advisor (We have a ton of resources to support FAFSA/ORSAA completion this summer!)
Text-based Advising: You can sign up to the advising text line that will send timely updates to meet your goals. You can also text in any questions you might have about the college-going or first jobs process, and we’ll help you out.
Scholarship Emails: You’ll receive emails about scholarships that are easy and accessible.
Help Finding a Job: You can search for entry-level, part-time and flexible jobs in your zip code, and access our jobs content for great tips.