Youth Work Experience Programs

The Multnomah County Health Department is seeking a contractor to develop a system to recruit, vet, and match qualified youth to Worksite opportunities. The contractor will manage a variety of youth employment programs for low-income youth aged 14-24 to develop workplace skills and build a work history through paid internships with local employers. The contractor will aim to increase youth internship opportunities by facilitating three critical activities: sourcing qualified youth, aggregating internship opportunities, and lowering barriers to participation. • The contractor will develop a system to recruit, vet, and match qualified youth to Worksite opportunities. • The contractor will ensure the delivery of work readiness training and other specialized training to help youth meet the qualifications identified in position descriptions. • The contractor will ensure the availability of necessary support services to enable the youth to succeed in the internship. • The contractor will provide Employer of Record (EOR) services, including payroll, worker’s compensation coverage, and pre-employment checks. • The contractor will comply with appropriate Federal, State, and Local workplace regulations.