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Adventure ED 101

The Youth Employment Institute and Oregon Active have partnered up to offer a weekly class that teaches students leadership and event planning skills all while having an awesome time! Follow the link to watch the video!

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YEI honors Eric Seney

YEI student Eric Seney has been honored for his outstanding academic and personal accomplishments as the Student of the Month for November 2010. Eric is a warm and personable young man with a great sense of humor. Eric came to YEI to obtain his GED Read More »

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Summer Forestry Work Experience

This summer, over 60 Portland youth participated in YEI’s forestry work experience programs. The PYE program included weekly field trips and a week long back packing trip. Read More »

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Chad Swenson, YEI Staff

Chad has been helping at-risk youth to build their roadmap towards becoming independent and productive young citizens, first as a case manager, then running a literacy program for students with dyslexia, and now in his current position with YEI as Employment Specialist. Read More »

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