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TEAM Portland
The newest addition to the TEAM consortium - TEAM opened its doors in Portland April 1st 2009. In conjunction with TEAMS Tools For Life we envision a thriving business in the metropolitan area that provides the support and sustainability both to individuals seeking employment and those needing the specialized services that TEAM can provide
TEAMS Tools For Life
Our Mission: To utilize a restorative process which builds community partnerships that enable and support the development of adjudicated and/or high risk youth. As a result, at risk youth will better integrate, and strengthen their options for future positive life choices and opportunities, within their communities.
Our Focus:
- Collaborations with community based organizations and employers to identify and recruit youth whom exhibit barriers to employment.
- Provide Case Management to meet the demands or mediate barriers to employment.
- Assist with cultivating soft skills.
- Identify work experience that fits within age appropriate activities and work readiness goals.
- Provide actual work sites for youth employment.
- Provide support to employers to work with identified youth
TEAMS tackles the issues of job readiness at the grass roots level; by providing a nine week curriculum and or tailored group sessions that focuses on but is not limited to: employment readiness, strengthened communication skills, life goals, and conflict resolution skills and on the job mentorship.
TEAMS is in the business of linking people and cultures to diversity; which encompasses more than race and gender. Our curriculum also provides focus in regards to ethnic identity, perceptions, and impressions and how it relates in the work force. Our non-profit is located in the heart of NE Portland, and is directed by two minorities. TEAMS relies on a multi-cultural, multi-dimensional workforce and is committed to diversity among the local youth.
Collaborations: Currently TEAMS is collaborating with are, POIC, SUN Program at Jefferson HS, Mt. Hood Community College, The City of Portland, and Friends Of The Children
Goals: To serve and monitor a continuing case load of 100-125. Upon completion of the program the individual will be able to demonstrate that they understand the key concepts identified and as a result rewarded a certificate of completion.