WHAT IS AN EARLY LEARNING WORKS PLACEMENT? 

The goal of the Early Learning Works is to match individuals interested in the field of Childcare with local Childcare centers in need of workers.  Workers will be paid $17 an hour, for up to 40 hours each week, for a total of 300 hours. Students currently enrolled in classes are capped at 20 hours per week.

Once the 300 hours is completed, workers will receive a Program Completion Award of $500 and their worksite will have the option to hire the paid worker on an ongoing basis.

 

All workers will be paired with a Participant Liaison that will support them in completing onboarding paperwork, discussing career goals, and reviewing the available positions to identify the best potential placements. The Participant Liaison will be available to worker participants for the duration of their involvement in the program.

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WHAT MAKES SOMEONE ELIGIBLE? 

To be eligible for an Early Learning Works Opportunity you must:

- Be able to provide I-9 documentation to demonstrate that you have permission to work in the United States. (A Passport, or other government issued photo ID or, a combination of a social security card or birth certificate and a photo ID.)

- Complete the Central Background Registry: https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/

- Have a current Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certification

- Complete OCCD trainings in 4 areas

If you do not have all of these eligibility requirements the Participant Liaison will be available to help you through the process.

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HOW TO SIGN UP AS A WORKER FOR EARLY LEARNING WORKS OPPORTUNITIES? 

After completing the form using the button below and hitting submit:

- You will be connected with a Participant Liaison (Your liaison will be from Portland Community College)

- The liaison will reach out to you and schedule a time for you to meet, verify eligibility, discuss your career goals, and support you in identifying two top options for a worksite.

- Once a worksite match is made, your PCC Participant Liaison will support you in the onboarding process and connect you with the worksite supervisor.

- Once your onboarding is completed you will begin work.

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The Adult WEX and Paid Worker program is financed in whole or in part with funds provided through Worksystems from the U.S. Department of Labor, State of Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Multnomah County, Washington County and Prosper Portland. In accordance with Federal Law providers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. Providers are an equal opportunity program/employer. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY 1-800-735-2900. To place a free relay call in Oregon, dial 711.