STEP Oregon

Community Organizations

Empowering CBOs to provide paid work, wraparound supports, and mentorship.

Partnerships

Partner ecosystem

Center on Human Development logo
Center on Human Development
Connected Lane County logo
Connected Lane County
Lane Workforce Partnership logo
Lane Workforce Partnership
Lane Education Service District logo
Lane ESD
Oregon Department of Human Services logo
Oregon Department of Human Services
PIVOT Architecture logo
PIVOT Architecture

Intro

Empowering CBOs to provide paid work, wraparound supports, and mentorship.

Community-Based Partners as Connectors

Community organizations extend learning and work-based opportunities beyond school walls. Our model empowers CBOs to:

  • Deliver paid internships, apprenticeships, and industry “Excelerators.”
  • Provide wraparound supports like housing, health care, and transportation assistance.
  • Mentor and guide youth through individualized career navigation.

We provide CBO staff with professional development, networking opportunities, and tools for sustaining partnerships with schools and industry.

Our Valued Partners

  • 4J CALCI
  • Lane Workforce
  • Lane ESD
  • Oregon Vocational Rehab
  • Connected Lane County
  • University of Oregon
  • PIVOT Architecture

Comprehensive Support Materials

Our resources help community-based organizations strengthen partnerships, support work-based learning, and create more accessible pathways into employment.

Inclusive Hiring

Learn how inclusive hiring practices expand opportunity and strengthen workforce outcomes.

Career Development

Explore strategies that support career exploration, planning, and advancement for youth with disabilities.

Resource Network

Connect with regional partners, tools, and supports that help youth move forward.

Mentorship Programs

Build mentoring relationships that support confidence, growth, and long-term success.