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CEDR Clatsop WORKS Paid Internship Program

November 16, 2018

"A paid internship? How often do you get THAT opportunity?" This is a common reaction to the Clatsop WORKS Paid Internship program! It is a new experiment to strengthen our workforce and increase economic vitality in Clatsop County, and it is working. Clatsop WORKS finished with amazing results this summer. We thank our educational partners, host employers, interns, steering committee, and all of our community members who have offered so much support for the program.

The Clatsop WORKS Interns also attended seven professional development workshops to learn about various professional topics, including tours of the hosting organization. The interns were hosted by Englund Marine, Hampton Lumber Mill, Martin North, Haystack Rock Awareness Program, Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District, Rickenbach Construction and Lum's Auto Center. At the final professional development day, U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici visited and had a chance to speak to our interns about the program. After a summer of training and professional development, our Clatsop County students impressed the whole room as they shared their experiences.