Can You Give Me Ten?

The Clatsop WORKS Summer Internship program is the premier work-based learning program for students and businesses of Clatsop County. However, if your organization is unable to commit to hosting a summer intern, our new micro-internship / job shadowing program offers a flexible alternative that still allows you to engage with emerging young talent and contribute to student development.

Designed to be shorter in duration and offered during the academic year, our “Give Me Ten” program is ideal for employers who would like to get involved but are not yet ready to offer a full internship experience. While our summer internship program remains the flagship opportunity for deeper involvement, the micro-internship / job shadowing program provides a valuable way to stay connected, support student growth, and benefit from fresh perspectives—on a schedule that works for you!

Would Your Business Be Willing to Give TEN Hours to Shape the Future Workforce?

Can your business help develop tomorrow’s employees by partnering with education?

If your answer is “YES,” then welcome to the Clatsop WORKS Give Me TEN program! We’re looking for business and industry professionals eager to build a relationship with their local high schools to grow and develop skilled workers.

Businesses face a serious shortage of skilled professionals, and hiring trained staff is becoming increasingly difficult. Why not train your own future workforce? By dedicating just TEN hours, you can create a pathway for students to enter your industry while filling your talent pipeline.

GIVE ME TEN provides a work-based learning model that any industry can utilize to build a better future for our community. We ask for no money. Our “ask” is for your time. Time to integrate a student into your business to spark a career passion. The ask is just 10 hours and can grow into a future new employee. Can you “Give Me Ten?”

Ten Hours

creates a relationship between education and industry.

is a manageable commitment for students and businesses to get involved.

allows students to envision their future career paths.

helps employers assess students as potential future employees.

aligns student’s educational curriculum with real-world industry standards.

can be the gateway to a summer internship or an apprenticeship.

can evolve into 20, 30, or more, leading to part-time or full- time employment.

opens the door to fresh talent for businesses.

can lead to a lifelong career.

How Does it Work?

For the Employer:

Our program provides several benefits for employers, including enhanced company reputation, insights into potential employee fit, and early training opportunities. This program also fosters networking and can act as a working interview, allowing companies to gauge a candidate’s readiness. Can you “Give Me Ten?”

For the student:

Real-World Insight: Job shadowing and micro-internships offer a unique opportunity to observe professionals in action, helping students gain a clearer understanding of their desired career.

Networking: Build valuable connections with experienced professionals who can provide guidance, advice, and potentially even mentorship.

Inspiration: Discover if your chosen career path aligns with your expectations and passions, helping you make more informed decisions for your future.

Particulars:

Businesses partner with high schools to allow students to explore a future career in the industry of their choice by spending 10 hours during the school year in either a job shadow or a micro-internship. These are unpaid experiences and students and parents sign a release of liability for the business.

We believe in taking the student out of the classroom and giving them a work-based learning experience.

Each student will be matched with a business near the home school location.

Our goal is to give students a dynamic, hands-on look at how businesses run from the front office to behind-the-scenes operations—offering a full-spectrum view of day-to-day industry life in multiple career areas.