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Page 6 Career & Education March 25, 2015 Manufacturing Jobs OHSU Diverse in People and Ideas C ontinued froM P age 4 shaw, Bank of America President for Oregon and SW Washington. Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. was founded in 1989 and strives to promote success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentorship. Studies show that women are more likely to live in poverty than men, in part because of the occupations in which they work, and also due to various cultural and social barriers. By providing train- ing and access to middle-wage jobs, the group is helping to break the cycle of poverty and provide living wage jobs for women and families across our community. Since 2004, OTI has helped 498 low-income women achieve careers in the trades, moving from poverty to the middle-class. In 2014 alone, 88 graduates were placed in their first job or moved into apprenticeships. With this grant, OTI will further develop their pilot curriculum and focus on recruiting girls and young women earlier, in addition to providing valuable leadership training for their growing organization. Construction Clubs for Girls Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. Diversity maximizes our true potential for creativity, innovation, quality patient care, educational excellence and outstanding service. People with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. www.ohsujobs.com We are proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. The non-profit group Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. has received grant funding to support the for- mation of girls-only construc- tion clubs in Portland area high schools. “We are so thankful for The Autzen Foundation’s support of our work to engage young women in hands-on educational activities and career exploration,” said Ka- tie Yablonsky, a program manager Oregon Tradeswomen. “These girls-only clubs offer an opportu- nity to try their hand at something new and learn skills from experi- enced instructors in a supportive space.” In 2015, the program will serve Value. Education. Training. Support. more than 1,600 girls through ed- ucational activities and provide outreach and education to school staff through community events and individual consulting. The Autzen grant will fund a portion of student support services and staffing needs such as transpor- tation expenses, tools, supplies, materials, and compensation for instructors. Oregon Tradeswomen is ded- icated to promoting success for women in the trades through ed- ucation, leadership, and mentor- ship. For more information, con- tact Mary Ann Naylor, maryann@ tradeswomen.net, or call 503-335- 8200, extension 26.
