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Are you an employer or organization in the Mid-Valley interested in strengthening community partnerships while helping grow the region’s future workforce? Join SEDCOR and Willamette Workforce Partnership for a virtual Lunch & Learn highlighting The Sidewalk Project - a collaborative initiative in Carlton that’s reshaping how youth, employers, and local governments work together.

The Sidewalk Project connects teens and young adults with hands-on training opportunities in the construction trades while addressing a real infrastructure need in the community: repairing and rebuilding sidewalks. Through partnerships between local schools, city officials, contractors, and workforce development organizations, youth gain valuable skills, professional mentorship, and exposure to career pathways - all while contributing to a project that benefits their own neighborhoods.

During this session, you’ll learn about:

• The vision behind the Sidewalk Project and its measurable community impact 
• The vital partners who helped make it happen
• Funding mechanisms and resources that supported its success
• Detailed implementation plans - and how similar workforce development models could be replicated in other Mid-Valley communities

Whether you’re an employer looking to connect with emerging talent, a city leader exploring workforce solutions, or a community partner interested in collaborative impact, this conversation will offer actionable ideas and inspiration.

This event is free to attend but registration is needed to get the Zoom link. Sign up today to join the conversation!

Reach out to info@willwp.com with any questions/for more information.