ALSO-Disability Employment Services
ALSO supports people experiencing disabilities through a network of services, volunteer engagement and career opportunities that helps build strong communities across Oregon.
https://alsoweb.org/
Armadillo Community Charter School (ACCS), aka Armadillo Technical Institute
Armadillo Community Charter School (ACCS), incorporating technology and hands-on strategies, is Southern Oregon’s oldest Public Charter School. ACCS is tuition-free and open to grades 9-12, offering accredited Oregon diploma and GED pathways to high school completion.
https://www.armadillotech.org/
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Volunteer Programs for Teens
Asante offers volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14 to 18 who are interested in healthcare careers or community service. To become a teen volunteer, one must complete an application, attend an orientation, pass a background check and health screening, and commit to a minimum of 50 hours of service within a year.
https://www.asante.org/
Hearts With A Mission
Hearts With A Mission provides a range of flexible, accessible, and integrated services for runaway and homeless youth and their families. These services include a youth shelter for individuals aged 10-17, a Transitional Living Program for those aged 18-21, a Safe Families for Children Program for individuals aged 0-24, and an Independent Living Program for youth experiencing foster care.
https://heartswithamission.org/youth-shelter/
RCC Getting Started
This program helps students to explore their educational and career goals, apply for financial aid, take placement tests, attend orientation, and register for classes. The program is designed to help students succeed in college and achieve their academic dreams.
https://www.roguecc.edu/Recruitment/
Southern Oregon Goodwill
Southern Oregon Goodwill was founded in 1967 to provide vocational training and work opportunities for veterans and adults with disabilities.
https://www.sogoodwill.org/
Transportation Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD)
RVTD offers reduced fare for passengers ages 10 to 17 with a completed Youth Fare Application, available at the Front Street Station, Medford.
https://rvtd.org/
Work Source Rogue Valley
WorkSource Rogue Valley in Medford, Oregon offers a variety of services to support job seekers, employers, youth, and childcare. Project Youth+ offers year-round employment preparation and exploration opportunities for youth in Jackson and Josephine counties ages 16 to 24. Their Career Coaches assist youth in reaching education, career, and life goals.
https://worksourcerogue.org/
Youth 71Five Ministries
Youth 715 Ministries is a faith-based organization that works with middle and high school students who may feel lost or are hurting. They offer several programs and services at their youth centers, in Ashland, Central Point, Eagle Point, Grants Pass, Medford and Shady Cove.
71Five VoTech is an Oregon BOLI certified, pre-apprenticeship, career exploration program providing students with a start toward a new life in a family-wage career. With hands-on, project based learning, and vital life skills training, 71Five VoTech offers real world experiences combined with personal support to advance students toward accomplishing their personal goals. 71Five VoTech serves young people ages 16 – 24 regardless of race, creed, or gender.
https://www.71five.org/votech-medford/
Obtaining a License/ID
Medford DMV Office: 1174 Progress Drive, Medford, OR 97504
Grants Pass DMV Office: 162 Northeast Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526
https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/index.aspx