The Employment and Vocational Education (EVE) program of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is accepting enrollments for its free, 12-week Office Clerk Training and Health Care Worker Training courses. EVE also offers Pre-Employment Training. The courses are open to any Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas county resident of Asian descent who possesses strong English skills.

The courses provide an overview of entry-level heath-care and clerical jobs, as well as the skills many such jobs require. Training primarily focuses on computer, reception and job application skills. Participants also get internship experience in a medical or other office setting, selected according to their skills and interests.

Office Clerk Training runs from March 26 through June 13, with classes Monday through Wednesday from 4:30 to 8:8:00pm. The Health Care Worker Training begins July 2 and meets Monday through Wednesday from 4:30 to 8:00pm through September 19. Both courses include a dinner break.

The free Pre-Employment Training is offered on an open-enrolllment basis, with three evening classes offered each week. Participants learn computer skills and job application skills, including filling out job application, composing cover letters and resumes, and interviewing for jobs. They also receive assistance in looking for jobs based on their skills and experience.

IRCO is located at 10301 N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. To learn more, or go enroll in a class, call (503) 234-1541 and ask for Pre-Employment Services.

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