SE Works
Wade Isaak possesses extensive experience in career coaching and employment assistance, primarily focused on supporting individuals who have interacted with the judicial system. In the role of Career Coach at SE Works since February 2015, Wade has guided clients in developing tailored career plans and obtaining necessary certifications. Prior roles include Employment Specialist positions at Northwest Family Services and SE Works, where Wade contributed to the development and implementation of programs designed to facilitate employment and reduce recidivism. Additional experience includes workforce development education at Mt Hood Community College, operations management at Vantech Enterprises NW, and industrial sales at Advanced Metals/Powder Coating. Wade's background encompasses a commitment to empowering individuals through employment and personal development initiatives. Education includes studies in Business Management and Sign Language/Deaf Culture across various institutions.
SE Works
Founded in 1997, SE Works is a registered 501(C-3) with a 20-year history of successfully engaging multi-barriered, low income, underserved populations, including at-risk youth involved in the justice system; unemployed adults; immigrants; people experiencing disabilities; and people returning from incarceration. We have a strong reputation in the community and among partner organizations for providing quality programs and creating an accessible environment that is responsive to our community’s needs. With a current annual budget of $3.75 million, 20 years of experience, 46 full time employees, 15 partner staff on site and 10-20 work experience employees, SE Works has a proven track record in delivering diverse programming. We have managed a broad range of federal and non-federal contracts that support the mission of our organization. In 2008, our work in the field of re-entry garnered a Champions of Compassion Award from the White House and we are held up as a national leader in successful outcomes. Through our accredited Alternative School we have assisted 600 disadvantaged youth to obtain their GED and transition to College, thus breaking the cycle of poverty. SE Works assisted more than 25,000 job seeker visits during the Great Recession through our WIA funded WorkSource Portland Metro-SE Center. We deliver programming within three Centers of Excellence: The WorkSource and Literacy Services Center, The Youth Center and the Reentry Employment Center.