Applications for Gorge Works inaugural paid regional internship and apprenticeship opportunities will be available on Friday.  The application period will continue through the end of January.  Port of The Dalles Executive Director Andrea Klaas says there are nine different businesses offering internships in this initial round.  Gorge Works applicants don’t have to be currently involved in an education program.  High school or college coursework, hobbies, work experience, volunteer activities and other means can provide the basis of experience or interest needed for some of the positions.  In most cases, but not all, participants must be at least 18 years old to qualify.  Applications will be available online at gorgeworks.com beginning on Friday.