Summer Career Academy
Empowering Female and Non-binary Students
This four day career empowerment program includes presentations from inspiring leaders in the community, working in fields such as local government, human resources, health, and construction. Join us for this PAID opportunity to invest in yourself, meet inspiring women and gender expansive people, and learn how to move from your first job toward your dream job.
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READY TO START YOUR CAREER JOURNEY?
...invest in yourself, meet inspiring women and develop career readiness skills.
CONNECT WITH WOMEN in inspiring careers
MAP YOUR STRENGTHS and learn advanced job skills
CREATE AND DEVELOP standout resumes
GET BUDGETING TIPS to make the most of your paycheck
PRACTICE JOB INTERVIEWS with confidence
Program dates: June 23-June 26 2025
Who can apply: Students entering grades 10-12 in the fall and attending any Portland-metro high school. (Priority given to students from PWA partner districts when space is limited.) These sessions are tailored for students who identify as female, non-binary or gender-expansive; all are welcome.
Inclusion: PWA welcomes students from all racial backgrounds and ethnicities, citizenship statuses, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. YOU are welcome here.
More program details: This is a morning program and will end by 12:30 pm each day. Light lunch and morning snacks included. Completion stipend is $200. Whether you have a job or are looking for one, this paid career experience can help you build skills, confidence and networks for your next job and your future career. During this four-day academy aimed at students entering grades 10-12, you will:
- connect with women in inspiring careers and hear their tips
- map your strengths and learn advanced job search skills
- create standout resumes
- get budgeting tips to make the most of your paychecks
- practice job interviews with confidence
- connect with other students who have goals and dreams for the future, just like yourself
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