ZGF Architects Career Day

Do you dream of a career designing buildings? Spend the morning with the globally renowned firm ZGF Architects! Connect with architects and other industry professionals. Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Portland’s leading firms. Participate in a design exercise in a team with students from other schools. Learn about the education and skills needed for an architecture career. Lunch included. IN PERSON at ZGF.

How to attend:

Step 1: Fill out the student interest form ASAP. (Type your email address and cell number carefully so we can reach you!)

Step 2: Have your parent/guardian fill out the parent/guardian permission form ASAP. (Your application can’t be considered until this is done.) Students who do this early have much better luck at being accepted.

Step 3: PWA will contact you to let you know if you’re accepted or waitlisted, or if the career day is full.

Step 4: Show up and have an amazing time!

Who can attend:

High school students in the Portland metro area are encouraged and welcome to apply. We prioritize students from our partner school districts when space is limited (Gresham-Barlow, North Clackamas, Parkrose Portland Public Schools, Reynolds, Oregon Charter Academy).

PWA Inclusion Statement: We welcome students from all racial backgrounds and ethnicities, citizenship statuses, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. 

Career Day summary:

What: ZGF Architects Career Day
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 8:45 to 12:00
Address: 1223 SW Washington St #200, Portland
Details: Check in starts at 8:45 AM. Program starts promptly at 9:00.

Transportation: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the experience