A new governor, plus a very old dropout problem, fueled significant media interest in this year’s NW Youth Careers Expo and Expo Breakfast. We highlight some notable community coverage here.
Expo 2015: Media coverage of the NW Youth Careers Expo
Expo 2015: PPS features career-ed priorities
Today, Portland Public Schools published a story and photos about the Expo — and about the connections between PWA’s year-round work and the district’s priorities.
Expo 2015: Students sharpen their job-search skills with mock interviews
Nearly 1,000 students had one-on-one mock interviews this year, thanks to the stellar volunteers of the Portland Human Resource Management Association (PHRMA).
Expo 2015: Spotlight on Technology exhibitors
The Expo’s technology-related exhibits included Microsoft and several automotive-service technology specialists.
Expo 2015: Spotlight on Construction Zone exhibitors
The Construction Zone is a world unto itself at the Expo, sporting about three dozen exhibitors this year.