Here’s a small sampler of what students have said this year about their experiences at PWA Career Days and other opportunities.
What students say about the value of PWA Career Days
PWA in action: Out of the classroom, into the real world
This spring, we’re connecting Portland high school students with more than a dozen different employers. Students love seeing actual workplaces, engaging in hands-on learning and meeting adults who ENJOY their jobs. Afterward, they often say they feel better about their future and less stressed about college.
National founder of ACE Mentor Program visits Oregon (media coverage)
Charlie Thornton, the structural engineer who founded the national ACE Mentor Program, visited Portland last week to celebrate the Oregon affiliate’s 10th anniversary. Thornton served as the keynote speaker at the ACE Mentor Program’s annual fundraising luncheon, where Oregon’s thriving
Expo 2016: Our survey results from educators and exhibitors
Every year, we ask exhibitors and educators to rate their experience at the NW Youth Careers Expo. Here are some key statistics and testimonials from this year’s survey.
Career days + paid summer internships at AWS Elemental
One of Portland’s hottest technology firms has teamed up with Portland Workforce Alliance, Worksystems and Portland Public Schools to offer career days and paid summer internships to Portland high school students.