When we want to explain the value of career days, we just hand the microphone over to students who have attended them. Here’s a sampler of what they have said this year.
Students share why they love career days
Portland Public Schools recognizes PWA for career-learning efforts
Portland Public Schools formally thanked the Portland Workforce Alliance on Tuesday for its longstanding efforts to provide career-learning experiences to PPS students.
The Oregonian covers statewide resurgence of career education
The Oregonian published a great package this week about the resurgence of career education in Oregon K-12 schools.
Spring Break “Build-It Camp” creates a hands-on experience for PPS students
About 20 students — including eight girls — participated in this spring break’s “Build-It” camp, a new partnership between Portland Public Schools, PWA and many others.
Career Day photos and highlights from the 2014-15 school year
PWA works with local employers to offer more than two dozen career days in 2014-15. Here’s a sampler of photos from many of our career days so far.