We’re heartened to see so many Portland-area employers rallying around their future workforce, says executive director Kevin Jeans Gail.
New school year brings new energy: A message from our director
ACE Mentor Program sends four students to Denver for regional camp
Four standout students from the ACE Mentor Program of Oregon honed their college-and-career aspirations this summer at the University of Colorado, where they joined peers from other Western states at a regional ACE Summer Camp.
Portland students explore construction careers in summer program
Students from Portland Public Schools and the David Douglas School District are donning hard hats this summer to explore careers in construction through hands-on learning.
Students get a taste of real-world work at PWA Career Days
We love accompanying Portland high school students when they go behind-the-scenes at leading employers for real-world career exploration. See photos and read student feedback here.
PWA board elects new officers, board members for 2017-18
The PWA board of directors elected seven new board members and a fresh slate of officers to lead the nonprofit organization in 2017-18.