Many of us didn’t get career advice in high school. We had vague ideas of what we might want to “be,” but a limited sense of what people at work actually do. This is why we’re so grateful for the many caring adults helping Oregon teenagers learn what different careers are all about.
At the Simple Career Day this month, one student looked extra happy to be there. We asked her why. She said that by coming to Simple (a beautiful workplace where many people enjoy their jobs), she finally understood what her business teacher meant about the importance of workplace culture.
At career assemblies held on Portland Public Schools campuses, students learned about a variety of careers, ranging from healthcare, high tech and public safety to architecture, construction and engineering, plus many more.
Our board members are not just volunteers. They’re also ambassadors for the organization. With that in mind, here’s a compilation of resources for board members or other PWA supporters who want to share information about our nonprofit.
With fall classes underway at Oregon’s public universities, it’s a good time to remember the importance of preparing students to succeed in life after high school. Whether students enroll in college or pursue a trade, rigorous academic preparation is the
