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The Oregonian covers statewide resurgence of career education

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.

Susan Nielsen April 24, 2015May 7, 2019 Career Learning, Story Read more

Spring Break “Build-It Camp” creates a hands-on experience for PPS students

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.

Susan Nielsen April 2, 2015May 7, 2019 Career Learning, Story, Student Opportunity, Students Read more

Expo 2015: Students sharpen their job-search skills with mock interviews

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).

PWA March 19, 2015May 7, 2019 Student Opportunity, Students, Youth Careers Expo Read more

Advice columnist? Potato bagger? PWA leaders share first jobs, career tips

Our board leaders didn’t always work for some of the region’s top employers. Once, they were teenagers looking for jobs and inspiration wherever they could find it. Even from work that involved rotten potatoes.  (He says he’ll never forget the smell.) Below,

PWA January 26, 2015April 19, 2019 Story Read more

Protected: PPS senior explains ‘scary’ leap from high school to career: Q&A with Tim Nesbitt

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PWA December 24, 2014June 5, 2020 Educators, Students, Testimonial Enter your password to view comments. Read more
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