We caught up recently with Benson High School alumna Elizabeth Ma, who has worked part-time for Blount International this year as part of Oregon’s Youth Apprenticeship Training Program.
First PACE Mentorship Program connects students to the trades
We asked a Portland student recently to pick her favorite part of the new PACE Mentorship Program. Was it framing walls? Wiring a switch? Cutting a metal air vent?
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.