Oregon educators point to mounting evidence that exposing students early to a chosen career pays off.
Career-tech classes raise Oregon graduation rates, experts say
Franklin student works on her own high school; Madison student learns construction business
All summer long, Franklin High School student Kathya Suria donned a tool belt and entered a construction site that is very familiar to her: Her own high school.
Roosevelt High graduate lands summer job at leading company through ACE mentorship
Andy Hua didn’t just earn a college scholarship this spring though the ACE Mentor Program, a special partner of PWA. The 2016 Roosevelt High graduate also landed a full-time summer job through his ACE connections.
A letter to our supporters: Big year for Portland Workforce Alliance
This was a big year for our nonprofit, as you can see from our annual report. Our work is possible only because of supporters like you.
SPACE Camp construction mentorship for middle schoolers this week
No summer slump for these students! We spent the morning with middle schoolers at the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute in Northeast Portland. Students worked with the apprenticeship trainers and a Cleveland High teacher on a woodworking project, crafting their own toolboxes.