PWA welcomed Morgan to the Board of directors in June 2024. Morgan (she/her) is a Brand Executive at Wieden+Kennedy in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Hampton University with a degree in Strategic Communications, and has participated in internships with Under Armour
Hiring Hour: Careers Expo open to young adults in afternoon
Are you a recent graduate wanting to connect directly with local Oregon employers or training programs this spring? Portland Workforce is opening individual registration for select young adults ages 16-24 to attend the annual NW Youth Careers Expo during afternoon hours on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Oregon Convention Center.
Expo 2025: Exhibitors with jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities
Many employers at the Careers Expo are hiring! Others have volunteer opportunities, internships, classes or other ways for high school students to gain invaluable skills and connections. Here’s a sampler to get you started.
2025 PWA Expo Breakfast speakers announced
Jason White, president of Wieden+Kennedy, and Gene Sandoval, partner at ZGF Architects, will take the podium at this year’s 21st annual PWA Expo Breakfast on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Oregon Convention Center.
PWA Board Member Spotlight: Paul Balmer
Portland Workforce Alliance is excited to have Paul Balmer as one of our newest additions to the PWA Board of Directors! Paul (he/him) works as a litigation associate at Tonkin Torp LLP. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley’s