Job opportunities will be plentiful in Oregon’s manufacturing sector, as the workforce ages and the industry grows. The NW Youth Careers Expo is a great place to learn about the skills and education leading to higher-paying career paths within manufacturing fields such as metals, machinery, green technology and transportation.

The Construction Zone at the NW Youth Careers Expo is always a big, loud and energetic place where students can learn about careers and apprenticeships while also trying out everything from 3D printers and virtual welding to hula hoops. (Yes, hula hoops. It’s a thing.)

This week, we’re highlighting the exhibitors in this year’s Expo’s Health Care Zone, which will have a great mix of serious career learning and hands-on fun.

Our Tech Zone at the 12th annual NW Youth Careers Expo will include some of the most vibrant and innovative technology firms in the Northwest, along with several postsecondary programs.