Special guests at this year’s Expo Breakfast included Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, Portland Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith and Elemental Technologies CEO & co-founder Sam Blackman.
A new governor, plus a very old dropout problem, fueled significant media interest in this year’s NW Youth Careers Expo and Expo Breakfast. We highlight some notable community coverage here.
Today, Portland Public Schools published a story and photos about the Expo — and about the connections between PWA’s year-round work and the district’s priorities.
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).
The Expo’s technology-related exhibits included Microsoft and several automotive-service technology specialists.
