Explore careers in the culinary, tourism and hospitality industries with a behind-the-scenes look at one of Oregon’s premier hotels. Students will connect with inspiring professionals, see the teamwork needed to run a major hotel, experience hands-on culinary learning in the state-of-the-art kitchen, and learn about turning your first job into a well-paying and meaningful career in food, tourism, sales, finance, business and more.

How to attend:

Step 1: Fill out the student interest form ASAP. (Type your email address and cell number carefully so we can reach you!)

Step 2: Have your parent/guardian fill out the parent/guardian permission form ASAP. Students who do this early have much better luck at being accepted. 

Step 3: PWA will contact you to let you know if you’re accepted or waitlisted, or if the career day is full.

Step 4: Show up and have an amazing time!

Who can attend:

High school students in the Portland metro area are encouraged and welcome to apply. Priority given to students from PWA partner districts (Parkrose, Reynolds, Gresham-Barlow, North Clackamas, Oregon Charter Academy, Portland Public Schools). Students from other districts are always welcome whenever space is available. 

PWA Inclusion Statement: We welcome students from all racial backgrounds and ethnicities, citizenship statuses, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions,sexual orientations, religions and abilities. 

Career Day summary:

What: Culinary + Tourism Career Day @ Hyatt Regency Portland
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Time: 9 am to Noon
Location: Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center (on MAX light rail line)
Address: 375 NE Holladay Street, Portland OR
Transportation: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the experience.
Details: Check in by 9 AM. Program starts promptly at 9:15 AM.
Questions? Contact PWA at career@portlandworkforcealliance.org.