Go behind the scenes with Howard S. Wright to see Portland’s booming construction industry! Learn what it takes to build impressive buildings, highways, bridges, and railway and water projects.

Explore careers in construction management & the trades. Learn from industry pros about areas such as building information modeling, bidding & project management, and virtual reality, then do hands-on learning and tour a construction site to see those plans come to life. This year, students will visit the nearby Ritz-Carlton hotel project. Students should wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes and warm clothing.

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.

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!