Join PWA on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, for a fundraiser with the Portland Timbers! A portion of each ticket purchased through our link will go towards supporting local youth exploring careers.

THIS CAREER DAY IS CURRENTLY FULL. Any new applicants will be placed on the waitlist. Learn about careers in health care with one of Oregon’s leading employers. Go behind-the-scenes at Kaiser’s high-tech simulation lab where medical professionals receive ongoing training,

Learn what it takes to work at Oregon’s largest fire and emergency services provider.

Dive into the world of construction and explore careers in engineering, operations, business, and finance. Get hands-on with activities like building a concrete planter or estimating a project, and take an exclusive tour of the Press Blocks. Connect with industry pros and gain insights for your future career!

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how GreenWorks’ team of creative landscape architects and designers bring outdoor spaces such as public parks, urban plazas, campuses, and waterfront developments to life.

Are you thinking about a lot of different career possibilities? We will be hosting a series of online career talks where you can meet some amazing professionals, hear about their jobs, ask questions, and walk away with tips for getting started

Explore the business of construction, from electrician to commercial real estate development.