Construction Mentorship Program
Building Your Connections to the Trades
The PWA Construction Mentor Program is a career-mentoring opportunity that allows high school students to prepare for trades professions and sustainable industry practices, with a focus on electrical, while receiving career development and real-world connections.
Application: Rolling deadline. Apply by Thursday, May 29, 2025, for priority consideration. Will accept most students in May and fill any remaining spots in early June.
READY TO EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION?
….and get paid while doing it? Join PWA to learn about opportunities in the trades, including electrical, and:
CONNECT with construction professionals
EXPLORE real-world job sites
PRACTICE your interview skills
GET COACHING on getting started
DISCOVER the latest sustainable building practices
Program Details
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Who: Students entering grades 10-12 in Fall 2025
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When: June 30-July 3, 2025
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Where: Metro-area firms and training centers (multiple locations)
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Application: Use the link to apply. Rolling deadline. Apply by Thursday, May 29, 2025, for priority consideration.
APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility and requirements: Students in grades 10-12 are eligible. Priority is given to students from PWA partner districts (North Clackamas, Parkrose, Reynolds, PPS, Gresham-Barlow and Oregon Charter Academy). Students do not need expertise or prior experience, only an interest in career readiness and exploring careers in construction.
Stipend and post-mentor support. Students who attend all four days will receive a $200 completion stipend. They will also receive access to post-mentor support, including priority access to future PWA career-learning opportunities in construction.
How to apply: Fill out the interest form by clicking the button Above. Rolling acceptance. Questions? Please contact career@portlandworkforcealliance.org.
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.
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