The 22nd annual NW Youth Careers Expo is coming on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to the Oregon Convention Center. The Expo brings together the region’s leading employers to educate high school students about future career opportunities here in Oregon. More than 6,000 students and educators from 85+ high schools are already registered to attend. 

Employers, colleges and apprenticeship training centers are invited to support this important community event by exhibiting at the Expo, sponsoring the Expo or sponsoring the PWA Expo Breakfast. Booths range from $500 to $900; sponsorships start at $1,500.  

The last Expo had 230 exhibitor booths featuring prominent employers in every major sector, including OnPoint Community Credit Union, OHSU, LAIKA Studios, Hoffman Construction, Gunderson, Wieden+Kennedy, and many small and mid-sized businesses as well. 

See our current 2026 Sponsors here and our current 2026 Exhibitors here. 

Want to strengthen and diversify your future workforce? Watch a short highlight video to see the Expo’s energy. Contact PWA at expo@portlandworkforcealliance.org to learn more about special support for first-time exhibitors and how PWA can support your participation. 

Additional ways to get involved: You can also volunteer for mock interviews, or attend the PWA Expo Breakfast on Expo morning. Click here to sign up for mock interviews; click here to learn more about the breakfast. One of the special career speakers for this year’s breakfast is Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The Sports Bra!