The annual NW Youth Careers Expo is the Northwest’s premier career-exploration experience. In 2020, we will welcome about 7,000 students from about 70 high schools across Oregon and Southwest Washington, as well as nearly 200 exhibitors representing the state's leading employers.

The Expo shows students the region's amazing diversity of career opportunities, along with the skills and education needed for those jobs. The Expo includes hands-on learning, demonstrations, mock interviews, career workshops and the chance to talk directly with professionals about college-and-career options. The event takes place from 9 am to 1:30 pm.

• Meet our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors
• See participating schools for the 2019 Expo (printable pdf)
• Browse our 2019 Expo Resource Guide
• See "Expo 2019: Resources for Students and Teachers"
• Watch a 90-second highlight video or see Expo photos

The nonprofit Portland Workforce Alliance organizes the event. The Expo's goals are to connect employers to their future workforce and help students make informed, inspired decisions about their education after high school - whether they choose a four-year university, community college or apprenticeship training center.

The PWA Expo Breakfast

We kick off the Expo by hosting an annual breakfast the morning of, to celebrate the work of our partners over the year and inspire more people to get involved with schools. Attendees can meet students who are developing college-and-career aspirations. They can also connect with leaders in business, education and government who want to raise our graduation rates and create a well-educated, prosperous and resilient workforce.

How the Expo Supports Oregon Schools

Oregon requires high schools to prepare students for college and career. The Expo helps students prepare for life after graduation by offering a rich career-learning experience, including hands-on demonstrations, mock interviews and many other ways for students to deepen their career exploration.