March 19, 2025 | Oregon Convention Center
The annual NW Youth Careers Expo is the Northwest’s premier career-exploration experience. Each year, we welcome about 6,000 students from 75+ high schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington, as well as 200+ exhibitors representing the state's leading employers and postsecondary partners.
The Careers Expo shows students the region's amazing diversity of career opportunities, along with the skills and education needed for those jobs. The event includes hands-on learning, demonstrations, mock interviews, career workshops and the chance to talk directly with professionals about college-and-career options.
Our 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.
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“I was impressed with the variety of careers represented and the amount of hands-on booths. The people I stopped and talked to were excited to be there and very helpful. Great work by all!”
Educator, 2024 -
“It was very informative and there was a lot of future volunteer and internship opportunities I was able to learn about.”
Student, 2024 -
I volunteered for a couple hours in the mock interview section and could see the impact of providing this type of support to students. Afterwards I walked the floor and thought it was such an incredible way to give students exposure to a variety of fields and industries.
Volunteer, 2024 -
“The Expo was a fun and hands-on experience that allowed me to learn more about the career field I am currently interested in.”
Student, 2024 -
I was very impressed by how many organizations and businesses showed up to this career expo! It was a great means of connecting high schoolers with potential career opportunities.
Educator, 2024 -
“I met a lot of interesting people who are willing to share a piece of their world. It made me realize that there are lots of opportunities out there.”
Student, 2024 -
Wonderful engaging all the high schoolers, as well as other schools and agencies. Fun to compare, get new ideas and partner.
Exhibitor, 2024
Expo 2024: A Big Thank You for Another Successful Event!
Words can't describe how amazing this 20th Anniversary NW Youth Careers Expo was. Thank you to all the sponsors, exhibitors, partners, students, educators, volunteers, and community members who came together to make this event come to life.
Get ready for our 21st annual Expo in March 2025!
The 2025 Expo will take place on March 19, 2025, during the week prior to Oregon spring break. We'll share more information in early fall. Until then, check out all our info and resources from the 2024 Expo below.
2024 Expo | Oregon Convention Center
Expo Directory
Expo Homepage
PWA Expo Breakfast
Sponsorship
Meet our Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Exhibitor
Meet our Exhibitors
Become an Exhibitor
Tips & Resources
Students & Teachers
Attend the Expo
Students & Educator Resources
Mock Interviews &
Career Talks
Information