Save the date! The 19th annual NW Youth Careers Expo will take place February 22, 2023 at the Oregon Convention Center from 9 am to 1:30 pm. 

Portland Workforce Alliance is excited to return to in-person programming! Public health guidelines are closely followed and the format of the event may be adjusted accordingly.

The annual NW Youth Careers Expo is the Northwest’s premier career-exploration experience. In a typical year, we welcome over 5,000 students from 70+ high schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington, as well as 150+ 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 Expo includes hands-on learning, demonstrations, mock interviews, career workshops and the chance to talk directly with professionals about college-and-career options. Last year the event was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Explore the 2023 Expo Sponsor Brochure
• View the official Virtual 2022 Expo Resource Guide
• See participating schools from the 2022 Expo 
• Meet our 2022 sponsors and exhibitors
• View an Expo photo gallery
• Explore educator resources 

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.