Students at the 2023 NW Youth Careers Expo will have the opportunity to learn about the region’s broad range of careers and pathways; engage in hands-on activities;  hear from diverse voices sharing career tips; meet leading employers, colleges and training programs; practice mock interviews; and take away helpful resources.

The 2023 Expo Resource Guide is here! Click to view. Look for printed and digital copies at the Expo.

"Top Five" Key Resources for You
2023 Exhibitor List (updated weekly until Feb. 12)
Student Prep Video (new!!) 
2023 Teacher Packet
Handout: "Get in the Zone" Color Block Map of Expo Hall
Handout: Schedule of Career Talks

More Handouts and Resources
Handout: Bus Info for You, plus Bus Halfsheet for Drivers (prep your driver!)
Official 2023 Expo Resource Guide
Video: 90-second Expo highlights  
Expo2Go: A supplemental online resource
Handout: 7 things to Love about the Expo
Handout: "Tips for Professional Success" in English and Spanish
Handout: 2023 Expo Tips for Students 
More mock interview information

 

Educator Office Hours
Office Hours #1: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at 10 am
Office Hours #2: Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at 3:30 pm
Office Hours #3: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at 10 am
30 minutes each: 10-minute overview plus time for Q&A and discussion

2022 Exhibitor Spotlights
Construction and Architecture
Creative, arts & media, business, sports & apparel, technology & engineering
Manufacturing, transportation, energy
Healthcare, public services and postsecondary/training programs

 Expo Tips for Students

The Expo is a great chance to learn about careers and hear from employers about next steps after graduation. Planning ahead will help you make the most of the virtual event. Students can:

Read up beforehand.

Visit our exhibitor page to get a sense of what employers will be present. Don’t just scan the list for familiar names! Research smaller employers and unexpected exhibitors, too.

Go on a fact-finding mission.

Select five employers to visit and brainstorm questions for them. (What skills are necessary for this career? What type of education/training do you need? What is the salary range? What do you like most about your job, and what are the biggest challenges? Here are a few more.)

Try out Expo2Go

The Expo2Go is an online resource where you can identify your career interests and learn more about top employers, colleges and training programs in the region.