Portland Workforce Alliance

Student & Educator Resources

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.

Fall Resources for You
7 things to Love about the Expo: printable poster and handout
2023 Early Edition Teacher Packet – coming soon!
2023 Expo Tips for Students: printable handout
Mock interview information
1-minute Expo highlights video
Expo2Go: A supplemental online resource

Resources to Watch For
2023 NW Youth Careers Expo Resource Guide
2023 Final Edition Teacher Packet
2023 Exhibitors
Schedule of Career Talks
Maps and Bus Parking Information
Sample student/teacher preparation emails 
Educator Office Hours

Past Resources
2022 Expo Resource Guide (virtual event)
2022 Participating Schools
2022 Exhibitors 

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 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.

 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.