For many students, learning by doing is the most effective way of visualizing a path from the classroom to college or career. That’s the kind of thinking behind PWA Career Days.
Career Days: Helping students find their path to college, career
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For many students, learning by doing is the most effective way of visualizing a path from the classroom to college or career. That’s the kind of thinking behind PWA Career Days.
Design Week Portland and Portland Workforce Alliance offer high school students an inside look at the city’s design firms.
The nonprofit Portland Workforce Alliance is working with Portland Public Schools to expand opportunities for high school students to have real-world career exploration at area employers.
Smiles on the faces of students and their hosts at the Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center spoke volumes during an action-packed PWA Career Day, one of several hosted by Portland-area employers in October.
We love seeing Portland high school students when they go behind-the-scenes to learn about great companies and jobs. Thank you to our many host employers for providing students with real-world education: ZGF Architects, Portland Fire & Rescue, Ziba Design,