Oregon educators point to mounting evidence that exposing students early to a chosen career pays off.
Franklin student works on her own high school; Madison student learns construction business
All summer long, Franklin High School student Kathya Suria donned a tool belt and entered a construction site that is very familiar to her: Her own high school.
Volunteer opportunity, Oct. 19: Help high school students shine in their first job interview
Job interviews can be fun, if you’re feeling prepared and confident (and scary, if you’re not). That’s why we’re recruiting HR professionals and other caring adults to help Portland high school students get ready for their first job interviews.
Volunteer opportunity: Tell high school students about your job!
If you like your job, you have a story to tell. And if someone helped you along the way, you can do the same for others.
Roosevelt High graduate lands summer job at leading company through ACE mentorship
Andy Hua didn’t just earn a college scholarship this spring though the ACE Mentor Program, a special partner of PWA. The 2016 Roosevelt High graduate also landed a full-time summer job through his ACE connections.