NW Youth Careers Expo: is your employer on board?
The 21st annual NW Youth Careers Expo is coming on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, to the Oregon Convention Center. The Expo brings together the region’s leading employers to educate high school students about amazing career opportunities right here in Oregon.
Employers, colleges and apprenticeship training centers are invited to support this important community event by exhibiting at the Expo, sponsoring the Expo or sponsoring the PWA Expo Breakfast. Booths range from $450 to $850; sponsorships start at $1,500.
The last Expo had 240 exhibitor booths featuring prominent employers in every major sector, including Kaiser Permanente, OnPoint Community Credit Union, LAIKA Studios, Hoffman Construction, Gunderson, Wieden+Kennedy, and many small and mid-sized businesses as well.
Want to strengthen and diversify your future workforce? Watch a short highlight video to see the Expo’s energy, and contact PWA at expo@portlandworkforcealliance.org to learn more about how PWA can support your participation.
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“I was impressed with the variety of careers represented and the amount of hands-on booths. The people I stopped and talked to were excited to be there and very helpful. Great work by all!”
Educator, 2024 -
“It was very informative and there was a lot of future volunteer and internship opportunities I was able to learn about.”
Student, 2024 -
I volunteered for a couple hours in the mock interview section and could see the impact of providing this type of support to students. Afterwards I walked the floor and thought it was such an incredible way to give students exposure to a variety of fields and industries.
Volunteer, 2024 -
“The Expo was a fun and hands-on experience that allowed me to learn more about the career field I am currently interested in.”
Student, 2024 -
I was very impressed by how many organizations and businesses showed up to this career expo! It was a great means of connecting high schoolers with potential career opportunities.
Educator, 2024 -
“I met a lot of interesting people who are willing to share a piece of their world. It made me realize that there are lots of opportunities out there.”
Student, 2024 -
Wonderful engaging all the high schoolers, as well as other schools and agencies. Fun to compare, get new ideas and partner.
Exhibitor, 2024
