PWA Career Days
Students exploring workplaces, and hearing employers' insights on how to pursue different careers.
Our Career Days take students to every corner of Portland, from sleek downtown offices to the industrial Swan Island. Employers show students their workplaces, share their insights and describe how to pursue different careers. During most Career Days, students get a chance to practice skills needed on the job through hands-on activities and other kinds of experiential, work-based learning.
Host A Career Day
Interested in hosting a career day? Learn more here.
Attend a Career Day
Want to attend a career day? Check out our events page for upcoming opportunities!
Our Career Day Partners: Current and Recent
Architecture & Construction
Howard S. Wright, ZGF Architects, PCC Swan Island Trade Center, Mahlum Architects, PAE Engineering, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women of Portland)
Arts, Communications & Design
Wieden+Kennedy, Ziba Design, KGW-TV, Swift, FINE, Upswell, The Oregonian/OregonLive, Thesis Agency
Business & Sports
Nike, Umpqua Bank, Under Armour, adidas, Pacific Coast Fruit, Hyatt Hotels, OnPoint Community Credit Union
Healthcare
Oregon Health & Science University, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, University of Portland School of Nursing, Oregon Humane Society
Technology
AWS Elemental, Intuitive Digital, Puppet, Simple, Microsoft, Cloudability, New Relic, Metal Toad, Zapproved
Manufacturing, Energy & Engineering
Portland General Electric, Gunderson, Daimler Trucks North America, Gunderson, Vigor, PacifiCorp
Public, Human & Government Services
Mercy Corps, Oregon Humane Society, Portland Parks & Recreation, Port of Portland, Portland Fire & Rescue, Multnomah County, Prescott Elementary (Future Educators)
Higher Education Partners
Portland Community College, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University, University of Portland, Linfield College
Support PWA & Career Education
Together, we can engage all students to graduate and make more informed, inspired career choices after high school or college.