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Architecture & Construction

• С��è��ý Fall Trades Career Fair: Swan Island, Friday, October 24. Open to high school students from 10am-12pm.
• Construction Industry Education Foundation’s Portland Trades Day: October 23. Free event including a Resume review station.
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• Associated General Contractors Design Build Competition: Salem, OR, May 13-14, 2026
• : A free after-school program helping high school students find their career passions and paths toward jobs in architecture, construction management, and engineering. Application deadline November 6.
• : Portland, OR – May 15th
  Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is a no-cost, interactive, trades-related career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative careers in the construction, manufacturing, mechanical, energy, and utility industries. Hands-on opportunity for students to learn about apprenticeship and career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Automotive, Welding, & Clean Energy

• С��è��ý Auto Show & Open House: Learn more about С��è��ý’s Auto Collision Repair Program on May 6th at the С��è��ý Rock Creek campus.
• Oregon Clean Energy Careers & Resources
  • to learn where you fit into the Energy Sector
• : Open to high school seniors in Washington County public schools. Training begins in March at the NWRESD office in Hillsboro and continues in July at the Elite Truck School. Free to participate. Apply by Friday, Jan. 30
• : Insight to Engineering: On June 11, experience a “day in the life” as a track laborer to see how crews saw and drill rail, as well as install railroad spikes. Learn about engineering, welding, electrician, construction, and leadership careers within the railroad industry. Two sessions are offered, morning and afternoon. The event is open to the public. Students must be 16 years old.

Behavioral Health & Human Services

• Mental Health Careers Day: November 4, 9am-12pm

Bioscience & Biomedical Sciences

• : Oregon Life Sciences offers this free interactive game to introduce students to career opportunities in bioscience, biotechnology, device manufacturing and life sciences.
• : Students 16 years old can participate in an 8-week summer internship with a Center scientist mentor.
• : Visit the Primate Center for 3 hours on each of five consecutive Fridays in either the Spring or Fall of each year. Students meet with West Campus scientists and experience hands-on activities and learning about the current research.
• : Open to all Oregon high school students, with a preference for underserved and rural communities. Applications to open Fall 2026.

Business, Accounting & Finance, Marketing

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Computer Science & Information Technology

• Oregon Youth Cyber Con: С��è��ý Sylvania Campus, October 10. Free registration for Oregon high school students
• NW Cyber Camp: Various locations. С��è��ý, August 3rd-7th, 2026

Culinary & Hospitality

• : Culinary Students can participate in two different competitions – Management and Culinary. Event will be held in Salem on March 2nd

Digital Media & Broadcast Journalism

• : Eight-day summer experience where students stay in residence halls on the Oregon State University campus, work with journalism professionals from The Oregonian/OregonLive and other Oregon media outlets, and use state-of-the-art facilities at Orange Media Network, Oregon State’s award-winning student media department. They will earn college credit upon completion while using real journalism skills to report and photograph a printed newspaper, blog and produce multimedia pieces that are published on OregonLive.com. 2026 applications due May 4th
• ODOT Billboard Design Contest: Deadline December 19, 2025
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• : Students are challenged to imagine space exploration’s impact on science, technology, and humanity – while showcasing the CTE courses and careers that make it possible. Submit a 2-minute video by April 1.
• : Deadline January 30, 2026. Create an Ad (video or graphic design) for Oregon OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention course.

Education & Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Education Career Onramp Cohort: Designed to build upon the knowledge students gained through high school CTE coursework, this program provides exposure to a variety of career opportunities in the early childhood field. Participants will also complete essential training and certifications needed for an entry-level position. Apply by May 1 – Open to students who will be 18 years old by July 2026.
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Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics

• Advancing Diversity in Manufacturing: Event at OMIC R&D, open to students from 9am-12pm. Feb. 19th
• Microchip Career Day: Tuesday, October 28, 9-11:30am, Gresham, OR
• Micron Summer Internship Program: 12 weeks, competitive compensation, Boise, ID. Housing and relocation are offered for non-local students.
• Oregon Institute of Technology scholarship: 4-year renewable $20,000 per year, including a paid summer internship with OMIC over 4 years. Deadline March 2nd

Fine Arts & Theater

• AI Panel: “Art, Authorship & The Future in the Age of AI” С��è��ý North View Gallery – Sat, Jan. 17th 12:00-1:00pm Exhibit Info
• С��è��ý Art Gallery Exhibits:
  • Cascade Paragon Arts Gallery
  • Rock Creek Helzer Gallery
  • Southeast Gallery
  • Sylvania North View Gallery

Healthcare

•  are available to students beginning at age 16. Learn more about the different settings you can volunteer in and apply today! Clinical shadowing is also available.
• • Science Ambassadors: Open to high school students and 5th graders.
  • Lab Assistant Positions: Open to high school students age 16 and up.
  • Oregon National Primate Research Center Docent: Open to students 18 years and up
• : Students will gain hands-on exposure to real-world applications in cardiovascular medicine. Applications will open Feb. 2nd and be due May 1st 
• : Monthly two-hour sessions are held at the School of Dentistry with a lecture and laboratory experience. Applications will open in October.
• : 5-week program, November – December 2025. Students engage with local nursing schools and health care employers to explore careers in nursing, get peer coaching from nursing students, and gain hands-on experience. Apply before October 16.
• Pacific University Synapse Summer Camp: Held each summer on the Health Sciences campus of Pacific University in Hillsboro, this full-day camp experience is from 9:00am-4:00pm June 22-26th this year. Open to High School Sophomore and Juniors in Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties.   –
• Providence Career Exploration Events: Various dates and topics

Dive into the diverse and dynamic field of healthcare with this engaging three-hour hands-on experience. Learn what it’s like to work in essential healthcare professions, understand the day-to-day responsibilities, and determine if a career in healthcare is the right fit for you. *Students under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent/guardian.

• • Feb. 25th: 9am-12pm St Vincent Medical Center –
  • March 6th – 9am-12pm Newberg Medical Center –
  • March 13th – 9am-12pm Portland Medical Center –
• : Displays education programs & opportunities around the state to engage aspiring health care professionals starting with career exploration Pathway Programs for youth, such as High School Summer Camps at OHSU’s Portland campus and Pacific University’s Hillsboro campus.

General Career Resources

• PDX YOUTH@WORK – Your Path to Opportunity

  Paid short-term work experiences offered through Worksystems. Explore different jobs in a safe, supportive, and low-risk environment. Work up to 160 hours (or 12 weeks) and earn $17/hour!

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  *Eligibility: Must be 16-24 and live in Washington or Multnomah County

• New C3 Resources:
  • – explore paths from skill or interest to a career
• CIS Tools (must be logged into account to access):
  • section of CIS, which is organized by career clusters. Each cluster contains information on real jobs, the skills you’ll need, education or training options, and what the future job market looks like.
  • showing wages and salaries, required education or training, and can be compared with other careers.
  • database for all short-term training, accredited certificate, and apprentice programs in the state, organized by county.
• Career and College Readiness Class for Families: 10-week asynchronous and synchronous course . Next class starts Winter 2026.
• Professional Communication Skills: Your Bridge to Success: Will help participants build confidence, overcome communication barriers, and communicate effectively. Virtual Workshop December 9.
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