Portland Workforce Alliance

Congratulations to Itzelle from Gresham High School, who was awarded PWA’s first ever scholarship in collaboration with ! Itzelle's dedication to community, sports, and their career journey truly stood out, and we’re excited to support their journey ahead. ✨

Thank you to for helping make this opportunity possible! 🏀🏐

Calling all volunteers! Join us May 28th - June 4th to support this incredible community effort to provide in-person mock job interviews for high school students in the North Clackamas School District! Give students in College & Career Exploration classes the chance to practice a job interview - with feedback from a caring adult volunteer. Visit the link in our bio to sign up today!🌟

🚨 Calling all students entering grades 10-12 in fall 2026! 🚨

Paid opportunity: Jumpstart your career by joining one of our exciting summer mentor programs 🌟

✨ Summer Career Academy
✨ Construction Mentor Program
✨ Creative Careers Mentor Program

Connect with industry professionals, gain hands-on experience in real workplaces, enhance your resume, and earn money while you learn! Learn more and APPLY at our website!

Join us for Oakshire Inspires 🍻✨

Celebrate the end of another incredible year with the Portland Workforce Alliance community on June 9 from 5–7 PM at Oakshire Brewing! Bring your friends and family for an evening of connection, celebration, and giving back.

Your purchase makes an impact- $1 per Core Pint and 10% of Food Sales will support PWA's year-round programming!

Can’t make it in person? You can still join the fun by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win amazing local prize packages from Westward Whiskey, Eb & Bean, Fire on the Mountain, Pip’s Donuts, the Aladdin Theater, Por Qué No, and more. You do not need to be present to win!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you 💙

Thank you again to OnPoint Community Credit Union for their presenting sponsorship at the Expo and year-round support. Through their partnership, students can access career experiences from the Expo to Career Days, mentorship programs, and more. Their support makes career exploration accessible, inspiring, and impactful for students across the region.

Thank you, OnPoint, for investing in the next generation!💫🫶

Thank you again to for their presenting sponsorship at the Expo, and year-round support. Through their partnership, students can access career experiences from the Expo to Career Days, mentorship programs, and more. Their support makes career exploration accessible, inspiring, and impactful for students across the region.

Thank you, OnPoint, for investing in the next generation!💫🫶

Career Day spots are still OPEN! Calling all creatives and entrepreneurs 🌟

Join us for a fun morning with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network! You'll team up to create your own business idea, design a logo, and pitch your concept. It's a great chance to learn new skills, gain confidence, and maybe spark your next big idea.💡We can’t wait to see what you create!

Sign up today with the 🔗 in bio!

Take a look at what 85 schools, 220 exhibitors, and 5, 700 students experienced at the 22nd annual NW Careers Expo 🌟

Students experience hands-on and interactive activities that give them a peek into the region's diverse career opportunities, along with the skills and education needed for those jobs.👩‍🔬🧑‍🔧👷‍♂️🧑‍🏫

Massive thank you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and partners! We couldn't have done it without your support!

Interested in getting involved with the Expo or other PWA programming? PWA has many ways to get involved with students, including Career Days, mentorship programs, mock interviews, career presentations and more. Visit the 🔗 in our bio!

And of course, the Expo could not be possible without our amazing mock interview volunteers!💼

Through one-on-one mock interviews, students had the opportunity to practice professional communication, build confidence, and connect with adults from their local community.

These conversations help students strengthen essential interview skills while preparing for future career opportunities. We are grateful to every volunteer who shared their time, encouragement, and expertise to support student success!💫

Interested in getting involved with the Expo or other PWA programming? Visit the 🔗 in our bio!

✨ Highlights from the 2026 Expo Construction Zone ✨

A huge thank you to our incredible construction partners who helped keep the Construction Zone busy and engaging at this year's Expo! Through hands-on activities and career conversations, students had the opportunity to explore various pathways within the construction industry and connect directly with professionals in the field.

Special thanks to our diamond sponsor , plus all of our construction partners for sharing your expertise, engaging with students, and showcasing the exciting opportunities available in construction careers. 🏗️👷

Your partnership helped create a space where students could build new skills, ask questions, and imagine their future in the industry.
If you're interested in getting involved with the Expo or other PWA programming, visit the link in our bio!