COLLEGE, LIFE AND CAREER

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PWA hosts a variety of career days throughout the school year. Spots can fill quickly. Be sure to sign up as soon as registration opens which is typically fours weeks in advance.

Upcoming Events

November 10 - Turner Construction Career Day

We'll post new opportunities as we hear about them.

Find volunteer opportunities that match topics you're curious or concerned about. Science needs more eyes, ears and perspectives than any scientist possesses. Enter citizen science: a collaboration between scientists and those of us who are just curious or concerned and motivated to make a difference. People of all ages are collecting data by taking photos of clouds or streams, documenting changes in nature, using smartphone sensors to help scientists monitor water and air quality or playing games to help advance health and medical research. A citizen science project can involve one person or millions of people collaborating towards a common goal. Click HERE to get started.

The Zooniverse is the world's largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. This research is made possible by volunteers—millions of people around the world who come together to assist professional researchers. You'll be able to study authentic data gathered by researchers, like images of faraway galaxies, historical records and diaries, or videos of animals in their natural habitats. By participating in projects, you'll help contribute to our understanding of the world, the universe, and more. To volunteer, visit the Projects page, choose one you like, and get started.

Key Curriculum: Work on teams to participate in grassroots activism, advocacy on civic and issues you care about and voter registration/turnout efforts while doing research to become better educated and aware about these topics.

Skills Developed: Communication, Collaboration, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Writing, and more.

Hours Per Week: You choose between 5 and 30+ hours.

End Date: Flexible

Application Deadline: Rolling - TurnUp will accept applications year-round until all team positions are filled. Click HERE for details and an application.

Ladder Internships offers an 8-week long internship program that connects high school students to top startups. Students will have eight online meetings with the host company and can expect to spend about 5-10 hours per work creating a real-world project. There is a cost associated with this internship; however, students can apply for scholarships to offset the costs. Click HERE for details and an application.

The Police Cadet Program is designed to offer students ages 16-20 firsthand experience and training in the field of law enforcement while working individually or as a team to develop confidence and leadership skills that benefit any career choice. The Cadet program looks to achieve these goals through mentorship, classroom instruction, hands-on training and experiences.

Once accepted into the program, Cadets will be assigned to either North, East or Central precinct posts. Recruit Cadets must attend the Portland Police Bureau Cadet academy. Academy graduates will then transition to their individual posts for completion of the probationary process and regularly scheduled meetings. All posts provide training meetings on Sundays.

The Gresham Fire Cadet program provides opportunity for motivated young men and women to develop leadership, teamwork and responsibility skills while exploring the firefighting profession. Many former cadets are now career firefighters or respond with volunteer fire agencies. Click Here for more information.

This program is designed for individuals who have a desire to have a career in Fire or Emergency Services. The program provides educational and job experiences to students participating in the Southwestern Oregon Community College Emergency Services Program. This program will allow the students to experience situations they may encounter as fire service professionals after completing their degree program. Benefits include tuition assistance/reimbursement and free housing at Coos Bay FD Station 1 and 2.