• Is there a cost?

There is no registration cost for students or exhibitors, if college representatives would like to use Strive Scan during these events you can register your institution at strivescan.com. Vancouver Public Schools and Evergreen Public Schools will be participating in Rapid Registration, there will be one fair fee for all of these events or you can purchase individual events credits. Strive Scan is optional for participating colleges. 

• What is the layout? What should I bring?

The details of our event are as follows: Each College/Business will have a table and 2 chairs provided. We welcome you to bring a tablecloth and any brochures/trifolds that you use to promote your College/business. Please do not bring any games (that do not fit on your table), large unapproved signage or prohibited items. Space is limited, you may not take up more than your allotted table area. 

• I have filled out the form does that mean I am guaranteed a spot at that event?

Completing the request form does not guarantee you a spot at any of the events. You will receive a confirmation beginning September. You do not have to contact the individual schools. 

• What if I need to make changes or cancel my registration request?

If you need to edit your registration request, please email tawny.maruhn@evergreenps.org

• When will I receive more event details?

Parking and logistical information for each event will be included in an Exhibitor Information Packet, which will be sent out late September/early October

• I cannot access the request form, what should I do?

If you cannot access the registration request form. Please contact your organization's technical team to allow access, or use a different network to access the form. If you still have an issue please email. 

• How many representatives can I have at each event?

You can have up to two representatives for you organization attend each event

• How many students will be at each event? How much materials should I bring?

Each event will likely have about 1,000-1,400 students in attendance. 

• Are any of these events open to the public?

Yes, both evening events are open to the public including the FutureU Event at HBHS and the Prairie High School event. 

• Can I request a certain table, power or location?

No, due to capacity and space limitation requests for certain amenities or table size cannot be accommodated at any of these events

What is a college and career fair?

A college and career fair is an opportunity for students to explore their post high school students. College, businesses, trades, military and other community partners participate by sending representative to answer questions, give information, and hand out resources. These fairs are not only good for exploration, but they are a lot of fun for our students. 

How do I attend the fair?

Most events will take place during school hours and you will visit your fair during your scheduled time during the regular school day. Evening events, Prairie High School and FutureU @HBHS are open to the public for students and families. You can attend these events anytime during the event hours. 

Is there a cost to attend?

There is no cost or registration required for students to attend these in school and open to the public events

What is Strive Scan? Do I have to use it?

Strive Scan is an electronic information sharing platform. It is optional, students can fill out the registration form by scanning the QR code, they will be sent a unique QR code that can be scanned by exhibitors. At the end of the event students will be sent a report of all the exhibitors and their contact information after the fair.  Contact information is not sold or shared to any other organization. Contact information collected is minimal, and no different than a paper inquiry card.  EPS and VPS schools will be particpating in Rapid Registration, students will be automatically registered with Strive Scan. They will receive a barcode via their student email. If you do not want your student participating in Rapid Registration, please fill out this form by October 13th. to opt out. This is optional for our students, paper inquiry cards will also be available. 

I am a running start, Cascadia Tech, homeschool or Skills Center student what fair do I attend and when?

Special program students can attend the event at their home school anytime during the event hours. You are also welcome to attend the Prairie or FutureU events. 

Can parents come?

Parents cannot attend the events that take place during school hours. However, the evening events at HBHS and PHS are open to the public, parents and students. There is no registration to attend

Who will be there?

We have over 150 organizations attending the fairs across 11 different high schools. A mix of colleges, trades, military and businesses. Please see the list of participants, if you would like to know who is attending a particular fair please contact fair coordinator at 360-604-3435. 

I have more questions, who do I contact?

You can contact the fair co-coordinator for general questions at tawny.maruhn@evergreenps.org. If you have school specific questions please contact the Career Center at your school.