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Oregon Student Opportunities Hub
Details: This hub is a place where you'll find:
New workshops
Paid internships
Events
Mentoring
And much more statewide; explore!
Check it out: Oregon Student Opportunities Hub
Contact Community Outreach Manager, Sam Majors
971-357-3178 | sam@af-oregon.org
NSBE Portland is recruiting for their third annual high school internship program, held in collaboration with local engineering firms.
This paid internship ($20/hr) is open to Black high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year.
Internships are part-time or full-time (flexible) for 4–6 weeks during the summer.
Date: Applications are due by May 15, 2025
Apply here today!
NSBE Portland is excited to announce the launch of our fourth scholarship cycle! We will be awarding at least three $2,000 scholarships to Black students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
The scholarship is open to
high school seniors
current college students,
and graduate students.
Date: Applications are due by May 20, 2025.
Apply here today!
Details: This program provides high school graduates with an opportunity to explore various career paths in education. Interns will take summer classes in the field of education while putting their knowledge into practice by interning in the Ninth Grade Counts program.
INTERNSHIP INFO
Dates: June 30th- August 9th (*may be subject to change)
Time and locations: To be announced
CLASS DATES
Dates: June 23- August 14th
Time and locations: To be announced
APPLY HERE Applications are still open
This event offers an engaging opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to explore hands-on activities in structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering fields.
Date: March 6th, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Block 300 Federal Building, 333 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR
Cost: Free
Register today!
Check out our fun “Engineers Talk” video series.
Details: ECMC’s CTE Opportunities Guide provides career pathways and educational resources for students. Available in English and Spanish.
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Date: Scholarship Workshop – February 19, 5:30–7:00 PM | Scholarship Deadline – February 23
Location: Carleton Hart Architecture (Workshop)
Details: Scholarships of $5,000–$10,000 are available for students pursuing careers in design and construction. The workshop will offer essay and portfolio feedback.
Registration Link: www.af-oregon.org/scholarships
Details: The Kijani Policy Advocacy Committee trains and activates a network of Black policy advocates to amplify Black voices in decision-making spaces and prevent environmental injustices. The committee engages in policy education, advocacy training, and leadership development.
Opportunity: Join as a paid committee member to support environmental justice and policy change.
More Info & Application: https://bit.ly/3EzJS5j
Contact Email: rodriguez.ki7qjq@gmail.com
SeekHer Youth Advocacy Council
Details: An initiative empowering young leaders in mental health advocacy, offering mentorship and a $500 stipend.
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
Contact: Intersectional Innovations at mentor@intersectionalinnovations.com.
Details: Monthly meetings to strategize advocacy and legislative action.
Engagement: If you are interested in joining their monthly Policy Committee meeting please let them know and we can get you registered.
Contact: Women’s Foundation of Oregon at info@w-for.org
Silicon Forest Tech Summit - Networking & Career Fair Opportunity
This summit will focus on emerging tech, advanced manufacturing, and future career opportunities in the tech industry. It also includes a networking and career fair for those looking for jobs or hiring in the tech ecosystem.
Date & Time: January 25, 2025, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Location: Wingspan Event & Conference Center, Hillsboro, OR
Register Here for the Summit: Silicon Forest Tech Summit
Collaborator Form for Participation: Sign Up to Collaborate
If you are aged 13-18, take advantage of this FREE (no admission) multi-media focused maker space at OMSI. Collaborate with peers and mentors to explore your own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence through technology. Explore your interest in graphic design, sound and video production, digital photography, filmmaking, coding, fashion design, 3D printing, jewelry making, art, and much more!
Open Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Questions? Email the Teen Tech Center at ttc@omsi.edu