COLLEGE, LIFE AND CAREER
JOB AND INTERNSHIP BOARD
Central Catholic High School is a vehicle for sharing this information. It is the responsibility of students and families to fully investigate these opportunities.
***PAID WORK EXPERIENCE***
AMAZON OREGON WORKFORCE
EAGLE Caddie Program
The EAGLE Caddie Program (Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment) is a unique internship program that is a cooperative venture between Portland Parks & Recreation, The Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, and public and private high schools located within the city of Portland. Qualified students are paid an hourly wage, receive work credit hours, and have a mentor who monitors their progress. In addition, scholarship opportunities are available from their involvement in our program. Click HERE for details. Application deadline: May 3
Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Only freshman currently enrolled in public or private high schools within the City of Portland are eligible to apply for this three-year program;
- Participants are required to work up to 20 hours during the summer;
- Must have good attendance in school;
- Must have achieved an 9th grade cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25;
- Students' family household income must not exceed $75,000;
- Participants must enroll in the three-year EAGLE Caddie Program with the expectation of completing it.
***CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES***
FBI Teen Academy
The Teen Academy program allows rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Generally, each course iteration is a minimum of eight hours but can be a week-long program with blocks of instruction and demonstrations at a local field office. Students are provided with several presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Students also learn from special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, and professional staff about investigative tactics that include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting with cases.
The academy will be held at the FBI Portland Field Office from July 15 to July 18. The application is due no later than 5 pm on April 26.
High School Journalism Institute
High School Journalism Institute is a free opportunity for students to get actual hands-on experience in journalism. With guidance from professional mentors, participants use real journalism skills to report and photograph a 36-page newspaper, as well as blog and produce multimedia pieces. The institute is a collaboration between Oregon State University, Oregonian Media Group and other Oregon media organizations.
This year’s institute will be held July 20-27 at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. Click HERE to learn more. Deadline: May 10
Oregon Tradeswomen’s Annual Career Fair is a FREE, interactive, trades-related career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative careers in the skilled construction trades.
While focused on presenting these career options to female-identified students and job seekers, the fair is open to everyone and no registration required. Most workshops are managed by tradeswomen, demonstrating the power and potential of a truly diverse workforce.
WHEN: May 18 from 9 am to 3 pm
WHERE: NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center
16021 NE Airport Way
Portland OR 97230
Portland Metro Fire Camp
Portland Metro Fire Camp will host TWO free camps for individuals who identify as female ages 16 - 22.
- First Camp: Hosted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, this camp will take place from June 21 - 23 (Friday - Sunday) on the TVF&R training grounds located in Sherwood, Oregon.
- Second Camp: Hosted by Portland Fire & Rescue, this camp will take place from July 12 - 14 (Friday - Sunday) on the PF&R training grounds located in NE Portland.
Click HERE for details and application information. Deadline: May 20
Portland Police Bureau Cadet Program
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.
Gresham Oregon Fire Cadets
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.
Carpenter Trades Youth Internship
The annual Carpenter Trades Youth Internship is open to high school juniors (rising seniors) who live in Clackamas, Clark, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties. Students selected as interns explore their career options in the construction trades by working for a General Contractor on a commercial building project in the Portland metro area for 8 weeks. Click Here for more information.