📅 When: April 8, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
📍Where: Holden Industrial Technology Center, Clackamas Community College
🎟️ Tickets and Information: Visit the Clackamas Community College CTE Showcase Page for more information, and to register for the event!
What You'll Experience:
The 2025 CTE Showcase & Career Fair is your gateway to exploring career opportunities, discovering high-demand industries, and learning about educational pathways at CCC. Designed for K-12 students and their families, this event features hands-on activities, career exploration, and direct engagement with local employers and CCC faculty.
Interactive Booths: Dive into careers in healthcare, technology, manufacturing, criminal justice, construction, digital media, and more.
Meet Employers: Connect with representatives from top regional industries and discover potential career paths.
Explore CCC Programs: Learn about degrees, certifications, and apprenticeships that can launch your career.
Family-Friendly: Free admission, refreshments, and activities for all ages!
The CTE Showcase bridges the gap between K-12 education and career readiness, addressing regional workforce needs and empowering students to explore their futures. With strong community and industry support, the event highlights the critical link between education, opportunity, and economic growth in Clackamas County.
Tom, a Systems Navigator, shares his insights on the importance of hands-on learning and building strong networks with industry professionals. At the heart of his work is build connections between students and employers, creating a win-win relationship that benefits both parties. Tom emphasizes the need for more Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs starting in grade school to help students explore potential careers and make informed decisions.
We hosted an incredible Manufacturing Day 2023 at Clackamas Community College, and it was an event to remember! Almost 1,000 enthusiastic high school students registered to attend to explore the diverse and dynamic world of manufacturing.
The event was filled with hands-on activities like a robotic welding demo, laser engraver activity, CMM demo, inspection activity, CNC demo, CNC activities, virtual welding activity, and screen-printing Metallica Scholars MFG Day t-shirt activity.
Event Highlights:
Hands-On Experiences: Students participated in various interactive activities, giving them a real taste of different trades. From welding and robotics to automotive technology, there was something exciting for everyone to try.
Industry Insights: Experts from local businesses and industries shared their knowledge and demonstrated the latest technologies, providing valuable insights into the future of manufacturing.
Student Projects: We showcased the innovative projects our students have been working on, highlighting their skills and creativity in fields like Machining, Renewable Energy, Industrial Maintenance, and Water & Environmental Quality Technology.
Message from a parent about MFG Day:
“I have attached a pic from Friday of John helping my daughter learn about welding. She thought it was awesome…the highlight of her extended weekend. She had so many questions about what it might be like to have a job as a welder, machinist, etc. She said that she had never thought about doing a job like that before. What you’re doing is making a difference for kids like mine. Thank you!”
Stay connected with us for more updates and opportunities in the world of manufacturing and trades!
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about our partnership with the Metallica Scholars Initiative. This incredible program, funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, aims to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
Program Highlights:
Through the Metallica Scholars program, students receive hands-on training in high-demand fields such as welding, machining, and automotive technology. These practical skills are essential for building successful careers in the trades. https://www.clackamas.edu/campaign-landing-pages/metallica-scholars
Financial Support:
The initiative provides much-needed financial assistance to students, helping to cover tools, supplies, and other educational expenses. This support ensures that more students can access quality education and training without financial barriers.
Industry Connections:
Students benefit from connections with local industry partners who provide internships, apprenticeships, and job placement opportunities. These relationships are crucial for gaining real-world experience and launching successful careers.
Community Impact:
The Metallica Scholars Initiative is making a significant impact on our community by addressing the skills gap and preparing students for rewarding careers in the trades. Local businesses benefit from a skilled workforce, and students gain the training and opportunities they need to succeed.
Renée Richardson, director of philanthropy at the All Within My Hands Foundation, said the band had already been working for years to fight food insecurity. They were wondering how else they could help people, when frontman James Hetfield had an idea.
“His kids were about to go into college and he was kind of wondering like, ‘Hey, what happened to trade education? How come my kids weren’t talked to about becoming a plumber, becoming a welder?’”
The CCLSN Advisory Group, consisting of Clackamas Community College, Community Based Organizations, industry partners, the Clackamas Education Service District, and K-12 partners, identified an equity gap related to transportation and time commitments for students in our district. To address this gap, CCC and partners implemented a simulated work experience program that transported students to CCC, where they successfully produced 12 parts for Timber Machine. Students rated their experience as excellent. They appreciated the opportunity to operate CNC machines and learn from industry professionals. The program also fostered vital industry partnerships and mentorship opportunities, as one of Timber Machine's successful employees—a CCC graduate with a similar high school background—shared their inspiring career journey. This initiative not only equipped students with valuable skills but also inspired them to pursue careers in manufacturing.
Dear Industry Partners,
Being based locally is an asset! Strengthen your community partnerships by reaching out to your Career Connected Systems Navigator or Small Business Development Center. For further guidance, contact your Workforce Development Board, STEM Hub Director or get in touch with high school career and guidance counselors.
Your direct involvement makes a difference! Provide guidance and feedback to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by serving on a local CTE Program Advisory Committee. Mentor young people by developing internships, registered apprenticeships and posting job opportunities. Engage in outreach and promotion by participating in a career day or career fair.
Do you have a resource or contact to share? Please reach out to us at the contact information below! For an overview of how your company can get involved, download our CCL Guide for Industry Partners below. You can also visit the Career Connect Oregon page for industry partners.
Dear Community-Based Organizations,
Did you know that Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) are uniquely suited to improve workforce development for young people ages 18-24 with pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships? Learn more by reading this helpful article by the Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning!
While your organization builds capacity to run apprenticeship programs, you can partner with other organizations and provide essential training, offer referrals, and contribute services to complement existing programs. Consider pilot programs as a viable starting point!
For information about national apprenticeship initiatives, consult Apprenticeship USA. For resources specific to Oregon, check out this link from the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries. The Oregon Health Authority is partnering with CBOs to provide funding for apprenticeship programs. Additional sources for general funding can be found at Care Oregon and the Oregon Community Foundation.
Dear CTE and STE(A)M Instructors, Counselors, and Education Administrators,
If you know someone starting out, send them to the Oregon Department of Education to learn about CTE teacher preparation and licensure. Once you are in the classroom, you are covered by Oregon State Standards. In addition, Career Connect Oregon has combined standards from the American School Counselor Association and Oregon Administrative Rules in an easy-to-read handout. We also provide you with curriculum suites at Career Connect Oregon.
To stay up-to-date in your field, consult with the Association for Career and Technical Education, and always check out what in-person and online trainings Oregon PDNetworks has to offer.
Return often to stay informed about what’s happening in your region and who to get in touch with to connect your students with the rich resources in your community.
You can also visit the Career Connect Oregon Page for educators.
Dear Students,
Get help and find the career and educational path that feels right for you. Here are some places you can check out right now!
Match careers to your interests at Oregon CIS, YouScience. Ask your school counselor for more information. What’s hot? Use Oregon’s Employment Department to research wages, required skills and education for high-demand jobs. Get paid to learn at AmeriCorps, JobCorps, and YouthCorps while serving in communities across Oregon and the US.
Want to start a business? Oregon’s Small Business Development Center and DECA have programs to help your ideas grow. Many careers with high levels of responsibility require a degree or training. Find hundreds of programs across Oregon schools. Check out Oregon’s 7 Public Universities, 17 Community Colleges, and Licensed Private Career Schools. Concerned about how you’ll pay for education? Oregon Student Aid has affordable options for everyone. You can also visit the Career Connect Oregon page for students.
Resource Guide for Grades 1-4
Resource Guide for Grades 5-8
Resource Guide for Grades 9-12
Dear Families and Caregivers,
You are the first influence on the young person in your home, and Career Connect Oregon is here to assist you in guiding them. Begin by encouraging self-discovery and exploration. What jobs are they interested in? Oregon CIS, YouScience, and Oregon Department of Education’s Career Explorer are excellent, free resources for developing awareness and beginning exploration.
What skill does your student need to develop along the way? Tap Oregon Employability Skills for their traits framework and C3 for their career journey maps, which will help in planning coursework and early workplace experiences.
As students enter high school, keep an eye on Oregon Diploma requirements. Oregon Employment Department’s Career Explorer will help spark a conversation about jobs.
PARTNERS WORKING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Title: Director of Office of Education Partnerships
Role Description: The Director of High School Partnerships cultivates relationships between high schools, students and external organizations – coordinating programs that enhance students’ educational and career readiness experiences.
Phone Number: 503-594-3220
E-mail: nicole.sims@clackamas.edu
Title: Career Connected Learning Systems Navigator
Role Description: The Career Connected Learning Systems Navigator connects educational programs with career development, collaborating with schools and industry to provide students with diverse career learning opportunities.
Phone Number: 503-594-3956
E-mail: thomasb@clackamas.edu
Title: CTE Regional Coordinator
Role Description: A CTE Regional Coordinator oversees Career and Technical Education programs across a region, ensuring they meet educational and industry standards. They work closely with schools and local businesses to align CTE offerings with workforce needs.
Phone Number: 503-675-4062
E-mail: bblevins@clackesd.k12.or.us
Title: Advanced College Credit Coordinator
Role Description: The Advanced College Credit Coordinator at a community college manages the Advanced College Credit (ACC) program, which offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credits. This role involves coordinating with high school teachers and college faculty to align curriculum, ensuring courses meet college standards. The coordinator also facilitates the enrollment process, provides guidance to students, and oversees the program’s administration.
Phone Number: 503-594-3499
E-mail: ashlee.hodgkinson@clackamas.edu
Title: STEM Hub Executive Director | South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership
Role Description: The Executive Director of a STEM Hub leads initiatives to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across schools and communities. This role involves strategic planning; partnership development with educational institutions, industry and government agencies; and overseeing programs that promote STEM literacy and career readiness. The director focuses on increasing access to quality STEM-learning experiences for all students.
Phone Number: 503-821-1169
E-mail: julia.betts@oit.edu
Title: Youth Program Senior Manager
Role Description:
The Youth Program Senior Manager at Clackamas Workforce Partnership, Clackamas County’s local workforce development board, oversees contracts with community organizations providing both in-school and out-of-school youth ages 14-24 with career coaching, essential workforce skills training, post-secondary education, internships and other paid career-connected learning experiences. She collaborates with community members, secondary and post-secondary schools and training entities, local businesses, and other community-based organizations to ensure Clackamas County youth have equitable access to diverse career and training opportunities.
Phone Number: 503-841-9947
E-mail: amy.black@clackamasworkforce.org
CTE Teacher Licensure is needed for an instructor to teach in a state-approved CTE program. Find out specific information for your program career cluster at the Oregon Department of Education’s CTE Teacher Licensure: Teaching, Learning, and Communication Resources. For help obtaining a CTE endorsement in your region, contact your CTE Regional Coordinator.
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/* Your custom link styles with !important */ASPIRE – Oregon Student Aid. The ASPIRE program helps educate Oregon students to become career and college ready. ASPIRE offers education, resources and mentoring opportunities for all students.
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Link to CTE Educator Resources
Career OneStop Take this 30-question interest assessment to help you match your interests with exciting careers.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Career Journeys Watch young Oregonians in high-demand trades share their career journeys and give you a window into their workday.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Career Pathways: Explore career pathways through the Oregon Employment Department to understand the education and training needed for different occupations. Learn which jobs are in highest demand and what they pay.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Clackamas Community College’s Workforce Development Services aims to support employment through educational and training resources, as well as business partnerships. They offer career development, support services and on-the-job training in high-demand fields such as manufacturing, healthcare and technology.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Clackamas Community College Digital Media Communications AAS program offers comprehensive training in various aspects of digital media, including video production, interactive multimedia, music technology and animation.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */The Welding Technology program at Clackamas Community College offers a Certificate of Completion in Welding Technology taught by American Welding Society (AWS) certified professionals. It prepares students with entry-level welding skills for careers in fabrication, construction and repair.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Career and Technical Education: Oregon Department of Education offers programs and resources for students interested in technical and vocational education. Learn more about the 6 career areas and find programs in your school.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Apprenticeship: This website offers information on registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, helping students explore hands-on training opportunities in various trades statewide.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Training Corps: For students interested in environmental careers, OCC provides opportunities for training and work experience in conservation. Get paid to learn at AmeriCorps, JobCorps, and YouthCorps while serving in communities across Oregon and the US.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */The Industrial Technology Department at Clackamas Community College offers hands-on training and is committed to craftsmanship, quality control and the use of traditional and state-of-the-art technology. While earning Associate of Applied Sciences degrees and Certificates of Completion, students become prepared for high-demand jobs in CNC machining, computer-aided drafting, electronics engineering, industrial maintenance, microelectronics and renewable energy.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Clackamas Community College’s Health Professions programs prepare students for a variety of careers in healthcare, ranging from first responders to behind-the-scenes roles like medical billing and coding. The programs, which include Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificate programs, focus on workplace preparation through hands-on learning in clinical settings.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Search CTE Programs Across the State. Curious about what Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are available? Visit this link for a database of searchable CTE programs at every high school in Oregon.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Young Employee Safety strives to prevent injury and illnesses and promote well-being among young workers through resource sharing and community partnership.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Career Information System provides career exploration and planning tools. Parents can access resources to help their children explore different career paths.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Student Aid: The Higher Education Coordinating Commission offers information on higher education options in Oregon, including college and university programs.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Personal Education Plan and Profile: Find out more about this document for secondary students—updated yearly—that contains their interests, coursework, career aspirations, participation in career-related learning and a portfolio of their achievements.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon C3 Career Journey Maps are centered around 16 major career clusters and designed to encourage discussion among practitioners, students and their families. Each map includes sample jobs, general specifications, job descriptions, suggestions for preparation, links to additional resources and suggestions for next steps.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Search CTE Programs Across the State: Visit this link for a database of searchable CTE Approved CTE Programs offered in Oregon’s high schools. There are two report options available; a Basic Search that displays program information for one secondary school offering CTE within the selected academic year and an Advanced Search that contains additional filtering options allowing users to explore results across, regions, counties, or career areas.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Workforce Talent Development Board – Employer Resources: Post your job openings, identify qualified candidates and plan for the future of your employees. The majority of the Workforce Talent Development Board is made up of Oregon business leaders from Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Energy, Sports and Apparel, Forest Products, Food and Beverage, and other sectors. The WTDB provides multiple tables, convenings and events for these leaders, and their public sector partners, to develop and drive strategy, policy and value for Oregon’s workforce system.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */WorkSource Oregon: Grow your skilled workers with apprenticeships, internships and training options. WorkSource Oregon is here to partner with your business and provides free services for employers and helps businesses craft job postings for improved results, convene job candidates through job fairs and hiring events. They can also help your business identify possible tax credits, provide customized workforce data analysis, and establish market-competitive wage rates to attract and retain talent.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Apprenticeship: Apprenticeships are an excellent way to invest in your community’s young workforce. They compliment classroom learning, ensure a trained and engaged staff, and contribute to worker satisfaction and retention. For details on how your business can participate, follow the link below:
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Mapping CTE, STEM and Workforce Education in Oregon This interactive story map shows how five groups promote career-connected learning and develop job skills across the state. The following maps allow you to interact with Oregon’s Community College Districts, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Partnerships, Education Service Districts, Regional science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) Hubs and Local Workforce Boards.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries Minors, their parents and employers should know about the laws that protect children at work. They include hiring and working conditions that are specific to minors, restrictions on the hours and the types of work a minor can do.
/* Your custom link styles with !important */Regional Career Technical Education Partners and Locations
Milwaukie, OR
The Sabin-Schellenberg Professional Technical Center specializes in career and technical (CTE) education for high school students, offering programs in Agriculture & Natural Resources, Design & Construction, Automotive & Engineering, Health & Public Services, Media & Information Technology, along with Culinary Arts, Marketing and Education.
Clackamas, OR
The Clackamas Community College Les de Asis Makerspace, located in the Holden Industrial Technology Center, is a workshop where creative people from all walks of life can have access to the tools they need to create prototypes, models, and masterpieces. You can work with equipment from basic woodworking machinery and 3-D printing to CNC milling, plasma and laser cutters in the Les de Asis Makerspace.
Clackamas, OR
Pursuing an education in one of the many industrial technologies at CCC is a great way to get hands-on training in a field full of opportunities. Our experienced instructors will take the time to teach you the importance of craftsmanship and quality control while using traditional and state-of-the-art technology in the Holden Industrial Technology Center
Clackamas, OR
Automotive programs at Clackamas Community College offer students multi-level training for employment in high-demand automotive fields. Our programs include Autobody Collision Repair/Refinishing and Automotive Service Technology courses. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS Degree), a Career Pathway Certificate in Auto Body Collision Repair/Refinishing or a Career Pathway Certificate in Automotive Service Technology. We also offer regional high school programs on our Oregon City campus. Our small engine repair program is nationally accredited by the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC).
Clackamas, OR
C-TEC Youth Services supports 16-24-year-olds facing barriers to employment or education in Clackamas. It offers personalized career planning, leveraging partnerships with regional schools, colleges, and community organizations, funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Clackamas, OR
Partnered with the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership, the Clackamas Education Service District’s STEM program supports after-school and summer programs, STEM/STEAM nights and provides educational technology resources and professional development for educators.
Clackamas, OR
The Clackamas Workforce Partnership offers services for job seekers including WorkSource Clackamas, youth employment, unemployment services and a partner network. For businesses, they provide coordinated services, a quality jobs initiative, rapid response support and economic data insights.
Clackamas, OR
Clackamas Community College offers free summer camps for Clackamas County high school students, focusing on Career Technical Education (CTE) fields. These camps offer college credit opportunities in subjects like CNC Machining and Medical Assisting. A weighted lottery selection gives priority to underserved students.
Clackamas, OR
Clackamas Community College’s STEM education nurtures today’s inquisitive and inquiring minds producing tomorrow’s innovators and inventors. The mission of the STEM Center is to provide an educational center of information and resources for both students and faculty, while encouraging a vibrant, on-campus STEM Community of both students and faculty.
Clackamas, OR
Clackamas Community College’s Water and Environmental Technology Degree program empowers you to become one of these crucial protectors. Through a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experience, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch a fulfilling career in this growing field.
Career Connected Learning is a partnership between the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Committee. Site design, implementation and content development by Southern Oregon Education Service District, in partnership with Inflexion and the Journalistic Learning Initiative.
