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Estacada EDC plans Sept. 25 industrial-campus career day for high-school students
Summary
The Estacada Economic Development Commission discussed logistics for a Sept. 25 career day at the industrial park, targeting juniors and seniors, lining up local employers (including PGE and Port Blakely), arranging bus logistics and safety, and directing staff to confirm partners and promote RSVPs.
At a recent meeting of the Estacada Economic Development Commission, commissioners advanced plans for an industrial-campus career day set for Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., intended to connect local employers with high-school juniors and seniors from the Estacada School District.
The commission said the event will be a pilot aimed at exposing students to local employers and career pathways. Commissioners discussed using buses to move student groups through multiple employer sites in the industrial park, targeting about six host businesses with additional companies available as overflow or informational tables. Organizers proposed 20 minutes per stop, a kickoff gathering with food, and an RSVP process to cap attendance and manage logistics.
Why it matters: commissioners framed the event as part of a broader push to link downtown and industrial employers, build workforce pipelines, and raise awareness of local job opportunities. Staff will confirm business participation, coordinate with school…
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