2024 Career Fair Event Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Oregon Tradeswomen

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As a Fair Volunteer you will be part of a team introducing thousands of students and adults to the possibility of satisfying, high-paying careers in the skilled trades - an opportunity to pursue a great career without debt!

Volunteers help with every detail of the event including:

  • Acting as the face of Oregon Tradeswomen, greeting and escorting students and other attendees through their day at the Fair
  • Assisting hands-on workshop presenters and exhibitors
  • Behind the scenes event support to help us coordinate all of the details that help make the event flawless
  • Event preparation, set-up, and breakdown
Along with our immense gratitude, every volunteer receives lunch each day of volunteering, plus an awesome Career Fair t-shirt!

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT:

Education, Inspiration, and Opportunity for the Future Construction Workforce

The Career Fair is Oregon Tradeswomen’s premiere event, bringing together companies, unions, and registered apprenticeship programs who present workshops, hands-on activities, and host exhibit booths. The goal is to connect with attendees considering careers in the trades industry, and students thinking about professional paths after high-school that they may not have otherwise known about-and opportunities for a debt-free career education.

Dates: Friday, May 17 (School Day) & Saturday, May 18 (Public Day)

Location: NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center (16021 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230)

Learn more about the event here: oregontradeswomen.org/fair

2023 Career Fair by the numbers:
  • 1,080 Middle and high school students
  • 153 Teachers & Chaperones
  • 70 School groups from Oregon & Washington
  • 811 Women and their Families attended on Saturday
  • 73 Volunteers contributed 386 hours
  • 31 Sponsors
  • 90 Businesses, Unions, community colleges, government agencies, and other organizations
  • 31 Interactive exhibits & hands-on workshops
2023 Career Fair Wrap Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwQ5UOBlvpA

24 Shifts

  • Thu May 16, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Thursday Set-up: Help set up the Career Fair the day before by folding shirts, setting up tables and chairs, putting up signs, etc.
  • Thu May 16, 2024 - 12:30 PM to 04:00 PM
    Thursday Set-up: Help set up the Career Fair the day before by folding shirts, setting up tables and chairs, putting up signs, etc.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 06:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    Event Check-in: Check-in, orient, and assist Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Volunteers when they arrive at the Fair.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Traffic & Parking: Help the flow of traffic by directing vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    School check-in: Escort groups off buses, check-in and orient youth groups, give directions, and assist students as needed.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Exhibit & Activity Assistant: Help interactive exhibits and workshops go smoothly for presenters and participants.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Floaters: Fill in where necessary at the Fair!
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Traffic & Parking: Help the flow of traffic by directing vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
    Event Check-in: Check-in, orient, and assist Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Volunteers when they arrive at the Fair.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM
    Exhibit & Activity Assistant: Help interactive exhibits and workshops go smoothly for presenters and participants.
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 11:30 AM to 03:30 PM
    Floaters: Fill in where necessary at the Fair!
  • Fri May 17, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
    Traffic & Parking: Help the flow of traffic by directing vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Event Check-in: Check-in, orient, and assist Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Volunteers when they arrive at the Fair.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Traffic & Parking: Help the flow of traffic by directing vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Welcome Tent: Greet visitors, give directions, and act as a "Help Desk" for attendees.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Exhibit & Activity Assistant: Help interactive exhibits and workshops go smoothly for presenters and participants.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Floaters: Fill in where necessary at the Fair!
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM
    Traffic & Parking: Help the flow of traffic by directing vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM
    Event Check-in: Check-in, orient, and assist Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Volunteers when they arrive at the Fair.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
    Exhibit & Activity Assistant: Help interactive exhibits and workshops go smoothly for presenters and participants.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM to 03:00 PM
    Welcome Tent: Greet visitors, give directions, and act as a "Help Desk" for attendees.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Floaters: Fill in where necessary at the Fair!
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Traffic & Parking: Help the flow of traffic by directing vehicles to the appropriate parking areas.
  • Sat May 18, 2024 - 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
    Event Teardown: Help tear-down the Fair! This includes taking down signs, tables, chairs, etc.
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About Oregon Tradeswomen

Location:

454 SE 187st Ave., Portland, OR 97233, US

Mission Statement

Oregon Tradeswomen helps transform lives by building community and economic independence through empowerment, training, career education, advocacy, and leadership development in the skilled trades. Oregon Tradeswomen’s commitment to help women achieve economic independence is integrated in our values, programs, advocacy, and direct service work. Our work puts women on a path to economic independence. Our work helps change lives.

Description

Oregon Tradeswomen was founded in 1989 by four tradeswomen on the principles that women can attain economic self-sufficiency by pursuing careers in the construction, manufacturing, mechanical, and utility trades while helping the construction trades industry to build a diverse workforce. Founded by tradeswomen for tradeswomen - this is the core of who we are.

Oregon Tradeswomen is committed to building upon our solid foundation, and works to ensure access, opportunity, and equity for women in the skilled construction trades. We do this to meet demand for high-skilled, qualified, and diverse workforce, and to provide opportunities for economic stability through a career in the trades to women and gender non-conforming jobseekers.

Our programs, services, and public policy advocacy address issues of gender disparity, occupational segregation, and wage inequity.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Employment
Women
Children & Youth, Employment, Women

WHEN

Thu May 16, 2024 - Sat May 18, 2024
This opportunity has 24 shifts

WHERE

16021 NE Airport WayPortland, OR 97230

(45.55749,-122.49759)
 

DATE POSTED

March 16, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • This event is indoor and outdoors. Please bring layers of clothing for various environments and weather possibilities. Comfortable shoes and a personal, reusable water bottle are highly recommended.

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