Columbia Gorge Career Connect is a cross-sector, bi-state effort to increase career connected learning opportunities for youth in Hood River, Wasco, Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler, Klickitat, and Skamania counties. 

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Learn more about our Career Connected Collaborative and Apply to Join Today!

Upcoming Career Exploration Events

2022 Gorge College and Career Expo - Friday, April 22, 2022; 9:15 AM - 1:15 PM. For High School Juniors and Seniors. High schools can sign up by contacting the STEM Hub; High school students can sign up with their local school.

Gorge Goals

Career connected learning in the Gorge includes: 

• Career Awareness & Exploration | Learning ABOUT Work

  • Guest speakers​ (~1 hour commitment)

  • Worksite tours (1-2 hour commitment)

  • Career expos​​​​ (3-5 hour commitment)

• Career Preparation | Learning THROUGH Work)​

  • Unpaid internships for academic credit (~6 weeks, 40 hours per student worker)

  • Paid Summer Internships (regional collaboration to better promote these opportunities)

Lead partners