Educator–Industry Matchmaking: Connecting Classrooms & Careers
At the heart of this initiative is a regional directory that makes it easy for educators to identify and connect with professionals across key industries. This tool will spark new collaborations, give students authentic real-world insights, and help build meaningful ties between schools, careers, and community.
By fostering these connections, we:
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Enrich classroom learning with authentic industry expertise
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Create interactive career exploration opportunities
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Strengthen awareness of essential employability skills
Kelsey Alsheimer
Owner/ Marketing & Business Development Consultant
Kraken Creative
Kraken Creative provides organizational growth by helping clients identify, coordinate and pursue strategic opportunities, build and maintain relationships, develop marketing resources, and meet their goals. Our clients include small and disadvantaged consulting firms in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
Job description:
High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Preferred audience:
Architecture & Construction, Engineering, Marketing, Sales & Service, Science & Research
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Co-Teach a Lesson, Conduct Mock Interviews or Skills Assessment, Host an Intern, Project-Based Collaboration, Virtual Guest Speaker
Janie Griffin
Dean of Nursing And Health Occupations
Please contact the STEM Hub for introduction.
Columbia Gorge CC
Oversee Nursing, EMT and Medical Assisting Programs at CGCC
Job description:
High School (9-12)
Preferred audience:
Education & Training, Health Science
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Host a School Group
Gillian Nelson
Nursing Faculty
CGCC - Nursing Dept
Teach Fundamentals of Nursing (first year nursing students)
Job description:
High School (9-12)
Preferred audience:
Education & Training, Health Science
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Career Fair Participation, Participate in CTE Advisory Committee, Virtual Guest Speaker
Rosa Grabos
Manager Of Technical Program Managers
Amazon Web Services
We help the sales engineers learn about the product that they are selling. This helps them have more informed conversations with their customers.
Job description:
High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Preferred audience:
Information Technology
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Conduct Mock Interviews or Skills Assessment, Project-Based Collaboration, Virtual Guest Speaker
Ryan Brusco
Professional Development Navigator
Child Care Partners / Columbia Gorge Community College
As a Professional Development Navigator, I support early care and education professionals by providing tailored academic advising, technical assistance, and career planning. I help individuals identify appropriate training and coursework, develop educational plans aligned with their goals, and stay engaged through ongoing support. I also guide students through scholarship opportunities, evaluate progress toward degrees or certificates, and adapt advising strategies to meet the needs of diverse and at-risk populations.
Job description:
High School (9-12)
Preferred audience:
Education & Training
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Career Fair Participation, Conduct Mock Interviews or Skills Assessment, Participate in CTE Advisory Committee, Virtual Guest Speaker
Questions?
Contact Kate Wurster: kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us