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
Alix Danielsen
Restoration And Outreach Project Manager
Hood River Watershed Group
Develop, design, and manage the implementation of river and habitat restoration and water conservation projects.
Job description:
Elementary (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Preferred audience:
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Science & Research
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Career Fair Participation, Guest Speaker, Host Job Shadow, Host a School Group, Project-Based Collaboration
Ronda Hull
Associate Executive Director
Mid-Columbia Children’s Council
Job description:
Elementary (K-5)
Preferred audience:
Education & Training
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Participate in CTE Advisory Committee
Emily McDonald
Director Of Human Resources
Trillium Engineering
Recruitment, Internships, Community Workforce Collaboration
Job description:
Elementary (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Preferred audience:
Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Career Fair Participation, Conduct Mock Interviews or Skills Assessment, Guest Speaker, Host a School Group, Participate in CTE Advisory Committee, Project-Based Collaboration
Leila Kaneda
Owner & Principal Consultant
Please contact the STEM Hub for introduction.
Kaneda Consulting
AI Strategic Consulting to help companies, small businesses, and nonprofits understand and implement the best ways to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve their operations or products.
Job description:
High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Preferred audience:
Engineering, Science & Research
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Co-Teach a Lesson, Conduct Mock Interviews or Skills Assessment, Guest Speaker, Participate in CTE Advisory Committee, Project-Based Collaboration
Alex Wolfe
Production Recruiter
Oregon Air National Guard
Production Recruiter for the Oregon ANG
Job description:
High School (9-12)
Preferred audience:
Agriculture, Architecture & Construction, Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications, Business, Distribution & Logistics, Education & Training, Engineering, Food & Natural Resources, Government & Public Administration, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Law & Legal Services, Management & Administration, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales & Service, Science & Research, Transportation
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Career Fair Participation, Co-Teach a Lesson, Conduct Mock Interviews or Skills Assessment, Host Job Shadow, Participate in CTE Advisory Committee, Project-Based Collaboration, Virtual Guest Speaker
Questions?
Contact Kate Wurster: kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us