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
Kylee V. Ruby
Deputy Building Official
Please contact kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us for a STEM Hub introduction.
Wasco County Building Codes Services
At Building Codes we enforce and help shape the uniform Oregon codes used for all types of construction. Our office issues permits for anything from a water line for a single-family dwelling, to a structural permit for the Google data center. We help inform and educate builders and homeowners on code requirements. We review plans to make sure that what is being proposed will be constructed to Code. We also inspect structures from the ground-up to make sure they are built per plan and per minimum Code requirements.
Job description:
Elementary (K-5), High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Preferred audience:
Architecture & Construction, Education & Training, Government & Public Administration
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Career Fair Participation, Co-Teach a Lesson, Guest Speaker
Larry Pray
Owner
Please contact kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us for a STEM Hub introduction.
Pray Electric & Construction, LLC
Electric contracting services for residential, commercial and light industrial projects
Job description:
High School (9-12)
Preferred audience:
Architecture & Construction
Career areas:
Engagement preference:
Host Job Shadow
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
Questions?
Contact Kate Wurster: kwurster@cgesd.k12.or.us