College & Career Fairs

Attending a college or career fair can be a valuable experience for high school students exploring their post-high options. A college or career fair is designed to help students find the best fit for them. At a college or career fair, students will have the opportunity to:

• Discover new schools and career options
• Expose students to schools or career paths they might not have otherwise considered
• Learn about majors and programs that align with their interests and career goals
• Learn about programs and other resources
• Get information from a variety of stakeholders
• Learn about admissions requirements, campus life, and financial aid 
• Make professional connections
• Network with peers, college representatives, human resources professionals and employment specialists
• Practice talking to admission counselors, college staff, and employers
• Collect email contacts

_{Fall College Fairs 2024}

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) holds a large college fair at Oregon Convention Center every fall. In 2024, the NACAC National College Fair is coming to Portland near the end of October. The NACAC Portland National College Fair will be held over two days, on Sunday, October 27th & Monday, October 28th. Hundreds of college admission counselors from all over the country will be available to answer questions from students, parents, and teaching/counseling staff. The Sunday session is geared more for students and parents/guardians. Monday's session is attended by high school students throughout our region. 

NACAC National College Fair Portland | Oregon Convention Center | 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd | Portland, OR 97232

If you're interested in attending the NACAC National College Fair in Portland, REGISTER here. Don't forget to PRINT your barcode so you can easily connect with the college representatives you want to meet. 

Here are some tips about what to expect before, during & after the college fair: 

• Know before you go...find out what you need to know and do to be prepared for a college fair here.
• Review the list of colleges and universities who will be exhibiting at the fair (see spreadsheet below under "Supporting Documents"). Make a plan to visit the schools you want to know more about. 
• Bring a list of questions so you can remember the most important things you want to address during the fair
  • About the National College Fairs Program
  • College Fair Guide 
  • Five Reasons to Attend a College Fair

 _{PWA's NW Youth Careers Expo  |  SAVE THE DATE...Wednesday, March 19th, 2025}

  RHS usually takes several buses of students (GR 10-12) on a school-sponsored field trip to Oregon Convention Center for NW Youth Careers Expo, the PNW's largest and premier career exploration experience. At NW Youth Careers Expo, students will have the opportunity to meet with hundreds of employers representing a wide variety of professional and skilled trades careers. More information about this field trip will be released later in the year, and as details are confirmed.

  NW Youth Careers Expo at Oregon Convention Center  |   21st annual NW Youth Careers Expo