Girls Build Warehouse - Portland Winter Workshop Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Half-Day Camp Cost: $75 - Scholarships available Register  

Girls Build Warehouse - Portland Winter Workshop Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Half-Day Camp Cost: $75 - Scholarships available Register  

Career Conversations: Black Futures Hosted by Oregon MESA, SPARK at MCECS, and The Script. Sponsored by Genentech Kick off Black History Month on February 1st with Oregon MESA's Career Conversations: Black Futures event! Join us in person at Genentech to hear a panel of three amazing Black professionals in STEAM, who will share their perspectives on the impact of mentorship and representation on the course of a … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Career Conversations: Black Futures"

2024 Studio Justice Winter Cohort Hosted by ELSO When: 2/13/24-4/9/24, every Tuesday, 4-6pm Where: Virtual on Zoom Serving: Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian youth, ages 14-20 Topic: Design, Planning, Social Justice Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free - participants will receive $250 upon completion Register by January 22  

Demo Day - Salem Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is our community showcase where MESA students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year's theme, Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Conservation , student teams have been working with a client in their … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Demo Day Salem"

          Demo Day - Portland Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is our community showcase where MESA students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year's theme, 'Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Conservation,' student teams have been working with … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Demo Day Portland"

Demo Day - Klamath Falls Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is our community showcase where MESA students present the invention projects they are working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to our yearly theme Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Justice, our middle and high school student teams have been working with … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Demo Day Klamath Falls"

Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) Program Hosted by Saturday Academy Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors Service Area: Pacific Northwest Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: 8-week full-time summer internship Learning Stipend: $650-$1,100 Apply by March 8

STEAM into Summer Hosted by NE STEAM Coalition When: Saturday, March 16, 12-4pm Where: 3935 N Lombard St, Portland Serving: All ages Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Architecture Program Type: Event Cost: Free

Family STEM Day Hosted by Scappoose Public Library When: Saturday, March 16, 2-4pm Where: Scappoose Public Library Serving: Youth and families Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Program Type: Event Cost: Free! Registration not required - simply show up!

Spanish flyer Chinese flyer Vietnamese flyer Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) Zoom Info Session, March 20, 6-7pm Camp Details: When: June 20-22, Thursday-Sunday, 9am-3pm Where: PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue, Portland Serving: Students entering grades 6th-8th, ages 11-14 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Info Session"

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day 2024 Hosted by ELSO When: Thursday, March 21st, 5-8pm Where: Matt Dishman Community Center Serving: Girls, 1st-8th grade Topic: Engineering Program Type: After-school event Cost: Free Register

Girls Build 2024 Spring Break Camp Hosted by Girls Build When: March 25-29, 8:30am-4:30pm Where: Girls Build Warehouse, Portland Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Camp Cost: $0-400 - Scholarships available Register  

Wayfinders Spring Break Camp 2024 Hosted by ELSO When: March 26-29, 9am-4pm Where: Prescott Elementary School Serving: K-8th grade Topic: Design Program Type: Spring Break Camp Cost: Sliding scale based on income: $150-$390 Register

  Camp Confluence Hosted by Confluence Project When: April 1-5, 10am-4pm Where: Confluence Headquarters, Vancouver Serving: Youth grades 4-8 Topic: Indigenous studies, natural environment Program Type: Spring Break Camp Cost: Free Register

2024 Studio Justice Spring Cohort Hosted by ELSO When: 4/17/24-6/5/24, every Wednesday, 5-7pm Where: Virtual on Zoom Serving: Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian youth, ages 14-20 Topic: Design, Planning, Social Justice Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free - participants will receive $250 upon completion Register by April 8

Construction Career Day Hosted by NAWIC When: Tuesday, April 23, 8am-5pm Where: Oregon State Fair & Expo, Jackman-Long Building, Salem Serving: High school juniors and seniors Service Area: Oregon Topic: Construction & Trades Program Type: Career fair Cost: Free Learn More

$2,500 STEM Scholarship Organized by PCS Structural Solutions Are you a high school senior planning on pursuing a STEM study program or college freshman in a STEM program? Are you a student from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) community or student under-represented in the STEM professions? You may be eligible to receive $2500 in … Continue reading "$2,500 PCS STEM Scholarship Deadline"

Youth Design Forum Hosted by ELSO When: Saturday, May 11, 10am-3pm Where: DoubleTree, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland Serving: Black and Brown youth, grades 7-12 Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Design Program Type: Day event Cost: Free - youth participants will receive $100 stipend Register

BRIC Summer Internship Opportunity Organized by BRIC Architecture Opportunity Our internship program is responsive to your interests and goals. We collaborate with you to develop a range of experiences that support your growth and allow you to explore different roles and responsibilities. Opportunities will include collaboration with project teams and clients, site visits, community engagement, … Continue reading "BRIC Summer Internship Opportunity Deadline"

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Portland Professionals is excited to offer their third year of annual scholarships. They will award three (3) academic scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to eligible high school graduates and college students. Their mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, … Continue reading "NSBE Portland Professionals – 2024 Scholarship Deadline"

Oregon Tradeswomen 2024 Career Fair Hosted by Oregon Tradeswomen When: Friday, May 17, 8:30am-2:30pm Where: NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center, Portland Serving: Middle and High School Students Topic: Construction and Trades Program Type: Event Learn More

University of Oregon College of Design Summer SAIL: Let Art Do the Talking Organized by University of Oregon College of Design Eligibility: To qualify to participate, a student must be an Oregon resident enrolled in high school who meets at least one of the following criteria: Low-income: Your family qualifies for State Aid such as SNAP, … Continue reading "UO College of Design – Summer SAIL Application Deadline"

Girls Build Woodturning Class Hosted by Girls Build When: May 25, 8am-12pm Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Camp Cost: $5-35 Register

Spanish flyer Chinese flyer Vietnamese flyer Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) When: June 20-22, Thursday-Sunday, 9am-3pm Where: PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue, Portland Serving: Students entering grades 6th-8th, ages 11-14 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Summer camp Cost: Free Zoom Info Session, … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Registration Deadline"

PSU Arch High Summer Immersion Program Hosted by the PSU School of Architecture When: July 8-August 2, Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:30pm Where: PSU School of Architecture, Portland Serving: Students ages 14-20 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Summer camp Cost: Free During this time, students will be introduced into architecture through guided workshops including drafting & drawing, … Continue reading "PSU Arch High – Registration Deadline"

Eureka! Program Hosted by Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest Girls Inc. Eureka! is a 5-year STEM magnet program for 8th – 12th grade youth, that empowers them to see themselves as an important part of the future workforce. During the Eureka! program, youth participate in a variety of exciting lessons and activities that explore … Continue reading "Girls Inc. of the PNW – Eureka! Registration Deadline"

Find Your Future Fest Hosted by the Friends of Noise When: June 15, 11am-6pm Where: Parkrose Middle School, Portland Serving: Youth Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Career fair and concert Program Type: Event Cost: Free Get ready to dive into your future with Find Your Future Fest! Join other young explorers for a day packed with cool career insights, hands-on activities, … Continue reading "Friends of Noise – Find Your Future Fest"

Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) NOMA PDX wrapped up another successful Project Pipeline Architecture + Design Justice Summer Camp where middle school students learned the fundamentals of architecture and community based design and applied their knowledge to design spaces and places to live, learn, gather, recreate, play and … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – Architecture Summer Camp Student Work Exhibition"

Miniature Marvels // Designing Small Scale Worlds with Recycled Materials (ages 8-10) Hosted by the Portland Art Museum When: 6/24/24-6/28/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland Serving: Youth ages 8-10 Topic: Design, Architecture, Engineering, Art Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $450 Register

Train Engineer (grades 6-8) Hosted by OMSI When: June 24-28, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Where: OMSI, Portland Serving: Youth grades 6-8 Topic: Engineering, Science, Design Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $446-495 Register

Summer Camps Hosted by Bend Science Station Camp Session Options: Between June 24-August 22 Where: Bend Science Station, Bend Serving: Youth grades 1-8 Topic: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Program Type: Summer Camps Cost: $330-550 (scholarships available) Register

Next Generation Summer Programs Hosted by Saturday Academy Camp Session Options: June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9, August 12-16, or August 19-23, 9am-4pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades K-8 Topic: STEAM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $315-375 (scholarships available) Register

Design Studio Hosted by OMSI Camp Session Options: July 1-3, July 15-19, July 29-August 2, or August 12-16, 9am-4pm Where: Tamarack Elementary School, Hillsboro Serving: Youth grades 2-3 Topic: Science, Design Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $266-495 Register

Pocket Dimensions // A Miniature World Design Lab with Recycled Materials (ages 11-14) Hosted by the Portland Art Museum When: 7/8/24-7/12/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland Serving: Youth ages 11-14 Topic: Design, Architecture, Engineering, Science Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $450 Register

Train Engineer (grades 4-5) Hosted by OMSI Camp Session Options: July 8-12, August 5-9, or August 19-23, 9am-4pm Where: OMSI, Portland Serving: Youth grades 4-5 Topic: Engineering, Science, Design Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $446-495 Register

Vibrant Visions // A Design and Pattern Exploration Camp (ages 8-10) Hosted by the Portland Art Museum When: 8/12/24-8/16/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland Serving: Youth ages 8-10 Topic: Design, Art Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $450 Register

Pattern Palooza // Unleashing Creativity through Design (ages 11-14) Hosted by the Portland Art Museum When: 8/19/24-8/23/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland Serving: Youth ages 11-14 Topic: Design, Art Program Type: Summer Camp Cost: $450 Register

Fall classes for k-8 grades Hosted by Saturday Academy Program Dates: Every Saturday, October 19-December 14 Serving: Youth grades K-8 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: Saturday Program Cost: $240-$330 (scholarships available) Register by October 5

ACE Mentor Program Student/Family Info Session Organized by Portland Workforce Alliance ACE will be hosting a virtual student/family info session. Join to learn more about our programming for 2024-25. Serving: High school juniors and seniors Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free Register Apply by November 12  

Saturday Design Studio Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) When: October 10-November 16, every Saturday, 10-11:30am Where: Online Serving: High school students Topic: Architecture Program Type: Virtual Workshops Cost: $500 Register ASAP

Tappin Roots Internship Organized by ELSO Tappin Roots (TR) is an environmental internship program for Black and Brown-identified high school students in the Greater Portland area. Tappin Roots was created by a collaborative group of Black and Indigenous-led organizations. Serving: Black and Brown-identified high school students Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Environmental, Nature-based Program Type: … Continue reading "Tappin Roots Internship – Application Deadline"

ACE Mentor Program Student/Family Info Session Organized by Portland Workforce Alliance ACE will be hosting student/family info session at Shattuck Hall (PSU). Join to learn more about our programming for 2024-25. Serving: High school juniors and seniors Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free Register Apply by November … Continue reading "ACE Mentor Program – In Person Student/Family Info Session"

ACE Mentor Program Organized by Portland Workforce Alliance Serving: High school juniors and seniors Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free Apply by November 12  

2024 Hip Hop Architecture Internship  Organized by The Hip Hop Architecture Camp When: December 9-20, 2024 Where: Virtual Serving: Past Hip Hop Architecture participants Topic: Architecture and Design Program Type: Two-week internship Cost: Students receive a $1,000 stipend Apply by November 30  

College Exploration Day 2024 Hosted by Oregon MESA Join Oregon MESA, UPLIFT Leadership, & Maseeh Ambassadors for a day of College Exploration at PSU's College of Engineering & Computer Science! This Saturday event will feature info sessions in the morning, followed by lunch and refreshments, and will culminate with a tour of the College! Explore … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – College Exploration Day 2024"

Online Architectural Studies I Course Organized by University of Washington Youth & Teen Programs When: January 6-March 12, 2025, Monday & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm Where: Online Serving: 9th-12th graders Topic: Architecture Program Type: After-school program Cost: $675 Register by December 10  

2024 Michael Ford's Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship  Organized by The Hip Hop Architecture Camp The Michael Ford Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship is back. Thanks to Michigan Central, they are providing previous Hip Hop Architecture Camp participants and scholarship winners with a $10,000 scholarship to advance their interest in Architecture, Urban Planning, or Interior Design. Eligibility … Continue reading "Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship Application Deadline"

2025 Studio Justice Winter Cohort Hosted by ELSO When: Every Wednesday, January 15-March 5, 4:30-6:30pm Where: Virtual on Zoom Serving: Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian youth, ages 14-20 Topic: Design, Planning, Social Justice Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free - participants will receive $250 upon completion Register by January 3

EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys Hosted by Saturday Academy When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:15-3:15pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades K-2 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: Saturday Program Cost: $240 (scholarships available) Register

MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering Hosted by Saturday Academy When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:30-3:45pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades 3-5 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering, Urban Planning, and Sustainability Program Type: Saturday Program Cost: $280 (scholarships available) Register

  DAYS OFF! At PDX (9-12) Hosted by Saturday Academy Saturday Academy is now boarding for this unique opportunity to explore careers at the airport - including those who designed the new PDX terminal! From engineering to emergency services, from architecture to aviation, this Day Off will cover it all. Students will experience the new … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – DAYS OFF! At PDX (9-12)"

DAYS OFF! (K-5): Future Makers Hosted by Saturday Academy When: January 28, 9am-4pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades K-5 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Sustainability, Engineering, and Design Program Type: One-day program Cost: $125 (scholarships available) Register

  DAYS OFF! At PSU (9-12) Hosted by Saturday Academy Saturday Academy is now boarding for this unique opportunity to explore careers at the airport - including those who designed the new PDX terminal! From engineering to emergency services, from architecture to aviation, this Day Off will cover it all. Students will experience the new … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – DAYS OFF! At PSU (9-12)"

Compostela Summer Program Organized by Fundación Compostela Arquitectura, University of Santiago de Compostela, Artclever Corporation, and Global Talents Foundation When: May 27-June 7, 2025 Where: Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain Serving: Art & Design Students and early-career professionals Topic: Architecture and Design Program Type: Summer study abroad program Cost: $2,590-3,290 (early bird discount ends December … Continue reading "Compostela Summer Program Registration Deadline"

Oregon E-Week Organized by ASCE Engineers Week, or E-Week, is a national week-long event, celebrating how engineers make a difference in our world. Oregon’s E-Week focuses on bringing together high school students and local professionals to inspire the next generation of innovative engineers. A DAY IN THE LIFE - Students can experience a day as … Continue reading "ASCE – Oregon E-Week"

Saturday Design Studio Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) When: March 1-April 5 or April 26-May 31, every Saturday, 10-11:30am Where: Online Serving: High school students Topic: Architecture Program Type: Virtual Workshops Cost: $500 Register

Architecture Foundation of Oregon Scholarships AFO Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world. We currently award six scholarships for students studying design and building professions in Oregon. Learn more about AFO Scholarships. Hatfield Architectural Award: $5,000 scholarship for undergraduate … Continue reading "2025 AFO Scholarships Deadline"

Organized by ASCE Objective: The goal of this competition is to design, build, and test the most efficient bridge that meets the provided specifications. Students who achieve first or second place in the Oregon Regional Contest will qualify for the International Bridge Building Competition on April 26, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The ASCE Oregon Section … Continue reading "ASCE – 2025 Oregon Regional Bridge Building Competition"

Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) Program Hosted by Saturday Academy When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors Service Area: Pacific Northwest Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: Part-to-full-time summer internship Learning Stipend: $500-$1,500 … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – ASE Internship Application Deadline"