future alumni
Portland Student Career Trek
June 10–13, 2018
Portland
From the local coffee shop to up-and-coming IT companies to multinational corporations such as Nike, Portland offers a variety of career opportunities. Explore Portland careers and connect with alumni ready to answer your questions. Hotel accommodations, most meals and transportation to, from and around Portland are included.
Applications for the Portland Career Trek are now closed.
Portland Student Career Trek details
The Portland Student Career Trek takes place Sunday, June 10, to Wednesday, June 13. Site visits with alumni will include companies and organizations in a variety of industries. Past visits have included Columbia Sportswear, Wieden + Kennedy, Nike and City Hall.
The program fee is $225 and includes transportation to and from Portland, lodging, transportation to company visits and most meals. The actual cost per person for this trip is approximately $400. As part of our commitment to students, UWAA is proud to subsidize the difference.
Our group shuttle will depart from the UW Seattle campus on June 10 around 12 p.m. with expected arrival in Portland at 3 p.m. Our return shuttle on June 13 will return to Seattle no later than 5 p.m.
FAQ
This FAQ includes questions specific to the Portland Student Career Treks. For more general information, see the FAQ on the main Student Career Trek page.
Do you offer any scholarships?
While these Career Treks are already subsidized to keep costs down, we recognize that some students still might have a financial barrier. We are proud to offer one full scholarship for each Trek, including lodging and airfare. Look for instructions on scholarship awards in the application.
Am I required to travel to and from the Career Trek destination with the group?
Yes, we require that all students travel from the group from Seattle to Portland.
Am I required to stay with the group?
Yes, we require that students stay in the group hotel so as not to interfere with trip logistics.