Industry Members
Partnerships
Would you like to influence what skills are taught to future entry-level employees in your industry? Are you interested in cultivating a pool of young employees who are excited to grow in your field?
You can build the next generation of talent in your industry by becoming a PACTEC community partner!
A fundamental goal of CTE is developing partnerships with business and industry to design programs founded in the standards students must meet to compete in the job market— and guidance on what must be included in CTE instruction in order to be successful on the job.
Through advisory committees, internships, teacher externships, workplace experiences and other collaboration, employers have the opportunity to share information regarding expectations, technical requirements and workplace behavior to ensure CTE programs stay relevant and consistent with best practices to benefit your industry.
Gain Access to Newly Trained Talent
- Improve workforce pipeline
- Ensuring future applicants obtain relevant knowledge and skills
- Give one-on-one feedback to teachers regarding the CTE programs of study
- Help drive what and how CTE high school students learn
- Increase your community presence
- Logo presence on our website
Your company’s input not only allows high school students to experience and learn relevant industry skills but can also give you a pool of fresh employees with the training they need to succeed in your field.
How Can You Help?
- Participation in program specific advisory committees
- Provide career experiences such as mentoring, job shadows, internships and other work-based learning experiences
- Educate teachers on what is valued in the workplace
- Helps students gain entry to high-wage and high-demand careers
- Provide relevant hands-on learning with real-world scenarios for students
- Donate industry specific materials and equipment
Who Can Be a Community Partner?
Businesses we work with are located in the Portland metro area, including the cities of Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Forest Grove, Scappoose, St. Helens, and Vernonia.
To get involved, please contact Katrina Stein.