Career Pathways and STEP

Trades Career Fair

Join Us at a PCC Career Pathways & STEP Trades Career Fair!

The PCC Career Pathways & STEP Program is excited to host Trades Career Fairs, where you’ll have the chance to connect with over 50 local employers from the trades industry! Whether you’re an experienced trades student, new to the field, or simply exploring career options, this fair is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the companies hiring in the Portland area.

We’re here to help you make the most of your career journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, YOU BELONG at the Trades Career Fair!

Our Trades Career Fair is free and open to the public!

We hope to see you there!

Upcoming event details

  • Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025
  • Time: 1-4pm
  • Location: PCC’s Swan Island Trades Center, 6400 N Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217
  • Flyer coming soon…

Parking: Free on-site parking available

Thank you to the employers who attended the spring 2025 trades fair:

  • ABM Industries
  • Acumed
  • Adecco
  • A-dec
  • Aerote
  • Altec
  • Apex Service Partners
  • Apollo Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Area 1 Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC)
  • Beall Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Begin Right Employment Services
  • Boeing
  • City of Beaverton
  • City of Portland
  • City of Portland Bureau of Fleet & Facilities
  • Columbia Machine, Inc.
  • Concannon Lumber Company
  • Consolidated Precision Products
  • CoorsTek, Inc.
  • Cornell Pump Company, LLC
  • Davis Tool, Inc.
  • Daimler Truck
  • EVRAZ
  • Express Employment International
  • FedEx – Fleet Maintenance
  • General Parts Group
  • Graphic Packaging International
  • Greenberry Industrial (Formerly Gunderson)
  • Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
  • Henco Plumbing Services
  • Hoffman Construction
  • Hunter Davisson
  • Integrated Metal Components, Inc.
  • Ironworkers Local 29
  • Ironworkers Local 516
  • Jireh Semiconductor
  • Joint Water Commission
  • JW Fowler
  • Knife River
  • Leatherman Tool Group
  • Leupold + Stevens, Inc.
  • Lovett, Inc.
  • Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc.
  • Manpower
  • Meta Fab, Inc.
  • Microchip
  • Moda Moving
  • NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center
  • NW College of Construction
  • NW Natural
  • onsemi
  • Oregon Metro
  • Oregon Tool
  • OrePac Building Products
  • Pacific Cast Technology
  • Pipeline Plumbing
  • POIC Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
  • Portland General Electric
  • Retronix Semiconductor
  • Roth Home
  • Selmet, Inc.
  • SMART Local 16
  • SoBro Construction
  • Sun Glow Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical
  • Sunset Heating & Cooling | Electrical
  • TEC Equipment
  • Too Sweet Cakes
  • Tradesmen International
  • TriMet
  • Verstela Staffing
  • Western Partitions, Inc.
  • Western Utility Telecom, Inc.
  • Ziply Fiber

Prepare for success

Make the most of your Career Fair experience with these short, helpful videos:

Tips for attendees

  • Research companies:?Look up a few companies that interest you and set a goal to meet with as many as possible.
  • Bring your resume:?Especially if you have work experience or training in the trades. Need help? Contact your Campus Career Center.
  • Be yourself:?Smile, be friendly, and ask questions. This is your chance to learn more about these companies and make valuable connections.
  • Follow up: If you’re interested in a company, ask for their business card and send a thank you email afterward.

Spread the Word!?Help us get the word out by sharing this event on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Don’t forget to invite your friends!

Don’t Miss Out! This is your opportunity to make connections that could kickstart or advance your career in the trades. We hope to see you there!

Trades Fair employer form

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