Career Fairs
Dozer Days
The Friday before Dozer Day weekend, Dozer Days hosts a career fair designed for high school students in construction programs across Southwest Washington. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for students to network with local employers, gain hands-on experience with heavy equipment, and build meaningful connections. In 2024, the event saw the participation of 950 students and 40 employers, making it a truly impactful experience for all involved.
Next Event:
- Date: October 3 & 4, 2026
- Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
- Location: Clark County Event Center
Youth Contractor’s Forum
Hosted by Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA), the Young Contractors Forum is an event to educate and encourage High School students to pursue careers in the trades and will help them discover the pathways to their future careers in construction.
Next Event:
- 2/24/26
- Location: Clark College
- Contact Sherrie Jones for further details: sherrie@swca.org
- Link to SWCA workforce programs website: SWCA Workforce Programs – Southwest Washington Contractors Association
Grade 13 Event
Our second annual Grade 13 event was more than a success — it was a powerful step forward in workforce development. Seventy-five students connected with 52 local employers, resulting in 466 scheduled one-on-one interviews. In addition, 150 educator site visits were planned to strengthen the bridge between classrooms and careers.
Grade 13 goes beyond the traditional career fair. It’s a hands-on, high-impact experience designed to launch students directly into the trades and technical careers that fuel our communities.
We’re not just talking about workforce readiness — we’re building it.
Next Event:
5/5/26 Construction at Hudson Bay High School
5/12/26 Welding and Fabrication at Fort Vancouver High School
- Contact: Jon@quailhomes.com
