Explore Opportunities

  • There are a variety of opportunities available to students during their high school years to begin to explore possible career interests. These are programs and tools are available to students.

Career Pathways

CTE includes a wide variety of disciplines that allow students to experience hands-on learning and acquire skills that are transferable to a multitude of future career pathways.

Career Learning Opportunities

Career-related learning experiences (CRLEs) are structured educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.

College Research

There are many college options available to students. Begin your college research here.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are partnerships between business, industry, labor and government that enable students to receive training in skilled trades through classroom training and work on-the-job.

Career Information System (CIS)

CIS includes national and Oregon-specific information, including financial aid and scholarships, self-employment, occupations, apprenticeships, and postsecondary schools.

Maia Learning

Maia Learning is another online college and career planning resource for students, and can be used to help with college application submissions.

CCR Contacts

Dr. Filip Hristić
Senior Director, High School Academics
fhristic@pps.net
Chris Brida
Director CTE, AP, & IB
cbrida@pps.net
Yeng Dhabolt
Director, College & Career Readiness
ydhabolt@pps.net
Carolina Cano
Assistant Director, CTE
ccano@pps.net
Angela Nusom
Assistant Director, GEAR UP
anusom@pps.net
Raquel Laiz
Program Manager, College & Career Readiness
rlaiz@pps.net