Design Week

Career Day

Todays Date April 5, 2017

What Design Week Portland on Friday, April 21
Each student will tour two studios or maker spaces and learn about
their work. They will talk with the designers of the Green Loop
concept and see the exhibition and prototype. Students are also
invited to attend the Friday afternoon activities and Saturday speaker
sessions.
For more information on Friday morning schedule, the afternoon
sessions and Saturday sessions please go to:
http://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/event/design-week-portland-student-
fellowships/
Open to PPS students
Date/Time Friday, April 21, 2017
Location Design Week Headquarters; The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St
Eligibility Open to students in grades 10, 11 & 12
Number of 30 slots
slots
To Apply This is a 2-part application. Students must register on-line at:
https://goo.gl/forms/FxpAuw2ONL9LWvIf2
Print the application, sign and have a parent/guardian sign then turn it to
your school career coordinator.
See next page for draft schedule for Friday morning and the planned
studios and their addresses.
Application window Wednesday, April 5, 2017
opens
Application window When filled
closes

Notification Students will be notified by Friday, April 14, 2017

Cost No charge to participate in this event
Transportatio Students get themselves to the headquarters then will be assigned groups.
n They will tour two studios in inner SE Portland. They will be walking,
hopping on Tri-Met or may be shuttled via Taxi vans to the locations on their
tour.
Meals Lunch provided.
What to wear Dress is business casual. Wear shoes to walk in heals are not advisable,
you will be going on a walking tour of. NO shorts, sweat pants, crop tops,
caps/hats, t-shirts with objectionable logos/graphics or gum.
Cancellation If a situation occurs where the student is not able to participate, s/he must
Policy notify their school contact as soon as possible. Under no circumstances
should the student or school attempt to find a last minute replacement.
Only pre-registered students will be allowed to participate
Other Students must stay in their assigned groups for the duration of the tour.
Students are expected to fully participate in activities and show respect for
Security staff, school personnel and other students.
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Who to Students should direct questions to their School Contact

contact if you School Contacts should direct questions to: Jeanne Yerkovich, Email:
have jyerkovi@pps.net
questions

Draft itinerary for Friday, April 21:

8:15 am: Student check-in at Headquarters (The Redd, 831 SE Salmon Street). Students will be
assigned to a group for the studio visits. Students should wear comfortable walking shoes.

9 am: Each group of 15 students will visit two design companies / maker spaces in nearby SE
Portland. Participating studios include Camp Grizzly (design & production/video, youth brands), New
New Crusher Court (creative development, architecture), Poler (apparel), OMFG (branding, apparel,
environment) Adam Arnold (fashion designer). Students will learn about their work as well as their
career paths and education.

11 am: Students will re-convene at Headquarters (The Redd, 831 SE Salmon) and talk with designers
from a local design collective about the Green Loop, a conceptual promenade linking east and west
side. There will be a large prototype and exhibition. Pizza included!

1 pm onward: Speakers in design at Revolution Hall (the old Washington High School, 1300 SE
Stark). These are like Ted Talks for designers, by designers. This is part of Design Weeks main
programming; students are welcome to attend.

Saturday, April 22 (optional): Students with the fellowship are welcome to attend Design Week
Saturday programming.

Studio addresses:
OMFG: 9 SE 3rd, Suite 200
Kamp Grizzly: 2316 SE Oregon Street, Suite 109
New New Crusher Court: 2450 NE Sandy Boulevard
Poler: 1215 SE 8th or 123 NE 3rd Ave STE 004,
Adam Arnold: 338 SE MLK Boulevard.
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 APPLICATION

Design Week Portland

9:15-12:15pm; Check in at 8:15am
STUDENT AGREEMENT / PARENT PERMISSION
By signing below the student and parent/guardian acknowledge the following:
The hosting businesses/organizations have no liability for this activity. The undersigned agree that
each participant is responsible for his/her own safety and agree not to look to the hosting
businesses/organizations or other involved parties with regard to liability for any claims related to
participation in the career day activities.
The student agrees to attend and participate fully in the entire program. (Students will not be
allowed to leave early)
It is understood that this is a learning event and the students agree to conduct themselves
appropriately as representatives of their school
My signature below also gives permission for publication (including social media) of any photos
taken of my child during the career day by Portland Public Schools and School to Work partners.
There will be no discrimination or harassment in the placement of any student on the grounds of
race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disability in any
educational programs, activities or employment

STUDENT INFORMATION
Submit the signed application to the contact for your Career Coordinator on or before April 14, 2017
You will be notified by your school contact if you are accepted to participate.
Student Name (PRINT CLEARLY) School

Email Cell Phone

Student Signature Date

PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION
Parent/Guardian Name (Print) Day Phone

Alternate Emergency Contact Name Day Phone

Parent / Guardian Signature Date

SCHOOL CONTACT ENDORSEMENT

Teachers will receive a participant roster via email on or before April 14, 2017
School contact will notify accepted students and confirm their participation..
School Contact Name (Print) Job Title

School Contact Signature Date

This is a 2-part application. Students must register on-line at:

https://goo.gl/forms/FxpAuw2ONL9LWvIf2
Print the application, sign and have a parent/guardian sign then turn it to your school
career coordinator.