AI in the Industry
Transformational Career Development
Industry Exploration workshop on how to get into tech. Come for a free professional headshot, resume review, and optional live interview with WK Social.
Thursday, July 9, from 6 pm - 8 pm
PCC Cascades Campus - Moriarty Auditorium
5514-5518 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Overview
Many students, job seekers, and emerging professionals remain unaware of these career pathways or lack access to the industry knowledge, professional networks, and practical resources needed to pursue them.
*Please note: schedule and speakers are subject to change.
Explore career paths
Build professional confidence
Build your Network
Leave with tangible career assets
Key Takeaways
Professional
Headshots
Receive a complimentary professional headshot for Linkedin, resumes, personal branding, and online profiles. Walk away with a polished, career ready photo you can use immediately across professional platforms.
1:1 Resume Review
Meet individually with industry professionals, career advisors, recruiters, hiring managers, and potential employers. Receive personalized feedback to strengthen your resume and improve interview readiness.
A workshop on Data Center as an entryway to Tech
Learn what data centers do, explore entry level career paths, key certifications, what employers value, and how AI is shaping infrastructure careers, plus an inspiring real world career journey.
Live Hiring & Internship Opportunity
Interview 1 on 1 and get the opportunity to work a two-month paid internship for WK Social.
Format & Structure
Date: Thursday July 9, 2026 from 6pm - 8pm at PCC Cascade Campus
Purpose: A career exploration experience connecting students, job seekers, and emerging professionals with the future of work. Prepare for, and enter the rapidly evolving AI and technology workforce.
6:00 PM-7:05 PM
Career Exploration Experience
Professional headshots, networking, one-on-one resume review, career exploration resources, live interviews, internship opportunity.
7:10 PM-8:00 PM
Featured Workshop: Breaking Into Tech
A nontraditional journey - Facilitated by Trell Monroe, Data Engineer, NVIDIA.
8:15 PM-8:30 PM
Closing + Community Connection
Reflection, next steps, networking, and invitation to future programs.
Program Goals
- Expose participants to careers in technology, AI, Digital fields, and data industries
- Increase awareness of alternative pathways into technology careers.
- Strengthen education and workforce development across the state of Oregon
- Improved career assets, including professional headshots, resumes, industry connections, and employment opportunities.
