High School Programs at Saturday Academy

High School Opportunities at Saturday Academy

The Days Off! Program is designed to provide students with a unique view of the inner workings and diverse career paths possible at host sites, reflecting the real-world challenges their organizations strive to address. Each Days Off! will visit a different local organization to explore career pathways and useful skills in that industry. Build a community of professional contacts via career panels, tours, and workshops, and have fun all while getting to know peers with shared interests.

Monday, November 4, 2024 @ Nike From data analytics to product design, storytelling to mechanical engineering, spend the day exploring the wide range of career pathways at this iconic Pacific Northwest institution. This date aligns with a Day Off for PPS and North Clackamas schools.

Tuesday, January 28, 2024 @ PDX Airport Experience the new terminal guided by the ZGF Architects and PAE Engineers who designed it, engage with professionals from the vast variety of airport careers, and tour the airfield with the Port of Portland. This date aligns with a Day Off for PPS schools.

Friday, January 31, 2024 @ PSU College of Engineering From robotics to renewable energy, machine learning to electrical engineering, get to know the wide range of career pathways available at PSU’s Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science. This date aligns with a Day Off for Centennial, David Douglas, North Clackamas, Tigard-Tualatin, Gresham-Barlow, Springwater Trail, Evergreen, Oak Grove, and Forest Grove school districts.

Friday, April 4, 2024 @ LAM Research Lam Research is a global semiconductor innovation company of leaders, engineers, and scientists collaborating to make new chip designs become a reality. Enjoy an indepth look at the evolution of semiconductor technology and microchip creation at Lam Research’s Tualatin offices. This date aligns with a Day Off for Lake Oswego and PPS School Districts

Monday, April 14, 2024 @ Oregon National Primate Research Center Experience the cutting edge research at the Oregon National Primate Research Center that helps us understand, prevent, and treat human disease. This date aligns with a Day Off for Beaverton and North Clackamas school districts.

ASE

The Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering (ASE) program connects motivated high school students with mentors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pre-professional internships. The driving value behind the ASE program is that the interns should contribute to and learn from the mentor's work. Each intern can earn a stipend ranging from $500-$1500 depending on the time commitment of their internship.

key dates Internships take place between June 16 and August 22, but the length depends on the specific internship.

Thursday, January 13, 2025 Internships go live on website and applications open.

Friday, March 7, 2025 Application window closes at 11:59pm.

Friday, May 9, 2025 All internships are matched and interns notified.

virtual info sessions Registration will open January 2.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Monday, February 03, 2025 Saturday, February 08, 2025

volunteer Volunteering with Saturday Academy offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in providing nonprofit educational experiences. From assisting with administrative support for weekend classes to contributing to community marketing efforts, volunteering at Saturday Academy provides insights into the multifaceted approaches an educational organization uses to spark curiosity, connect communities, and empower students to become the innovative thinkers and problem solvers of the next generation.

volunteer opportunities Events Community Event Tabling Join us as we table at local events and promotional opportunities around town.

Fundraising Events We host a number of fundraising events throughout the year. Volunteering for these is a combination of space preparation, decor setup, and providing additional support as needed throughout the event.

Classroom Weekend Teaching Assistant Support We run our Saturday Classes at the University of Portland in their educational buildings.

You would be supporting our Educators during this time by prepping the space, prepping projects, etc.

Facility Support Assist in preparing spaces for our programming, particularly for summer camp, by transforming them into age-appropriate environments equipped with all the necessary supplies to support our activities. This ensures a smooth and engaging experience for the participants in the programs we offer.

Office Market Research/Data Entry support our administrative and marketing teams by helping us do digital contact gathering and reporting on our market research as it relates to our grassroots marketing efforts