IMPORTANT INFO

4/16/2026

Welcome to the 2026 Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair! We are happy to have you at the event. Please see the information below regarding logistical and other key event details. You can also find the same information here: https://oregontradeswomen.org/fair/updates/ More information will be coming in the weeks ahead so that everyone can have the best experience possible at the Portland Expo Center.

Be aware of the changes happening due to the change in venue:

• Meet us in Hall E: Please see the Satellite image to show our indoor & outdoor location. Later updates will share more detailed maps and vendor placements.
• Food: You are responsible for your own food this year. Outside food is not allowed in the venue. There will be plenty of indoor and outdoor space for seating. Later updates will share onsite food and beverage options.
• Parking: There is plenty of parking available onsite. It costs $15 a day.
  • If you are a Sponsor, you will receive one of OTW’s complimentary Parking Pass. This will allow a vehicle in and out privileges and can be transferred, as long as all parked vehicles always have some proof of payment visible.
  • There is an option to purchase one or two day passes in advance. Two-day passes will also have in and out privileges. These are being sold at cost with no additional ticketing fees: https://expocenter.evenue.net/events/ECAREER
  • There are additional transportation options, including free access via TriMet’s MAX Yellow Line or Park & Ride at Delta Park MAX Stop.
• Burn Trailer event: Mark your calendar! Make sure to check out this event during the Fair on Saturday at 12PM, hosted by the UA Local 669 Fire Sprinkler Fitters JATC & Portland Fire & Rescue. Not sure what this is? Check out this video!

Daily Schedule

• THURSDAY: Event set-up 11AM – 6PM (no parking fees)
• FRIDAY: 6:30AM – 3:30PM (Event 8:30AM – 2:30PM)
• SATURDAY: 8:00AM – 4:00PM (Event 9:00AM – 3:00PM)

If you need onsite access beyond the above hours, please contact me to make those arrangements with the venue.

FILL OUT YOUR SURVEY! The number 1 most important thing that I need from you is that one person from each vendor fill out the following survey, whichever category you belong to. This will capture all of your space, equipment, and other necessary details that I need to set you up for success. Deadline? As soon as you have complete information. This will inform my planning and ordering process. The longer you get this to me, the less likely that I can fulfill your requests.

• 2026 OTW Career Fair Sponsor Survey https://forms.gle/SV87oTZrxLJ3AwQr5
• 2026 OTW Career Fair Exhibitor Survey https://forms.gle/WPd64UwtJVbYTh8d9

Spread the Word About OTW’s Career Fair! If you haven’t seen this survey yet, take some time to request Posters, Yard Signs, and Postcards, and whether you want to pick up your items or have them delivered. https://forms.gle/TZbWiHwtYdXc7Piz5

Your pick-up options include:

• Oregon Tradeswomen’s office: Every Monday from now until the event from 12 – 6PM (16790 NE Mason St. Suite 100, Portland OR 97230)
• A special night at Migration Brewing: Find me at the Gresham location on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 – 7PM (18188 NE Wilkes Rd. Portland OR 97230)

Video recording of Office Hours: Didn’t make it to today’s meeting? Check out the presentation video with this LINK.

Maps are coming! A draft of the maps will be shared with the next update.