Career Connected Learning Events & Experiences

The best way to explore whether an academic program or a career path is a good fit for you is to find opportunities to get real world experience early in that field. Below are some opportunities in Central Oregon for students to get first-hand experience in variety of career pathways.

Central Oregon College & Career Fairs

College and career fairs are an excellent opportunity to gather valuable information about career and college options. You will be able to interact with representatives from many different colleges and training options as well as people from all sorts of interesting professions.

How to Get the Most Out of College & Careers Fairs

COCC Preview Day

Friday, April 21, 2023
Bend Campus

Learn more about COCC by taking mini-classes with staff and faculty, meeting current college students, touring campus, and more. Please register for this event before April 12 to claim your spot.

Information & Registration
Central Oregon Skilled Trades Fair
Central Oregon Skilled Trades Fair

Industry partners from across Central Oregon will showcase their trades and career opportunities to regional youth.

Friday November 17th, 2023
Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Talk to your school Future or Career Center for Registration
PNACAC College Fair
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling
Next Central Oregon Fair: Fall 2023
Talk to your Future or Career Center for registration
Visit COCC & Campus Tours
Campus tours are a great way to learn about programs at all of the COCC Central Oregon campuses. Schedule a Tour
Oregon State University-Cascades Preview Day & Campus Tours
OSU-Cascades offers campus tours and Preview Day! Tour campus with a current student, find out what makes a strong admissions application, and get your financial aid and scholarship questions answered. This is the perfect time to learn more about becoming a Bend Beav.