Tag: Kate Brown

Governor Brown Dedicates Grove Of Trees To #ThankYouGrimm!

This afternoon, Governor Kate Brown joined members of the “Grimm” cast and crew along with the City of Portland, State of Oregon elected officials, and representatives from  Oregon Film, Friends of Trees, Friends of Pier Park and Comcast/NBC. They all came together to plant a small grove of trees in beautiful Pier Park, North Portland, creating a lasting tribute to the work and the legacy of the long running show. Continue reading... “Governor Brown Dedicates Grove Of Trees To #ThankYouGrimm!”

Big Turnout For PWA’s NW Careers Expo

 

Tim Williams, Executive Director Oregon Film, talking with high schools students about industry jobs
Tim Williams, Executive Director Oregon Film, talking with high schools students about industry jobs

Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, was a special guest speaker at the PWA (Portland Workforce Alliance) NW Careers Expo 2015 breakfast this year, along with Portland Mayor, Charlie Hayes, Portland Public School Superintendent, Carole  Smith and Elemental Technologies CEO, Sam Blackman. Around 130 employers, and over 5,000 high-schoolers from all over the state attended the expo .  The students were able to talk directly to employers about career options, ask advice on paths to take toward their dream jobs, try hands-on applications and participate in mock interviews.  Continue reading... “Big Turnout For PWA’s NW Careers Expo”