Calling all youth, students, and families! Join us for a day focused on career exploration, networking, mentorship, and building connections with Black professionals and community leaders.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 IRCO Africa House
Students will have the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare, engineering, education, government, nonprofits, entrepreneurship, and more.
🔥 SPECIAL BUSINESS PANEL | 3:00–4:00 PM
Come hear directly from local entrepreneurs about starting a business, building a brand, overcoming challenges, creating opportunities, and turning an idea into income.
Business Panel Presenters:
👟 Stackin Kickz
👕 Black Mannequin
🎓 Wooden Fish Preschool
🍽️ Trap Kitchen PDX
🎨 twelv31_designs
🔧 Hunters Legacy Plumbing LLC
✊🏾 Black Community of Portland
This is an opportunity for our young people to ASK questions, LEARN from real experiences, BUILD connections, and see firsthand what entrepreneurship looks like in our community.
📲 MAKE SURE TO SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE FLYER TO RSVP!
Presented in partnership with York Academy of Oregon & Upstream Public Health.
Parents, bring your young people out. Their future has options!