2026 SW WA Industry Fair for All Ages

We invite you to attend the East County Industry Hiring Fair for our 6th Annual event this Spring. This FREE event is for career learning opportunities as well as job seekers for students, families and community members in the SW Washington and Greater Portland area. This event is being jointly coordinated by Camas School District and the Washougal School District and is sponsored by:

Location: Washougal High School, 1201 39th Street, Washougal, WA 98671

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Industry Fair Attendees: Check out our informational flyer of more information.

Industry Fair Businesses: Use the registration link for this FREE event. Reserve your table now.

Need Help? Contact Sean Tamura, Ed Neumann, Rose Ruff or Erin VanDaam for more information.

What to expect: 

  • Information tables set up with local businesses
  • Opportunity to connect with people regarding their business and job opportunities
  • IUOE 701 – A chance to work on a heavy equipment simulator thanks to IUOE 701.

Preparing for the event:

  • Revise your resume using this guide and come prepared to share that with potential employers.

Career & Technical Student Showcase and Leadership Networking Event from 4:00-5:00:

  • Come and check out what students are doing through their CTE and Student Leadership clubs to prepare for the workforce.
    • FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America
    • SkillsUSA – Skilled Trades
    • HOSA – Health Occupations Student Association
    • DECA – Distributive Education Clubs of America
    • ASL – American Sign Language Club
    • ASB – Associated Student Body
    • FCCLA – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Check back often to see the updated, confirmed list of workshops available. Students can inquire about these session in their school’s career center.

Who’s invited: This event is FREE and open to anyone.

Here is a list of businesses that are planning to attend our event this year. Please revisit this website often for updates on this year’s business representatives.

54-40 Brewing Co
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
AmeriCorps – Washington Service Corps | Washington Reading Corps | Washington Conservation Corps
Area 1 Inside Electrical JATC
Bernert Barge Lines
BNK Construction
Cascades Amphitheater
Clark College
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Clark Public Utilities
Columbia Credit Union
Columbia River Realty
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Dryworx Water Damage Restoration
Electrical Management Group of Washington
ESD-U (Alternative Route to Teacher Certification & Endorsement)
Ferguson Industrial
Forest Youth Success
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette – Job Connection
Greater Vancouver Chamber
Greenberry Industrial
Hendrickson HVAC Services
Machinists Institute
New York Life
NocTel
Northwest College of Construction
Piller Aimmco
Riverview Bank
Skamania County Noxious Weed Program
Skamania PUD No.1
SMART #16 Sheet Metal Workers
Stardig Nursing Services PLLC CNA School
Tapani, Inc
Tree Hill Learning Center
Unite! Washougal Community Coalition
Washougal School District
West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
Your Party Center