Bates Center RA Opportunity!

Thanks to a generous donation from alumna Heidi Hu ’85, Lewis & Clark is expanding its Career development programs. The Bates Center and Career Center are launching new opportunities this fall to help students gain real-world experience and job ready skills. 

The Career Accelerator is a game changing program designed to combine the power of a liberal arts education with technical, job-ready skills. Employers value critical thinking, adaptability, and communication, but they also look for technical skills and work experience. The Career Accelerator bridges this gap, helping students land competitive, mission driven jobs after graduation. 

In mid-January, the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership hosted its annual entrepreneurial workshop, known as Winterim. The event brought 27 students to campus prior to the start of spring semester for a week of learning, networking, and mentoring, which culminated in a pitch competition for more than $10,000 in prizes.

Lewis & Clark’s Entrepreneur in Residence Mitch Daugherty has been tapped to lead Portland’s newly created Office of Small Business, helping to connect small business owners with the resources they need to thrive.

Whether you’re a college student, a traveler briefly visiting, or just moved to the area, you may be wondering what to do in Portland, Oregon for a day. If you’re looking for things to do over the week - look no further! Read on to plan your next day in the big city!