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Days Off!

for grades 9-12
Days Off Grades 9-12 at Nike
Days Off grades 9-12 at port of portland
Days Off grades 9-12 at PSU School of Engineering

When school is out, Saturday Academy is open!

What would it be like to have a job in an industry you are passionate about?

Join Saturday Academy, in this new initiative for 9-12 grade students, to hang with your peers and expand your world! Each program date aligns with no-school days for area school districts, including Portland Public Schools, Newberg School District, Beaverton Public Schools, and more. Each listing below includes which district it aligns with. Make the most of those days off from school by getting an inside look at the state’s leading STEAM-driven organizations.

Expand your world! Learn on the job with STEAM professionals! Meet your peers!

The Days Off! Program is designed to provide students with a unique view of the inner workings and diverse career paths possible at host sites, reflecting the real-world challenges their organizations strive to address. Each Days Off! will visit a different local organization to explore career pathways and useful skills in that industry. Build a community of professional contacts via career panels, tours, and workshops, and have fun all while getting to know peers with shared interests.

Lunch is included! Scholarships are available to help with tuition; form is coming soon!

Programming Dates

  • Fri, Oct. 10, 2025
  • UofP Performance & Fine Arts | Fri, Oct. 31, 2025
  • Oregon National Primate Research Center | Mon, Jan 26, 2026
  • Jaguar Land Rover | Tue, Jan. 27, 2026
  • PSU Computer Science | Fri, Jan. 30, 2026
  • Fri, Mar. 20, 2026
  • Mon, Mar. 23, 2026
  • Fri, Apr. 3, 2026
  • Mon, Apr. 6, 2026
  • Fri, Apr. 10, 2026
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World mental health day!

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This days off takes place at University of Portland's Performing and Fine Arts Department!

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Experience the cutting edge research at the Oregon National Primate Research Center!

ONPRC's research helps us understand, prevent, and treat human disease. Learn all about careers in biomedical research from experts in reproductive biology, the science of aging, alcohol and drug use disorders, and infectious diseases. This special experience will give students an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes with the primate populations that make it all possible!

Note: Students will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Host Organizations

Days Off 9-12 Hosts, University of Portland, Jaguar Land Rover, OHSU Oregon National Primate Center, Portland State University

Scholarships

2025 scholarship form coming soon!

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