Architecture Foundation of Oregon

Saturday Academy Internship Program - 2026 ASE Virtual Information Session #1
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Saturday Academy Internship Program – 2026 ASE Virtual Information Session #1
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Are you interested in becoming an intern through the Apprenticeships in STEAM Exploration Program?
Register for this Zoom Information Session using the link below to learn more. Please explore the ASE Experience and the Application Guide in the meantime.
Register in advance for this meeting (required): ZOOM Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
To be eligible to apply students must:

Have not been an ASE intern before. A student may only have one ASE internship during their high school career. This is to ensure that more students are able to participate in the ASE program.
Be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader (or equivalent).
Be interested in pursuing a career in math and science, motivated to learn, and prepared to participate in a professional environment.
Live near our internship locations (usually in the Portland-Metro area, and the Albany/Corvallis/Eugene areas) OR have adult family or friends that you can live with during the summer near our internship locations. (ASE does not provide housing for students and does not allow students to live on their own.) If you apply for positions that are greater than 50 miles from your home address or local address provided on your online application, ASE will remove your application from those positions, even if the position is virtual, because all students are required to attend one in-person ASE event.
Regardless of internship type (in-person or online), ASE is unable to support international applicants at this time.
Have reliable transportation to and from our internship locations. (Public transportation is fine.) ASE does not provide transportation for students.
Have proof of health insurance.
Applicants may not apply for positions wherein the mentor is a family member.

Note: There is no minimum age required for ASE, but some host organizations have age requirements for their positions. For most positions with age requirements, applicants must be the minimum age by June 16th, but for the VA Healthcare System, they must be 16 by May 15th.
Check your eligibility with this quiz!
The 2025 ASE internship Application is due Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 11:59PM
When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August
Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington
Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Service Area: Portland-Metro area, and the Albany/Corvallis/Eugene areas
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Program Type: Part-to-full-time summer internship
Cost: non-refundable $40 application processing fee

Leading with Cultural Humility: Tools for Building Trust and Connection
2026-02-03 16:00 - 18:00
This workshop facilitated by Jessica Lynn Taylor, CEO of Leadership Training Initiative, is intended to help prepare participants to feel more comfortable interacting with a variety of people from different backgrounds and ages. All are welcome. The workshop will focus on skills for cultural humility, trauma-informed engagement, and practical presentation strategies to honor a diversity of lived experiences as well as create psychological safety.
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers, and more to receive training on trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning.
AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. AFO understands that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.
PLEASE NOTE: All current AFO volunteers, board members, committee members, and 2025-26 Architects in Schools and Formation Mentorship participants have free access to this workshop. Please contact candice@af-oregon.org if you are a current volunteer and have not received the Zoom link.
Register Now
Tuesday, February 3
4:00-6:00pm
Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

Saturday Academy Internship Program - 2026 ASE Virtual Information Session #2
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:30
Saturday Academy Internship Program – 2026 ASE Virtual Information Session #2
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Are you interested in becoming an intern through the Apprenticeships in STEAM Exploration Program?
Register for this Zoom Information Session using the link below to learn more. Please explore the ASE Experience and the Application Guide in the meantime.
Register in advance for this meeting (required): ZOOM Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
To be eligible to apply students must:

Have not been an ASE intern before. A student may only have one ASE internship during their high school career. This is to ensure that more students are able to participate in the ASE program.
Be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader (or equivalent).
Be interested in pursuing a career in math and science, motivated to learn, and prepared to participate in a professional environment.
Live near our internship locations (usually in the Portland-Metro area, and the Albany/Corvallis/Eugene areas) OR have adult family or friends that you can live with during the summer near our internship locations. (ASE does not provide housing for students and does not allow students to live on their own.) If you apply for positions that are greater than 50 miles from your home address or local address provided on your online application, ASE will remove your application from those positions, even if the position is virtual, because all students are required to attend one in-person ASE event.
Regardless of internship type (in-person or online), ASE is unable to support international applicants at this time.
Have reliable transportation to and from our internship locations. (Public transportation is fine.) ASE does not provide transportation for students.
Have proof of health insurance.
Applicants may not apply for positions wherein the mentor is a family member.

Note: There is no minimum age required for ASE, but some host organizations have age requirements for their positions. For most positions with age requirements, applicants must be the minimum age by June 16th, but for the VA Healthcare System, they must be 16 by May 15th.
Check your eligibility with this quiz!
The 2025 ASE internship Application is due Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 11:59PM
When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August
Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington
Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Service Area: Portland-Metro area, and the Albany/Corvallis/Eugene areas
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Program Type: Part-to-full-time summer internship
Cost: non-refundable $40 application processing fee

Saturday Academy Internship Program - 2026 ASE Virtual Information Session #3
2026-02-07 12:00 - 13:30
Saturday Academy Internship Program – 2026 ASE Virtual Information Session #3
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Are you interested in becoming an intern through the Apprenticeships in STEAM Exploration Program?
Register for this Zoom Information Session using the link below to learn more. Please explore the ASE Experience and the Application Guide in the meantime.
Register in advance for this meeting (required): ZOOM Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
To be eligible to apply students must:

Have not been an ASE intern before. A student may only have one ASE internship during their high school career. This is to ensure that more students are able to participate in the ASE program.
Be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader (or equivalent).
Be interested in pursuing a career in math and science, motivated to learn, and prepared to participate in a professional environment.
Live near our internship locations (usually in the Portland-Metro area, and the Albany/Corvallis/Eugene areas) OR have adult family or friends that you can live with during the summer near our internship locations. (ASE does not provide housing for students and does not allow students to live on their own.) If you apply for positions that are greater than 50 miles from your home address or local address provided on your online application, ASE will remove your application from those positions, even if the position is virtual, because all students are required to attend one in-person ASE event.
Regardless of internship type (in-person or online), ASE is unable to support international applicants at this time.
Have reliable transportation to and from our internship locations. (Public transportation is fine.) ASE does not provide transportation for students.
Have proof of health insurance.
Applicants may not apply for positions wherein the mentor is a family member.

Note: There is no minimum age required for ASE, but some host organizations have age requirements for their positions. For most positions with age requirements, applicants must be the minimum age by June 16th, but for the VA Healthcare System, they must be 16 by May 15th.
Check your eligibility with this quiz!
The 2025 ASE internship Application is due Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 11:59PM
When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August
Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington
Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Service Area: Portland-Metro area, and the Albany/Corvallis/Eugene areas
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Program Type: Part-to-full-time summer internship
Cost: non-refundable $40 application processing fee

ARKITEK - Intern Development Program
2026-03-09 | Arkitek Office, 426 A St STE 101, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Intern Development Program
Organized by Arkitec: Design & Architecture

WHAT?

8 week Internship program organized by arkitek in collaboration with CraterWorks Makerspace

WHY?

To provide students exposure to the architecture industry through professional experiences

WHO?

Curious students who are interested in architecture or design

WHERE?

Arkitek office in Ashland & CraterWorks Makerspace in Central Point

WHEN?

Start date: Monday, March 30thEnd date: Friday, May 22nd
APPLY BY MARCH 9th
Typically two 2-hour sessions per week (32 hours total)Schedule is flexible and will be coordinated with students

TO APPLY:
Email PDF resume & portfolio to info@arkitek.us

Selected applicants will be reviewed in an in-person interview

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 9th
Serving: High school Students
Service Area: Oregon
Topic: Architecture, Design
Program Type: Internship
Cost: Free

Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.
Wondering if you’re the right fit? If you identify with any of these statements, we encourage you to join our efforts!

You are passionate about increasing student access and participation in AECD fields – particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field
You are seeking opportunities to volunteer with and/or contribute to AECD programs for students (Kindergarten – Higher Ed)
You are a youth program provider or organization seeking to connect with potential volunteer professionals and spread the word about your program
You are an educator looking for opportunities to share with students interested in AECD fields
You represent a community group or company that is aligned with our shared mission

2026 Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, March 10, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, June 2, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, September 1, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, December 1, 12-1pm, Zoom

Visit the DAO-G Miro board for a recap of our discussions.
Questions? Contact Candice Agahan, AFO Director of Community Engagement, candice@af-oregon.org, 503-542-3823
Submit the form below to join DAO-G
Fill out my LGL Form!

Architecture at Zero - Design Competition 2026
2026-06-01
Architecture at Zero – Design Competition 2026
Organized by Architecture at Zero

Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design.
The competition will be the design of the La Plaza Cultural Center at the Multi Agency Resilience Center, Antelope Valley, CA, a year-round educational and cultural venue that will transform into a resiliency asset during regional emergencies, offering critical support for evacuees, first responders, and multi-agency operations.

Registration Deadline: June 1st 2026 at 1:00 PM, PST
Serving: Students and Professionals
Service Area: Worldwide
Topic: Architecture, Design
Program Type: Design Competition
Cost: Free for student entry / $350 for Professional entry
