Join Portland Professional Connections Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone * (###) ### #### Current City/Town of Residence * Country of Origin * Current Employment Status * Employed Full-time Employed Part-time Self-employed / Freelancer Unemployed (actively searching) Student Highest level of education completed * High school / Secondary Some College / certificate program Professional Certificate / License Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree Years of Professional Service * Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 4 to 6 years 7 to 10 years More than 10 years Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S. * Yes No English Proficiency Level * Basic (Can understand simple conversation) Intermediate ( Comfortable in most work situations) Advanced ( Fluent in professional settings) Native / Bilingual Proficiency Primary Professional Field / Industry * Healthcare / Medical Information Technology Engineering Finance / Banking Education / Teaching Business / Management Manufacturing / Production Hospitality / Tourism Construction / Trades Legal Services Social Services / Non-profit Arts / Media / Design Other What are your primary goals for joining PPC? * Select up to 3 Find employment in my field Transition to a better position/higher pay Build professional network in Portland Understand U.S. workplace culture Get mentorship and career guidance Access training and skill development Start my own business Find opportunities for credential recognition What specific support do you need most? * Select up to 3 Resume and cover letter help Referral for a Job opportunity Interview preparation Industry-specific guidance Networking strategies Understanding workplace culture Job search strategies Career advancement planning Other Why do you want to join Portland Professional Connections? * Anything else you'd like to share? How did you hear about PPC? City of Portland Website Chamber of Commerce Friend / Family member Former PPC participant Employer / Colleague Community Organization Social Media Other Program Agreement * I understand this is a professional development program, not a job placement service. I agree to maintain professional conduct during all program activities. I consent to sharing my contact information with my assigned Connector. I agree to participate in program evaluation and follow-up surveys Yes No Data Privacy Consent * Yes, I consent to the City of Portland storing and using my information for PPC program purposes No, I do not consent Thank you!We’ve recieved your application and will be in touch shortlyThank you for applying to be a part of Portland Professional Connections.
