Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

A note from Ken Bakke, Benson Tech Class of 1956, on how you can support our newest Benson alumni.

https://mailchi.mp/bed0d40f4e0e/support-the-benson-alumni-scholarship-fund-11036259

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Building construction instructors Luke Hotchkiss (BPHS c/o 2000) and Dave Ketah are seeking up to a dozen ‘near-peer mentors’ to work with next year’s juniors and seniors. Ideal candidates are

- in their 20s or 30s
- actively employed in the construction field
- able to commit to volunteering for at least one class period, once per week, for the duration of the 2021/22 school year.

In order to establish a rapport with students, mentors will be assigned to a specific cohort; this will also provide students the opportunity to develop relationships with, and receive personalized guidance from, these construction industry professionals. The City of Portland awarded the building construction department a small grant targeted at increasing the representation of women, minorities, and economically disadvantaged workers in the construction trades. These funds *may* be available to help offset the cost to organizations of employee time lost.

If you are, or know of someone who is, willing and able to serve as a ‘near-peer mentor’, please contact Luke Hotchkiss at: [email protected]

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Our May 2021 newsletter is available!

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Know any 8th graders in the Portland area that might be interested in attending Benson? The deadline to register is fast approaching!

There is a virtual Information Night being held this Wednesday, 11/18 at 6pm. You can find out more at https://www.pps.net/8thgradeinfo