Papé Recruiting held its 2nd Annual Career Expo for high school students from all around the state on May 15th, 2023 at the Knife River Training Facility in Albany, Oregon. Papé Machinery, Papé Material Handling, Papé Kenworth and Ditch Witch West all participated in bringing in equipment for students to interact with, gave classroom sessions and more.
THE EVENT
Gathering over 60 students and teachers, Papé brought together industry professionals and trade school representatives to give high school students an inside look at options for starting their careers after graduating. Classroom sessions included a Papé overview, A Day in the Life of a Technician, Communication & Leadership and Safety. In addition, representatives from Lane Community College, Linn Benton Community College, Universal Technical Institute, Walla Walla, and WyoTech were in attendance to answer questions and showcase programs for students to explore. Lunch and drinks were provided for all, giving students a chance to participate in corn hole and make new connections with each other, and Papé employees.
PAPÉ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Papé Machinery and our partnering schools have worked diligently to prepare a curriculum that balances classroom theory, internships and hands-on lab work. Upon graduation students will have the skills, confidence and experience to begin their career. Papé Machinery will reimburse half of their out-of-pocket tuition costs. After completing the program, Papé Machinery will reimburse their remaining out-of-pocket tuition over their first two years of employment with Papé.
Potential positions include:
- Parts Supervisors
- Parts Sales Counter people
- Service Coordinators
- Delivery Drivers
- Field Mechanics
- Technicians
- & more
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR PAPÉ
We’re a family-owned business that operates with family-owned values, treating each team member with care, respect, and an investment in their growth and wellbeing. If you have specific career goals, we’re here to nurture that. If you’re not sure what your career in the industry looks like, we can help you carve a path. Our employees start with us and stay with us for years, often working with us up to retirement.
GETTING STARTED
If you’re a student looking to start a career as an entry-level technician, we can get your foot in the door with on-the-job training. Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf offers in-depth, hands-on training that prepares graduates for a successful and lucrative career as a service technician. We reimburse for tools and cooperative work experience, and offer students invaluable on-the-job training. Once the program is complete, graduates are often offered a technician position with us. Learn more about the training program here, and apply today.
