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Which Days Off program are you interested in?

Answer these fun, fast questions to find the Days Off program that matches your interests and what motivates you!

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Which activity sounds most satisfying to you?

Directing or editing a short video to tell a story

Diagnosing a mechanical or software issue and fixing it

Supporting someone so they feel included and empowered

Running a test to improve a recipe or food product

Restoring a habitat or reducing waste in a community

Designing, building, or testing something to see if it works better than before

Coordinating how people, products, or materials move efficiently from place to place

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Pick the work environment you’d enjoy most.

Outdoors or in sustainability-focused projects

A community setting focused on helping people

A lab with experiments and data

A hands-on workspace with tools, tech, prototypes, and room to experiment

A creative environment with lots of teamwork

A fast-paced operations environment where timing, organization, and coordination matter

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How do you prefer to solve problems?

Analyzing systems, spotting bottlenecks, and streamlining processes

By testing, tweaking, and fixing step-by-step

By listening, adapting, and finding what works for people

By brainstorming fresh ideas and trying creative approaches

By designing a solution that reduces harm and improves outcomes

By using evidence, measurements, and careful trials

Breaking problems down, testing ideas, and improving through trial and error

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What motivates you most?

Protecting the environment and creating long-term change

Mastering a skill and seeing immediate results

Helping someone succeed and feel supported

Discovering “why” something works

Expressing ideas and making something others can feel

Creating something new or improving how something works

Making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes

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Which school subject (or topic) would you most look forward to?

Physics/math

Chemistry/biology

Social sciences/health

Tech/Software design

Media/arts

Earth science

Business/economics

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You’re leading a group project. What role do you naturally take?

Impact planner—making it sustainable and responsible

Problem-solver—fixes problems creatively

Connector—keeping everyone included and supported

Hands-on fixer—making sure things actually work

Creative director—setting the vision and vibe

Organizer—keeps everyone on track, on time, and working together

Tester—checking quality, results, and improvements

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Which scenario sounds most like a great day to you?

Getting a stubborn system running smoothly again

Successfully coordinating people and resources to meet a tight deadline

Helping someone build skills and confidence

Working on a project that improves land, water, or waste practices

Testing a design, troubleshooting an issue, and getting it to work

Perfecting a product by adjusting parameters and process

Filming a scene and seeing it come together in editing

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Pick a tool you’d be excited to use.

Tracking systems + scheduling software

Diagnostic scanner + computer software

Communication supports + resource planning tools

CAD software + 3D Printer

Camera + editing software

Lab equipment + measurement tools

Field sampling gear + sustainability tracking

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What kind of “win” feels best?

You reduce impact and leave things better than you found them

People react to your work and feel something

Knowing a complex operation ran efficiently from start to finish

A complex issue is fixed

Someone feels respected, included, and capable

You improve quality, safety, or consistency with proof

Seeing a design work exactly as intended

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Bonus question: Which of these sounds most interesting to learn more about?

How global shipping, supply chains, and distribution networks operate

Software design, electrical systems, and user experience

Accessibility, advocacy, and person-centered support

Cinematography, sound, and storytelling techniques

Food safety, product development, and sensory testing

How products, machines, or systems are designed and built

Conservation, recycling systems, and sustainability planning

Careers in Film! | Days Off @ Hollywood Theatre

You’re a storyteller at heart—creative, curious, and drawn to bringing ideas to life. You’ll thrive where imagination, collaboration, and hands-on production meet.

Check it out: Days Off @ Hollywood Theatre

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12

Careers in Automotive Technology | Days Off! @ Jaguar Land Rover

You love figuring out how things work and making them work better. You’ll shine in a practical, hands-on environment where problem-solving, computer skills, and precision matter.

Check it out: Days Off @ JLR

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12

Careers in Inclusive Services! | Days Off @ Columbia Regional Inclusive Services

You’re people-first, patient, and motivated by making a real difference. You’ll find a Days Off that supports others and builds welcoming, accessible communities captivating.

Check it out: Days Off @ Columbia Regional Inclusive Services

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12

Careers in Food Science! | Days Off @ Food Innovation Center

You’re equal parts curious and analytical, with an interest in how food is made, improved, and kept safe. You’ll enjoy testing, experimenting, and innovating.

Check it out: Days Off @ Food Innovation Center

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12

Careers in Environmental Stewardship! | Days Off @ Portland Environmental Services

You care about the planet and want your work to have impact. You’ll thrive in programs focused on conservation, sustainability, and protecting natural resources.

Check it out: Days Off @ Portland Environmental Services

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12

Careers in Engineering! | Days Off @ Weir!

You’re a builder and a thinker—energized by designing solutions and tackling complex challenges. You’ll enjoy turning ideas into real-world systems and structures.

Check it out: Days Off @ Weir

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12

Careers in Logistics! | Days Off @ Foss Maritime and Alaska Tanker Company

You’re organized, strategic, and good under pressure. You’ll excel in environments where planning, coordination, and keeping things moving are the name of the game.

Check it out: Days Off @ Foss Maritime and Alaska Tanker Company

Explore all of our Days Off programs here: Days Off 9-12