High School Partnership Program
The Oregon Army National Guard connects high schools with education benefits, career pathways, experiential programs, and leadership opportunities — at no cost to your school.
Why the Guard
Whether you're a student, educator, parent, or coach — the Guard brings a partnership that creates real value.
Access free Guard-sponsored programs — parking passes, leadership experiences, career fairs, and event support — at zero cost to your school budget.
We support JROTC programs, deliver career exploration presentations, provide equipment for class activities, and partner on curriculum connecting academics to real careers.
Learn how the Guard provides college tuition, signing bonuses, healthcare, and career training — while your student stays home, finishes school, and serves Oregon.
We celebrate the coaches who shape Oregon's youth. Our Coach of the Year partnership with OACA honors those who go above and beyond with unique awards and school recognition.
Work 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. Receive up to 100% tuition assistance, up to $20K signing bonus, healthcare, and hands-on training in 100+ career fields.
Benefits & Opportunity
Benefits, Education, Healthcare & More
Full tuition coverage at ALL of Oregon's public universities and community colleges. Graduate tuition debt-free.
Qualifying applicants can receive up to $50,000 to pay off existing student loans. A fresh financial start.
Serve as a paid Cadet while attending college. Earn E-5 pay, non-deployable status, and Minuteman Scholarship access.
Career Fields
Work 1 weekend a month and at least 2 weeks a summer. Real-world skills. Paid training. Professional experience.
Technology, cybersecurity, communications, intelligence, and data-driven operations.
Aircraft operations, maintenance, and complex systems management.
Healthcare support, emergency response, food service, and supply chain coordination.
Ground operations, crisis response, disaster support, and community protection.
Construction, heavy equipment, mechanical systems, and technical maintenance.
Team leadership, planning, resource management, and decision-making under pressure.
Get hired faster with Veteran's Preference Points for state, municipal, and government positions.
Programs & Partnerships
Proven programs that celebrate students, honor coaches, and serve your school community.
The MVT program recognizes outstanding student-athletes who demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. Through our OSAA partnership, we celebrate the students who go beyond the scoreboard — leading their teams and serving their communities.
In partnership with the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA), we celebrate Coaches of the Year with a unique championship belt and crystal eagle trophy. Recipients receive recognition at their school in a ceremony attended by Guard leadership.
We design, print, and ship custom school parking passes at no cost to your school. Each pass is branded with your school colors, mascot, and logo. An optional QR code connects students and parents with your local Guard Recruiter for career questions.
Guard Recruiters and Officers support Junior ROTC programs statewide with classroom instruction (first aid, land navigation, leadership), drill competition judging and equipment, and mentorship on military and civilian career planning.
Experiential Programs
Hands-on programs your students will talk about for years.
Shadow a unit during real training — not a lecture. A backstage pass to life in the Guard.
Students and educators can shadow a unit during actual training. See heavy machinery, helicopters, and tactical vehicles in action. Check out intel gadgets, signal/IT equipment, and more. Eat with the Soldiers and ask the real questions — no filters.
Oregon coast training center for immersive team building and leadership development.
A fast-paced cooking competition using military MREs — perfect for culinary programs and team-building.
AFT-inspired fitness stations — scalable, supervised, and designed to inspire, not intimidate.
Select opportunities for educators and administrators to experience a CH-47 Chinook orientation flight.
Experiences
See How It Works. Meet the People.
Aviation Facilities (Salem/Pendleton) — See the aircraft mechanics maintaining rotary-wing assets.
Field Maintenance Shops (Salem/Clackamas) — Bring your auto shop class to see how we maintain heavy diesel tactical vehicles. Real-world STEM.
Civil Support Team (Salem) — Tour the specialized equipment used for hazardous material response and domestic emergencies. Perfect for chemistry and science classes.
We host shop classes, CTE programs, and community groups for tours.
Aviation Facilities (Salem/Pendleton) — See the aircraft mechanics maintaining rotary-wing assets.
Field Maintenance Shops (Salem/Clackamas) — Bring your auto shop class to see how we maintain heavy diesel tactical vehicles. Real-world STEM.
Civil Support Team (Salem) — Tour the specialized equipment used for hazardous material response and domestic emergencies. Perfect for chemistry and science classes.
We host shop classes, CTE programs, and community groups for tours.
Serve as a paid Cadet while attending college and participating in Army ROTC. Graduate as a Second Lieutenant in the Oregon Army National Guard.
Minuteman Scholarship: Full tuition and mandatory fees or $10,000/yr room & board, $1,200 annual book allowance, $420/mo stipend for 10 months. Covers up to four years.
Downloads
Templates, flyers, and marketing materials available to your school at no cost.
Need something custom? Contact a recruiter
Your Next Step
Every program is free. Every recruiter is local. Every partnership starts with a conversation.
Oregon Army National Guard · High School Partnership Program · No cost to your school