by Build Oregon | Sep 2, 2022 | Education
One of the greatest challenges before the construction industry today is the recruitment and retention of workers to support rapid development across the Northwest. To advance the industry’s workforce development efforts AGC made a strategic investment in Build Oregon...
by Build Oregon | Jul 28, 2022 | Careers, Education
We connected with Avery McEntire, a Schweiger Memorial Scholarship recipient and current Carpenter Apprentice with PNCI. Here’s what Avery shared about his construction experience: What did your path into the skilled trades look like? I didn’t go right...
by Build Oregon | May 26, 2022 | Careers
As I celebrate retirement and a 38-year career in the trades, I can’t help but reflect on the lessons I learned over the years. And let me tell you, I’ve learned a thing or two, especially being one of the few women on jobsites. Now, I’m eager to see where the...
by Build Oregon | Mar 31, 2022 | Education, News
We sat down with Ethan Crowley, a Schweiger Memorial Scholarship recipient and current Yard Associate with Ness Campbell Crane + Rigging. Here’s what Ethan shared about a career in construction: How did you get started in the skilled trades? In high school I was...
by Build Oregon | Jan 21, 2022 | Education
The new year is a great time to explore training programs and apprenticeships. Here is what’s happening around the state: Oregon Tradeswomen’s 5-Week Laborer’s Pre-Apprenticeship Training: Career exploration in the Skilled Laborer’s tradeClassroom learning...
