5 Construction Jobs Paying Over $40K a Year

by Build Oregon | Mar 25, 2019 | Careers

Construction is a lucrative career field to pursue. Many jobs pay over 40K a year, and most of them do not require a college education. If you’re looking for a career that pays well and has a low unemployment rate, consider these five construction jobs. #1: Roofer...

AGC Hosts Workforce Events Across Oregon

by Build Oregon | Jun 13, 2019 | Careers, Events

There is no shortage of activity in Oregon at the moment in addressing the construction industry’s workforce shortage. Schools are creating new construction focused programming, workforce investment boards are investing in new trainings, and new pre-apprenticeship...

October is Careers in Construction Month

by Build Oregon | Oct 17, 2019 | Careers, Construction Month

October is designated Careers in Construction Month, which is a month-long celebration of the well-paying careers offered within the construction sector. It’s a great opportunity for AGC’s online construction career brand, Build-Oregon, to raise awareness about...

Talking Construction Careers in Lane County

by Build Oregon | Nov 12, 2019 | Careers, Construction Month, Financial Aid

On October 25, Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter hosted career and technical education teachers, Lane Community College representatives, area contractors, and other workforce development professionals to discuss on-going construction workforce...

Build-Oregon February Newsletter

by Build Oregon | Feb 25, 2020 | Careers, Newsletter

CONSTRUCTION CAREER MAP AGC has been spending a lot of time in high schools these days. This could include learning about the Career and Technical Education offerings, attending a career related event promoting Build-Oregon, or introducing one of our contractors to a...

Build-Oregon March Newsletter

by Build Oregon | Mar 26, 2020 | Careers, Newsletter

SHORT COVID 19 NOTE On March 10th, I attended the Oregon Workforce & Talent Board’s all-day conference. By Friday of that week I was self-quarantining; by the following Monday schools were closed and my office was closed until April 1st. And now, my office...