by Build Oregon | Jan 18, 2022 | Education, Industry Interview
We chatted with Olivia Anderson-Gregg to learn more about her journey into the trades and experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. Here’s what she had to say: What made you choose a career in heavy equipment? Growing up in Philomath, Oregon, a logging town, I was...
by Build Oregon | Dec 21, 2021 | Careers
For women in the construction industry today, the question is not “how do we succeed in the industry?” it’s “how do we continue to succeed in the industry?” Right now, more women are working in the construction industry than any other time in history. So,...
by Build Oregon | Oct 8, 2021 | Careers, Education
When choosing a career, it’s important to think about what that job might look like in 10, 15, or even 20 years. For example, while carriage maker may have been a great career choice in the 1850s, the chances of finding an opening for one in the 21st century are...
