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Persevering to change a workforce’s face
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for groups working to train more women for jobs in the construction trades.
OTI shows girls potential construction careers
More than 1,700 female high school students recently attended the Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. career fair.
Fossil fuel resolutions draw opposition
Some building industry stakeholders are opposing a resolution that would ban new fossil fuel export facilities in Portland.
Inspiring trades career ambitions
Approximately 1,400 students participated in this year's Women in Trades Career Fair in Portland.
Seeking more opportunities for women and minorities
The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved Mayor Charlie Hales鈥� proposed ordinance to establish the Commission on Equitable Contracting and Purchasing.
OP-ED: The importance of a culture of learning
Of the many positive aspects of working in the electrical construction trade, the ongoing learning opportunities are the most rewarding to me. While the basics of electrical systems, circuitry and […]
Bridget Quinn, Workforce Development Coordinator, NECA-IBEW
Bridget Quinn isn’t the type to let grass grow under her feet. Instead, she keeps herself busy both on the job and off. A graduate of the electrical apprentice program […]
Career fair builds girls鈥� interest in trades
More than 600 girls in middle school participated in Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.'s 22nd annual Women in Trades Career Fair at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Portland.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
