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The challenge of building up diversity
Entry barriers for women and minorities were spotlighted in a recent construction workforce study commissioned by Metro.
OTI shows girls potential construction careers
More than 1,700 female high school students recently attended the Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. career fair.
Photos: OTI hosts annual career fair
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. hosted its 26th annual Career Fair last Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, at the NECA/IBEW Local 48 Electrical Training Center in northeast Portland. More […]
A walk on the Wildside
A boardwalk project at a 10-acre natural area is offering hands-on construction lessons while serving the community.
Words of wisdom from women ‘on the rise’
Four women participating in apprenticeship programs in Oregon shared their stories with the 91视频 recently.
Oregon Tradeswomen names executive director
Kelly Kupcak will officially join Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. as executive director on July 10.
OTI’s Ashbrook announces retirement plan for 2017
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is gearing up to start a search for a replacement for current executive director Connie Ashbrook, who plans to retire in the spring.
Photos: Industry leaders convene to talk diversity
A group of industry professionals convened at Portland Community College last month to discuss strategies for improving workforce diversity in contracting. The Diversity in the Construction Trades Summit, presented by […]
Women apprentices dismantle ex-strip club
Students in a Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. program learned demolition skills on an active jobsite recently.
Photos: Celebrating Women in Apprenticeship Day
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. and the Sheet Metal Institute hosted an event Wednesday morning to celebrate Women in Apprenticeship Day. President Obama recently declared this week the first National Apprenticeship Week, […]
Inspiring trades career ambitions
Approximately 1,400 students participated in this year's Women in Trades Career Fair in Portland.
Oregon Tradeswomen career fair open to public May 16
The first day of the fair is for middle school girls and the second day is for high school girls to learn more about the Oregon Tradeswomen organization and how to get trained good-paying construction jobs.
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
