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Better prepared, better motivated, better workers
In the second part of a three-part series, industry insiders and professionals speak about how graduates of Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.'s Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class are better prepared to enter the trades and how contractors are benefiting.
Rejuvenating lives, reinforcing an industry
In the first part of a three-part series, students and industry insiders speak about why they believe Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.'s Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class is a vital piece of the workforce development puzzle.
Workforce development starts early
The Educator Externship program connects construction professionals with educators able to inform students of employment opportunities in the trades.
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.
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.
Spotlight shines on champion of girls in construction
Katie Hughes, founder of the Girls Build summer camp, was honored with a laudatory video profile and a surprise gift from TV personality Mike Rowe.
Substantive change or window dressing?
The city of Portland is close to adopting a comprehensive plan for ensuring its lofty equity goals are employed on all city construction projects.
Oregon Tradeswomen names executive director
Kelly Kupcak will officially join Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. as executive director on July 10.
Clamping down on jobsite bullies
With attitudes about harassment changing, and the shortage of skilled workers in construction deepening, industry stakeholders are taking action to curb bullying on worksites.
Ex-carpenter’s film spotlights a tradeswoman’s challenges
Sista in the Brotherhood, a 20-minute film by filmmaker and former journey-level carpenter Dawn Jones Redstone, is being featured as part of the 2016 Portland Film Festival.
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
