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BOLI: Oregon apprenticeship programs thriving
More than 10,000 individuals are enrolled in state-registered apprenticeship programs in Oregon, according to BOLI.
Pilot program may boost workforce development
Builders and educators are taking advantage of the opportunity presented by a $54 million construction project under way at Barlow High School in Gresham.
Federal lawmakers aiming to boost workforce development
A bipartisan congressional group that includes Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., has introduced a bill to promote workforce development in industries tied to infrastructure design and construction.
Photos: Group reaches out to the next generation
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. last week held its annual career fair to introduce girls and women to opportunities available in the skilled trades.
ACE fundraiser draws industry professionals
Over 400 architecture, construction and engineering professionals gathered last week at the Portland Art Museum to raise money for one of the top student mentorship programs in Oregon.
Students explore the world of sheet metal
Last week, a group of high school students enrolled in the Connections Academy online charter school visited the Sheet Metal Institute in Northeast Portland.
Metro-led group looking at issues affecting workforce retention
Months after convening the Construction Career Pathways Project work ing group, Metro is beginning to forge a path forward to encourage more women and minorities to enter and remain in the building trades.
OTI’s loss becomes Oregon AFSCME’s gain
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. executive Tiffany Thompson has left to take a position with a union group: the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 75.
Establishing new pathways to apprenticeship
A new director of education at the Northwest College of Construction is working to forge stronger ties between the building industry and the educational sector.
Advocating for women in the trades
Rachel Stark is a carpenter with a knack for doing outreach to bring more women into the building industry.
Video: Youth learn skilled trades at Girls Build camp
Girls Build is a week-long summer camp at which girls learn building trades, including carpentry, concrete, electricity, sheet metal, plumbing, and more, in a series of hands-on workshops.
Building confidence, building careers
Graduates of Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.'s pre-apprenticeship class are preparing to take the next step toward careers in the trades.
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
