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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.
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 […]
Photos: Dozer Day brings construction to kids
Dozer Day is an annual event that raises money for programs that teach children about sustainability and careers in construction and public safety. Families and their children get a […]
Another bid to boost workforce development
The third annual Industry for a Day event last week let contractors and manufacturers make valuable connections with educators.
Revving up interest in metal trades
A class in east Multnomah County is providing students an opportunity to acquire fabrication skills and functional minibikes.
State legislation would fast-track contractor licensing process
A proposed bill that would waive an array of contracting licensing fees for construction professionals looking to start their own businesses appears to be on the fast track to passage by the Oregon Legislature.
‘A good start’
Leaders in the construction industry say the President's executive order calling for a $200 million investment in apprentice training is 'a step in the right direction.'
Photos: Students try their hand at school design
ZGF Architects teamed up with Portland Workforce Alliance last week to give 55 local high school students a crash course on the architectural field during its annual Career Day.
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
