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During high school, Matt Ottinger planned to study pre-med and follow in his dad’s footsteps as a doctor.

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701 was looking for apprentices. It found them at the rodeo.

During high school, Matt Ottinger planned to study pre-med and follow in his dad’s footsteps as a doctor.

Joining a trade may not be for everybody, but it’s something that every young adult should look into. And here are the three reasons why. 1. Little to no debt. As of June 2018, there is $1.5 trillion of student ...

JOINING THE ‘BROTHERHOOD’ Midwest native turns to the trades for a new start By JOSH KULLA [email protected] In many ways, Courtney Newberg’s story is typical of many skilled craft workers starting out in the construction industry in 2019. The 29-year-old ...

BOOT CAMPS AEC options for kids abound By JOSH KULLA [email protected] For prepared parents looking to expose their kids to the architecture, engineering or construction fields, summer is the time to start in the Portland metro area. Options abound for ...

Skanska USA provides lessons in construction as it builds Sherwood High School Backpack? Check. Binder, paper, pencils, pens? Check. A toolbox, hammer, nails, blueprints, hardhat? For Sherwood High School’s Grace Gary, a unique summer school experience involved some interesting “school ...

Pilot program may boost workforce development By Josh Kulla [email protected] At Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Lease Crutcher Lewis is serving as general contractor for a $54 million renovation and expansion of the 50-year-old campus. But in addition to ...

Architecture and engineering employmentcontinues to surge By Alex Visser [email protected] Stepping into the empty space of a new office packed with modern amenities and aesthetics, it’s easy for John Howorth to reflect on his professional journey, which began in 2009 ...

Worker shortage hitting all sides of industry By KAREN SCHWARTZ Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Lynn Osborne has been remodeling two homes. They are different styles, in different states, with different contractors. But there has been one constant: ...