Two New Degrees Will Soon Be Offered at LCC

Lane Community College will be adding two new associate's degrees for students to choose from this fall. The two new degrees are Associate of Applied Science in Construction Trades and Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Apprenticeship. A similar program, the electrical trades, began in June 2008. LCC has offered courses on these programs as non-credit courses for years, but now students will be able to earn a degree while learning their skill trade.

Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program

The operating engineers apprenticeship program of Local 701 offers an opportunity to earn while you learn. Our state of the art training facilities prepares you for a rewarding career working outside, providing the backbone to the economies of Oregon and Washington. Learn more at http://www.oetraining.org

Partnership Development - Connie Ashbrook

Footage from the San Francisco, California 2009 Action Clinic.

Partnership Development - Ed Armstrong

Footage from the San Francisco, California 2009 Action Clinic.

Partnership Development - Jim Mize

Footage from the San Francisco, California 2009 Action Clinic.

Apollo Alliance Applauds Portland Community Workforce Agreement

The community workforce agreement reflects a strong partnership between union apprenticeships, community-based pre- apprenticeship programs , contractors and organizations representing people of color and low-income communities. ...

Keep Voc-Tech Programs Alive

Apprenticeship on Top of the Green Scene

Portland Women in the Trades: Career Fair May 16th

WHO: Meet successful tradeswomen role models, including electricians, carpenters, heavy equipment operators, line workers, plumbers, and more. Learn about apprenticeship programs and community college programs training opportunities. ...

Oregon Tradeswomen Holding Pre-Apprenticeship Info Session

Oregon Tradeswomen is enrolling now for a FREE pre-apprenticeship class for women including 8 hours of green building training.

Oregon's Forgotten Middle-Skill Jobs: Meeting the Demands of a 21st Century Economy

Oregon's Forgotten Middle Skill Jobs

Tillmook School District and Registered Apprenticeship

Women in the Trades

Building a Greener Workforce

The document by the Oregon Workforce Partnership lays out thoughts and recommendations related to the greening of Oregon's workforce as well as a summary of the projects being undertaken across the state in support of Oregon workers and industry as we transition to a greener more sustainable Oregon. Over the last 20 years, Oregon has experienced a rapidly changing economy, fluctuating with alarming speed between the highest economic growth rates and the highest unemployment rates in the nation. The members of the Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP), Oregon's seven Local Workforce Investment Boards, have experienced both the opportunities and challenges as first line responders to these dynamics. In the process we have gained skills, developed strategies, and built partnerships for innovation.