OP ED: Construction workers of the 21st century
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver One cannot pick up a publication today without seeing something about the
Category: Workforce Development
OR Construction Companies Give $1M to OSU Safety Program
April 10, 2015 — Knife River Corporation and MDU Construction Services Group, sister construction companies with deep Oregon roots, announced today that they are giving $1 million to promote worksite
AGC’s 2015 Legislative Session Report
On Monday, July 6, the 2015 Oregon Legislature finished its business. Most observers agree this was unlike any session in recent memory. Before the session really got underway, Governor John
Apprenticeship Task Force Bill Signed by Governor
Today, the governor signed Senate Bill 782, a bill that creates a task force to review the issues associated with a potential apprenticeship requirement for state agencies. Since the 2005
Take the AGCA Workforce Survey
LAST CHANCE — Tell us about the current supply of skilled workers in your area From AGC of America – Over the past several months, we have received a number
OSU CEM Officers Lead Winter Wonderings Event with Kids
OSU AGC Student Chapter Officers planned and executed two, 90 minute hands-on workshops for 30 5th and 6th grade T.A.G. students, as a part of as a part of OSU
AGC Updates Core Policy Positions
Today, AGC’s Board of Directors voted to formalize two updated Core Policy Positions regarding career technical education and the use of alternative contracting methods. On Wednesday April 2, the Legislative
AGC Supports OSU Industry Liaison Position
Associated General Contractors funds position The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter recently committed to fully support an “AGC Industry Liaison” position in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering (CCE),
Congress Approves Reforms To Workforce Development System
Yesterday, the U.S. House overwhelming passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803 — information about the bill and a summary can be found here) by a vote of
AGC Awards Over $192,000 in Workforce Grants
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter recognizes the critical need to increase and maintain a pipeline of skilled tradespeople and professionals to ensure well trained construction workforce for the future.