Contractors Feeling Workforce Pinch
Nationwide survey finds 86 percent of contractors have difficulty filling key craft and salaried jobs as demand for construction increases All 21 Crafts in Survey are in Short Supply at
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So. Oregon Contractor Discusses Workforce Training
Russ Batzer Responds to AGC of America Survey Results On September 9, AGC of America released this press release outlining the results of their workforce survey. It turns out that
October is Oregon’s Careers in Construction Month
Oregon Joins National Effort to Recognize Construction Careers Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently declared October 2015 Careers in Construction Month (Careers in Construction Month 2015). The purpose is to increase
AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.
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
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
Nearly $9M Awarded 24 CTE Grants to 140 Oregon Schools
Major investment in career technical education will expand hands-on learning to 140 schools Oregon Department of Education Announcement – January 7 In a major expansion of career readiness investment, 140
2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
AGC enjoyed a successful 2014 Oregon Legislative Session highlighted by the approval of several bills and appropriations that will help the construction sector grow. These include: additional investments in career