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AGC Hosts Workforce Events Across Oregon

There is no shortage of activity in Oregon at the moment in addressing the construction industry’s workforce shortage. Schools are creating new construction focused programming, workforce investment boards are investing

Talking Construction Careers in Lane County

On October 25, Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter hosted career and technical education teachers, Lane Community College representatives, area contractors, and other workforce development professionals to discuss on-going construction workforce

October is Careers in Construction Month

October is designated Careers in Construction Month, which is a month-long celebration of the well-paying careers offered within the construction sector. It’s a great opportunity for AGC’s online construction career

President Signs Workforce Executive Order

On July 19, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) that establishes the President’s National Council for the America Worker. The council will help develop a national strategy for job training programs

Celebrating Careers in Construction Month

October is Careers in Construction Month, and what a great time to be talking about finding a career in the construction sector! This month the Oregon Employment Department announced that

CTE is a win for the economy and our kids

This column originally appeared in The Business Tribune By: Mike Salsgiver You cannot pick up a publication today without seeing something about the next generation of workers and the skilled

OP-ED: Gearing up for more growth in 2015

This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver On the seventh anniversary of the start of the Great Recession, it

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