Oregon Tradeswomen

Spring TACC Graduation
2022-06-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon Tradeswomen, 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97233, United States

Nominations Open: Annual Industry Awards
2022-06-22 08:00 - 2022-07-22 17:00
Oregon Tradeswomen is now accepting nominations for our 2022 Woman on the Rise and Wanda Hall Legacy Awards!

Please make your nomination for one or more of the award categories below. The deadline to nominate is Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

Woman on the Rise

Help us celebrate tradeswomen with an exceptional work ethic, who demonstrate leadership, and are contributing to our industry.

Nominations are sought for tradeswomen in the construction industry who are rising as leaders in their career, industry, or community. We welcome your nomination of women working at any level – from apprentices to journey-workers to retired tradeswomen.

Wanda Hall Legacy Award

This award honors the memory of Wanda hall, whose steadfast commitment to mentorship and support at the Portland Water Bureau helped many women find rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Nominations are sought for people who are champions of others, serving as role models and mentors in our industry. We welcome nominations of anyone in our industry and community who has served in this way and helped lead the way for others.

Click here to make your nomination

Office Closed
2022-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Oregon Tradeswomen’s offices are closed in recognition of Juneteenth.

OTWednesday's: June Social Hour
2022-06-15 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom
Join Us on Zoom for Oregon Tradeswomen’s monthly Tradesworker Social Hour!
We welcome tradesworkers to join our monthly online gatherings to share how you’re doing, build your network, and get support.
Join us online to spend a little time with your community!

OTWednesday's: May Social Hour
2022-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom

Spring Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class
2022-05-17 - 2022-06-23

Tradesworker Leadership Institute
2022-05-14 09:00 - 16:30 | On Zoom
Since 2007, our community of non-traditional tradesworkers has come together with the goal of advancing their careers at Oregon Tradeswomen’s annual Tradesworker Leadership Institute (TLI), formerly known as the Tradeswomen Leadership Institute.
This year’s event will be held virtually from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and we will convene from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm in person for a post-event networking party!
Register here: https://oregontradeswomen.org/tradesworker-leadership-institute
We hosted our 2021 TLI virtually on March 13, 2021. Visit our 2021 TLI recap page for details about our most recent event.

OTWednesday's: April Social Hour
2022-04-20 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom

Laborer's Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Central Oregon
2022-03-22 - 2022-04-28

OTWednesday's: March Social Hour
2022-03-16 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom

Summer TACC Info Session
2022-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 | On Zoom

OTWedneday's: February Social Hour
2022-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom

Rural TACC Info Session
2022-02-11 13:00 - 14:30 | On Zoom

Winter Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class
2022-01-18 - 2022-03-10

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - OTW Office Closed
2022-01-17 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Break - OTW Closed
2021-12-27 08:00 - 2021-12-31 17:00
Oregon Tradeswomen is closed Monday December 27 through Friday, December 31, 2021. Happy New Year!

TACC Information Session
2021-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | On Zoom

Fall TACC Week 8
2021-12-07 08:00 - 2021-12-09 16:00 | Oregon Tradeswomen, 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97233, United States

Union Apprenticeship Info Session
2021-12-03 09:30 - 11:00 | On Zoom
This session will provide a general overview of apprenticeships (qualifications and requirements, apprenticeship occupations, program benefits and much more) followed by an open discussion with Coordinators from specific trade apprenticeships.
Career seekers, veterans, students, workforce development staff, career counselors… anyone interested in learning more about apprenticeships is welcome.
www.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 857 6731 3845
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Fall TACC Week 7
2021-11-30 08:00 - 2021-12-02 16:00

Fall TACC Week 6
2021-11-23 08:00 - 2021-11-25 16:00 | Oregon Tradeswomen, 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97233, United States

Supporting Women to Success: Jobsite Culture in the Trades
2021-11-18 09:00 - 10:30 | On Zoom
Join us in celebrating Women in Apprenticeship Day on Thursday, November 18, 2021! Learn how you can help change jobsite culture to increase retention of apprentices and critical construction workforce.
Hear from industry experts about how implementing a respectful workplace culture can support increased productivity, safety, and retention, not only for women and BIPOC tradesworkers, but everyone.
This live webinar, Supporting Women to Success: Jobsite Culture in the Trades is free, but registration is required.
REGISTER

Women in Apprenticeship Day
2021-11-18

November Social Hour - OTWednesday
2021-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 | On Zoom

Fall TACC Week 5
2021-11-16 08:00 - 2021-11-18 16:00 | Oregon Tradeswomen, 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97233, United States

National Apprenticeship Week
2021-11-15 - 2021-11-21
Started during President Obama’s administration in 2015, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeship. Industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities.
NAW gives organizations an opportunity to illustrate how provides a critical talent pipeline that can help to address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges such as developing the workforce needed to rebuild our country’s infrastructure and support increasing demand for clean energy projects.
Visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) website to find an event near you, to participate in the social media campaign, access resources, and more.

Fall TACC Week 4
2021-11-09 08:00 - 2021-11-11 16:00 | Oregon Tradeswomen, 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97233, United States

Accessing Union Apprenticeships
2021-11-05 08:00 - 15:30 | Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute, 4222 158th Ave, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
Featuring presentations by local union apprenticeships and industry partners for educators and influencers to help guide potential recruits through the process of accessing union apprenticeships.
At the event:

Network with Industry/Apprenticeship Partners
Apprentice Panel – Hear their stories
Gain understanding of what apprenticeship is
Learn what an ideal candidate looks like
How apprenticeship changes lives
How you can support youth to enter into high wage careers
Virtual demonstrations and site tours
Trade lesson plans for the classroom

See additional details below:

Oregon Solar + Storage Conference
2021-11-02 08:00 - 2021-11-04 17:00
The Pacific Northwest’s Leading Solar Energy Conference.
The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference (OSSC) will provide the perfect venue for experienced solar professionals and those new to the industry to sharpen their skills, sell more installations, earn continuing education units, and network with other professionals.
The three-day event will have courses offering Continuing Education Units for Electricians, LRTs, & NABCEP Professionals, as well as policy tracks, sessions covering utility scale solar issues and more.

Fall TACC Week 3
2021-11-02 08:00 - 2021-11-04 16:00 | Oregon Tradeswomen, 454 SE 187th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97233, United States
