Are you a contractor or builder seeking qualified new hires?


Below you will find opportunities to engage with trainees seeking employment, post career opportunities, and get involved in workforce development efforts in order to build out and benefit from the future residential construction workforce.

Become a HERO Host Contractor!

Now recruiting contractors to host a HERO Academy trainee during the 12-week field portion of the next cohort focused on training Heat Pump Installers! This cohort will start August 3rd and run through mid-November. Contact us to learn more!

Get Involved in Workforce Development

Are you interested in helping grow the current workforce? We regularly partner with skilled contractors to host trainee site visits, job shadows, training instruction, and curriculum development. Let us know if you're interested in getting involved!

Why Hire Workforce Trainees?

Workforce Development trainees come from well-respected pre-apprenticeship and youth workforce programs that offer robust training on construction skills, prepare them for job readiness, and offer extensive wrap-around services.

This website was developed thanks in part to support from:

Energy Trust of Oregon   •   Portland Clean Energy Fund