Discover upcoming opportunities to help you gain high-performance building skills, connect with industry professionals, and grow your career in Oregon's residential construction industry.
July
TUES July 28
8:30 AMOnline
Workforce and Community Wellness: De-Escalation Part II
Join Energy Trust for a presentation focused on human-centered skills for the field, office and more. Presenter Tiffany Purn from Skill Demand Energy will be leading this two-part training on building safety, trust and regulation during conflict. Whether you are a Trade Ally completing a call back, a Community Partner completing a home energy assessment, or an inspector completing work checks, this training is valuable for everyone.
COST: NO COST
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Various Dates
Various Locations, OR
Volunteer with Catalyst Partnerships NW
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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August
THURS August 6
Portland, OR
Youth Entrepreneurship Conference
Imagine turning your passion into a thriving business with the support of a dedicated team. That’s what awaits at the OAME Youth Entrepreneurship Conference.
The Conference provides entrepreneurial training to youth between 14 to 21 years old with OAME coaches and mentors working with the youth as they learn how to start and run a business.
COST: NO COST
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TUES August 11
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Sustainable Building Monthly: ZERO Quarterly Event
Join the ZERO Coalition for our August Quarterly Meeting as we share updates on the progress made across our 2026 work plan and highlight key milestones advancing building decarbonization in Oregon. We’ll discuss ongoing campaigns, policy work, and collaborative projects, offering a clear view of what’s been accomplished and what’s ahead for the remainder of the year. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join the Coalition and learn how to plug into our work in a meaningful, streamlined, and impactful way.
COST: NO COST
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TUES August 11
5:30 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Level Up! Tool Swap
Level Up! is Oregon Tradeswomen's educational social hour where we will welcome subject-matter experts to discuss topics to enhance your life and career. These sessions are FREE and open to everyone!
COST: NO COST
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WED August 12
Portland, OR
BPI Building Analyst Technician
The Building Analyst Technician course is a solid next step after the BSP which gives you the skills to perform whole home diagnostic tests and collect data to industry standards.
COST: NO COST
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WED August 19
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
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SAT August 22
Portland, OR
Constructing Hope's Construction Carnival
Join Constructing Hope for a day of games and food!
COST: NO COST
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Application
Program begins in SeptemberPortland, OR
Adult Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Free, 10-week, construction and life skills pre-apprenticeship construction training program. The training is comprised of lectures, discussions, guest speakers, demonstrations in small groups, and site visits.
COST: NO COST
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Various Dates
Various Locations, OR
Volunteer with Catalyst Partnerships NW
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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September
TUES September 8
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Sustainable Building Monthly: Taking Ownership PDX
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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TUES September 8
5:30 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Level Up! Mental Health in the Trades
Level Up! is Oregon Tradeswomen's educational social hour where we will welcome subject-matter experts to discuss topics to enhance your life and career. These sessions are FREE and open to everyone!
COST: NO COST
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WED September 16
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
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FRI September 18
Bend, OR
Go Clean Energy Conference - Bend
The Go Clean Energy Conference is an annual, one-day event that will be held at Oregon State University Cascade in Bend, Oregon on September 18, 2026. It is designed for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies interested in practical clean energy solutions. The conference highlights Oregon’s strong incentives and financing options, helping participants lower energy bills, increase resilience, and make sound long‑term investments.
COST: NO COST
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SAT September 19
Bend, OR
Residential Construction Career Day - Bend
Central Oregon Residential Career Day is an in person event for people interested in and considering careers in green building. The day is structured as a series of sessions with builders, trainers, energy professionals, and workforce leaders, and will offer information about career pathways in new home construction, HVAC and heat pumps, building performance, and other in-demand sectors! Register today to attend and learn how you get involved in sustainable residential construction! This is hosted in partnership with Earth Advantage and the City of Bend. Lunch will be provided.
COST: NO COST
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SAT September 26
Bend, OR
Green Homes Tour - Bend
Meet the homeowners, architects, builders, designers, and contractors behind some of Central Oregon's most innovative projects. Learn how they reduced energy use, improved indoor air quality, embraced all-electric living, incorporated renewable energy, and designed buildings that are better for people and the planet.
Whether you're planning a remodel, dreaming about building a home, curious about electrification, or simply looking for inspiration, the Green Building Tour offers ideas you can take home.
COST: NO COST
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Various Dates
Various Locations, OR
Volunteer with Catalyst Partnerships NW
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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October
MON - FRI October 5 - 9
Portland, OR
Sustainable Building Week
Sustainable Building Week offers a week of events to break down siloed thinking to improve cross-disciplinary education, connectivity, and future collaboration to promote sustainable practices and design across the city of Portland and beyond.
COST: NO COST
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TUES October 13
5:30 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Level Up! Finance and Taxes Demystified
Level Up! is Oregon Tradeswomen's educational social hour where we will welcome subject-matter experts to discuss topics to enhance your life and career. These sessions are FREE and open to everyone!
COST: NO COST
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WED October 21
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
/ LEARN MORE /
Various Dates
Various Locations, OR
Volunteer with Catalyst Partnerships NW
Join us as Taking Ownership PDX presents their powerful, community-rooted model for supporting Black and Brown homeowners through critical home repairs, retrofits, and housing stability services. This session will highlight how their work helps residents remain in their homes, avoid displacement caused by rising repair costs, and build long-term wealth and equity in neighborhoods that have faced historic and systemic disadvantages. Attendees will gain insight into their impact, approach, and the broader movement to preserve homeownership and strengthen community resilience across Portland.
COST: NO COST
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November
WED November 18
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Social Hour
Oregon Tradeswomen welcomes tradesworkers in our region to join our monthly gatherings to connect, network, discover opportunities, and give or receive support. Join us to share how you're doing and spend a little time with your community. Light refreshments are provided.
COST: NO COST
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December
TUES December 8
5:00 - 7:00 PMPortland, OR
Sustainable Building Monthly: Holiday Party
Join us for the end-of-year Holiday Party as SBM, ASHRAE Oregon, and partners come together for a festive evening of good food, drinks, and warm community vibes to close out 2026. This celebration is all about connection, bringing together colleagues, collaborators, and new friends from across the sustainability and building industries. Come unwind, share gratitude, and enjoy a cozy, more-the-merrier gathering as we toast to another year of progress and partnership.
COST: NO COST
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