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.
May
FRI & SAT May 15 & 16
Friday - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PMSaturday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Portland, OR
Oregon Tradeswomen Career Fair
Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is a FREE, interactive, trades-focused career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative career pathways. It is one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the skilled trades industry!
This event connects thousands of students and job seekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled trades and supports local industry and businesses find qualified, skilled workers, and is open to everyone!
COST: NO COST, registration required for Friday, May 15
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TUES May 26
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMOnline
Building Science Principles Part I
This virtual training is designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI’s Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.
COST: NO COST
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WED May 27
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMOnline
Building Science Principles Part II
This virtual training is designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI’s Building Science Principles Exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.
COST: NO COST
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FRI May 29
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMPortland, OR
Residential Construction Career Day
Come join us at the Residential Construction Career Day, where the next generation of emerging residential construction professionals can learn about careers in the sustainable trades, connect with industry leaders, access career support and scholarships, and learn how to apply for upcoming training program opportunities.
Career Day is open to pre-apprenticeship graduates, emerging professionals, and anyone interested in learning about careers in sustainable building and energy efficiency. If you’re exploring a career in residential construction or preparing for your next step, Career Day is designed for you.
COST: NO COST
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FRI May 29
2:30 - 5:30 PMPortland, OR
CEP's Spring Community Resource Fair
Community Energy Project invites you to attend our free resource fair on Friday, May 29th. Join us from 2:30pm - 5:30pm to meet our partners, engage with local businesses, and enjoy delicious food from Poblano Pepper PDX.
COST: NO COST
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August
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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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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