Educator Externship: COVID Version
Our Educator Externship Can’t Be Stopped! As we all know, things change. This year the Educator Externship went partially virtual to stay within COVID guidelines, but participants were still able
Category: In the News
Oregon OSHA Issues Draft Emergency Temporary Standards Related to COVID-19
On August 17, 2020, Oregon become one of the first states in the country to propose formal rules for the workplace related to COVID-19. Oregon OSHA is currently accepting public
AGC Announces 2020 Grant Awards
This year, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s Workforce Development Committee awarded approximately $130,000 to support workforce development projects across the state that focus on developing the current and future skilled trade pipeline.
AGC Releases 2020 Workforce Development Study
Over the last few decades, the construction industry has struggled to recruit young people into the industry, particularly within skilled labor professions. One contributing factor is the lack of a
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day.
How to Reduce Impact of Hazardous Wildfire Smoke at Work
SAIF offers ten considerations for reducing smoke exposure in the workplace. With several days of hazardous smoke conditions in the forecast, SAIF wants to make sure workplaces are as safe
Wildfire Smoke Exposure & Construction Workers
The entire region is dealing with severe air quality issues from the wildfire smoke, and hazardous conditions have been occurring for several days and will continue for several more. Outdoor
PBDG Mentor-Protégé Prgm Accepting Applications
PBDG Mentor Protege Program Professional Business Development Group (PBDG) Mentor-Protégé Program is a learning model with a holistic three anchor support strategy: tailored class offering, 1:1 advising service, and a
Nominate an Outstanding Educator
AGCA Outstanding Educator Award Do you know an educator that deserves to be a candidate for the AGCA Education and Research Foundation’s Outstanding Educator Award? Since 1985, the AGC Education
Help Get Out the Construction Vote
Every year, millions of eligible voters are unable to cast a ballot because of a missed registration deadline, outdated registration information, or other problems with their voter registration. In recognition