CCE February Newsletter
CONGRATULATIONS HUNTER MCINELLY
Hunter will receive a $2,000 scholarship to help him with his education.
Hunter used his woodworking skills to build himself a beautiful desk to use while learning from home. He attends Auburn Riverside High School, and we're sure his teachers are proud of him for applying his construction trade skills outside the classroom. We sure are. Congrats Hunter!
From Pre-Apprentice to Journey Level: Why a Job is Not Enough
Ruth Harmony shares her perspective: Read More
RETENTION SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICES
Do you have apprentices who need help with juggling home and career obligations, communication on the job site, conflict resolution, or giving/receiving feedback?
Connect to a confidential one-on-one Retention Specialist to access a range of supportive services at no charge, such as housing, childcare, transportation, re-licensing, union dues, job site tools/clothing, mental health and addiction struggles, legal issues, etc.
Speed Mentoring Night
March 9, 2021 5:00 -7:00 pm
Come join us for speed mentoring of our TRP woman's cohort and help them prepare for their apprenticeships!
Trades Assessments & Apprentices Prep Guides
FREE TRAINING RESOURCES
Skill Plan, North America's Building Trades Unions, Canada’s Building Trades Unions and partners are pleased to announce the launch of the Enhancing Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Training Tools Project.
This exciting project involves work with 14 Building Trades unions and affiliated trades schools and colleges to develop and implement enhanced learning tools and resources for pre-apprenticeship (apprenticeship readiness) and apprenticeship
“Introduction to Implicit Bias as the Result of an Event”
Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Join us for a series of professional development Zoom presentations introducing high impact implicit bias topics. This webinar is 90 minutes, which includes time for Q&A, and will be captioned live and posted for easy access. Complimentary admission. Registered participants will receive a Zoom invitation link prior to the event.
Future webinars include:
April 21st – Introduction to Implicit Bias Inclusive Pedagogy with Gretchen Robertson and Kip Zwolenski,
May 18th – Introduction to LGBTQ & Gender Biases with Morgan Mentzer,
June 3rd – Introduction to Implicit Bias Leadership with Zenovia Harris.
For more information contact: Kim Davis, Project Manager: Kim.Davis@Skagit.edu
Thank you for keeping in touch with us! If we can help support a project, an upcoming event, or connect you with resources please let us know.
Kind Regards,
Kristi Grassman
Director, Construction Center of Excellence
