Winter 2023 Newsletter, Director's Focus, and CoE Spotlight
The first CCE newsletter, fully redesigned and refocused for 2023, dives into upcoming events, Director’s focus column on building legacy in the construction trades, guest columnist Anne Avary is in the CoE spotlight for the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology, and we look into latest news and developments within the industry here in Washington state.
Director’s Focus
What legacy will you leave for future generations in the Construction trades? When you love your craft and are passionate about sharing it with others, you can change the trajectory of the next generation of skilled trades workers and break through economic barriers for your own family. Click here to read the Director’s Focus article (coming soon, completing punch list).
COE Spotlight
NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology
Every month this year, we'll be highlighting one of our fellow Centers of Excellence across Washington state. We're proud to shine the spotlight our partner, the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology and Director Ann Avary. Read the full spotlight article here.
Upcoming Events
EmPower Women's Leadership Conference
March 9
RPAC Monthly Meeting
March 31st
Palmer Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship Cohort
March 20th
Bethel School District Apprenticeship Expo
March 22nd
Articles of Interest
From NPR: High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty.
From The Business Examiner: What is a Microaggression? 15 things people think are fine to say at work - but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive.
From Construction Dive: Award-winning CTE teacher from Washington state talks about the importance of introducing students to the trades.
From the CDC: Psychosocial hazards are often overlooked in construction industry.
Apprenticeship News
Elevator Constructors Apprenticeship Application
Open Until March 21, 2023
Learn more by visiting www.neiep.org/careers.aspx and clicking the link for Apprenticeship Opportunities. Issues with the application process? Contact the Local 19 JATC Coordinator at smcginty@neiep.org
ANEW hosting Construction Job Fair June 8 from 4–6 p.m.
Learn more by visiting ANEW’s website www.anewcareer.org/events
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries clarifies apprenticeship requirements: CR-105
Learn more about required acceptance of 4,000 hours of experience for advance standing at L&I’s Rulemaking Activity page.
News for us to share?
Email Lin Carleton, CCE Marketing Assistant at lcarleton@rtc.edu
