Glen Martin started his carpentry career as an apprentice in 1974. By 1978, he earned his journeyman card. And so began Glen’s journey to becoming a Carpentry Instructor at Green River Community College. Thirty two years later Glen is ready to pass the torch and retire.

Teachers explored connections to high demand careers in the trades through interactive design challenges as well as a panel discussion with industry professionals during a virtual, interactive, STEM Café, “The Building and Construction Trades” produced by the Construction Center of Excellence and West Sound STEM Network.

This guidebook produced by the City of Seattle and Sound Transit in partnership with other regional organizations includes details on how to start and advance your career through apprenticeship.

Learn more about what we are doing with in 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our May newsletter

We feel fortunate to have heard from experts on psychological safety, trust and mentorship! Here are some additional resources.

Learn more about the Value and Components of a Psychologically Safe Workplace. Foster workplace environments where all apprentices feel safe, welcomed, and treated fairly.

Being a woman in the construction industry today is highly rewarding. The old adage “it’s a man’s world” no longer applies.

Being a woman in the construction industry today is highly rewarding. The old adage “it’s a man’s world” no longer applies.

From a competitive salary to a rewarding career, women represent untapped potential to help fill the labor shortage.

Celebrating International Women's Month!

Exciting News You Don't Want to Miss! Scholarships, Grants & Jobs!

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Learn more about what we are doing with in 2020-21. See upcoming events, and more, in our February newsletter.

Do you have apprentices who need help with juggling home and career obligations, communication on the job site, conflict resolution, or giving/receiving feedback?

Congratulations to Hunter McInelly on winning the first We Build Washington! video contest! Hunter will receive a $2,000 scholarship to help him in his education.

While we have experienced a rocky start to the new year, we are hopeful 2021 will bring more opportunity for the people in Washington state as we anticipate construction being a leading industry for economic growth and stability.

Learn more about what we are doing in the construction industry, enjoy our new blog “A Simple Cup of Coffee” Safety through the eyes of a roofer….., see upcoming events, and more, in our December newsletter.

Learn more about what we are doing in the construction industry, enjoy our new blog “A Simple Cup of Coffee”, see upcoming events, and more, in our November newsletter.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of “A Simple Cup of Coffee”, a blog initiated by Kristi Grassman of the Center of Excellence for Construction and written by yours truly. We hope to make this a monthly posting speaking to all professionals in the construction industry.

Considering the serious nature of the hazard, the standard mushroom-style plastic rebar caps should not be used for protection against impalement. Protective devices capable of withstanding at least 250 pounds dropped from a height of ten feet should be used.