OREGON TRADESWOMEN
TRADES AND APPRENTICESHIP CAREER CLASS
Offers an 8-week, state-certified, pre-apprenticeship training class in the skilled construction trades.

During class, students:

-Learn basic trades, math, and measurement

-Receive an introduction to green building

-Explore topics such as job site safety and construction culture
-Learn to use hand and power tools

-Gain 30 hours of hands-on experience working alongside skilled female instructors on real job sites

-Go on field trips to apprenticeship training centers and active construction sites

-Improve physical fitness with strength training taught by a certified fitness trainer

Career counselors assist program graduates with their job search and application to apprenticeship training programs upon graduation. Career counselors also provide individualized employment counseling throughout the entire course of the graduate's trades career.
454 NE 187th Avenue
Portland, OR 97233
Eligibility: Women and other gender minorities interested in the pre-apprenticeship training class must first attend an information session which they can do by calling or registering online. Full list of enrollment requirements available during initial informational session but include:
-18 years of age or older
-GED or HS Diploma
-Ability to pass a drug test
Hours: Class schedules vary
(503) 335-8200 121
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 335-8200 Ext: 121 Main phone
  • (503) 249-0445 FAX
  • Main phone (503) 335-8200 ext 121
  • FAX (503) 249-0445
Email Address: [email protected]
INTAKE PROCEDURE: See website for the schedule and information session opening dates
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: It is helpful to bring a resume and/or other detailed information regarding job history to the information session, but not required.
AREA SERVED: City of Portland
SITE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: TriMet busses 20, 25, 87. TriMet MAX Blue Line. From I-5 northbound to Portland, take exit 300 to merge on I-84 East
-Take Exit 13 onto 181st Ave towards Gresham and turn right onto 181st
-Turn left onto E Burnside St
-Building will be on the right after the 187th MAX stop and intersection.
-Lot parking available From I-5 southbound to Portland, take exit 301 onto I-84 East
-Take Exit 13 onto 181st Ave towards Gresham and turn right onto 181st
-Turn left onto E Burnside St
-Building will be on the right after the 187th MAX stop and intersection.
-Lot parking available
Services:
  • Job Training Formats
  • Occupation Specific Job Training
  • Prejob Guidance
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OREGON TRADESWOMEN