Trainings Graduates Enter Oregons Green Building Workforce
For Oregon job seekers, careers in energy efficient residential construction are increasingly in demandFor Oregon job seekers, careers in energy efficient residential construction are increasingly in demand.
Energy Trust Blog 11:26 pm on May 21, 2024
Trainings graduates are increasingly entering Oregon's green building workforce, thanks to partnerships with organizations like Earth Advantage and Energy Trust. Initiatives have attracted over 850 participants since 2017, offering various training opportunities. The industry aims to support diverse talent and create sustainable employment through resources such as the Oregon Residential Construction Career Hub.
- Green Building Workforce Entry: Oregonians are being trained for careers in energy-efficient residential construction, backed by organizations like Earth Advantage and Energy Trust.
- Diversity and Support: The initiatives have welcomed a diverse range of people into the green building industry, fostering an inclusive environment with career paths and job opportunities.
- Educational Resources: The Oregon Residential Construction Career Hub provides online resources for workers to connect with employers, while featuring inspirational stories of individuals' journeys in the field.
- Industry Development: Community partnerships and Energy Trust's Trade Ally Network are instrumental in creating training opportunities and supporting professional development within Oregon's green building sector.
- Sustainable Future: By investing in the growth of a skilled workforce, the state is working towards sustainability goals, including clean energy resilience and combating climate change.
- Renewable policy and incentives
- Biomass
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