apprenticeships

Mar 2022

Pre-Apprenticeship and Training Programs

2022-04-12T10:45:22-07:00March 28th, 2022|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , |

What is a Pre-Apprenticeship? Pre-apprenticeships are programs designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship program.  Although a pre-apprenticeship can be helpful, it’s not required (and often not necessary) to become a registered apprentice. Pre-apprenticeships may be a good fit for individuals who: Have little or no experience in the construction [...]

Sep 2021

Seniors – A Timeline for College

2021-09-28T10:32:29-07:00September 23rd, 2021|Categories: Career Center News, enroll, Future Me Homepage, Scholarships|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Not sure when to start the college application process? Check out this timeline for senior year! SEPTEMBER ALL ABOUT FAFSA / ALL ABOUT WASFA Prepare to apply for the FAFSA or WASFA so you are ready when the applications open on October 1!  Need assistance completing your financial aid application?  Attend a financial aid event [...]

Jan 2021

Local Apprenticeships

2021-01-19T11:28:28-08:00January 14th, 2021|Categories: employ, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

We want you to know there are great paying jobs in the trades right here in Clark County!  For example, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has annual apprenticeship positions STARTING at $37.21/hour and it's never too early to start finding out how to be their next Substation Operator Apprentice II or Electrical Apprentice II. Did you [...]

Oct 2020

Becoming an Apprentice

2020-10-26T10:09:22-07:00October 26th, 2020|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Future Me Homepage, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , |

An apprenticeship is basically paid skills training, usually through a trade union. Trade school and organizations not affiliated directly with a union also offer similar training, though it might be unpaid or require a fee or tuition. Decide on a construction trade you want to pursue as a career before you apply for a specific [...]

Jul 2020

Informational Sessions for Union Apprenticeship Programs

2020-08-03T10:15:24-07:00July 23rd, 2020|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Gain experience|Tags: , , , |

Join Apprenticeship Coordinators from Oregon and Southwest Washington for an informative presentation focusing on training opportunities available through local union apprenticeship programs.  After the presentation, you’ll be able to meet the coordinators and network with others.  This panel will provide a general overview of apprenticeships: Qualifications and requirements Apprenticeship occupations Program benefits and much more... [...]

Jun 2020

Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship

2020-06-18T08:11:14-07:00June 12th, 2020|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Gain experience|Tags: , , , , , |

Recent graduates who are interested in apprenticeships - learn what it takes to become a heavy equipment operating engineer. Apprenticeship contacts tell Career & Technical Education (CTE) that ANY work experience is good experience. Start putting your heavy equipment career plan in action and register. FOR PUBLIC NOTICE: Oregon-Columbia Heavy Equipment Operators JATC MA # [...]

May 2020

Union Apprenticeships – Meeting for Parents & Students – June 5, 2020

2020-05-29T12:35:48-07:00May 29th, 2020|Categories: Career Center News, employ, Gain experience|Tags: , , |

Interested in learning more about union apprenticeships and how you can earn to learn? Join us Friday, June 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. to learn everything you need to know about the local union building trades apprenticeship program: Overview of qualifications and requirements for apprenticeship Find out how you earn a percentage of journey-level wages [...]

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