ACCESSING UNION APPRENTICESHIPS WHEN October 22nd 2020 8am – 3pm

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PARTNERS • APPRENTICE PANEL - HEAR THEIR STORIES • GAIN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT APPRENTICESHIP IS • LEARN WHAT AN IDEAL CANDIDATE LOOKS LIKE • HOW APPRENTICESHIP CHANGES LIVES (THE

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPRENTICSHIP & COLLEGE) • HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUTH TO ENTER INTO HIGH

WAGE, HIGH DEMAND CAREERS • VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND SITE TOURS • TRADE LESSON PLANS FOR THE CLASSROOM

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FOLLOW UP EVENTS TOURS Student Site Tours of Apprenticeships February 2021: 2nd & 3rd 9th & 10th 16th & 17th 23rd & 24th

FAIRS & SUMMER PROGRAMS May 2021: Oregon Trades Women Career Fair Date TBD April /May 2021 All Hands Raised-Industry for a Day Summer 2021: PNCI Summer Construction Trades Internship Summer 2021: NIETC Electrical Training Alliance (ETAP) Pre-Apprenticeship Summer 2021: Laborers Pre-Apprenticeship

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Group Activities8:00 Welcome and overview of the day

Opening Remarks: Val Hoyle, Commissioner of Oregon Labor & Industry

8:30 - 9:15 Portrait of a Union Tradesperson: Jen Netherwood & Timothy Coleman

9:20 - 10:20 Block One Breakout SessionsApprenticeship 101

Basic Ironworker’s Skills

Empower Your Students to Promote Apprenticeship

How Math Adds Up in the Roofing Trade!

PACE: A Trades Mentor Program Model

Sheet Metal Workers: Construction Origami

Sprinkler Fitters: Do You See More

10:25 - 11:25 Block Two Breakout SessionsCollege v. Apprenticeship (or both?)

Electrician’s Trigonometry & Pipe Bending

Identifying, Advising & Celebrating Your Realistic Students

Introduction to Masonry

Laborers: Measuring Techniques Applied in Grade Checking

Pre-Apprenticeship as a Bridge to Apprenticeship

Regional Industry Exposure Opportunities

Science of Infection Control: Carpenters & Healthcare WorkGroup Activity

11:30 - 12:00 Apprentice Panel

October 22 2020A Workshop for Educators and Influencers

8:00 AM - 3:00 PMRegistration opens August 25, 2020 at www.bit.ly/aua2020register

12:30 - 1:30 Block Three Breakout Sessions

Basic Ironworker’s Skills

College v. Apprenticeship (or both?)

How Math Adds Up in the Roofing Trade!

Identifying, Advising & Celebrating Your Realistic Students

Pre-Apprenticeship as a Bridge to Apprenticeship

Regional Industry Exposure Opportunities

Sheet Metal Workers: Construction Origami

Sprinkler Fitters: Do You See More

1:35 - 2:35 Block FOUR Breakout SessionsApprenticeship 101

Electrician’s Trigonometry & Pipe Bending

Empower Your Students to Promote Apprenticeship

Introduction to Masonry

Laborers: Measuring Techniques Applied in Grade Checking

PACE: A Trades Mentor Program Model

Science of Infection Control: Carpenters & Healthcare Work

Group Activities2:40 - 3:00 Closing Remarks

Door Prizes

3:00 - 4:00 Happy Hour! Networking and Q & A - get remaining questions answered and share ideas (optional)

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12:00 - 12:30 Break for Lunch (on own)

Breakout Session DescriptionsApprenticeship 101This workshop will provide an overview of the Registered Apprenticeship system in Oregon, RA partners and the roles they play, and how interested applicants can apply.Presenter: Gabby Sloss; Oregon Department of Education | Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development/Bureau of Labor and Industries

Apprenticeship Exploration Lesson Plan for ClassroomsThis is a pre-recorded session and will be available for download. Many educators and career counselors feel comfortable supporting their students as they navigate the college path, but with apprenticeship programs they may feel unprepared. This workshop aims to change that.Workshop attendees will walk away with a lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation, and lesson materials so they may teach their students about apprenticeship programs with confidence.Students will learn about the structure and benefits of apprenticeship, how to explore the many trades, and how to build a competitive application portfolio. Presenter: Bridget Quinn; Workforce Development Coordinator, NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center; Journey Inside Wireman, IBEW Local 48

Basic Ironworkers SkillsObjective/Outcome: To introduce local educators to the four main Ironwork trade processes and expose them to the physical requirements with hands-on training.Take-away: Educators will have a greater understanding of what an Ironworker is and does. Photos of the different work process will be given to the Educators to take back to their class rooms share with their studentsPresenter: Kevin Crocker; Apprenticeship Coordinator, Local 29 Ironworkers

College v. Apprenticeship (or both?)In this workshop you will discover the apprenticeship advantage by comparing the college and apprenticeship career paths. You will also see how it doesn’t have to be a choice between the two, a student can pursue both. There will be information on preparatory classes and options a student has if they’re waiting to apply for an apprenticeship or if they’re still undecided on which path to take. Presenter: Dawn Loomis; Director of Apprenticeship, Workforce & Community Education, Mt. Hood Community College

Electrician’s Trigonometry & Pipe BendingCome see how trigonometry and algebra are used every day by electricians. We will discuss these required math skills and other things that help make a great apprentice candidate. Presenter: Laura Benedict; Assistant Training Director, NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center

Empower Your Students to Promote ApprenticeshipIn our presentation we hope to share how Hands-on Careers, a student-driven organization, promotes apprenticeship and career opportunities directly following high school graduation. Students do the promotion for and plan a yearly hands-on careers event, host apprenticeship coordinators throughout the year, and most importantly, work to shift “the only path to success is college” paradigm. Centennial High’s first Trades and Living Wage Day event got praise from Union apprenticeship presenters for being hands-on and not ho-hum. Students loved it too.We hope to inspire other educators and let you know that with a little grit and determination you can start a club that educates your student body about the opportunities that abound in the trades, opening the door toward a viable career path.  Presenter: Luke Gaynor; Teacher, Centennial High School

How Math Adds Up in the Roofing Trade!In our workshop we will see how math is applied in the roofing trade. We will answer any questions about out program and apprenticeship in general as well as give participants a chance to practice an everyday occurrence that can be

solved with a little bit of Geometry and Math. Presenter: Joel Gonzalez; Director, OR & SW WA Roofers & Waterproofers Apprenticeship

Identifying, Advising & Celebrating Your Realistic StudentsStudents who describe themselves as “hands-on” may also identify with Holland’s Realistic Career Type. This type prefers working with things (objects, tools, machinery, etc.) rather than with ideas, data, and people. They love physical challenge and being outdoors. These earnest, reliable young people generally enjoy solving concrete problems rather than thinking about abstract theories. Some students with a high Realistic score do not see themselves as college-bound. They seek both confirmation that their aptitudes and interests are valued and information about occupations that are congruent to their type. Construction is one industry that welcomes these action-oriented, logical and practical-minded youth. School counselors and career advisors may be the first to introduce Realistic students to careers in the trades and Apprenticeship as a post-secondary option. This workshop will include a refresher on John Holland’s Theory of Career Choice, the RIASEC hexagon, and career assessments based on Holland’s six types. Bring your experience and knowledge for a dialogue on promising practices related to the academic and post-secondary advising of Realistic students and brainstorm specific ways to make these youth feel understood, valued and celebrated. Presenter: Meg Kilmer; Highschool Outreach Coordinator, Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

Introduction to MasonryLet’s get your students excited about getting into a career in Masonry! What is Masonry? It is way more complex than just Bricks. How about Block’s, Stone, Marble, Tile, Restoration, Caulking, Waterproofing, Coatings, & Terrazzo and this is just a portion of what we do. Have you ever wondered how those brick walls always look so straight and uniform? Well, come and learn how Math and Measuring make it possible and learn about one of the world’s oldest crafts.Presenter: Shawn Lenczowski; Coordinator, Oregon & SW Washington Mason Trades JATC

Laborers: Measuring Techniques Applied in Grade CheckingAttendees will acquire and further their knowledge in applying mathematical geometry objectives that are relevant to common construction measurement techniques, as well as how to further apply these learning objectives to high school curriculum standards in developing lesson plans. Key take-aways will include learning how to define and apply construction math terminology (angle, arc, baseline, chord, contour, diameter, and radius), how to use a variety of construction measuring equipment to find the length of the objects using both the U.S. Standard and decimal systems, and learn to calculate area and volume for basic geometric shapes that are applicable to construction math. Presenter: Ronnie Lesperance; Certified Instructor, LiUNA- LU 737 Oregon Laborers Apprenticeship & Training

PACE: A Trades Mentor Program modelThe PACE Mentor Program introduces Portland Public School students to the Plumbing, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning, Carpentry and Electrical trades through eight after-school sessions with trades professionals and apprentices. Teams of students work with these industry mentors to frame a wall, install a heating duct, electrical switch and plumbing fixture before hanging their perfectly cut drywall to fit exactly over the fixtures. On the last day, students visit active construction sites to see tradespeople at work.

PACE is a collaboration between Portland Public Schools, the Associated General Contractors of Oregon, and four Union apprenticeship training centers. An industry champion, P&C Construction, supplied hardhats, tool belts and hammers, which program completers will receive along with tools from the Sheet Metal Institute, NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, UA 290 Plumbers & Steamfitters and the Pacific NW Carpenters Institute.

PACE is a total hands-on training which gives participants a real chance to put new skills into practice and helps them prepare to be competitive apprenticeship applicants. PACE Mentor Program is an exemplary model of partnership between a school district, local Union apprenticeships and industry partners that help young people develop in-demand skills to power the next generation of American workforce. We will share our 8-week model as well as ourrecruitment, application and selection process to inspire you to collaborate and create a similar partnership that will work for your school and community.Presenters: Raquel Laiz; CTE Program Coordinator, Portland Public Schools

Steve Malaney; President, P&C Construction

Pre-Apprenticeship as a Bridge to ApprenticeshipFor many young people, the path to success in life is neither straight nor clear. PYB offers hope and a second chance at success for youth age 17-24 whose experiences with poverty, violence, drugs, hunger and loss have interrupted their route to success. Serving more than 200 young people a year, we offer a program of high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and support that helps our students find a new path and a clear vision of success filled with pride, leadership, and commitment to community. PYB is a pre-apprenticeship program approved by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, giving students preferred entry status to many local construction apprenticeship programs. PYB is a licensed general contractor and a member of the US Green Building Council and Cascadia Green Building Council. Students in our construction training program learn about all facets of green residential construction on the jobsite, gaining hands-on experience with excavation, pouring foundations, framing walls and roofs, installing interior finishes, and painting. We offer two separate construction training tracks: -Our YouthBuild program lasts up to 12 months and combines vocational training and academics for youth aged 17-24 who have dropped out of high school.-Our Bridge program provides an 11-week long intensive construction-only training for high school graduates aged 18-26. Presenter: Danny Van Voorhis; Construction Career Coach, Portland YouthBuilders

Regional Industry Exposure OpportunitiesLearn about past Manufacturing Day events and Apprenticeship Trade Expos that have engaged youth with regional industry partners and how to plan these events in virtual spaces. Find out ways to explore career interests in your region and brainstorm what this might look like in your program. Presenter: Diana Nish; Equus Workforce Solutions

Science of Infection Control: Carpenters & Healthcare WorkSafety is a concern for Carpenters working in a medical facility as we want to avoid airborne and bloodborne pathogens. How do we keep patients, staff, ourselves and other tradespeople safe in this environment? Participants will learn how Carpenters use HEPA machines to improve ventilation in construction areas and how Negative Air pressure is achieved for safety. We will discuss HEPA filters, the material science behind filters and MERV ratings for non-HEPA filters. Using mathematical formulas taught in the Infection Control & Risk Assessment class for Carpenters apprentices, you will understand how we calculate the volume of air in a workspace and the number of Air Changes per Hour various HEPA machines can provide. These concepts can inform a math/science lesson you develop for your students. We will also discuss how these Infection Control & Risk Assessment concepts apply in your home and classroom setting.Presenters: Amber McCoy; Outreach & Retention Coordinator, Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

Val Campa; Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor, Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

Sheet Metal Workers: Construction OrigamiWe are going to apply geometry to the construction world. Parts of my trade have been described as sheet metal origami. I will demonstrate this idea and participants will leave with various projects any student can complete with an 8.5x11 piece of paper.Presenter: John Tillotson; Coordinator, Sheet Metal Institute

Sprinkler Fitters: Do You See MoreThis is an educational workshop that shares the opportunities with Local 669, The Day in The Life of a Sprinkler Fitter and how to get connected.Presenter: Tim Coleman; Recruiting Specialist, UA Local 669-JATC; Road Sprinkler Fitters with Jurisdiction in 48 States

presenter biosLaura Benedict - Assistant Training Director, NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center My life changed the first day I started my career 23 years ago as an apprentice Electrician. Since then I’ve been able to accomplish more than I could imagine, working independently driving a service truck, obtaining my BS in Electrical Engineering, working as an Apprenticeship Instructor, and currently serving as Assistant Training Director at the NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center. Not only do I get great satisfaction when turning on a switch for the first time and seeing the lightbulb turn on, but also seeing the lightbulbs turn on in the minds of our many hardworking apprentices. Seeing their big smiles as they receive their Journeylevel license and knowing all of the opportunities ahead of them as they continue on with their electrical careers has been the best thing about my career.

Val Campa - Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor, Pacific Northwest Carpenters InstituteGrowing up, my dinner table education taught me that if I wanted to be someone successful in life I needed to go to school and stay in school. I did exactly that. After graduating high school, I enrolled in college. I was working a full-time job to pay my way through, hoping to earn an Engineering degree. A year and a half into school, I could no longer afford it. I dropped out and picked up a second full-time job. Seeing my struggle, my brother encouraged me to join the Carpenters Union. He drove me to PNCI to apply for an apprenticeship. At 20 years old I found myself on my very first construction site.Eight years later, I am now an instructor at PNCI. Joining the Carpenters changed my life. I’ve met so many great people who shared their time and expertise. I would not be here without them. Now it is my turn to pass on that knowledge of the trades to the next generation of Carpenters. I hope I can inspire, motivate, and make a difference in the lives of the apprentices who are following the same journey I did.

Tim Coleman - Recruiting Specialist, UA Local 669-JATC; Road Sprinkler Fitters with Jurisdiction in 48 StatesTim Coleman is a UA Member and Metal Trade Journeyman with Local 669. Tim recruits and provides outreach in New York, Washington and Oregon. His major focus in the PNW is to create awareness about careers in the Fire Protection Industry and establish pathways into The Sprinkler Fitters 5 Year Apprenticeship Program. Tim is a United States Marine that is deeply connected with National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty Military Installations. Currently living in New York, he is a collaborator that has long term relationships with CBO’s throughout his scope of responsibility. Tim has held General Management, Plant Management, Multi Location Director Positions for a Fortune 200 Company.

Kevin Crocker - Apprenticeship Coordinator, Local 29 IronworkersI’m a 25-year member of Local 29 Ironworkers and I went through this program from 1995 to 1999.

Luke Gaynor - Teacher, Centennial High School

Joel Gonzalez - Director, OR & SW WA Roofers & Waterproofers ApprenticeshipI have been in the Roofing Trade for 25 years and 20 years with the Apprenticeship Program. I graduated from the program in 1999 and immediately got involved with the Apprenticeship Program. First as an instructor then Curriculum Coordinator and now as Director. Seeing how apprenticeship can train one to acquire a skill that can lead to successful career and/or open one to many opportunities is why I truly enjoy being part of Apprenticeship. My trade and training have opened many opportunities and continue to do so. These are the things I want to share with teachers and students.

Meg Kilmer - High school Outreach Coordinator, Pacific Northwest Carpenters InstituteMeg Kilmer helped high school students explore career options and plan their post-secondary steps during a 25-year stint as a Career Coordinator at Lincoln and Parkrose High Schools in Portland, Oregon. Today she is the High School Outreach Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute, introducing youth to the Union Carpenters apprenticeship program and connecting high school CTE teachers with the Carpenters high school curriculum and local resources.

Raquel Laiz - CTE Program Coordinator, Portland Public SchoolsRaquel Laiz helped the diverse student body at Franklin High School with their post-secondary planning and career exploration and preparation for 14 years before becoming a CTE Program Coordinator for Portland Public Schools in 2019. An attorney by training, Raquel has a passion for equity and inclusion in career development and access to education and resources. For her, a perfect day is one with many challenges and tasks to achieve but fueled by espresso and lots of learning for the future. 

Shawn Lenczowski - Coordinator, Oregon & SW Washington Mason Trades JATCThe reason I’m here today is to pass my knowledge on about the wonderful apprenticeship opportunities out there for young people. I was never informed about this excellent career path at the high school I went to. This career has given me the ability to raise a family, own a house and live very comfortably, along with having the security of a great future with little debt. For me I ended up working some dead-end jobs with no benefits and going to take some college credits at a community college before learning about the Masonry Apprenticeship Program at the age of 25. I wish I would have started this career right out of high school!

Ronnie Lesperance - Certified Instructor, LiUNA- LU 737 Oregon Laborers Apprenticeship & TrainingProfessional laborer with over 23 years of experience. I have had many opportunities to work with and help mentor apprentices. I have always enjoyed teaching and helping to guide new apprentices out in the field so they can succeed in their craft and career goals. Specific skills and experience include: Grade checking, pipe layer, layout, reading prints, setting forms, foreman experience, running equipment, concrete work, paving, competent person training, scaffolding training, CPR training, GPS training, trench safety training, First Aid Instructor, OSHA 10 Instructor.

Dawn Loomis - Director of Apprenticeship, Workforce & Community Education, Mt. Hood Community CollegeDawn has worked with union apprenticeships through Mt. Hood Community College for the past 3.5 years. She believes it is important that students see all their options for after graduation. Union apprenticeships are a great career choice for a student that learns by applying their knowledge to hands on work. Dawn, and her staff, provide outreach to many schools, non-profits and community events to bring awareness to the union trades, a viable option for a living wage career. MHCC and the training centers work together so that apprentices receive college credit for their apprenticeship classes which can lead to an AAS degree.

Steve Malaney - President, P&C ConstructionSteve Malany joined P&C Construction in 1990 and has led the company for the past 15 years. His passion for and work in the workforce arena developed more than two decades ago. He has worked with the Associated General Contractors to strengthen their commitment to workforce development within the construction industry. He also spent time working on Measure 98 and with various school districts to increase the level of CTE classes offered to our next generation.

Amber McCoy - Outreach & Retention Coordinator, Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute Completing the Oregon Tradeswomen’s eight-week pre-apprenticeship program in 2005 changed the trajectory of McCoy’s life as it helped them transition from non-union construction to Union Construction. The former Portland street kid joined the Carpenter’s Union as an apprentice in 2006 and journeyed out in 2010 with Honors as the 2011 Carpenter Apprentice of the Year. Reattaching the famous Made in Oregon sign on Portland’s historic White Stag building after roofers completed their work was one of many memorable moments in the field which included a variety of historical renovations, new construction projects like Riverdale Elementary and renovation projects like a Kaiser clinic in Salem. McCoy returned to PNCI in 2014 to develop and manage PNCI’s pre-apprenticeship program and lead outreach and retention activities. A founding member of North America Network of Women in Construction’s “Tradeswomen Building Bridges” initiative, McCoy has traveled to Australia, the Philippines and India to help develop an international network of tradeswomen.

Diana Nish - I have worked in Workforce with young adults for 22 years, assisting them to complete their education and find their career pathway. The majority of the youth I work with are hands on learners and the Trades has always been a great opportunity for them. I have put together Career Fairs, Apprenticeship Forums and assisted with Manufacturing Day events during this time. In 2018, our Apprenticeship Forum brought in Tim Lawrence, Skills USA Director and Kayleen McCabe of Rescue Renovation. They spoke at our event, along with the Trades in attendance, to more than 250 young adults, educators and adults about creating a better future for themselves.

Bridget Quinn - Workforce Development Coordinator, NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center; Journey Inside Wireman, IBEW Local 48Bridget Quinn is a graduate of the Inside Wireman apprenticeship program offered through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 48 and the Oregon-Columbia chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. She has worked in the electrical industry since 2000 and holds a general journey-level electrical license. Bridget has worn a number of different hats besides the typical hardhat, teaching classes and promoting apprenticeships under the umbrella of the apprenticeship community. She has played a significant role in increasing the number of under-represented people entering the union electrical trade and is an apprenticeship information resource for secondary and post-secondary educators and counselors.

Gabby Sloss - Gabby Sloss has been a work-based learning and apprenticeship liaison with ODE|HECC|BOLI for the past five years aligning Career and Technical Education secondary and post-secondary career pathways through registered apprenticeship.

John Tillotson - Coordinator, Sheet Metal InstituteJohn attended Montana State University in Bozeman from 1993-1995, where he was the sports editor for the school paper. Deciding he didn’t want to be a sportswriter for the rest of his life, he dropped out of college and started working in construction. John was working for a plumbing contractor in 1997 when he heard about the sheet metal apprenticeship program. He signed up the next day and reported to a local shop the following day. During his apprenticeship, he worked in the shop and field doing residential, light commercial, commercial, and industrial (hi-tech) sheet metal. He did well academically in his apprenticeship and competed in various local and regional contests. In 2004, John packed up everything in his Tigard apartment and moved back to the Eugene area. Shortly thereafter, accepted a full-time teaching position for the Sheet Metal Institute. His favorite facets of the trade include tig welding and computer drafting. Certifications/Education: Bachelor of Arts National Labor College; Certified Welding Inspector American Welding Society; First Aid / CPR Instructor Health and Safety InstituteOne of John’s favorite quotes is, “Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else,” which always applies to his life, except on powder days.

Danny Van Voorhis - Construction Career Coach, Portland YouthBuilders Danny Van Voorhis has more than twelve years of experience working with diverse populations of disadvantaged youth in the classroom and with placement and retention support, including positions at PYB and New Avenues for Youth. His experience includes advising students on academic and career goals, building student and industry relationships, curriculum development, and classroom management. Danny is a member of PYB’s Case Management team, which designs individual academic and career plans for students and assists them in addressing life barriers. Danny has a Masters in Education from the University of Oregon.

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