High wages, high demand: The urgent need for skilled construction workers in Portland
Construction apprenticeships have long been a pathway to in-demand jobs that pay a living wage. The learn-while-you-earn model allows apprentices to support themselves during training, thus avoiding debt often associated with higher education. In addition, journey-level workers have access to prevailing wage jobs on public projects.
Dig into the data and learn how Worksystems’ Community Construction Training Program (CCTP) is improving outcomes. Read the full Portland Business Journal article by Liza Morehead, Research and Data Analyst.