Skilled Magazine

Erin Fintel was already interested in architecture as a possible major in college, but really had only a rough idea of what it is and what architects actually do.

Real World View Beaverton School District’s Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience During Erin Fintel’s BRIC Architecture internship, she learned about new software programs, developed digital and physical project presentation boards, visited construction sites, volunteered at Pickathon and part...

High school students get a chance to examine heavy equipment during a visit to the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon.

Industry, labor reaching out to students High school students get a chance to examine heavy equipment during a visit to the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Knife River Corp.) By Chuck Slothower For Knife River Corp., exposing students to construction means an experiential visit to the training center. Ever...

Construction is an incredible thing that shapes the world around us. Because of construction, we have amazing spaces – schools, stadiums, houses and MORE – which we use every day. Construction can get loud and messy, and projects may take a long time. But the magic of construction creates things which last forever!

Colas Construction authors kids book on industry Construction is an incredible thing that shapes the world around us. Because of construction, we have amazing spaces – schools, stadiums, houses and MORE – which we use every day. Construction can get loud and messy, and projects may take a long time. But the magic of construction creates things...

Trade association chapters hone youth outreach strategies to address workforce shortage

Framing your future Trade association chapters hone youth outreach strategies to address workforce shortage By Scott Huish The construction industry’s workforce shortage already was a critical concern even before the pandemic, when the industry lost more than 1 million jobs and was set back from the previous eight ye...

Nonprofit offers construction pathway for Portland-area youth

Opening the doors to careers For 30 years, Portland YouthBuilders has helped young people change their lives through education, vocational training, counseling, career development and long-term support.