Green Construction Career Pathway & Employer Networking Event

Note: this session is for Earth Advantage pre-apprenticeship trainees. Interested trainees can learn more and register directly with Earth Advantage here. 

Earth Advantage, Energy Trust of Oregon and the Portland Metro Home Builders Association are hosting a special career pathway training + employer networking event at the annual BuildRight Conference at the McMenamins Kennedy School on April 20, 2022.

This event is designed to provide pre-apprenticeship trainees with advanced green building training, prepare them for a career in residential construction, and bring them together with energy efficiency contractors and industry employers who are attending the BuildRight Conference (builders, remodelers, developers, specialty contractors and other industry professionals).

The full day of training will include:

• Career Pathway Training on residential green construction
• Panel Discussion + Q&A with energy efficiency contractors representing diverse backgrounds/trades
• Tabling Exhibits on energy efficient home retrofits, new construction & home energy rating
• Meet and Greet sessions with prospective employers
• Networking Opportunities during complimentary lunch, sponsor hall, closing keynote, and reception

Important Note: Registration is only available for past/current students from each of Earth Advantage’s pre-apprenticeship training partners listed below:

Training provided by Earth Advantage in partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon and Constructing Hope.