3rd Annual Merit Cup
Announcing 3rd Annual Merit Cup Open Friday, August 2, 2013 7:30 AM Shotgun Start
Get the Team Sign-up form below and join us for a Fun day at the beautiful OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, OR. All proceeds go toward classroom improvements at the Northwest College of Construction.
Sponsorship Opportunities [...]
April 15, 2013
Tribal Members Build Skills and Career Paths with
NW College of Construction’s “Highway Construction Fundamentals”
Grand Ronde, OR–Eighteen energized members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and Siletz will soon complete a five-week skills program designed to advance career skills for well-paying construction jobs.
The Northwest College [...]
Heroes Memorial
In 2008/2009, The Northwest College of Construction was proud to be a part of the construction efforts, in cooperation with local suppliers and contractors, to build the Gresham Heroes Memorial.
The Gresham Heroes Memorial provides a permanent place to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of the military or the [...]
Improving Life
SPOTLIGHT STORY: Nicky Rustigan by Lisa Schmidt “The difference in the work I do now from the work I did before is that it’s more rewarding to be physically exhausted.” – Nicky
Before becoming an operator apprentice, Nicole Rustigan worked as a corporate travel agent. She was tired of getting laid off again and again. [...]
Bridge Carpenter: All-Women Cohort
Program Summary: This special, intense, 5-week introduction to the carpentry trade is designed to provide women the knowledge and hands-on skill building needed to qualify for a carpentry position with an Oregon or SW Washington based transportation construction company. The most likely type of construction will be bridge building.
Minimum Qualifications for Applicants: 1. Age: [...]
We’re attracting more women into construction
Open publication – Free publishing – More construction
Where can you get shop classes these days?
Open publication – Free publishing
Supporting Business
Effective hiring can mean the difference between success and failure. Learn how we can help make sure you get it right.
Sparks fly
Apprentices learn welding techniques at the Northwest College of Construction
Testimonials
The "Leadership & Motivation" class is a good course for any manager and it definitely met my expectations.
— Manager, Kodiak Pacific Construction





