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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 15, 2007)
Page B7 August 15. 2007 Carpenters Construction Camp Students earn money and learn trade skills An eight week training program in carpentry construction has been a resounding success, with 20 “Class of 2008” students from Jefferson, Benson, C leveland, Franklin, Grant, Madison, Marshall. Roosevelt and Meek high schools. The students participated in a multi-faceted presentation of vari ous subjects and topics relating to the craft of carpentry, and the con struction industry in general. This course was intended to be a pre lude to a potential trade appren ticeship and possible employment The objectives for this extensive course were achieved through classroom presentations lectures, lab demonstration and competency- based task performances, field trips, and onsite training and work expe rience with some of the best gen eral contractors throughout the Portland-metro area. The sessions w ere held at Willamette Carpenters Training, giving the students the same in struction that is provided for any apprentices at WCTC. They were paid while training as long as atten They were paid while training as long as atten dance was maintained. in the construction industry. Initially, the students received instruction in basic first aid and CPR; workplace safety and the Occupational Safety and Health Adm inistration. Also reviewed were ergonomics and proper ma terial handling for construction equipment, and the safe and cor rect use of common hand tools used in the carpenters trade. Subsequent subjects of study in cluded the fundamentals of blue print reading, applied mathematics for carpentry and the importance of safety in construction. Finally, the importance of good communi cation skills and work ethics were presented. dance was maintained. All stu dents were also provided with hard hats, safety glasses, boots and ba sic hand tools. At the end of the eight-week course the students held a C-Camp dinner. The celebration with both students and parents provides an opportunity to reflect on what the experience has meant to them . Stu dents received a certificate of completion along with contact in formation if they chose to apply for a carpentry apprenticeship after high-school graduation. To participate in next year’s con struction camp, check in with your high school counselors or contact the WCTC office at 503-287-3708. Benson High School's Earle Grier is an apprentice with Anderson Structures. The winner o f the 2007 state “Skills America" competition in framing, he also competed in the nationals in Kansas City with the help of the United Brotherhood o f Carpenters. 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PCC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide employees and their families/domestic partners with a broad range of employer paid benefit options Employee benefits include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Group Life/ADSD Long Term Disability Long term Care. Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan/PERS. lax Deferred Annuity/ 403(b) plan, flexible spending accounts, sick leave/persorial leave accrual and tuition waivers for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children The college is currently accepting applications for a wide range of full-time and part-time positions. 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