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December 6, 2017 The Skanner Page 3 News Play Courthouse trialization Center (POIC). “I would say in terms of tim- ing, there’s always time to go into a pre-apprentice pro- “ for the county’s project. Those enrolled in the pre-ap- prentice programs get com- plete training where they are At the end of their training, pre- apprentices pick which trade they want to go into, and start going to job sites where they are getting paid, either for union or non-union work gram,” Burch said. Burch said because construction projects go in waves, there’s a need for a variety of types of workers introduced to all building trades — carpentry, concrete, electrical work — and they get onsite experience. Most pro- grams require a high school diploma or GED, but programs like Portland YouthBuilders also provide GED assistance. At the end of their training, pre-apprentices pick which trade they want to go into, and start going to job sites where they are getting paid, either for union or non-union work, Burch said. “It’s a viable opportunity for them to make a really good liv- ing wage and with so much con- struction now in the Portland metro area it is a chance to find out if it’s for you,” Burch said. Some complete pre-appren- tice training and determine the work is not right for them, Burch said: “A lot of people don’t like to work in the rain.” Others find a career path that allows them to make good wages, with room for upward mobility as they improve their skills and seniority. The county hosted a large hiring event in November, but is still seeking workers for the projects. Those interested in the ap- prenticeship programs should contact community partners: Constructing Hope, (503) 281- 1234; Oregon TradesWomen INC., (503) 335-8200l; Portland YouthBuilders, (503) 286-9350. cont’d from pg 1 ect Breaker facilitator with Construct Foundation. Students practice these steps by tak- ing on “mini-design challenges” -- for example, designing a chair for the an- imated character Moana, redesigning the playground for a friend or creating an innovation to solve a problem in a story book. “ Glenn Hubbard’s family is shown a mural painted in his honor in the “The Hubb” during a small celebration Nov. 30 at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center. The Seattle Parks Department honored Glenn Hubbard for his years of service to the parks department and especially to young people by dedicating a room as “The Hubb” last week. cont’d from pg 3 Both projects have broken ground and county officials estimate they will need thou- sands of workers. A booming private construction industry has also translated to job open- ings for those looking to enter the building trades. According to Faye Burch of FM Burch and Associates, an equity and inclusion con- sultant, workers can be as young as 18. They can enter the field through pre-ap- prenticeship programs like Constructing Hope, Oregon Tradeswomen Inc., Portland Youthbuilders Program or Portland Opportunities Indus- KairosPDX Glenn Hubbard Room Dedication We are pleased that KairosPDX will be helping to right the historic under- representation of African American students in STEM classes In January, Project Breaker will work on a larger design challenge with stu- dents during the winter break. “We are thrilled to have this partner- ship that provides our third and fourth graders the opportunity to lead in new and exciting ways,” said Kali Ladd, ex- ecutive director of KairosPDX, whose Afro-centric curriculum works ad- dress to Portland’s achievement gap for students of color. The charter will also be partnering with Building Blocks for Success and Young Audiences for additional after school projects, and is one of seven programs that received the two-year funding from the Children’s Levy this autumn. On Sept. 20, the funding package – made possible through unspent Levy revenue – went before the Portland City Council for a final vote, during which grantees came forward to testify to their programs and pledge their sup- port of the package. It’s reassuring news for KairosPDX, which found itself in the hot seat this summer when a proposed Portland Public Schools policy was threatening PHOTO COURTESY OF KAIROSPDX strengths of both our differences and our com- monalities.” Weaver, who is also co-directing “A Christ- mas Carol” with Cristi Miles, says the story of redemption and trans- formation reflects cer- tain universal truths. “We are all in this to- gether and connected through how we are sim- ilar,” he told The Skan- ner. “But I also value what makes us different: race, culture, family his- tory. This is what makes our lives more rich and our community more re- silient in the ability to ac- knowledge and celebrate our differences.” For tickets and more in- formation, visit www.por- tandplayhouse.org/acc. PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED “ We are all in this to- gether and connected through how we are similar Actress Sarah Smith in Portland Playhouse’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” PHOTO COURTESY OF KAIROSPDX of the theater company fit perfectly in line with its ethos, said co-founder and artistic director Bri- an Weaver. “We cast a diverse com- pany of actors to reflect the truth of our commu- nity and highlight the PHOTO BY BRUD GILES cont’d from pg 1 Students of KairosPDX count down to the school’s 4th annual “Spread the Love 2017” event in February. to take away its building and potential- ly leave the one-of-a-kind charter with- out a facility. Ladd told The Skanner that her school is currently in negotiations with the district for a longer term lease of the building, which is the former site of Humboldt Elementary School. KairosPDX’s program joins 22 oth- er levy-funded after school programs which support student well-being. “We are pleased that KairosPDX will be helping to right the historic under- representation of African American students in STEM classes,” said Dan Saltzman, city commissioner and Port- land Children’s Levy allocation chair. The Portland Children’s Levy cur- rently funds 74 programs with $18 mil- lion annually in areas of Early Child- hood, After School, Mentoring, Child Abuse Prevention/Intervention, Fos- ter Care and Hunger Prevention.