CCE November Newsletter
Advisory Board Spotlight
By Mark P. Martinez, Pierce County Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO
Welcome to the inaugural edition of “A Simple Cup of Coffee”, a blog initiated by Kristi Grassman of the Center of Excellence for Construction and written by yours truly. We hope to make this a monthly posting speaking to all professionals in the construction industry.
National Apprenticeship Week Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, November 12, 2020
4:00-6:00 PM
A panel discussion and celebration of apprenticeship career pathways- job seekers, students, parents and employers are all welcome!
Developing Healthy Coping & Personal Resilience Webinar
Take a listen to our recent webinar:
Instructor Resources!
The Construction Math Toolbox combines fun, industry-required math lessons with supplemental academic and career guidance information. It was developed by the CCE with numerous state and local partners for the Transition Math Project.
Industry Resource!
The Toolbox Talks app makes it simple to find safety talks for both construction and marine industries in English and Spanish
Digitization & Automation in Construction Trades
We are in the midst of a Fourth Industrial Revolution, changing the nature of work as digital and automation technology takes over tasks, freeing humans to do other things. Automation and the growing networks of Internet-connected people and devices are driving this revolution. The emerging economic system, the Network Economy, will increasingly leverage information technology.
BAS Pathway For Carpenters Apprentice
Under Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib’s initiative to enhance pathways to bachelor’s degrees, Central Washington University (CWU) and Renton Technical College are finalizing an agreement for carpenters apprentices. Students who complete their apprenticeship hours, all related instruction classes, and 20 credits of general education for the AAS degree in Multi-Occupational Trades will be prepared to enroll in CWU’s flexible, online Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Information Technology and Administrative Management, with a concentration in Project Management. Students also can take advantage of the FlexIT option, which is like WGU – self-paced and competency-based to fit in the unpredictable schedule of construction professionals. .
Business & Higher Education Round table
The link between business success and education could not be stronger and more inter-dependent then right now.
Coming Soon!
Education for the 21st Century
Thank you for keeping in touch with us! If we can help support a project, an upcoming event, or connect you with resources please let us know.
Kind Regards,
Kristi Grassman
Director, Construction Center of Excellence
