Events

Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Quarterly Meeting
July 17 & 18, 2008, Starts at 9:00am both days
Vancouver, WA
For meeting information and agendas, please visit the L&I Apprenticeship Website or L&I Agendas/Minutes.
You may also e-mail Michael Thurman or call (360) 902-5320.


Saturday Market
July 12, 2008, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Seattle Central's Wood Construction Center
1 Block south of 23rd and Jackson. See our event flyer.
If you would like to sign up to sell your items complete this registration.


Construction Week Pathway for High School Students
July 19 through 26, 2008
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Students work in competitive teams as "general contractors" vying to create the most competitive bid for an assigned buiding project. The program is designed to engage students in a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity. Students learn respect
and tolerance for others while building leadership skills through teamwork and team-building activities. For more information,
click here, email info@wbw.org or call (800) 686-6442.

Special Note: The organizers of Construction Week need your help -- the program needs construction company advisors to participate in the week-long program. If you or your company is interested in volunteering for this rewarding and essential role, please contact Steve Hyer by email or by phone at 253-815-6900. The program is also seeking corporate sponsors for the program.


Save the Date: 57th Annual Governor’s Industrial Safety & Health Conference
September 24 and 25, 2008
Spokane Convention Center
For more information, click here or call the conference hotline at 1-888-451-2004.


3rd Annual Career and College Fair
October 8, 2008
Everett Event Center
For information or to reserve your space, contact Sam Samano at (425) 921-3419 or email Sam Samano.


Save the Date: Spokane Construction Career Days 2008
October 1 and 2, 2008
Spokane County Fair and Expo Center
404 North Havana Street
Spokane, WA 99202
To see our event flyer click here. For information about sponsorship click here. For information about registering as a vendor or exhibitor click here. For any additional information, contact Rick Jordan at (509) 324-6023 or Wayne Brokaw at (509) 535-0391.


Save the Date: King County Construction Career Days 2008
October 8 and 9, 2008
8:00am to 2:00pm Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Street SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Over 100 Exhibitors featuring Heavy Equipment, Hands on Activities, Apprenticeship and Training Information,
Workshops and lunch too! See more about being an exhibitor, sponsor or to register on our event flyer.
For additional information, contact Marvin Jenkins at (206) 587-4954 or Carolyn Wickliff at (206) 835-5740.


Save the Date: Pierce County’s Pathways to Apprenticeship Event
October 10, 2008
Bates Technical College, South Campus
This day-long event is designed to introduce teachers, parents, school administrators, and counselors to the career
opportunities available to their students through the registered apprenticeship programs of Washington State. For more information, contact Kristi Grassman, Pierce County Construction Partnership Coordinator, at (253) 404-3983 or by email
at Kristi Grassman.


Save the Date: Seattle Vocational Institute Annual Fundraising Dinner -- "Journey to Success"
October 11, 2008
Location: TBD
Honoring the journey level workers who got their start with its program, SVI is hosting its annual fundraising dinner.
SVI is excited to have Van Jones, founder of Green for All (www.greenforall.org), as its keynote speaker for this worthwhile
cause. For information, contact Diane Davies at 206-587-4957 or by email at Diane Davies.


Save the Date: Maritime Seminar
October 15 and 16, 2008
Tacoma, WA
Online registration will be available soon for this event, and registrations will also be available at the door.
Contact the conference coordinator at (360) 902-5415 or by email here.
For additional event information, visit the event website.


Save the Date: Pierce County’s 1st Annual Construction Career Day
November 6, 2008
For more information or to register, contact Kristi Grassman, Pierce County Construction Partnership Coordinator, at (253) 404-3983 or by email at Kristi Grassman.


National Ecobuild America Fall Conference
December 8 to 11, 2008
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
This annual event goes beyond green to cover the breadth of green building,sustainable design, renewable energy, and environmental planning processes for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction. For more information,
visit the event website.

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Email Shana Hunter if you would like your construction related event to be listed.