Events

2008 Sustainable Industries Economic Forum

Starting: 12/2/2008
Ending: 12/2/2008
Start Time: 7:00am
End Time: 10:30am

Location/Address: San Francisco CA

Event Description:
In a stormy and unprecedented economic climate, businesses large and small are pursuing economic advantage through ambitious environmental innovation and social responsibility. The West Coast is home to successful business thought leaders who have long understood the economic potential of sustainability. Still, tough viability questions and real economic context are sorely lacking, as are authentic events that capture the true opportunity in going beyond "green." Sustainable Industries helps address this need with our annual, reputable Sustainable Industries Economic Forums.

Links:
To Register Click here
for more information Click here




Plan Now Event

Starting: 12/3/2008
Ending: 12/3/2008
Start Time: 6:30pm
End Time: 9:30pm

Location/Address: Kamiak High School, Mukilteo

Event Description:
The event is for high school students and their parents. During the event, we have several 25 minute sessions during which participants interested in a topic can learn from an expert in the field.

For more information, contact: Stephanie Horrocks
E-mail: horrockssh@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Phone: (425)356-6629




2nd Annual Apprenticeship and Trade Fair - Lindbergh High School

Starting: 12/4/2008
Ending: 12/4/2008
Start Time: 9:00am
End Time: 1:00pm

Location/Address: Lindberg High School, Renton WA

Event Description:
The purpose of this fair is to focus on the incredible opportunity that the apprenticeship and trade programs offer students.

Links:
For Directions click here

For more information, contact: Karalyn Pellegrini
E-mail: karalyn.pellegrini@renton.wednet.edu
Phone: 425-204-3225




Saturday Market

Starting: 12/6/2008
Ending: 12/6/2008
Start Time: 10:00am
End Time: 2:00pm

Location/Address: Seattle Central Wood Construction Center campus, Seattle, WA

Event Description:
Come check out heirloom quality wood furniture, wood crafts, other fine crafts and a few surprises (like a hand-crafted row boat!), all made by students and alumni of Seattle Central's Wood Construction Center (located 1 block south of 23rd and Jackson)




National Ecobuild America Fall Conference

Starting: 12/8/2008
Ending: 12/11/2008

Location/Address: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington D.C.

Event Description:
This annual event goes beyond green to cover the breath of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, and environmental planning processes for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction.

Links:
For more information, visit the event website

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Beyond High School Career Fair

Starting: 12/16/2008
Ending: 12/16/2008
Start Time: 10:30am
End Time: 7:00pm

Location/Address: Kelso High School

Event Description:
Please join us for the Kelso High School’s Beyond High School Fair on December 16th 2008. The agenda for that morning will be for all senior students to visit at least three colleges or post-secondary educational opportunities during their SSR time. They will be given some suggested questions and or information to gather from the presenters that they visit

Attachments:
For event invitation click here


For more information, contact: Mollie DuBois
E-mail: mollie.dubois@mail.kelso.wednet.edu
Phone: (360) 501-1830




Contractor Training Days

Starting: 12/19/2008
Ending: 12/19/2008

Location/Address: Bellingham, WA

Event Description:
More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including: safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more

Links:
For more information click here

For more information, contact: Shari Purves-Reiter
E-mail: purs235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: 360-902-4733




Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Quarterly Meeting

Starting: 1/15/2009
Ending: 1/16/2009
Start Time: 9:00am

Location/Address: L&I Building, Tumwater, WA

Links:
For more information and copies of the agendas click here

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Beyond High School

Starting: 1/15/2009
Ending: 1/15/2009
Start Time: 6:00pm
End Time: 8:00pm

Location/Address: Lake Stevens High School

Event Description:
You are cordially invited to participate in the ?Beyond High School? night at Lake Stevens High School, on January 15th, 2009. This event has proven be a valuable experience for both students and their families. The open forum setting will be available for exhibitors in our cafeteria and commons area beginning at 6:00 p.m. concluding at 8:00 p.m.

For more information, contact: Kim LaFortune
E-mail: kim_lafortune@lkstevens.wednet.edu
Phone: 425.335.1580




Beyond High School

Starting: 1/15/2009
Ending: 1/15/2009
Start Time: 6:00pm
End Time: 8:00pm

Location/Address: Lake Stevens High School

Event Description:
You are cordially invited to participate in the Beyond High School? night at Lake Stevens High School, on January 15th, 2009. This event has proven be a valuable experience for both students and their families. The open forum setting will be available for exhibitors in our cafeteria and commons area beginning at 6:00 p.m. concluding at 8:00 p.m.

For more information, contact: Kim LaFortune
E-mail: kim_lafortune@lkstevens.wednet.edu
Phone: 425.335.1580




Contractor Training Days

Starting: 2/6/2009
Ending: 2/6/2009

Location/Address: Tumwater, WA

Event Description:
More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including: safety, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more

Links:
For more information click here

For more information, contact: Shari Purves-Reiter
E-mail: purs235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: 360-902-4733




Construction Challenge 2009

Starting: 2/7/2009
Ending: 2/7/2009

Location/Address: Seattle, WA

Event Description:
There are only 50 spots available and it is on a first come, first served basis. We are asking you to have your registration and fees paid by October 30th, 2008. Payment can be made by sponsoring school, organizations or individual team members. If this deadline does not work for you please contact me directly and I will let you know if there is space available. If funds are a problem we can look at payment options or possible sponsorship for a team. The winners of the Regional Rally on February 7, 2009 will advance to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee and have an opportunity to win cash and prizes (totaling $78,000 to date).

Links:
For more information click here

Attachments:
To see the event flyer click here

For more information click here


For more information, contact: Sue Z. Hart
E-mail: shart@ConstructionChallenge.org
Phone: 425-337-6544




Last day to submit forms for April 2009 WSATC Meeting

Starting: 3/2/2009
Ending: 3/2/2009

Event Description:
Last day for "Requests for Revision of Committee/Standards" or "Request for New Committee/Standards" forms to be submitted for the April 2009 Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Meeting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Career Exploration Fair

Starting: 3/25/2009
Ending: 3/25/2009

Location/Address: Monroe High School

Attachments:
To see the event flyer click here


For more information, contact: Judy Eggerling
E-mail: EggerlingJ@monroe.wednet.edu
Phone: 360-804-4534




Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Quarterly Meeting

Starting: 4/16/2009
Ending: 4/17/2009
Start Time: 9:00am

Location/Address: Port Angeles, WA

Links:
For more information and copies of the agendas click here

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Last day to submit forms for July 2009 WSATC Meeting

Starting: 6/1/2009
Ending: 6/1/2009

Event Description:
Last day for "Requests for Revision of Committee/Standards" or "Request for New Committee/Standards" forms to be submitted for the July 2009 Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Meeting.

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Quarterly Meeting

Starting: 7/16/2009
Ending: 7/17/2009
Start Time: 9:00am

Location/Address: To be determined

Links:
For more information and copies of the agendas click here

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Last day to submit forms for October 2009 WSATC Meeting

Starting: 9/1/2009
Ending: 9/1/2009

Event Description:
September 1, 2009 Last day for "Requests for Revision of Committee/Standards" or "Request for New Committee/Standards" forms to be submitted for the October 2009 Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Meeting.

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Quarterly Meeting

Starting: 10/15/2009
Ending: 10/16/2009
Start Time: 9:00am

Links:
For more information and copies of the agendas click here

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Last day to submit forms for January 2010 WSATC Meeting

Starting: 12/7/2009
Ending: 12/7/2009

Event Description:
December 7, 2009 Last day for "Requests for Revision of Committee/Standards" or "Request for New Committee/Standards" forms to be submitted for the January 2010 Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Meeting.

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320




Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council Quarterly Meeting

Starting: 1/21/2010
Ending: 1/22/2010
Start Time: 9:00am

Location/Address: To be determined

Links:
For more information and copies of the agendas click here

For more information, contact: Michael Thurman
E-mail: thum235@lni.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-5320





Additional calendars of events in Washington State:

The Apprenticeship Division of Washington State Department of Labor and Industries maintains an online calendar of trades events, and trainings for apprentices.  For more, go to: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/
NewsEvents/Calendar/default.asp

WorkSource Washington manages an online events page showing local and regional career fairs and workshops.  Go to: http://www.wa.gov/esd/calendar.htm


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