Events

2nd National Student Safety & Security Conference

Starting: 11/20/2008
Ending: 11/21/2008

Event Description:
It is an honor to invite you to participate in the 2nd National Student Safety & Security Conference on November 20 – 21, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 500 safety experts representing schools, government agencies and school organizations gathered in last year’s event that was featured in CBS News and other media outlets throughout the state. This year, the conference will give you hands-on experience as our experts share real life scenarios during break-out sessions and table top exercises. Learn different strategies in the areas of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Attendees will be given the option to attend the first day or second day but we will highly appreciate if you will attend the two-day conference.

Links:
for more information click here

Attachments:
To see the event flyer click here


For more information, contact: Sylvia Torres
E-mail: sylvia.torres@new-fields.com
Phone: (202) 536- 5000




Sisters in the Building Trades Mentor Training

Starting: 11/21/2008
Ending: 11/22/2008

Location/Address: Kent, WA

Event Description:
Finding people to help you live your dreams. That’s what mentoring is about. Mentors – thanks to who or what they know – have the power to give your goals both roots and wings. Mentors can teach skills, open doors, cut red tape, provide exposure, and serve as much needed cheerleaders and sounding boards.

Attachments:
For more information click here

For Sponsorship Information click here


For more information, contact: Melina Harris
E-mail: shyeshye@aol.com
Phone: 206.618.6715




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




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




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




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.