Trades Academy West and South Albany Building success one student at a time

Trades Academy  Designed to introduce high school students to careers in skilled trades and manufacturing by providing hands on learning for future career opportunities  Construction  Electrical  Welding  Employability skills  Manufacturing Day participation  Industry Tours of local employers  Job Shadows with future employers

 The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Program is a partnership between education, industry, local and state governments and economic development organizations to develop programs that our community will use to become sought after skilled workers. Our workforce task force is supporting the Trades Academy to help develop our future workforce to ensure a strong and vital economy for our community.

Skilled Workers Needed  This data was compiled from information provided by 7 local companies: ATI CAST, VIPER Northwest, Oregon Freeze Dry, Selmet, L&M Fab, National Frozen Foods, ATI Metals NDTMachineWeldingFAB MechatronicsEntryOther       TOTAL JOBS: 1072

Skilled Trades - Wages Conservative average starting wage for these skill sets:  Job Type/Skill Hourly Wage Annual Wage  NDT $21.00 $43,500  Machine Tool $21.00 $43,500  Welding/Fabrication $18.00 $37,400  Mechatronics $24.00 $49,900  Entry Level $15.00 $31,000

Manufacturing Facts  In 2012, the average manufacturing worker in the United States earned $77,505 annually, including pay and benefits. The average worker in all industries earned $62,063.  Taken alone, manufacturing in the United States would be the 8th largest economy in the world.  Over 12 million Americans (or 9 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing.

Manufacturing as a Career  The demands of manufacturing require increased knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) areas and the skills of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and team work. The growing use of technology and innovations require skilled workers and educational programs that address the demand for a highly skilled workforce.

Trades Academy Benefits  Provides hands on learning of a variety of construction and employability skills  Students get to tour local world leaders in manufacturing to learn about career opportunities  Tour Linn Benton Community College CTE Programs  Job shadows of skilled trades/manufacturing  Learn the truth about manufacturing and manufacturing careers  Connect with business leaders  Learn what is being made in our community