1. Trades Academy Youth Trainings in Lane County: Summary and Lessons Learned

2. Trades Academy Youth Training: Overview
Partnership among
Sheet Metal Union Local 19
Electrical Union IBEW NECA
Laborers’ International Union of North America LIUNA, Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers
Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 290
Lane Community College
Lane Education Service District
Supported in part by Revitalization Grant from Oregon Department of Education
Benefits to Students
Authentic experience with application process
Can earn bonus points for apprenticeship application
Hands-on learning experience at registered apprenticeship training center
Networking with industry professionals
Direct exposure to “world of work,” employment readiness skills
Connection with High school classes highly relevant to trades: Math, CTE

3. Trades Academy Youth Training: Timeline
November 25th, 2014
Open House at Plumbers Training Center Local 290
60 attendees
Representatives from Sheet Metal, Electrical, Plumbers and Steamfitters, ODOT
Overview of courses and application process
December 12th, 2014
Applications due to Lane ESD
36 applications received
December 16th, 2014
Lane Community College Apprenticeship Open House
140 students from 15 high schools and high school credit issuing programs in Lane County.
December 19th, 2014
Interview notifications sent to students.
January 7-9, 2015
Applicant interviews
Interviews held at participating schools, panel of three interviewers,
approximately 10 minute interviews.
34 of 36 applicants completed the interview process

4. Trades Academy Youth Training: Timeline Cont.
January 13th, 2015
Acceptance notification sent to successful applicants
Details of placement, location, etc.
Some course placement changes based on preference, etc.
Includes high school students from: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Kalapuya, Oakridge, Pleasant Hill, Springfield, South Eugene, and Thurston
January 6th – March 5th, 2015
“Introduction to Advanced Technology” at LCC held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-5:00 PM.
11 students.
February 3rd – March 12th, 2015*
Trades Academy Youth Training courses held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4:30 PM.
95% completion rate
March 12th, 2015
Field experience: Students tour Fairfield Elementary School with instructors and Trade Union representatives. Overview given by ESSEX General Construction. Tours lead by specific on site crew leaders. Electrical, Sheetmetal, and plumbing
Pictures: Constructioned4me.org

5. Trades Academy Youth Training: Parting Comments
Suggestions for Best practices
Find out if there is a Trades Academy already underway in your community.
Contact your local Training Centers
Show there is interest in the Trades Academies
Identify students who may be interested
Lane County Critical Mass = 36 students +/-
Work with the Training Centers to Develop the Academy
“Many Hands Make Light(er) Work. “
Designate one “go to” contact at your school/organization
Facilitate student applications
Troubleshoot transportation/schedules early
Encourage students to develop their skills outside of class and to learn the best ways to showcase those skills. (Portfolio)

6. Where to Go From Here? Contact Your Local Trade Training Centers
Dennis Dover
Business Representative
Sheet Metal Workers Local 16
Sheet Metal Institute
1887 Laura St
Springfield, OR 97477
Your Local Trade Training Centers
Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING CENTERS / UNIONS
(Portland oriented. Good place to start)

7. Thank you! Questions? Peter Lauf plauf@lesd.k12.or.us
Career and Technical Outreach Coordinator
Lane Education Service District
Eugene, OR