The Oregon Building Congress
Your Connection to High Paying Careers in Construction
OBC President's Message:
The construction industry has no bounds and unlimited heights for those who enjoy working in the glorious beauty of Mother Nature. For an adventurous, outdoorsy person or a disciple of architecture or engineering, anything can be achieved in this industry.
Oregon Building Congress offers students and teachers a look into the brilliant kaleidoscope of colorful and amazing careers in construction. Throughout Oregon, our focus on educating the emerging workforce has touched the lives of the young and old, urban and rural, and novice and professional. We work with public and private institutions to offer a comprehensive view of the wonderful career opportunities afforded by the construction professions.
Our efforts focus on:
• Student Programs,
• Teacher Workshops,
• Building Futures Magazine,
• OBC's Sustainable Building Initiative, and
• the Academy for Architecture, Construction & Engineering (ACE).
It is an honor and privilege to work with such highly talented staff and to serve with so many dedicated Board members. Together, we bring new and wonderful insights about the construction professions to so many.
Please explore the Oregon Building Congress and open your eyes to an industry full of amazing careers and opportunities.
Sincerely,
John A. Steffens
2009 OBC President
What's Going On at OBC
Current Program Openings ...
ACE Academy now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Click here to learn everything you need to know to become an ACE student.
Southern Oregon Construction Academy students are getting a lot of attention! Click here to read and watch what the media is saying about the star students.
Building Futures Fall/Winter 2009 issue now available!
Learn more about construction-related opportunities throuhout the region with articles such as
- Students Experience Hands-On Projects at ACE Summer Academy
- Summer Session Gives Students Up-Close Look at Careers
- Intel Awards ACE Academy $20,000 Grant to Support Engineering Program
- OBC Receives Funding to Support Youth@Work: Talking Safety Curriculum for Middle, High Schools
- OBC Holds 13th Consecutive Math Summer Workshop for Teachers
- NECA/IBEW 48 Electrical Training Center Starts Renewable Energy Apprenticeship
- Portland YouthBuilders Trains Young Adults for Green Construction Careers
- Carpenters Institute Leads the Way on Sustainability
- PCC Helps Instructors 'Go Green'
- Polk HALO Program Places Crews on Variety of Projects
- Teachers, Administrators Get Lesson in Sustainable Building Practices