
CCE Blog
News, perspectives, and more from the Washington State Construction Center of Excellence.
April Newsletter
Learn more about what we are doing in April 2022. See upcoming events, and more, in our April newsletter.
March Newsletter
Learn more about what we are doing in Winter 2022. See upcoming events, and more, in our March newsletter.
February Newsletter
Learn more and celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. See upcoming events, and more, in our January newsletter
November Newsletter - Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Learn more and celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. See upcoming events, and more, in our November newsletter
Hire a Veteran- A Valuable Workforce Strategy
In today’s climate as we look for that perfect employee, where do we find the best candidates for open positions?
October Newsletter - Fall has Arrived!
Learn more about what we are doing in Fall 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our October newsletter
September Newsletter - Welcome Fall
Learn more about what we are doing in Fall 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our September newsletter
National Suicide Prevention Week September 5 -11, 2021
This year, for World Suicide Prevention Day, the theme is “Creating Hope through Action.”
August Newsletter - Summer Going Into Fall
Learn more about what we are doing in the Summer 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our August newsletter
Skilled trades in high school: what voters, parents, and students want from policymakers and educators
Voters, parents, and high school students share a remarkably positive view of skilled trades classes and support greater investment in these courses to prepare students for life after high school, according to a new study from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. The study finds broad and bipartisan support among voters and parents alike for a variety of funding mechanisms to bolster skilled trades education.
July Newsletter - Summer time
Learn more about what we are doing in the Summer 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our July newsletter
June Newsletter - Summer time
Learn more about what we are doing in the Summer 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our June newsletter
From Apprentice Carpenter to an Instructor.
Glen Martin started his carpentry career as an apprentice in 1974. By 1978, he earned his journeyman card. And so began Glen’s journey to becoming a Carpentry Instructor at Green River Community College. Thirty two years later Glen is ready to pass the torch and retire.
STEM Cafe: Not Just Hammers & Nails
Teachers explored connections to high demand careers in the trades through interactive design challenges as well as a panel discussion with industry professionals during a virtual, interactive, STEM Café, “The Building and Construction Trades” produced by the Construction Center of Excellence and West Sound STEM Network.
Start and advance your career through apprenticeship
This guidebook produced by the City of Seattle and Sound Transit in partnership with other regional organizations includes details on how to start and advance your career through apprenticeship.
May Newsletter - Spring is Here!
Learn more about what we are doing with in 2021. See upcoming events, and more, in our May newsletter
Creating Psychological Safety and Trust Follow Up
We feel fortunate to have heard from experts on psychological safety, trust and mentorship! Here are some additional resources.
Great Line Up of Webinars This Month You Won't Want to Miss!
Learn more about the Value and Components of a Psychologically Safe Workplace. Foster workplace environments where all apprentices feel safe, welcomed, and treated fairly.
Celebrating International Women's Month!
Being a woman in the construction industry today is highly rewarding. The old adage “it’s a man’s world” no longer applies.
I Am Construction - Laura Soma
Being a woman in the construction industry today is highly rewarding. The old adage “it’s a man’s world” no longer applies.