EDC to offer free Construction Basics training at Lopez Island High School
Posted February 20, 2019 at 11:15 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics at Lopez Island High School this March, sponsored by the Washington State Governor’s Strategic Reserve Fund, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and by the Lopez Community Land Trust.
The course will be taught by Paul Henriksen, and will cover basic construction skills and career paths in the trade. The curriculum includes lectures, safety/tool use demonstrations, and a hands-on building project. All materials and tools will be provided. This program is intended for young people and career-changers considering a career in the trades. The course will benefit participating students as well as local construction companies in need of skilled employees. This class is free to residents of San Juan County, but space is limited and requires pre-registration as well as a filing fee of $10.
This 8-week course will run from 5:30-7:30PM Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 26th through May 16th of 2019. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 19th.
To apply, please visit the EDC’s website at www.sanjuansedc.org/trades. For more information call the EDC office at 360-378-2906 or email EDC Trades Coordinator at [email protected].
The EDC’s Trades Education Initiative is additionally supported by San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island School District, Heritage Bank, and Islanders Bank.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.
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