Work Chatter

Learn about what it takes to be an Oregon Tradeswoman, how to break into it the career, what your earning power will be, and why this could be the best decision you've ever made... Did you know that most union jobs in the trades provide health insurance and even a Pension! Yes, just like teachers and government employees! As you work your way up the links of specialization your income explodes!  Earning 6 figures is definitely attainable while working with your hands outside! Plus, after years in the trades you love, you can transition into a highly-skilled instructor. Listen to this brief podcast to learn more about the Oregon Tradeswomen, their instructors, and their students' experiences.

Asha Aiello shares the resources available through The Association General Contractors (AGC)and the direction they are headed in this 10 min overview.  COVID safety protocols Tik Tok Influencer Campaign with @biggieclean (a 20-year old hazardous material cleaner results: 10,000 referrals to Build Oregon website! 360,000 video plays 61,000 likes 590 shares 194 comments! AGC's Build Oregon January Report (some amazing wins in there!) APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING DIVISION GUIDE TO implementing the Oregon Plan- Anti-harrassment  ___ Asha Aiello, Workforce & Professional Development Manager

In less than 15 minutes, learn how your company can save between $1,500 - $9,500 in tax credits! The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Guru, Loren Peterson himself, shares the ins and outs of this program.   **Spoiler Alert** Is it easy? YES! Just two tiny forms! The job applicant fills out a super short form during the interview process They qualify (see podcast) and you hire them You fill out the second form and submit it within 28 days!  THAT'S IT! Head to Oregontaxcredit.org to learn more and/or fill out a contact form and that will trigger Loren's team to reach out and help get you started.     Resources: RS 8850 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8850.pdf  IRS 9061 https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files/doc_library/Work%20Opportunity%20Tax%20Credit%20Form_9061.pdf 

Learn what East Cascades Works is all about in this 2.5 min presentation that Heather Ficht (Executive Director) gave during the Open Legislative Midterm Session for Oregon State.   If you appreciate all things visual, click this link and see her in action.