Required Activities

You will maintain an accurate and complete portfolio showing completion of required activities –

• High school transcript with -
  • APR 101 Trade Skills Fundamentals class with a grade of C or better
  • Two or more credits in trade-related high school classes (metals, woods, carpentry, etc.) with a grade of C or better
  • Algebra class with a grade of C or better
• Copy of current First Aid/CPR card
• Copy of OSHA 10 certification
• Proof of participation at Construction Career Day or similar event
  • Signed statement from instructor or a certificate of participation
• Copy of high school diploma
• Copy of Oregon driver's license

Optional Activities

Complete three or more of the following activities –

• Take an industry tour and document participation
• Tour Chemeketa Community College trade programs
• Meet with a Chemeketa advisor about trade-related programs
• Participate in a trades-related program
  • Oregon Tradeswomen
  • Chemeketa summer program
• Attend a trades-related jobs fair
• Earn a trades-related certificate
  • Welding
  • Forklift operator
  • Refrigerant handling
• Develop a resume and cover letter
  • List mastered skills
  • Obtain sign-off from an instructor
• Practice interview with a trades representative
  • Send a thank-you letter
• Visit oregonapprenticship.org
  • Research three apprenticeship programs
  • Write a paragraph describing each trade
• Attend a BOLI Apprenticeship and Training Division meeting
• Take a standardized test and include the scores in your portfolio
• Participate in a leadership organization
• Take photos of completed projects and include in your portfolio