Oregon Skilled Trades Training Centers

Want real training in Oregon that leads to real paychecks?
This page lists community colleges, union apprenticeships (JATCs), and open-shop/private programs for the main skilled trades.

Use this page to explore options, then click through to each program for requirements, start dates, and locations.

Statewide “Find Everything” Tools

Start here first. These links help you find programs statewide.

• Oregon BOLI – Apprenticeship Opportunities (official state hub)
  https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/pages/apprenticeship-opportunities.aspx

• Oregon BOLI – Apprenticeship Trades List
  https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/Pages/trades.aspx

• Oregon Apprenticeship – Search Openings
  https://oregonapprenticeship.org/search-openings/

• BOLI Apprentice Lookup (verify programs/training agents)
  https://apprenticelookup.boli.oregon.gov/

• Build Oregon – Training Finder
  https://build-oregon.com/training/

• Oregon Tradeswomen – Apprenticeship Resources
  https://oregontradeswomen.org/apprenticeship/

Training by Trade

Each trade includes: Community College, Union Apprenticeship (JATC), Open-Shop/Private

1) Roofers

Community Colleges

• Mt. Hood Community College – Roofers/Waterproofers
  https://www.mhcc.edu/education-options/career-technical-programs/career-pathways/apprenticeships/roofers-waterproofers-allied-workers

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Roofers Local 49
  https://www.roofersunionlocal49.com/

• OR & SW WA Roofers & Waterproofers Apprenticeship
  https://www.orswroofersapp.com/

Open-Shop / Private

• NW College of Construction – Roofers Apprenticeship
  https://nwcoc.com/apprenticeship-at-nwcoc/roofers-apprenticeship/

2) Sheet Metal (HVAC Duct / Architectural / Service)

Community Colleges

• Most sheet metal classroom training runs through the JATC/training center.

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Sheet Metal Institute (Portland + Springfield)
  https://sheetmetalinstitute.org/
  Apply: https://sheetmetalinstitute.org/apply/

Open-Shop / Private

• ABC Pacific Northwest – Apprenticeship hub
  https://www.abcpnw.org/Apprenticeship/ABC-Apprenticeship

3) General Construction (Laborers, Operators, Heavy Equipment)

Community Colleges

• Use Build Oregon’s training finder for construction programs statewide:
  https://build-oregon.com/training/

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Operating Engineers Training Center (Local 701 – Canby)
  https://www.oetraining.org/

• Ironworkers Local 29 JATC
  https://www.iw29appr.org/

Open-Shop / Private

• Build Oregon – Training Finder
  https://build-oregon.com/training/

4) HVAC-R

Community Colleges

• Chemeketa – HVAC/R (apprenticeship partner + classes)
  https://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/apprenticeship/hvac/

• Portland Community College – HVAC/R Installation (pathway)
  https://www.pcc.edu/programs/facilities-maintenance/pathway-hvac/

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Sheet Metal Institute (HVAC paths)
  https://sheetmetalinstitute.org/

• UA Local 290 (pipe trades + HVAC/R)
  https://ualocal290.org/

Open-Shop / Private

• ABC Pacific Northwest – Apprenticeship hub
  https://www.abcpnw.org/Apprenticeship/ABC-Apprenticeship

5) Welding

Community Colleges

• Portland Community College – Welding
  https://www.pcc.edu/programs/welding/

• Lane Community College – Fabrication & Welding
  https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/industrial-trades-technologies-transportation-and-apprenticeship/fabrication-and-welding

• Clackamas Community College – Welding
  https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/departments/welding-department

• Rogue Community College – Industrial Welding
  https://www.roguecc.edu/dept/welding/

Apprenticeships / Other

• Welding is often included inside pipe trades, ironworkers, and sheet metal apprenticeships.

Open-Shop / Private

• Check BOLI + OregonApprenticeship for welding-related openings.

6) Electrician

Community Colleges

• Many electrician apprenticeships use partner colleges for classroom instruction.

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Use BOLI Apprenticeship Opportunities to find the right local IBEW/NECA program:
  https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/pages/apprenticeship-opportunities.aspx

Open-Shop / Private

• Area 1 Inside Electrical JATC (open-shop)
  https://area1jatc.us/

• IEC of Oregon – Apprenticeship
  https://iecoregon.org/apprenticeship/

• ABC Pacific Northwest – Apprenticeship hub
  https://www.abcpnw.org/Apprenticeship/ABC-Apprenticeship

7) Plumbing / Pipefitting

Community Colleges

• Most plumbing classroom instruction runs through apprenticeship training programs.

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• UA Local 290
  https://ualocal290.org/

Open-Shop / Private

• Use BOLI + OregonApprenticeship to find plumbing openings statewide:
  https://oregonapprenticeship.org/search-openings/
  https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/pages/apprenticeship-opportunities.aspx

8) Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Duty

Community Colleges

• Portland Community College – Diesel Service Technology
  https://www.pcc.edu/programs/diesel-service/

• Lane Community College – Diesel Technology
  https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/industrial-trades-technologies-transportation-and-apprenticeship/diesel-technology

• Chemeketa – Diesel Technology
  https://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/diesel-technology/

• Klamath Community College – Diesel Technology
  https://www.klamathcc.edu/en-US/academics/academic-programs/transport-industry-engineering-agriculture/diesel-technology.html

• Southwestern Oregon CC – Diesel Mechanic Technology
  https://www.socc.edu/dieselmechanic/

Apprenticeships / Other

• Some dealers/fleets run paid training tracks too — check local employers + BOLI listings.

9) Carpentry

Community Colleges

• Search carpentry under “Construction Technology” or “Building Trades” at local colleges.

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Northwest Carpenters – Training & Apprenticeships
  https://nwcarpenters.archive.s360.is/for-members/career-building/training-and-apprenticeships/

Open-Shop / Private

• ABC Pacific Northwest – Apprenticeship hub
  https://www.abcpnw.org/Apprenticeship/ABC-Apprenticeship

10) Painting / Drywall Finishing / Industrial Coatings

Community Colleges

• Most painting training is apprenticeship-based.

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• Regional Training Center (Painters Local 10 + Drywall Finishers Local 101)
  https://www.rtctraining.org/

Open-Shop / Private

• Use BOLI to find painting-related openings statewide:
  https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/pages/apprenticeship-opportunities.aspx

11) Flooring (Floor Covering)

Union Apprenticeships (JATC)

• OR & SW WA Floor Covering JATC
  https://www.pdxfloortraining.com/

12) Aviation (A&P)

Community Colleges

• Portland Community College – Aviation Maintenance Technology
  https://www.pcc.edu/programs/aviation-maintenance/

13) Manufacturing (Machining / CNC / Industrial Maintenance)

Community Colleges

• Linn-Benton CC – Machine Tool Technology
  https://www.linnbenton.edu/future-students/explore-lb/programs/machine-tool-technology.php

Apprenticeships

• Use BOLI’s trades list to find machinist/maintenance apprenticeships:
  https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/Pages/trades.aspx

14) Auto Mechanic / Automotive Technology

Community Colleges

• Portland Community College – Auto Service
  https://www.pcc.edu/programs/auto-service/

• Mt. Hood Community College – Automotive Technology
  https://www.mhcc.edu/education-options/degrees-certificates/automotive-technology/

• Umpqua Community College – Automotive Service Technology
  https://umpqua.edu/academics/find-your-path/automotive/

Apprenticeships / Other

• Some dealers/fleets run paid tech pathways — check local employers + BOLI listings.

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