Forum Archive
Here is a catalog of our past forums!
Data Centers Forum
DATE AND TIME: June 26, 2025, 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus – 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229
Join us for an exclusive presentation from Dan Diorio, Senior Director of State Policy with the Data Center Coalition, where we will dive into the booming demand for data centers, the economic opportunities they create and their impact on regional job growth.
Plus, we’ll explore the latest energy resources, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry. Don’t miss out—be part of the conversation that’s driving the future!
Workforce Roundtable Forum
DATE AND TIME: May 22, 2025, 7:30am – 9:30am
LOCATION: PCC Willow Creek Opportunity Center, 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Hillsboro, OR 97006
WEA Hotline: (503) 968-3100
Event Description:
WEA is looking to provide our membership with a better understanding of the employment trends for our region and hear from industry experts on how they are ‘meeting the moment’ in the construction industry, and beyond. Additionally, we will talk about the “system” and how programs connect to the larger work. Finally, we want to know where/how can businesses, organizations and individuals plug in.
RUN OF SHOW
7:30am: Doors
8am: Program
9:30am: Networking & Goodbye
ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTS:
- Brannigan Vogt, Washington County Workforce Analyst, Employment Department
- Jody Robbins, Director Apprenticeship & Training, State of Oregon
- Andrew McGough, Executive Director, Worksystems, Inc
- Randall Friesen, Executive Secretary Treasurer, Columbia Pacific Building & Construction Trades Council
- Pam Hester, Workforce Development, Portland Community College
- Andrew Beyer, CEO, EC Electric
- G. Bundy, Professional Learning Coach NWRESD
- Madeline Shick, CTE Coordinator Beaverton School District
- Travis Reiman, Superintendent, Hillsboro School District
- Mitra Anoushiravani, Field Representative, US Senator Jeff Merkley
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