Trades AcademyWest and South Albany Building success one student at a time

Trades Academy Designed to introduce high school students to

careers in skilled trades and manufacturing by providing hands on learning for future career opportunities

Construction Electrical Welding Employability skills Manufacturing Day participation Industry Tours of local employers Job Shadows with future employers

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Program is a partnership between education, industry, local and state governments and economic development organizations to develop programs that our community will use to become sought after skilled workers. Our workforce task force is supporting the Trades Academy to help develop our future workforce to ensure a strong and vital economy for our community.

Skilled Workers Needed This data was compiled from information provided by 7 local

companies: ATI CAST, VIPER Northwest, Oregon Freeze Dry, Selmet, L&M Fab, National Frozen Foods, ATI Metals

NDT Machine Welding FAB Mechatronics EntryOther 2015 49 25 38 17 37 45 1 2016 48 28 38 17 37 43 6 2017 48 28 38 16 37 43 3 2018 48 28 38 16 37 43 4 2019 48 28 38 16 37 43 6 241 137 190 82 185 217 20

TOTAL JOBS: 1072

Skilled Trades - WagesConservative average starting wage for these skill sets:

Job Type/Skill Hourly Wage Annual Wage NDT $21.00 $43,500 Machine Tool $21.00 $43,500 Welding/Fabrication $18.00 $37,400 Mechatronics $24.00 $49,900 Entry Level $15.00 $31,000

Manufacturing Facts

In 2012, the average manufacturing worker in the United States earned $77,505 annually, including pay and benefits. The average

worker in all industries earned $62,063.

Taken alone, manufacturing in the United States would be the 8th largest economy in the world.

Over 12 million Americans (or 9 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing.

Manufacturing as a Career The demands of manufacturing require

increased knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) areas and the skills of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and team work. The growing use of technology and innovations require skilled workers and educational programs that address the demand for a highly skilled workforce.

Trades Academy Benefits Provides hands on learning of a variety of

construction and employability skills Students get to tour local world leaders in

manufacturing to learn about career opportunities Tour Linn Benton Community College CTE

Programs Job shadows of skilled trades/manufacturing Learn the truth about manufacturing and

manufacturing careers Connect with business leaders Learn what is being made in our community