Central Oregon is facing a critical shortage of skilled trade workers and trade companies, a challenge that will directly impact housing affordability, infrastructure, and economic growth. According to the Oregon Employment Department, the construction industry will need up to 15,000 new workers statewide over the next decade, while 25% of the current workforce is expected to retire in that same period.
To help address this issue, the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) invites you to cover an important event:
Oregon’s Residential Construction Trade Base: Can We Keep Up With the Demand?
An Industry–Education Happy Hour with a presentation by Oregon’s State Regional Economist, Nicole Ramos
- Tuesday, September 23
- 5-6:30pm
- Hayden Homes Support Center, 250 SE Timber Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756
This event will provide:
- The latest data on Oregon’s residential construction trade base.
- Insights into the workforce shortage and its impact on Central Oregon.
- What it will take to build capacity for the future.
If interested in attending, contact Jenn Kovitz, community engagement and government affairs manager for Hayden Homes at jenn.kovitz@hayden-homes.com.
