EDC to Offer Free Construction Basics Training at Friday Harbor High School

Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 23 – December 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor High School

— from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan County EDC —

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this fall, supported by the San Juan Island Community Foundation, Ravenhill Construction, Green Man Landscape & Design, and Ace Hardware.

The course, which will be taught at Friday Harbor High School by Ravenhill carpenter Mike Melville, is intended to benefit both participating students and local construction companies in need of more employees. The curriculum has been designed for students and career changers, and will include core construction skills, tool usage, safety and more. This course itself is free to residents of San Juan County, but space is limited and requires both registration and a filing fee of $10.

The course will run after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 23 through December 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. There is no cost for training; pre-registration and a $10 filing fee is required. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 19th.

To apply, please visit the EDC’s website at www.sanjuansedc.org/trades.  For more information call the EDC office at 360-378-2906 or email EDC Trades Coordinator at glenn@sanjuansedc.org.

This program is sponsored by the San Juan Island Community Foundation, Ravenhill Construction, the San Juan Island School District, Green Man Landscape & Design, and Friday Harbor Ace Hardware. The EDC’s Trades Education Initiative is additionally sponsored by San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, the San Juan Island School District, Heritage Bank, and Islanders Bank.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County. We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.