— from Economic Development Council —
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this January, sponsored by Walt Corbin, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, and the Orcas Island Kiwanis Club.
The course will be taught at Orcas Island High School by Jeff Morris of Morris Plumbing & Heating and by Orcas Island High School Vocational and Woodworking instructor Brett McFarland. The program is intended to benefit participating students as well as local plumbing companies in need of skilled employees. The hands-on curriculum has been designed for students and career changers, and will include a history of plumbing, career information, tool usage, standard plumbing code, safety, and more. This course 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 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from January 28 though March 20 of 2019. There is no cost for the training; pre-registration and a $10 filing fee is required. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 21.
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 Walt Corbin, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island, Orcas Island School District, and by Jeff Morris Plumbing & Heating. The EDC’s Trades Education Initiative is additionally supported by San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor, 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.
Wow. This is great. That such an experienced and valuable tradesperson would take the time to pass on such valuable knowledge is very cool.
Electrical would be a good follow-up, too (if it hasn’t already been offered)…to include information on required education / apprenticeships and state licensing procedures—the how to’s (as well as cover hybrid solar array hookups to one’s existing Opalco service).
These skills are in such short supply on the island and would enable young men and women the ability to earn a good living while filling unmet demand—a win,win.
Thank you sponsors and thank you Mr Morris.