BuildRight Conference:
Scholarship for Workforce Trainees

Overview:

We invite pre-apprenticeship trainees & graduates to apply for a scholarship to attend the BuildRight Conference on April 22 at no-cost. Learn about high performance home construction, explore residential career pathways, and to network with industry professionals!

Registrants will receive a conference ticket scholarship ($485 value), a financial stipend for attending, and will be matched with a BuildRight Attendee or Speaker to introduce you to the event, and support you through the conference on Day 1. 

The full day Conference will include: 

• An introduction to the conference from existing professionals as your mentors.
• Nationally-renowned keynote speakers discussing building science and energy efficiency in homes
• Top-tier conference sessions from industry leaders on various building topics
• Networking Opportunities during complimentary breakfast, lunch, and sponsor hall

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Why Should I Attend?

Oregon needs a diverse and qualified workforce to meet the current and future construction demand, and this conference is an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices in residential construction. The topics covered in this conference will provide knowledge that will make new tradespeople (like you!) more attractive and valuable to future employers.

Earn a $120 stipend for attending the conference! To qualify for the stipend, pre-apprenticeship trainees must complete all of the following:

• Arrive by 7:30am, sign in, and meet your mentor
• Fill out a W-9 form prior to arrival so we can issue a check (info needed: name, address, SSN, and signature) 

Training Partners

Audience

Students
 

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Continuing Education

None

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When & Where
 

Portland HBA BuildRight (In-Person)
April 22, 2026 
7:15 AM - 5:15 PM 
Includes morning coffee and pastries and complimentary lunch

The Redd on Salmon
831 SE Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97214
(Map)

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