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University of Montana Sustainable Construction Program Produces Skills Built to Last
Few courses at the University of Montana require mastering a circular saw to graduate, but for Sustainable Construction Technology student Amanda Parker, it’s all part of the classroom experience.
Parker, a first-year student in this popular Missoula College program, is learning from the foundation up – literally – what it takes to successfully construct buildings engineered to last. Her studies include site preparation, woodworking and how to expertly wield drills and other pieces of equipment.
“Some people have family experience working with tools but I didn’t,” said Parker, a northern California native who moved to Missoula when her boyfriend enrolled in UM’s wildlife biology program. “What I like about this program is how hands-on it is. We do new things every day.”
Montana’s Incumbent Worker Training Program and The Montana Trades Education Credit
Grant funding is allocated to the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MDLI) on a State Fiscal Year (July 1st – June 30th) and is available on a first-come first-served basis.
