Submitted by the Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council of San Juan County will offer a Project Management course as part of their Trades Training Initiative. This course is open to participants from San Juan County, ages 18 and over, who plan to use project management skills for paying work in the construction industry.

The upcoming course, taught by the Building Industry Association of Washington, will include tools of Project Managers, the role of a PM during each phase of a project, and managing contractors.

Details: The course will be held Friday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Skagit Valley College San Juan Center in Friday Harbor. The course is free except for a $50 registration fee. Space is limited.

For questions or to register, please contact the EDC’s Trades Training Coordinator, Marti McConnell, at 360-378-2906, or Marti@sanjuansedc.org.

The EDC thanks the United Way of San Juan County and the BIAW for their partnership in our trades training programs. The EDC also thanks San Juan County, The Port of Friday Harbor, The Town of Friday Harbor, and other donors and grantors whose support of the EDC Tech and Trades Training Initiatives that were critical to getting this program started.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council strives to support small rural enterprises and conduct projects to stimulate new job creation, strengthen the economic base for working families, and support overall quality of life for islanders.