Alicia Chapman, CEO of Willamette Technical Fabricators has a bold vision for workforce development to drive the green revolution.

In her talk, Alicia shared her journey from a bunker in Afghanistan to leading a pioneering metals manufacturing company in Portland focused on producing green infrastructure.

Alicia emphasized the importance of creating good jobs that integrate new technologies and offer meaningful work.

At the heart of her strategy is training a diverse new generation of skilled workers, including those from underserved communities, to support projects like modern, earthquake-resilient bridges and floating offshore wind turbines.

Discover how Willamette Technical Fabricators is setting new standards in the industry while contributing to environmental and social progress.