Any additional training, experience, or credentials you provide can help improve your ranking (score) on our Pool(s) of Eligibles.
DD214 = 10 points
CTE (shop) classes = 5 points each (15 points max)
Welding, metals, woods, drafting, automotive, robotics, etc.
1 yr Geometry = 4 points for C’s, 6 for B’s, 8 for A’s
1 term at a community college counts as 1 year. If you took a class that covered the subject but does not show up in the course title on your transcript, get a letter from the teacher/school.
1 yr Trigonometry = 4 points for C’s, 6 for B’s, 8 for A’s
1 term at a community college counts as 1 year. If you took a class that covered the subject but does not show up in the course title on your transcript, get a letter from the teacher/school.
Placing above Math 60 = 5 points
Mt. Hood Community College has prep materials available here.
Placing above Writing 101 = 5 points
You can study for the ACCUPLACER here.
NCRC Gold or Platinum = 5 points
You can learn more about the NCRC and take practice tests for the Applied Math, Graphic Literacy and Workplace Documents assessments here.
Pre-Apprenticeship = 8 points
OTI, Cascadia Technical Academy, Constructing Hope, PCC Pre-Trades, PYB, Job Corps
Trades Academies = 6 points
Youth Trades Academy (Lane County), CTEC (Salem)
Work experience (40 points max)
Make sure you fill out the application thoroughly documenting your work experience.
- Classified Worker = 5 points per 3-month period (30 points max)
- Sheet Metal = 3 points per 3-month period (18 points max)
- Construction = 2 points per 3-month period (10 points max)
- Construction Related = 1 point per 3-month period (5 points max)
These documents can also improve your interview score:
- College transcripts
- Private class transcripts
- Certifications/specialized training
- Resume
- Letter(s) of recommendation
Interview Points
- Attitude 0-25 points
- Interest 0-25 points
- Potential 0-25 points
- Applicable Work Experience 0-25 points
- Work Stability 0-20 points
- Education 0-10 points