Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in the fields of construction
A construction apprentice is a paid worker enrolled in a special training program. The training program is a partnership between employers and the construction trade union. Apprentices learn their trade through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom technical instruction. Construction apprenticeships usually last between 2.5 and 5.5 years. Pay is gradually increased over the length of the apprenticeship until the trainee reaches full tradesperson (journey) level. Union apprenticeship programs meet federally approved standards relating to job duties, classroom instruction, wages, and safety and health conditions. Employers know that a journey level tradesperson is the best qualified for the job.
Career options for the building trades:
Boilermaker Bricklayer
Carpentry
Cement Mason
Ceramic Tile Finisher
Ceramic Tile Layer
Electrician
Glazier
Heat and Frost Insulator
Iron Worker
Laborer
Operating Engineer
Painter/Drywall Finisher/Glazier
Pipefitter
Plumber and Pipefitter
Plumber
Roofer and Waterproofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler Fitter
Technical Enginee
Requirements:
¯ Each of the apprenticeship programs has their own admission requirements. However, they all require the following documents:
¯ Your high school diploma or GED certificate
¯ The name(s) and address(es) of the school(s) you have attended.
¯ A copy of your birth certificate.
¯ The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two or three individuals who will serve, as your personal references will need to be provided.
¯ A Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Form DD-214) Veterans Only.
The Three Rivers Construction Alliance webpage has detailed information of the construction programs and how to get started at www.threerca.com or www.threerca.com/careers_main.html
Contact the IDES or IETC office:
250 N. Chicago Street 1115 Plainfield Road
Joliet, Illinois Joliet, Illinois
(815)740-5101 (815)727-4444
Want to know more?
Contact your high school counselor.
Apprenticeship in the Electrical Industry
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) jointly sponsor apprenticeship training programs that offer the opportunity to earn wages and benefits while learning the skills needed for a trade that can be rewarding and challenging.
Career options for the electrical industry
Inside wireman
Outside lineman
Residential wireman
The NJATC website provides detailed job descriptions for the three electrical work specialties and to obtain an application form at www.njatc.org
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