Applications are taken every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. for the Commercial Carpenter. Call the Training Center nearest
you for the exact dates applications are being accepted. In addition,
Heavy Highway accepts applications for their Apprenticeship in
March of each year. Please refer to the posting for the additional
application dates for Heavy Highway.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 18 years of age
- High school graduate or hold the equivalent GED
- Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade
- Must have a valid PA driver's license and suitable transportation
- Must be available for full-time employment when called by a union official
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At the time of application, a non-refundable processing fee of $25.00
will be required and the applicant will be told when to return for
testing.
As part of the final selection process, the applicant will be responsible for the expense of a physical by a doctor of his/her choice and a drug test by a drug testing laboratory chosen by the Joint Apprentice Committee. In addition, random drug tests may be conducted at any time while in the Apprenticeship Program.
ATTITUDE FACTORS:
- Must indicate interest, desire, and willingness to learn;
- Genuine interest in the trade as opposed to just looking for a job;
- Sense of responsibility for performance, materials, safety;
- Ability to work with others as part of a crew;
- Positive attitude towards school - must see it as an opportunity, not just a requirement.
RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:
- Shop
- Science
- Mechanical Drawing
- Blueprint Reading
- Mathematics
- Geometry
MOBILITY:
Opportunities in construction depend heavily upon the ability of
the individual to travel throughout the area of union jurisdiction
to wherever workers are needed.
Pittsburgh Training Center
Telephone: 412-262-1830
Gallitzin
Training Center
Telephone:
814-886-9667
Lebanon
Training Center
Telephone:
717-273-5277
Toll
Free: 888-346-8880
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