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Applications
are taken every Wednesday from 10-5 for the Carpenter, Floor Coverer,
Heavy Highway, Lathers, Millmen, Millwright and Pile Driver Apprenticeships.
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
dates below 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
- At the
time of application, a non-refundable processing fee of $25.00 will
be required and a written test will be administered.
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.
Neville Island Training Center
Telephone:
412-262-1830
Scranton
Training Center
Telephone:
570-347-5891
Gallitzin
Training Center
Telephone:
814-886-9667
Lebanon
Training Center
Telephone:
717-273-5277
Toll Free: 888-346-8880
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