Looking for a career?
We’ll set you up with a paid apprenticeship in the skilled trades. Browse through our website to learn how you can start working as a skilled trade apprentice. Our reputable program has led many apprentices to successful, full-time careers in the skilled trades.
The skilled trades are more versatile than most people think. And a career in the skilled trades definitely has its perks. So, if you think the skilled trades aren’t for you, think again.
We offer paid apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled trades. This means that you can earn while you learn. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s best who will become your new mentors.
Despite what you may have learned, college is not the only pathway to a rewarding career. We understand that college is not for everyone. Our paid apprenticeship program offers a mix of on-the-job training and online coursework that must be completed in the comfort of your own home, on your own time.
Contact Us to learn more about what our apprenticeship program can do for you. Our team will set up an apprenticeship in the skilled trades tailored to the trade that you are interested in.
Equal Opportunity in Apprenticeship
The USW Multiskilled Joint Apprenticeship And Training Program
Will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
The USW Multiskilled Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
What are the benefits of the skilled trades?
Job security
The demand for professionals in the skilled trades is higher than ever.
Careers in the skilled trades have also been referred to as recession-resilient. Regardless of how the labor market is doing, people in your community will still need their highways and bridges repaired. The pipes though which their water comes to their homes to be replaced
Jobs for various skill-sets
When we talk about the skilled trades, most people imagine body builders lifting bulky loads and operating heavy machinery. While tenacious muscles are valuable for some roles, there are plenty of jobs in the skilled trades regardless of gender or body types.
If technology is your thing, there are plenty of opportunities is the skilled trades for you. You’ll soon learn that the advancement of technology has had a huge impact on the skilled trades. During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn how cutting-edge technology is being used to make improvements to infrastructure.
High earning potential
Jobs in the skilled trades offer high salaries. Apprentices typically start at 50% of journey worker rate and advance 10% every 1000 working hours. The normal amount of hours little over 2000 hours per year. Programs are two, three and four years in length. Journey worker rate could be 80+ dollars per hour. Many trades people work 30 or more years for a contractor. Full benefits are provided.
A satisfying career
It is hard to find people who are genuinely happy going to work everyday. Not in the skilled trades, though.
Nothing is more satisfying than using the skills you gained through your training on the job. As you move forward, you become an expert in the field. And once a project is complete, you get to see what you accomplished with your hard work. Hard work can be very rewarding.
What are the benefits of our apprenticeship program?
Fast track to a fulfilling career
Many companies in the skilled trades invest their time and resources into training apprentices to work within their specialty. Hiring apprentices allows companies to personally train workers.
The length of our programs are from 2 to 4 years, depending on the trade.
Finish your education with no dept
Among students and recent graduates in the United States, student debt is on the rise. With our apprenticeship program, you won’t be going down that road.
You’ll actually come out ahead, by making money fast as you gain your education in the skilled trades. To be sure, from online coursework to hands-on labor, you will get paid every step of the way.
Our skilled trades apprenticeship program makes a great alternative to college.
Health benefits
Health benefits cover healthcare costs that fall outside of government funding. By getting hired as an apprentice, you’ll become part of the company’s health benefit plan.
Union Membership
Once you get hired as a skilled trades apprentice, you will become part of the United Steelworkers union (USW).
The USW, represents 850,000 workers across North America. The union’s goal is to ensure safety, fair wages, and social justice within the skilled trades.
Contact Us to learn more about what an apprenticeship in the skilled trades can do for you!
