Apprenticeships By Trade - Build Connecticut

BRICKLAYER & CEMENT FINISHER

BRICKLAYER AND CEMENT FINISHER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of Program: 3 to 4 years (6000 on the job training hours)
Related Training: 160 hours per year
Starting pay: 60% of Journeyworker’s rate with pay increases
every 750 hours
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Pension, Annuity and Training

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Physically capable of performing the essential functions
Must have driver’s license and transportation

WHERE TO APPLY

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers LU1 CT JATC

International Masonry Institute

17B North Plains Industrial Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 697-082

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CARPENTER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of Program
- 8000 hours (8–1000 hour periods)
Related Training
- 144 hours per year
Starting pay
- 50% of journeyman rate (higher with credit for experience)
Fringe Benefits
- Health Insurance, Pension, Annuity and Training

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Be physically able to perform construction work
Complete a placement test and application

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Carpenters Local 326

500 Main Street, Yalesville, CT 06492 | p: 203-284-1362

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CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Laborers District Council JATC

New England Laborers Academy

37 Deerfield Road,Pomfret Center, CT 06259 | p:860-974-1455

ELECTRICIAN

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of program – 5 Years
8000 Hours of on-the-job training
Over 1000 Hours of related classroom instructions
Eligible to receive college credits
Starting pay 40% to 50% of journeyman rate with increases after completing required on-the-job training hours and related classroom hours.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old
High school graduate or GED
Must have one year of algebra with a passing grade
Submit an official copy of a high school transcript
Pass a validated aptitude test
Complete an oral interview

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience

WHERE TO APPLY

IBEW Local 35 | Hartford’s Most Experienced Electricians
208 Murphy Road
Hartford, CT 06114
860-525-5982

IBEW LOCAL 90
2 N. Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-3820

IBEW JATC Local Union 488
721 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468 | p: 203-452-7679

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ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR

WHERE TO APPLY

Elevator Constructors Local 91 JAC
914 Main St., Room 203
East Hartford CT 06108

John DeRosa, Business Manager | (860) 289-8689 | iuec91br@sbcglobal.net

National Elevator Industry Education Program

GLAZIER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of program – 4 Years
8000 Hours of on-the-job training
Over 576 Hours of related classroom instructions

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old
Algebra, geometry, blueprint reading
Drafting, metal shop recommended.
High School diploma or GED
Drivers License and Transportation

WHERE TO APPLY

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
District Council 11

Finishing Trades Institute of S.N.E., Inc.

1492 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037 | p:860-828-9222

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Work Schedule Guide

HEATING & COOLING MECHANIC + WARM AIR

HEATING AND COOLING MECHANIC + WARM AIR

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Plumbers and Pipe Fitters LU 777 JATC
1250 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 | p: 203-317-4750

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience-Heating-Cooling Mechanic

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience- Heating Mechanic

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

WHERE TO APPLY

Operating Engineers of Connecticut Local 478
240 Cheshire Road, Meriden, CT 06451 | p: 203-237-3962

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of program – 4 Years
6000 Hours of on-the-job training
Classroom instructions on Saturdays
Starting pay 60% of journeyman rate with increases every 1500 hours

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a current drivers license
High school graduate or GED
Complete an oral interview
Complete a 6-week pre-apprenticeship program
Drug tested

WHERE TO APPLY

Operating Engineers of Connecticut Local 478
240 Cheshire Road, Meriden, CT 06451 | p: 203-237-3962

INSULATOR

WHERE TO APPLY

Asbestos Workers JATC Local 33
616 South Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 | p: 203-265-6376

IRONWORKER

IRON WORKER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of program – 3 – 4 Years
6000 to 8000 Hours of on-the-job training
Classroom instructions two to three nights per week
Eligible to receive college credits
Starting pay 60% of journeyman rate with increases every 1500 hours

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old
High school graduate or GED
Submit an official copy of a high school transcript
Complete an oral interview
Be drug free

WHERE TO APPLY

United Steel, Inc.
164 School Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 | p: 860-289-2323

Iron Workers Local Union 424
15 Bernhard Road, North Haven, CT 06473-3906 | p: 203-787-4154

Iron Workers JATC Local Union 15
20-28 Sargeant Street, Hartford, CT 06105 | p: 860-249-7639

LABORER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of program – 2 ½ – 3 Years
4000 Hours of on-the-job training
160 hours of classroom instructions per year 320 hours total
Starting pay 60% of journeyman rate with increases every 1000 hours

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a current drivers license
Minimum of 12th grade education or GED
Copy of high school transcript
Complete an oral interview
Physically able to perform the work
Drug tested

WHERE TO APPLY

New England Laborers Training
37 East Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone (508) 544-9830
Fax (508) 544-9836

LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER & MAINTAINER

LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER AND MAINTAINER

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 777 JATC
1250 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06457 | p: 203-317-4750

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience

MILLWRIGHT

Where to Apply

Millwrights Local 1121

Holliston Millwright Training Center
150 Hopping Brook Rd.
Holliston, MA 01746

(617) 254-0042

Contact
Lisa Coulter, Training Administrator | lcoulter@easternmillwrights-atf.com | (617) 254-0042

PAINTER

PAINTER | PAINTER, DECORATOR | PAINTER, INDUSTRIAL COATING AND LINING APPLICATION SPECIALIST

WHERE TO APPLY

Finishing Trades Institute of S.N.E., Inc.
1492 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037 | p: 860-828-9222

PAINTER, CAULKER, CLEANER

WHERE TO APPLY

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, LU 1 CT JATC
17 North Plains Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 | p: 203-697-0820

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PLUMBER

PLUMBER OR PIPEFITTER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Apprentices are on a rotating class schedule. They attend class for a week at a time 7:45 AM to 3:30 Monday through Friday. They then work in the field for seven weeks and return to school
the following week.

There is no cost for training other than books.

Apprentice pays are based on a percentage of journeyperson wages; first year rate is 45%, second year rate is 55%, third year rate is 65% four year rate is 75% and fifth year rate is 80%.

In order to qualify for a raise on their anniversary date, apprentices must have a minimum of 1700 of on-the-job training for that year, must have passed all classes with a “C” or better average, must not owe any school time and must have all time sheets and evaluations in for that time period.

Full medical benefits are extended to an apprentice after a probationary period.

Local 777 members have 2 pension plans and an annuity plan. Apprentices will receive an annuity when they reach journeyperson status.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years olds at the time of acceptance
Applicants must have either a high school, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma
Applicants must have a valid drivers license

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 777 JATC
1250 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 | p: 203-317-4750

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience

ROOFER

ROOFER | ROOFER/WATERPROOFER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Length of program – 3 Years to 4 ½ Years
6000 to 7900 Hours of on-the-job training to
Over 384 Hours of related classroom instructions
Starting pay 45% of journeyman rate with increases every 1000 to 1500 hours of on-the-job training and
completion of 128 hours of related instructions.

REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 18 years old
Two forms of identification
Be physically fit to perform the work of the trade
Have your own transportation
Must be drug free

WHERE TO APPLY

Northeast District Roofer/Waterproofers LU 9
114 Old Forge Road, Rocky Hill, CT | p: 860-721-1174

Southern District Roofer/Waterproofers LU 12
15 Bernhard Road, Bridgeport, CT 06473 | p: 203-772-2565

SEWER, STORM & WATERLINES INSTALLER

SEWER, STORM AND WATER LINES INSTALLER

WHERE TO APPLY

Operating Engineers of Connecticut JATC Local 478
240 Cheshire Road, Meriden, CT 06451 | p: 203-237-3962

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State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience

SHEET METAL WORKER

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

4 year Apprenticeship:
8000 hours of “On the Job Training” with a local contractor / employer
800 hours of classroom (Related Instruction)
Starting wage rate: 50% of Journeyman wage rate
Full Medical Insurance and Pension plans
Apprentice must be a dues paying member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union.
Apprentice must possess dependable transportation and be willing and able to travel to any jobsite as required
Graduate apprentices must successfully pass a State of Connecticut examination to be classified as Journeyman Sheet Metal Workers

REQUIREMENTS

- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must pass a drug and alcohol screening test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience

Sheet Metal
Limited Sheet Metal (HVAC)

WHERE TO APPLY

Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 40 JATC
100A Old Forge Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 | p: 860-529-2616

Sheet Metal Workers LU #38 Craft Training Fund
38 Starr Ridge Road, Brewster, NY 10509 | p: 845-278-6983 Ext. 110

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SPRINKLER FITTER

SPRINKLER/FITTER

WHERE TO APPLY

Connecticut Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 777 JATC
1250 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 | p: 203-317-4750

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Connecticut Schedule of Work Experience