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Tuition Cost — $400 per semester
Training Cost — $200
Drug Test Cost — $69
Welding Recertification Fee — $75
Refund Policy – No Refunds
Apprenticeship Information
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must not be less than 18 years of age.
- Must possess sufficient physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the trade.
- Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate.
- Must complete the required written examination (Region A & B applicants only).
Applicants meeting the above requirements will be interviewed and rated by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
Prior to placement with a contractor, each selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a drug screen, attend orientation and training classes in OSHA 10, OSHA Sub-Part R, MSHA and First Aid/CPR before final acceptance into the program.
Applicants selected for job placement must be able to furnish their own transportation, pay school tuition, purchase tools, be agreeable to a certain amount of travel, and be aware of periods of unemployment due to the lack of construction activity.
This is a multi-year program of on the job training, plus related classroom and shop training each year. Related training classes are generally held two nights per week, September through May.
*SPECIAL NOTE: The actual number of placements, or if a class will be accepted, is dependent upon the level of construction activity.
TOOL REQUIREMENT
Iron Workers must provide their own hand tools as necessary for the type of work they are performing.
TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Iron Workers must be able to furnish their own transportation and be agreeable to a certain amount of travel.
Many times construction sites are located outside of the metropolitan area and require reliable transportation.
WORKING HOURS
Eight hours per day, between 7:00 A. M. and 3:30 P. M. Monday through Friday constitutes a normal work week.
Hours worked at other times would generally be considered overtime with higher wages. Some projects have night
work where a shift differential pay is added to the base pay.
Earn While You Learn
Apprenticeship classes are generally conducted after normal working hours to allow apprentices to gain on-the-job
experience and bring home a respectable wage while they are in training. Some areas, however, provide classes
during working hours. In some instances the apprentice may have to attend weekend classes.
You are immediately required to join the Union and within 30 days are required to complete an assessment test -- test information
will be included in your apprenticeship packet. You will be required to pay monthly dues, and when employed,
working dues are required. Union meetings are held monthly and participation by all members is encouraged.
Wages
Apprentice wages start at 70% of the Journeyperson rate and you will receive periodic increases if on the job training hours and related training requirements are met.
Apprentices receive the same fringe benefit package as a Journeyperson. This includes pension plans and health insurance for you and your family.
Choose a CAREER, not just a job.
Do you like to work with your hands? Do you like to be creative? Do you like to solve problems? Do you like to be outdoors and college just doesn't seem to be the choice right now? A career as a Union Ironworker could be the right choice for you. Ironworkers build bridges, office towers, highways, hotels, stadiums and more.
- Ironworkers create ornamental finishes.
- Ironworkers read blueprints.
- Ironworkers figure out the best way to tackle the job.
- Ironworkers work as part of a team.
The International Ironworkers Union offers a multi-year apprenticeship program. Apprentices are paid and receive benefits while gaining experience through on-the-job training and in the classroom. Starting wages for ironworker apprentices are 70% of a journeyman's wage.
Experienced Ironworkers - known as journeymen - can expect steady employment, job security and the opportunity to advance in their career.
An Ironworkers education does not stop once his or her apprenticeship ends. Through the Union's National Training Fund, journeymen are encouraged to take specialized courses in foreman training, earn welding certifications and take advanced safety and health classes.
Union Ironworkers are the safest in their craft. Each apprentice and journeyman learns construction safety regulations and standards set by U.S. and Canadian government officials.
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