Careers
It's easy to find a job in construction, but becoming a skilled journey worker with the union is a career choice for a lifetime.
Each union has its own apprenticeship program. Unlike any other program of its kind, union apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn. Once you become an apprentice, you work and attend a specific number of hours of classroom training, which you also are paid for. The classroom training provides safety and entry-level skills to get you started. You work under a skilled journey worker on the job, learning how to become the very best in your craft.
All craft workers are encouraged to continue their education, learning and growing throughout their careers.
To hear directly from some of our members, please read our member spotlights on The Power of One Newsletter page.
Unlike merit shops, wages in union construction are very good, and benefits such as health insurance, sick leave and retirement pension provide security for you and your family.
