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CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4-5 YRS)HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (4-5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: American Concrete Association, OSHA500/502, Grout, Masonry Restoration Materials (JAHN), Instructor CertificationProgram (ICP)

COURSES: Brick, Block, Tile, Terrazzo Stone, Marble, Plaster Cement & PCCRestoration, Specialty Materials Training, National Certifications Training,OSHA, Safety Continuous Upgrade, Foreman/Supervisor Training

WEBSITE: www. apprentice.org

Bricklayers build walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures from bricks,blocks, structural tile and other pre-made materials. Stone Masons and Marble Workers buildwalls, partitions, arches, fireplaces and other structures from natural and cultured stone andmarble. Pointer-Caulker Cleaners work on the restoration of masonry buildings, reinstall mor-tar, replace bad caulking, clean and point masonry, stone and brick surfaces. Tile Workers buildwalls, restore flooring, bathrooms etc. in commercial and residential settings working withceramic tile or other natural and man-made tile products. Terrazzo Workers build and installconcrete or epoxy-based flooring, stairs, sidewalks and driveways in hospitals, schools and othercommercial applications.

100 KINGSTON DRIVE · PITTSBURGH, PA 15235 · PH: 412-825-0923 · FAX: 412-825-0954

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS - UNION CRAFTSMEN · WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

L E T U S B U I L D Y O U R P R O J E C T A N D Y O U R F U T U R E !The success of any construction project depends on the quality of the

people who build it. Here in western Pennsylvania, we have 17 tuition-free

quality apprenticeship programs that produce some of the finest craftspeople in

the country. The combination of outstanding curricula and on-the-job training

creates a skilled workforce capable of building any type and size of construction

project. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career or a competent

and professional workforce, we have the education and talent for you.

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B O I L E R M A K E R S Local Union #154

CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (4-5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Class for OSHA 500, Scaffolding, OSHA Regulated Through MOST(Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization and Training), Common Arc Welding, Steel Erection, PowerRigging, Drug Testing, Pulmonary Fit Test, Asbestos

COURSES: OSHA/Safety, Mathematics, Welding, Blueprint, Rigging, Drafting, Boiler Technology, Tools &Layout, Fiberglass Specialization, CPR-Red Cross Training

1221 BANKSVILLE ROAD · PITTSBURGH, PA 15216 · PH: 412-343-3072 · FAX: 412-343-8533

Boilermakers build, test and maintain boilers for power plants, factories and refineries.

B R I C K L A Y E R S & A L L I E D C R A F T S Local Union #9

G R E A T T R A I N I N G • T A L E N T • R E S U L T S

Cement Masons smooth and finish exposed concrete surfaces on projects such as walls, floors, steps,sidewalks, driveways and roads. The bulk of the work is in commercial and industrial building.

CLASSROOM HOURS: (3 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (3 YRS)

COURSES: Finishing Concrete Surfaces, Walls, Floors, Steps, Sidewalks, Roads & Driveways, Bridge andRoad Work, Pervious Concrete Technician, Setting of Bulkheads and Screeds for Concrete Placement,American Concrete Institute (Flatwork Finisher & Flatwork Technician), OSHA 10, Safety First Aid

WEB SITE: www.apprentice.org

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C A R P E N T E R S

CLASSROOM HOURS: 592-740 (4 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 5,200-8,000 (4 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS:OSHA, CPR & First Aid, Scaffolding, Welding & Rigging, Door Hardware, SolidSurface, Manufacturer Specific Floor Covering, Conveyor & Monorail, Steam Turbine, Gas Turbine, AerialLift, Best Practices in Healthcare Construction

COURSES: (per individual area of specialization) Blueprint, Mathematics, Wood & Metal Framing,Interior & Exterior Systems, Floor Covering, Partitions, Rafters, Concrete, Form Work, Molding, WoodPaneling, Cabinets, Conveyor Systems & Machinery, Piling & Caissons, Bridges, Walls, Tunnels, Hydro-Electric, Locks, Dams

WEB SITE: www.greaterpacarpenters.org

Carpenters construct, erect, install and repair commercial and residential structures and fixturesof wood, plywood, metal studs and wallboard. They erect framework in buildings including sub-flooring, partitions and rafters, and install molding, wood paneling, cabinets, windows, doors andhardware as well as build forms for concrete work, build stairs and lay floors. Heavy & HighwayCarpenters build and assemble forms for concrete structures such as bridges, retaining walls, tun-nels, subways, drainage structures, hydro-electric developments, locks, dams and sewage treat-ment projects. Floor Coverers install, replace and repair floors of wood carpet and sheet goods inresidential, commercial and industrial buildings. Mill Cabinet Workers specialize in customizedwoodworking, designing and creating furniture, and fabricating and installing permanent fixturesfrom wood including cabinets, moldings, door frames and interior stairs. Millwrights are con-struction mechanics who install and maintain conveyor systems and large machinery for factoriesand shops. Pile Drivers build and maintain all types of piling and caissons, and specialize in foun-dations for buildings, dams and bridges.

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CLASSROOM HOURS: 2,000 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (4-5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Associate Degree in Electrical Construction Technology (CCAC), BICSILab, CPR & First Aid, Confined Space Scaffolding, Flagging, Loc Out / Tag Out, OSHA 10 & 30, TeleData I,II & III, MSHA and 70 E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

COURSES: Academic & Hands-on Labs: Motor Control, Fire Alarm, PLC, Tele-Data-Pipe Bending,Computers, Physics, Scaffolding, CPR-First Aid & OSHA, Training in Tool Specific Technology, Blueprint,Transformers, DC Theory Generators, Motors, Applied Codeology & Code Calculations

Electricians install, maintain and test power, lighting, communications and other systems incommercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Also covered is residential work and all thepower, lighting and systems in houses and apartment complexes.

GREATER PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS652 RIDGE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205 · PH: 412-262-1830 · FAX: 412-262-7836

IBEW LOCAL UNION #5 5 HOT METAL STREET · PITTSBURGH, PA 15203 · PH: 412-432-1145 · FAX: 412-431-4614www.ibewlocal5jatc.org

IBEW LOCAL UNION #712 (Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, & Crawford counties)217 Sassafras Lane, Beaver PA 15009 · PH 724-775-6920 · FAX: 724-775-5695 www.ibew712.org

C E M E N T M A S O N S Local Union #526

2606 CALIFORNIA AVENUE · PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 · PH: 412-761-6310 · FAX: 412-761-8211

Commercial, Residential, Floor Coverers, Mill Cabinet, Heavy & Highway, Millwright, Pile Drivers

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS - UNION CRAFTSMEN · WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

CLASSROOM HOURS: 840 (3 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 5,400 (3 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour, OSHA Subpart R, Welding (both SMAWand FCAW), CPR & First Aid, Scaffold Erector and User, Qualified Rigger, Qualified Crane Signalman,Ariel Platform Operator, Level 1 & 2 Un-bonded Post Tensioning

COURSES: Structural Steel Construction, Precast Concrete Construction, Certified Rigger, Blueprint Reading,Ornamental Ironworking, Reinforcing Construction, Post Tensioning Systems, Shielded Metal Arc Welding,Flux Core Automatic Welding, Curtain Wall Systems, Crane Assembly and Dismantling, Oxy-acetyleneBurning, OSHA Safety, Pre-engineered Metal Building Construction

WEB SITE: www.iwlocal3.com

Ironworkers erect structural steel, erect bridges, install reinforcing steel, metal floor and roofdecking, and assemble and install decorative curtain wall. Ironworkers also continually maintainand service the furnaces, cranes, equipment and steel assemblies for the power and steel industry.They also move heavy machinery and assemble pre-engineered metal buildings.

CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (5 YRS)

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 (4YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA, CPR & First Aid, Abatement ProcessesWelding

COURSES: Installation & Processes of Insulation Relative to Industrial &Commercial Mechanical Systems, Duct, Piping, Boilers, Storage Tanks, EquipmentUtilized in Energy Efficiency and Safety, Control of System Heat Transfer &Condensation

WEB SITE: www.apprentice.org

Insulators install insulation in both industrial and commercial mechanical systems, such as piping,boilers, duct work, storage tanks and equipment for the purpose of energy savings and burnprotection, and to control system heat transfer and condensation.

1057 CLINTON ROAD · CLINTON, PA 15026 · PH: 724-695-3902 · FAX: 724-695-3992

2315 LIBERTY AVENUE · PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 · PH: 412-471-4535 · FAX: 412-471-4536

CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4-5 YRS)

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,800 (4-5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 10, Forklift Training, Welding

COURSES: Safety for Elevator Constructors, Fundamentals of Print Reading, Material Handling, Rigging andHoisting, Machine Room and Overhead Installation, Basic Electricity, Advanced DC Motors and Generators,Construction Wiring, Basic Elevator Solid State Electronics, Circuit Tracing

Elevator Constructors install, repair and maintain elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts,homelifts, dumbwaiters and movable walks.

2945 BANKSVILLE ROAD · PITTSBURGH, PA 15216 · PH: 412-341-6666 · FAX: 412-341-3080

E L E V A T O R C O N S T R U C T O R S Local Union #6

I N S U L A T O R S Local Union #2

I R O N W O R K E R S Local Union #3

G R E A T T R A I N I N G • T A L E N T • R E S U L T S

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 6,000 for Painters & Drywall Finishers (3 YRS); 8,000 for Glaziers (4 YRS)

COURSES: Residential, Industrial & Commercial Preparation & Application of Paint for Walls,Moldings, Industrial Work (Bridges, Tanks, Power Houses), Sandblasting, Spray Roll Brush &Specialized Wall Covering, Water Blasting

WEB SITE: www.dc57.org, www.ftiofwpa.net

Drywall Finishers seal joints between plasterboard and other wallboard to prepare wall surfacesand ceilings for painting, paper hanging and custom texturing. Glaziers cut and install all typesand sizes of plate, custom window, obscure leaded glass, mirrors and curtain wall. They also fitand install aluminum entrances, sidelight and show windows as well as plastic and porcelain panelsin metal and wood frames. Painters (residential, industrial and commercial) prepare surfacesand apply paints to walls and moldings, indoors and outdoors. Industrial work may includebridges, tanks, power houses, sandblasting and spray painting. Commercial work can involvepainting/brush and roll, and wall covering.

101 EWING ROAD · CARNEGIE, PA 15106 · PH: 412-276-5758 · FAX: 412-276-5770

P A I N T E R S , D R Y W A L L F I N I S H E R S , G L A Z I E R S IUPAT DC #57

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CLASSROOM HOURS: 800-920 (4 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 4,000-6,000 (4 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Class B CDL/First Aid & CPR/Hazardous Waste Operations, MSHA24-Hour New Miner, Forklift Operator, D.O.T. Pipeline Operator Qualification, OSHA 10-Hour,Construction Outreach 500, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, Signal Personsand Riggers, Class 7 Vehicle Inspection

COURSES: Plans & Specifications, Signaling, Labor & Management Relations, Pre-Operational Inspection,Soils & Compaction, Rigging & Reeving, Undercarriage, Fuels, Lubricants & Coolants, Engines, Powertrains,Hydraulics, Welding, Work Zone Safety, Earthmoving Equipment Operation Principles & Techniques, CraneOperation Principles & Techniques, Paving Equipment Principles & Techniques, Mechanic Technician

WEBSITE: www.wpaoperators.org

Operating Engineers operate, maintain and repair heavy construction equipment, such ascranes, backhoes, loaders, scrapers and bulldozers, for use in the construction of buildings,factories, roads, dams, power plants, pipelines and bridges.

107 OPERATORS WAY · NEW ALEXANDRIA, PA 15670 · PH: 724-668-2244 · FAX: 724-668-8146

CLASSROOM HOURS: 288 HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 4,000

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Asbestos Worker and Supervisor, Hazardous Waste Worker, Lead Workerand Supervisor, Flagger Safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, Pipeline Operator - Qualified, Forklift, OSHAConstruction Safety and Health

COURSES: Craft Orientation, First Aid/CPR/AED, Asbestos Abatement Worker and Supervisor, LeadAbatement Worker and Supervisor, Pipelaying, Line & Grade, Microbial Remediation, Hazardous WasteWorker, OSHA Construction Safety and Health, Blueprint Reading, Scaffold Builder, Scaffold User, Rigging &Signaling, Air and Compaction Tools, Powder-Actuated Tools, Hazard Communication, Rod Tying, Cutting& Burning, Skid Steer, Concrete, Fork Lift, Confined Space, Mason Tending

WEBSITE: www.laborpa.org

Laborers are involved with most phases of the construction industry. They work with scaffolding,soil compaction, transit and level, trenching and shoring, traffic control, air tool operation andmany other assigned tasks.

317 DEER CREEK ROAD · SAXONBURG, PA 16056 · PH: 800-442-8868 · FAX: 724-352-5011

O P E R A T I N G E N G I N E E R S Local Union #66 #66

L A B O R E R S Laborers’ District Council of Western Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS - UNION CRAFTSMEN · WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

CLASSROOM HOURS: 576 (4 YRS)

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 4,800 (4 YRS)

COURSES: Installation & Repair of Roofs on Structures in a Variety of Materials:Shingles, Slate, Tile, Tar, Rubber Plastic & Composites

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Roofers install roofs on structures in a variety of materials, including shingles, slate and tile, hottar, rubber, plastics and composites.

CLASSROOM HOURS: 1,200 (5 YRS)

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: Plastic Fusion, Adult CPR, Welding,Journeyman's Plumbers License, Medical Gas Installer, Brazer, BackflowPrevention, Foreman

COURSES: Math, Health & Safety, Rigging, Drainage, Welding, RelatedScience, Drawings, Water Supply, Plan Reading, Repair, CAD, Medical GasInstallation, Back Flow Prevention Tester, Plastic Fusion, Adult CPR, OSHA10, Green System Awareness, Foreman Certification, Backflow Repair,Plumbing Code

WEB SITE: www.ua27.org

Plumbers design, install and maintain sanitary, storm, water supply and gas service lines,plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment.

PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION #271040 MONTOUR WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK · CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108PH: 724-695-9047 · FAX: 724-695-9015

PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION #42 (Northwest Pennsylvania)186 Wagner Road - Monaca, PA 15061 · PH: 724-774-1335 · TOLL-FREE: 1-877-774-1335FAX: 724-775-6728

PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION #47 (Erie Pennsylvania)8150 Hawthorne Road - Erie, PA 16509 · PH: 814-864-1658 · FAX: 814-864-9684

230 LINCOLN AVENUE · BELLEVUE, PA 15202 · PH: 412-732-9720 · FAX: 412-732-9721

CLASSROOM HOURS: (4-5 YRS)

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: (4-5 YRS)

COURSES: Mixing & proper application of decorative interior and exterior plaster surfaces

WEB SITE: www.apprentice.org

Plasterers mix and apply coats of standard and decorative plasters both inside and out.

1900 ANDREW STREET · MUNHALL, PA 15120 · PH: 412-464-2851 · FAX: 412-461-9923

P L A S T E R E R S Local Union #31

P L U M B E R S

R O O F E R S Local Union #37

G R E A T T R A I N I N G • T A L E N T • R E S U L T S

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S P R I N K L E R - F I T T E R S Local Union # 542

CLASSROOM HOURS: 1,080 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (4-5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: OSHA 30, ASSE Certification in Backflow Prevention (Testing, Repair &Maintenance), Fire Pump Testing

COURSES: Job Safety & Health including OSHA 30, Related Mathematics, Soldering & Brazing for UAJourneymen & Apprentices, Rigging, Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports & Fasteners, National Fire ProtectionAssociation Codes, Backflow Prevention-Testing/Repair & Maintenance, Special Application Fire ProtectionSystems, Fire Pump Installation & Testing, Introduction to Automatic Sprinklers & System

WEB SITE: www.apprentice.org

Sprinkler-fitters install, test, inspect, certify and maintain all types of fire suppression systemsin all types of buildings and structures, including residential, industrial and commercial.

S T E A M F I T T E R S Local Union # 449Local Union #449

CLASSROOM HOURS: 1,250 (5 YRS)

HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 10,000 (5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: CFC Refrigerant Handling, various welding certifications,Plastic Fusion, Medical Gas, Backflow, HVACR Star Technician, Pipe Fitter Star Technician

COURSES:Mathematics, Applied Trade Mathematics, Basic Science, OSHA Safety, Steam, Hot Water,Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Medical Gas, Boilers, Process Pipe, Pipe Fabrication, Hydraulics, AllWelding Processes, HVAC Service Energy Management, Rigging, Drafting, CAD Drawing & IndustrialInstrumentation Controls

WEB SITE: www.ua449.com

Steamfitters install and service pipes and measuring devices in water and steam-pressuresystems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and power and fuel facilities.

P.O. BOX 58161 · 227 STANTON AVENUE · PITTSBURGH, PA 15209PH: 412-822-8040 · FAX: 412-821-1561

1459 WOODRUFF STREET · PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 · PH: 412-481-0333 · FAX: 412-481-6416

S H E E T M E T A L W O R K E R S Local Union #12

CLASSROOM HOURS: 800 (4-5 YRS) HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: up to 6,400 (4-5 YRS)

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS: AWS Welding (Light-Gage and Structural Steel Processes), UtilizingDestructive and Non-destructive Test Procedures, OSHA 10 and 30, First Aid, CPR AED, CFC Refrigerant &Universal Card, TAB (Testing, Adjusting, Balancing), Fire Life Safety (Fire Damper Inspection), Detailing,Indoor Air Quality, HVAC Energy Audit and Pipe Welding

COURSES: HVAC Systems, Sheet Metal Work & Welding, Architectural Sheet Metal Work, Operating HandTools, Equipment Power & Computerized Machinery, Industrial Sheet Metal Work, TAB Service/Maintenanceof HVAC, Safety & Upgrade Classes

WEB SITE: www.smlocal12.org, www.hvactraining.us

Sheet Metal Workers build a variety of products from sheets of steel, aluminum, copper andother metals, and install the finished products. They are responsible for heating, air conditioningand ventilation of commercial buildings and homes. They also design and fabricate outdooritems, such as fascia, flashing, awning, gutters and metal roofs, as well as indoor kitchen equipmentand related exhaust systems.

1200 GULF LAB ROAD · PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 · PH: 412-828-1386 · FAX: 412-828-2124

The Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania is a unique partnership ofbuilding trade unions and contractor associations which work togetherto provide the best value in construction services. Incorporated in1999, this non-profit organization today represents more than 40,000building trade workers and over 400 individual contractors.

To pursue a career in the building trades, interested individuals mayeither apply through an apprenticeship program or meet specialqualifications if they are currently a practicing journeyman.Generally, persons must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;

• Have a high school diploma or GED;

• Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license;

• Have suitable transportation; and

• Be drug free.

Training is free and apprentices earn wages throughout the program.Like journeymen, apprentices also receive health care and other benefits.For more information about specific apprenticeship programs and howto apply, please contact the individual training centers directly, log onto the “Careers & Training” section of www.buildersguild.org, write tothe Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., 650 Ridge Road, Suite301, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205 or call 412-921-9000.

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The recruitment, selection and employment of apprentices during their apprentice-ship shall be without discrimination because of age, color, race, religion, nationalorigin or sex.

The sponsors take affirmative measures to provide Equal Opportunity inapprenticeship and operate the Apprentice Programs according to Title 29 of theCode of Federal Regulations, Part 30, and the Equal Employment OpportunityRegulations of the State of Pennsylvania.

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