Union Trades
Some colleges have trade programs and are very affordable (SUNY/CUNY). However, students should research the requirements and qualifications needed for their trade of interest. Below are links to local union trade pages and their apprenticeship programs.
Local 1- Plumbers and Gasfitters- http://www.ualocal1.org/training.aspx
Local 3- Electrical Contractors of NY- https://www.jibei.org/education-training/apprentice-program/
Local 20- Carpenters Union in Staten Island- http://local20.com/apprentice/
Local 28- Sheet Metal- https://p.secure.hostingprod.com/@www.smwialu28.org/ssl/index-4.html
Local 78- Asbestos, Lead, Hazardous Waste removal- http://www.mttf.org/apprenticeship/local-78/
Local 79- Construction/General Builder- http://www.local79.org/apprenticeship/
Local 580- Ironworkers- http://ironworkers580.org/TrainingCenter/apprenticeship.aspx
Local 1010- Pavers and Road Builders- https://www.laborerslocal1010.com
Local 1163- Millwrights (build, install, maintain plant machinery) These training programs are all upstate NY- http://www.local1163.com/about.aspx#content