Union Trades
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/
https://www.electricianschooledu.org/ibew-neca-union-apprenticeships/
Local 20: Carpenters Union in Staten Island
http://local20.com/apprentice/
Local 28: Sheet Metal
Local 78: Asbestos, Lead, Hazardous Waste removal
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
https://local1163.com/training/
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