Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship:
the Other Four-Year Degree
Apprenticeship is a path to a real career, with comprehensive training typically lasting 3-5 years. Apprentices receive a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction at state-of-the-art training facilities located throughout Ohio.
Apprentices learn a lifelong skill, obtain college credit and earn a salary with benefits and that begin the first day on the job, WITH NO STUDENT DEBT. All Apprenticeship programs are affiliated with a college and apprentices accrue college credit, covered by the affiliated unions. After completing the Apprenticeship Program, there are many paths to follow, including Journeyman, Foreman, Safety Director and more.
Starting wages as an apprentice average $16 per hour. Average wages once the program is completed are $27.94 per hour, or approximately $58,000 annually with full benefits. Connect with ACTOhio for more information.
Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Affiliated Unions
To find a local apprenticeship program and information on applying, visit ACTOhio or contact a union directly:
Boilermakers Local 744
Applications accepted the 3rd Wednesday of the month during office hours. No fee.
Call 216-241-2085 or visit www.boilermakers744.org
Bricklayers Local 5 (Cleveland)
Applications accepted Mondays thru Thursday between 8:30 am and 10:00 am. No fee. Visit www.bricklayerslocal5ohio.org for more info.
Training: www.oh-kyadc.com/training/training-centers/ or call 216-447-9965
Bricklayers Local 16 (Mentor)
Applications accepted by appointment only. No fee. Contact 440-352-1158.
Cement Masons Local 404
Applications for pre-apprenticeship program accepted. Apprentices taken March1. Pre-apprenticeship classes run April thru May. Visit the website on how to apply www.cementmasons404.com/apprentice.html or call 216-771-3929.
Carpenters, Floorlayers, & Cabinetmakers Local 435 & 373, Millwrights & Pile Drivers Local 1090
Applications are accepted Monday thru Fridays between 8:00 and 4:00 pm. No fee. Visit www.ohcap.org or call 330-659-9495.
Electrical Workers Local 673 (Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake Counties)
Applications accepted on the 3rd Thursday of every month between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. $25.00 Application Fee.
Visit ibew673.org or call 440-255-3414.
Electrical Workers Local 38 (Cleveland)
Applications accepted online at www.cejatc.org Call 216-573-0400 for more info.
Glaziers Local 181
Applications accepted every Tuesday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. No fee. Visit www.iupat-dc6.org/about/local-unions/local-181-cleveland-ohio or call 440-239-4575.
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 3
Applications are solely available at Insulators3.org. No fee to apply.
Ironworkers Local 17
Applications accepted weekdays between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Physical from a doctor required. Visit https://www.iw17.org/ or call 216-685-1781.
Laborers Local 310
Applications accepted the 1st Wednesday of the month between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. $35.00 application fee. Visit www.local310.com or call 216-881-5901.
Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Local 18
Applications accepted online, at www.local18training.com. Frequently asked questions available online as well. No application fees. For further questions 330-659-4115. Richfield Training Center
Painters and Allied Trades District Council 6
Applications accepted every Tuesday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. or onlline: iupat-dc6.org/training-and-education or call 440-239-4575.
Plumbers Local 55
Applications accepted the 3rd Monday of the month between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. No fee. Visit www.plumbers55.com or call 216-459-2900.
Pipefitters Local 120
Applications may be picked up Mondays between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. $20.00 application fee. Visit www.pipefitters120.org or call 216-524-8334.
Roofers and Waterproofers Local 44
Applications accepted Monday thru Friday between 6:30am and 2:30pm. Visit www.rooferslocal44.com or call 216-771-8220.
Sheet Metal Workers Local 33
Applications accepted the 2nd Monday of the month between 11:30am and 6:00pm. $10.00 application fee. Visit www.sheetmetaltraining.org or call 216-267-0151.
Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council Tradeswomen Committee
See more info here. For information contact Doreen Cannon at 216-459-0099 Ext. 143 or email here at dcannon@plumbers55.com.