The Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program is set up as a three year program. A minimum of 4000 hours of on-the-job (OJT) training and 432 classroom hours (11 weeks) is required over the course of three years in order to become a journeyworker. Apprentices start at 75% of the journeyworker’s wage rate and progress as follows:
Wage Schedule:
- 1st Period — up to 1000 Hours: 75%
- 2nd Period — 1001-2000 Hours: 85%
- 3rd Period — 2001-3000 Hours: 90%
- 4th Period — 3001-4000 Hours: 95%
How to Apply:
Apply online or apply in person at one of Indiana’s eleven locals.
Requirements are as follows:
- Not less than 18 years of age. Proof of age may be required.
- Physically able to perform the work of the trade.
- A reading, understanding, writing and communicating ability that would enable the applicant to perform the tasks of the Construction Craft Laborer in a safe manner and comprehend the subject matter taught in related instruction.
- If applicant has not completed high school or its equivalent, the applicant must, if accepted into the program, pursue his or her GED within the first year of the program.
- Possess a current driver’s license.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Drug testing will be required.
*Reading and math skills are essential.
