Apprenticeships are an opportunity for someone to learn a skill/trade while earning wages. Most apprenticeships consist of three to five years of on-the-job training and related technical training. After the program, an apprentice becomes a journeyman, fully qualified in that trade.
Christie Farrow
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What is a Bricklayer?
Bricklayers work in varied aspects of building, industrial, commercial and residential construction. They build walls, partitions, chimneys, and other structural forms from the brick, block, or other masonry material. They work with mortar using a trowel. They also use chisels, joiners, block hammers, and powered saws.
Much of a bricklayer’s work is done outdoors and generally depends upon suitable weather conditions. It is a very strenuous trade with much stooping and lifting required. A bricklayer needs to be able to work in various duties requiring close tolerance and must be able to work well in heights.
What are the program specifics?
- Length of program – 4 years
- 6-month probationary period
- A minimum of 160 hours of classroom-related instruction each year
- Starting pay – 60% journeyman wage
How do I qualify?
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license
- In good physical condition
What will be helpful to succeed?
- Good reading ability
- Courses in math and science
- Blueprint reading
Contact:
Christie Farrow, Apprenticeship Coordinator
cfarrow@aci-construction.org
Cement Mason
What is a Cement Mason?
Cement masons finish the exposed concrete surfaces of freshly poured floors, walls, sidewalks, foundations, dams, parking garages and lots, runways, warehouses, loading dock floors, roads, and curbs to specified textures or finishes. They level, shape, and smooth surfaces using straight edgers or power screeds. Most of the work is in industrial and commercial buildings.
Cement masons must know the functional characteristics of various cement and concrete mixes.
What are the program specifics?
- Length of program – 3 years
- 6-month probationary period
- A minimum of 144 hours of classroom-related instruction each year
- Starting pay – 70% journeyman wage
How do I qualify?
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license
What will be helpful to succeed?
- Good work ethics and attendance
- Willing to do physical work
- Good math and reading skills
- Willing to work outdoors
Contact:
Christie Farrow, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Masonry Restoration (PCC)
What is a Masonry Restoration {P.C.C.)?
A Masonry Restorer or Pointer Caulker Cleaner works with various tools, mortar, and cement while tuck-pointing mortars and joint finishes, Various tools and sealers when caulking or using pressure machines, and chemicals when cleaning masonry.
The P.C.C. Mason works on modern and historical masonry.
Most P.C.C. masonry is done out of doors and can be carried on year-round except in very severe weather. In some cases, however, there is indoor work. Safety devices such as nets, safety belts, and scaffolding are used to reduce the risk of injury. There is a great deal of climbing, balancing, and reaching.
What are the program specifics?
- Length of program – years
- 6-month probationary period
- A minimum of 160 hours of classroom-related instruction each year
- Starting pay – 60% journeyman wage
How do I qualify?
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license
- In good physical condition
- Pass a drug test
What will be helpful to succeed?
- Good reading ability
- Math courses
- Science
- Drafting and blueprint reading
Contact:
Christie Farrow, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Plasterer
What is a Plasterer?
Plasterers apply plaster, cement, or acrylic finish products to the interior and exterior walls and ceilings of hospitals, office buildings, schools, warehouses, residences, shopping centers, and large commercial and industrial projects.
The craft requires an extensive amount of outdoor work; therefore, weather conditions are a factor. This is a very active strenuous trade with much standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and carrying. The ability to work at heights is a must.
What are the program specifics?
- Length of program – 4 years
- 6-month probationary period
- A minimum of 144 hours of classroom-related instruction each year
- Starting pay – 60% journeyman wage
How do I qualify?
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license
What will be helpful to succeed?
- Good reading ability
- General science
- General math
- Drafting
Contact:
Christie Farrow, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Finisher
What is a Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo Worker?
Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo craftsperson work with a wide range of materials and techniques. They lay marble and ceramic tile and marble panels. They also mix, lay, and grinding terrazzo. (Terrazzo is made of concrete and colored marble chips). Craftsmen do new work and repair and remodeling schools, hospitals, banks, office buildings, and retail shopping centers. They use a variety of hand and power tools and must be able to work from blueprints.
What are the program specifics?
- Length of program – 3 years
- 6-month probationary period
- A minimum of 144 hours of classroom-related instruction each year
- Starting pay – 60% journeyman wage
How do I qualify?
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have a valid driver’s license
- In good physical condition
- Pass a drug test
What will be helpful to succeed?
- Good reading ability
- Math courses
- Science
- Drafting and blueprint reading
Contact:
Christie Farrow, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Roofer
What is a Roofer?
Roofers waterproof and weatherproof buildings. They apply shingles made from fiberglass, slate, tile, and cedar or composite material such as rubber membrane. They also apply built-up rubber, PVC, and modified bitumen.
Roofers work outdoors in all kinds of weather and shut down only when the weather is severe. Craftsmen do a great deal of climbing, kneeling, standing, and walking. Persons interested in becoming a roofer must have no fear of heights, a good sense of balance, and be keenly aware of their safety and co-workers.
What are the program specifics?
- Length of program – 3 years
- 6-month probationary period
- A minimum of 144 hours of classroom-related instruction each year
- Starting pay – 50% journeyman wage
How do I qualify?
- At least 18 years of age
- Completed the 10th grade
- Have a valid driver’s license
What will be helpful to succeed?
- Good reading ability
- General science
- General math
- Blueprint reading
Contact:
Christie Farrow, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Carpenter
Allied Construction Industries and Messer Construction Co. have partnered to provide a Carpentry apprenticeship program to ACI member companies. ACI is committed to increasing the number of skilled construction workers by providing the highest level of training to our open-shop contractors. We believe our partnership with Messer Construction Co. does exactly that. The Carpentry Apprenticeship Program is a four-year program. Over four years, apprentices must complete a total of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) plus a little over 600 hours of related training instruction (RTI).
Benefits of the ACI Apprenticeship Program:
- All Instructors are Subject Matter Experts
- NCRC assessment provided for each apprentice candidate
- Nationally recognized craft curriculum
- Contractors are invited to attend quarterly review meetings
- Apprentices may receive up to 50% credit for previous work experience
Contact Jen Gault to sign-up here.
Construction Craft Laborer
Allied Construction Industries and Messer Construction Co. have partnered to provide a Construction Craft Laborer apprenticeship program to ACI member companies. ACI is committed to increasing the number of skilled construction workers by providing the highest level of training to our open-shop contractors. We believe our partnership with Messer Construction Co. does precisely that. The Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship Program is a three-year program. Over three years, apprentices must complete a total of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) and a little over 435 hours of related training instruction (RTI).
Benefits of the ACI Apprenticeship Program:
- All Instructors are Subject Matter Experts
- NCRC assessment provided for each apprentice candidate
- Nationally recognized craft curriculum
- Contractors are invited to attend quarterly review meetings
- Apprentices may receive up to 50% credit for previous work experience
Contact Jen Gault to sign-up here.