Growing the Best Craftspeople in the Construction Industry
Through our members’ training and apprenticeship programs, we prepare our apprentices to learn the newest techniques in their trades, as well as making safety training priority number one.
No matter which trade a prospective apprentice is interested in, the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council has a member training program that will enable him or her to set the foundation for a successful career while earning a competitive salary and getting real-world experience on the job site.
Contact one of our apprenticeship programs for more information…start your career TODAY!
- Arizona Asbestos Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee:
www.insulators-az.org or 602.225.0119
- Phoenix Bricklaying and Tilesetting Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee: www.bricklayingapprenticeship.org or 602.286.9030
- Phoenix Drywall Tapers & Finishers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee:
www.iupatdc15.org/jatc.html or 602.244.0768
- Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee:
www.pejatc.org, 602.263.8104
- Tucson Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program:
www.ibew570.org/page/page/4412700.htm or 520.323.1622
- Globe-Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee:
520.425.8177
- Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program:
www.ironworkers75.org or 602.276.6055 (Phoenix) or 520.624.5553 (Tucson)
- Arizona Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship & Training System:
www.iuoe428.com/new/ or 602.252.1844
- Phoenix Painters and Decorators Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee:
www.iupatdc15.org/jatc.html or 602.244.0768
- Phoenix Pipe Fitting Trades Joint Apprenticeship Committee:
www.pipetrades.org or 602.269.8213
- Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee:
www.AZCementFinishers.com or 602.258.8148
- Roofers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee:
602.254.7059
- Phoenix Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee:
www.azsheetmetal.org/LUFRAMES.htm or 602.275.6511 (Phoenix) or 520.622.3593 (Tucson)
- Arizona Teamster Joint Apprenticeship & Training System:
602.268.8801
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Apprentice?
What is an Apprenticeship?
What will an Apprentice get paid?
How do I qualify for an Apprenticeship Program?
What are the benefits of an apprenticeship program?
What is an Apprentice?
An Apprentice is a worker who learns a craft through planned, supervised on-the-job- training in combination with technical instruction in a classroom setting. Experienced journeymen and instructors teach apprentices the proper use, care and safe handling of tools and equipment used in their trade. Additionally, apprentices are required to complete courses that compliment their trade-oriented, job-site training. These programs require commitment, hard work, endurance and ambition to complete. The competitiveness of our apprenticeship programs ensure that our journeymen are the best in their trades!
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a job! It combines supervised, full-time, structured, on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. It is sponsored by employers or labor/management groups who have the ability to hire and train in a work environment.
What will an Apprentice get paid?
It depends on the trade, but apprentices usually start at a percentage of the journeyman wage and receive increases at regular intervals. Generally, starting wages for an apprentices are about 50 percent of the journeyman wages. Apprentices usually receive wage increases every six to twelve months if satisfactory progress is made in his or her program.
How do I qualify for an Apprenticeship program?
The particular skills and knowledge necessary to become an apprentice vary by trade. In most cases, technical knowledge of mathematics and science as they relate to each particular trade is important, as well as a strong desire and commitment to complete the program, develop the required skill sets, and take pride in their workmanship.
What are the benefits of an apprenticeship program?
- Paid health and pension benefits
- Excellent wage rates with guaranteed, scheduled increases
- State-of-the-art training
- Safe working conditions
- College credit coursework
- National skill certification (upon completion)
- Continuous education
- Non-traditional training for women
