SKIP THE FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
LEARN ON THE JOB
Apprenticeship is an alternative to college that enables you to develop yourself and your career through a mixture of classroom learning and on-the-job training as a full-time employee.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
LEGAL
18+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
Ability to pass a drug test
Passing grades and test scores for respective trade
ATTITUDE
Respect for safety
Punctuality
- Willingness to learn
- Positivity
COMPETENCIES
- Communication (written & verbal)
- Problem-solving acumen
- Basic math skills
CAREER PATHWAYS WITHIN THE SKILLED TRADES
Careers in the trades offer limitless opportunities for long-term success. Projects like schools, hospitals, and high-rises are being built every day—construction and manufacturing are not only in demand but also growing. These are the basic levels of skilled tradespeople:
Project estimators and company owners are master craftspeople as well as confident self-starters. They have the passion and commitment needed to build a business, which includes maximizing their employee’s abilities. Project estimators and owners are responsible for everything in their businesses, including efficiency assessment, client relationship management, and finances.
READY TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION?
STEPS FOR CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP
Think About the Right Trade for You
Research and find the trade that best suits your personality and skill set. Use our guide to learn about the responsibilities and wages for the most common fields.
Attend an Orientation with WRTP
We will help you contact the appropriate training centers for your trade of choice so you can start the application process.
Be Ready to Succeed
Gather the required documents (driver’s license, high school diploma/GED transcript) and study for the aptitude tests. We can assist you with all of this.
Realize that a drug test or pre-employment drug screening is likely.
READY TO WORK IN MANUFACTURING?
STEPS FOR MANUFACTURING APPRENTICESHIP
- Interview with WRTP Staff to Assess Your Employability and Enhance Your Skills
Employment with a high road employer who features apprenticeship programs is key. We can help you find the right occupation and employer match.
- Be Ready to Succeed
Gather the required documents (driver’s license, high school diploma/GED transcript) and study for the aptitude tests. We can assist you with all of this.
Realize that a drug test or pre-employment drug screening is likely.
WHY JOIN A UNION?
Labor unions form a beautiful and essential force that allows workers to band together in pursuit of solutions that will improve their jobs, lives, and communities.
On average, union workers earn significantly more than their non-union counterparts. Union members are also more likely to secure benefits like premium health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. All benefits are provided apart from hourly wages, so they don’t affect workers’ paychecks.
When union workers successfully secure a higher wage, non-union firms tend to follow suit in order to keep employment competitive. As a result, the economy benefits as a whole.
Safety is a top priority in the construction industry, especially among unions. The labor movement fought for the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to ensure safer working conditions and stronger protections for workers.
ALREADY A NON-UNION TRADESPERSON?
MAKE THE SWITCH
All the following advantages await you in unionized labor: guaranteed compensation, better benefits (above and beyond your hourly wage), safe working conditions, recognition for your work, and job security. You will also enjoy a richer on-the-job atmosphere due to the special bond between labor and management.
Ready to continue your career in a union? Get started with WRTP | BIG STEP today!
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