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Laborers' Apprenticeship Program

Receive on the job training from experts.

Apprenticeship

In the Pennsylvania Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program, construction craft laborers receive on-the-job training and classroom courses from experienced instructors in construction language, care and safe use of tools of the trade, O.S.H.A., and First Aid/CPR. Applications are available on a continuous basis. All applicants accepted into the Apprenticeship Program will receive a gift package of construction safety gear. Contact Devin Hoffman at (724) 352-2224.

Become A Laborers' Apprentice
Become A Laborers' Apprentice

Become A Laborers' Apprentice

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Hear From Our Instructor: James Mcguire

Hear From Our Instructor: James Mcguire

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Hear From Our Instructor: Tyler Schuller

Hear From Our Instructor: Tyler Schuller

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Construction Safety

We teach and enforce OSHA's construction health and safety requirements within our facility to ensure the well-being of our members and recognize and minimize job-site hazards.

First Aid/CPR Training

We offer hands-on First Aid, CPR, and AED training sessions developed by the American Red Cross. All our instructors are certified, and renewal is required every two years.

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Hazard Communication

Hazard communication familiarizes our members with the HAZCOM OSHA Standard 1910.1200 and Right-To-Know regulations and helps protect them from hazardous situations. 

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Flagging Certification

Learn flagging control techniques to help protect project personnel and provide safe, courteous, and authoritative directions to traffic seeking passage through the work area.

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Scaffolding Systems

Our instructors teach techniques, rules, and regulations on ladders and scaffolds. Learn the fundamentals and hands-on procedures for building various types of scaffolding systems.

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Rod (Rebar) Tying

Learn the hand tools utilized for placing and securing rebar rods and the various types, shapes, and diameters of reinforcing steel, with a heavy emphasis on layout and framework.

Qualifications

The terms of the program are that each Apprentice complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and a minimum of 300 hours of related classroom instruction.

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Apply

All potential apprentices must submit an application online or in writing.

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Age

Be 18 years of age or older when admitted. Be in good health or be able to pass a pre-job physical should one be required.

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Education

Have a high school diploma or GED.

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​NOTE:  Admittance to selection test requires proof of High School Diploma/GED and valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

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License

Have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and dependable transportation.

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Citizenship

Be a citizen of the United States or a legal alien.

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Residence

Have been a resident of any Pennsylvania county for the past (6) months except for: Bucks, Chester, Delaware,  Montgomery, & Philadelphia.

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Test

Take a written Selection Test (Test administered at the Training Center in Saxonburg, PA)

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Interview

Participate in an interview session (Interviews will be held at the Training Center in Saxonburg, PA)

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Drug Test

Pass a certified drug test before final acceptance.

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Welcome

All applicants accepted into the Apprenticeship Program will receive a gift package of construction safety gear.

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