The Roofers Local #188 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Standards have as theirobjective the training of Roofers skilled in all phases of the roofing industry, through on-the-job-training and supplemental related instruction.

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex.  The JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate this apprenticeship program as required under Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30.

In addition to the counties listed on the map, the Apprenticeship program accepts applicants from Guernsey and Muskingham counties in the State of Ohio.

The United Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers has a web site that describes Roofing Apprenticeship and the trade in general.

The Apprenticeship program usually lasts 3 years and consists of classroom training as well as paid on-the-job training. The program is administered by a committee of both Labor and Contractor representatives.

Job Description:
The work of the Insulator/Asbestos Worker includes the insulation of both industrial and commercial mechanical systems (i.e. piping, boilers, duct work, storage tanks, and equipment) for the purpose of energy savings; burn protection; and to control system heat transfer and condensation.  The majority of work takes place in Industrial )power plants, chemical process plants, refineries, steel mills, etc…) and Commercial (schools, hospitals, offices, etc…) settings.  The Insulator/Asbestos Worker works with many types of insulating materials, mastics, and vapor barriers.  Work is done from blueprints, using a wide variety of power tools; also cutting, leveling and fastening tools.

Working Conditions:
Work is done indoors and outdoors, sometimes in noisy and dirty surroundings.  Jobs are often located in areas not easily accessible by public transportation.  Work is active and strenuous; occasionally in cramped, uncomfortable conditions; and occasionally on scaffolds high above the ground.  Possible injuries include falls, cuts, and exposure to hazardous dusts and chemicals.  Personal protection equipment, such as, respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall-arrest systems, etc… is sometimes required.

Recommended High School Courses:
Algebra, geometry, mechanical drawing, and blueprint reading

Terms of Apprenticeship:

• 18 years of age as of the date of application.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Physically fit to perform the work of the trade.
• Reside within the geographic jurisdiction* of Local 2 for at least one year prior to application.
• Submit a non-refundable processing and testing fee.

For further information, call the JAC office at (724) 695-3902.

Admission Requirements of the J.A.C.:

• Qualify on a written test established by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
• 2½ points are added for each successive year that an applicant retakes the test up to a maximum of ten points.
• Personal interview.
• Agree to abide by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee Standards and Rules.
• Pass a certified drug test.
• Attend classroom instruction on personal time.

Contact:
Insulator & Asbestos Workers Local 2 J.A.C.
1057 Clinton Road
Clinton, PA  15026

William P. Birmingham, Training Director
Telephone (724) 695-3902
Fax (724) 695-3902

Geographic jurisdiction of Local No. 2 by counties:

Counties of Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria,  Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson,  Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland

Counties of West Virginia: Barbour, Brooke, Grant, Hancock, Harrison, Marion, Marshall,  Mineral, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, and Wetzel

Counties of Ohio: Belmont, Jefferson, and Monroe

Counties of Maryland: Allegany and Garrett

Our Commitment to producing the highest quality Sheet Metal Worker possible starts before an applicant touches a pair of snips, or holds his/her first tinning hammer. It starts with the application, where the individual receives a sample test to help prepare them for the real thing. It continues through the testing stage, which is administered by an independent third party to insure impartiality and fairness.

After receiving the results, applicants are notified by certified mail of their score. Those who received a score of 70% or better are then scheduled an interview. Panels consisting of representatives of both labor and management or Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) for short question the applicants on their future and how it incorporates into Sheet Metal Industry. These scores are added to the test score and are placed in order, highest to lowest.

These top qualified applicants are now ready to begin their 5-year apprenticeship. They will join the other current apprentices in the program who receive 200 hours of training a year related to this field.

Textbooks are supplied by the International Training Institute (ITI) to ensure that the information is not only current, but all apprentices across the country are taught the same up to date material. The instructors for the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship come from the rank and file membership to insure exceptional understanding of the material being taught. They are then sent to instructors training to better educate them on imparting this knowledge.

The curriculums? Only the latest advancements in the fields of architectural sheet metal, welding including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW (mig, tig, or stick) residential or commercial services classes, CAD (Computer aided drafting). This is where our apprentices learn all aspects of drafting and blueprint reading, layout, fabrication and installation of sheet metal. Taking a flat sheet, laying out a pattern, trimming, forming and finally putting together the final product.

Local 24 has a training facility in South Point, OH

Our website offers details about our program in Columbus and South Point, Ohio. Use the links in the left margin to see entry requirements, career possibilities, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. 

Today’s sheet metal industry, as always, needs highly skilled and motivated workers. Our main source for developing such workers has been through our apprenticeship programs. These programs offer an ‘earn while you learn’ opportunity to launch a lifetime career. You will receive quality training and limitless opportunities to advance while earning a paycheck and health benefits. An apprentice learns through classroom study and on-the-job training, working side by side with a skilled Journeyman. This allows you to gain both practical experience as well as the knowledge you need as you progress through the program.

For more information about the Roofers and their training visit their main web site or contact:

Clyde Dale Rose, Jr.
P.O. Box 770
Elkview, WV 25071
Phone: (304) 346-9234
Fax: (304) 346-9623

NAME OF PROGRAM:      Charleston JATC of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 625

WHERE TO APPLY:          3601 James Street, Charleston, WV 

WHEN TO APPLY:            July 1 through December 30

HOURS TO APPLY:          8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday

($35.00 APPLICATION FEE, WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR APPLICATION)

(ALL applications will be reviewed once a year

and applicants will be notified by mail of their status)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AS FOLLOWS:

AGE:   17 years of age at the time of application, and must be 18 years of age, prior to being indentured by the JATC

EDUCATION:   High School Diploma or G.E.D.

PHYSICAL:   Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.  A Drug test will be required.

DRIVERS’ LICENSE:   Must have valid WV Driver’s license

APTITUDE:    Must score standard level on able test administered by the WV Job service

RESIDENCY:    Applicant must be a resident of the following counties;

Boone, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers and Webster.

A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, high school transcript of grades, high school diploma or G.E.D., DD2 – 14 Form (if former Military), and valid driver’s license  will be requested at the time of application.

{ONLY COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED}

The Recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex.  The JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunities in apprenticeship and training and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the code of federal regulations, Part 30.

Apprenticeship

To join the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters without any prior experience, individuals enter a five-year apprenticeship program and are part of a select group of men and women motivated to learn a complex and challenging trade while upholding the ideals of trade unionism.

Applicants are evaluated on the same fair basis, without regard to race, sex, national origin or religious affiliation.

UA apprentices learn through both classroom and on-the-job training in what is considered by many to be the best construction industry apprentice program in the world. The five-year apprenticeship period is divided into one-year segments, each of which includes 1,700 to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and a minimum of 216 hours of related classroom instruction.

All UA apprentices receive a strong general education background in the trade, with core courses in basics such as mathematics, drawing and so on. At a certain point, apprentices can choose a specific path to follow, to become trained as a journeyman plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, service mechanic, and so on.

Apprenticeship is not an easy time: UA apprentices must work the same hours as journeymen plus attend night classes. Yet, this can be a highly rewarding career path for an individual who is motivated to learn the piping trade and become an active member of a proud and noble trade union.

For more on our world class training program see the web site of our parent United Assocation.

The program teaches pipefitting, plumbing, welding, HVAC and CAD skills.  Starting pay is $18.10 plus benefits.

When applications are open they can be submitted at 5521 Tabler Station Road, Inwood, WV  25428, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 3:00.

During the application opening if you would like an application mailed or have any questions, please call 1-866-760-4860 and press “0” for the operator.  Our website is www.486school.com.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid drivers license.  Applicants should live in Allegany, Washington, or Frederick Counties in MD or Berkeley, Jefferson or Morgan Counties in WV.

A math test, as well as a physical and drug screening will be required.

No applicant shall be rejected because of race, creed, color, sex or national origin.