WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP & HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
The Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council Apprenticeships and the Rochester Manufacturing Trade Apprenticeship Programs are great ways for a worker to acquire the experience and instruction needed to get established in a career, without the burden of debt.
Learn about all the different construction trades by viewing our Resource Guide.
Earn While You Learn
Individuals have the opportunity to learn from our highly-trained and knowledgeable instructors with real industry experience. Apprentices earn regular pay raises throughout the program, and receive health insurance, a pension, and more benefits!
Zero Student Loan Debt
Apprenticeship programs are FREE for the apprentice! The employer pays the full cost of training tuition.
Go Anywhere in the USA
Construction apprentices graduate with a portable, recognized certificate offering them good pay and benefits to support themselves and their families. These certificates are recognized with building trade unions across the USA.
More than a Job - its a Career
Apprentices graduate with all the skills they need to succeed and advance in their field. The local union and related associations offer additional skills training courses where workers have the ability to further their career and gain the knowledge necessary to move into management positions.
Building Trade Apprenticeship Application Information
INSULATORS & ALLIED WORKERS, LOCAL 26
4348 Culver Rd, Suite 3, Rochester, NY 14622
BOILERMAKERS, LODGE 7
LOCAL LODGE NO. 5, ZONE 7
5745 Big Tree Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Apply In-Person Only.
BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS, LODGE 3-NY
33 Saginaw Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
Apply In-Person Only.
CEMENT MASONS, LOCAL 111
ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 86
470 West Metro Park, Suite B, Rochester, NY 14623-2619
Apply In-Person Only.
GLAZIERS & GLASSWORKERS, LOCAL 677
244 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY 14623
Apply by mail only. Applications can be found online or in-person.
IRON WORKERS, LOCAL 33
154 Humboldt St, Rochester, NY 14609
Apply In-Person Only.
LABORERS, LOCAL 435
20-22 Fourth Street, Rochester, New York 14609
Apply In-Person Only.
OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 158, DISTRICT 832
121 State Route 70, Dansville, NY 14437
Apply In-Person Only.
PAINTERS, LOCAL 150
244 Paul Rd., Rochester, NY 14623
Apply by mail only. Applications can be found online or in-person.
PLASTERERS, LOCAL 9
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS, LOCAL 13
1850 Mt.Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14615
Apply In-Person by Taking Exam at 9:00 a.m. (must be completed and turned in by 11:00 a.m.)
ROAD SPRINKLER FITTERS, LOCAL 669
Apply Online Only.
ROOFERS, LOCAL 22
280 Metro Park-Rochester, NY 14623.
Apply In-Person Only.
SHEET METAL WORKERS, LOCAL 46
Apply Online Only.
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 118
Apply Online Only.