Skilled Trades Industry Links
Skilled Trades Unions
It's a great time to go skilled trades! An apprenticeship program through a skilled trade union is a great way to begin a skilled trade career. Visit the following websites to learn how to get started in the skilled trades today.
Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Techs. The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada - www.ua.org
Electricians. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - www.ibew.org
Carpenters and Millwrights. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America - www.carpenters.org
Sheet Metal Workers and HVAC Techs. SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - www.smart-union.org
Ironworkers. The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers - www.ironworkers.org
Elevator and Escalator Mechanics. International Union of Elevator Constructors - www.iuec.org For apprenticeship information visit -The National Elevator Industry Educational Program - www.neiep.org
Boilermaker. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers - www.boilermakers.org
Heavy Equipment Operators. International Union of Operating Engineers - www.iuoe.org
Bricklayers. International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers - www.bacweb.org
Skilled Trade Careers in the Armed Forces
There are many skilled trades and construction occupations throughout each branch of the United States Armed Forces. Contact a military recruiter today to learn more about skilled trades and construction jobs in the Armed Forces.
Visit the following websites to learn more about the many different careers available today.
Army - www.goarmy.com
Air Force - www.airforce.com
Navy - www.navy.com
Marines - www.marines.com
Coast Guard - www.gocoastguard.com
Skilled Trade and Construction Organizations
Associated Builders and Contractors - www.abc.org
Mechanical Contractors Association of America - www.mcaa.org
National Electrical Contractors Association - www.necanet.org
Air Conditioning Contractors of America - www.acca.org
American Welding Society - www.aws.org
Codes, Standards and Regulations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - www.osha.gov
International Code Council (ICC) - www.iccsafe.org
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - www.nfpa.org
Students learning a trade through an apprenticeship program