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C areer Resource Guide to
Apprenticeship Programs Third Edition
Edited by
Elizabeth H. Oakes
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Contents Part I: Introduction and Overview
Electricians and Line Workers
249
Electronics Technicians
288
Preface
vii
Elevator Constructors
295
Introduction to Apprenticeship Programs
ix
Emergency Services Technicians
301
Engineers and Engineering Technicians
318
Farriers
322
Floor Layers
328
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
344
Glaziers and Glass Makers
356
Health Care Workers
365
Herbalists
389
Insulators and Asbestos Workers
401
Ironworkers
414
Laborers
424
part ii: essays
History of Apprenticeships in the United States
3
How Apprenticeships Work in Canada
5
Applying and Interviewing for an Apprenticeship
8
Volunteering as a Way to Further Your Career
14
Internships as a Way to Further Your Career
24
Workplace Etiquette
35
part iii: directory
Apprenticeships by Career Field
Agricultural Workers
43
Aircraft and Avionics Mechanics and Service Technicians
81
Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, Private Investigators, Detectives, and Security Guards
434
Machinists and Tool Programmers
448
Masons
460
Mechanics
470
Medical Laboratory Technicians
483
Metalworkers
505
Midwives
518
Millwrights
529
Museum and Gallery Workers
537
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
544
Painters and Paperhangers
575
Artists and Artisans
98
Auto Body Workers
113
Boilermakers
119
Book Arts Workers
130
Bricklayers
136
Business Workers
147
Carpenters
153
Childcare Workers and Child Educators
189
Communications Specialists
197
Cooks, Chefs, and Kitchen Workers
203
Cosmetologists and Barbers
218
Pile Drivers
585
Crafts and Trades Workers at Living Historical Sites and Farms
Pipe Trades Workers
590
227
Plasterers
634
Dispensing Opticians
234
Printing Industry Workers
640
Drywallers and Lathers
242
Railroad Workers
650
Roofers and Waterproofers
663
Sheet Metal Workers
675
Shipbuilding and Ship Maintenance Industry Workers
688
Social Activists and Human Services Workers
693
Theater Workers
703
Tile Setters
718
Tool, Die, Mold, and Pattern Makers
724
Truck Drivers
739
Welders
755
Apprenticeships by Eligibility Goodwill Industries
763
Job Corps
782
Job Training and Partnership Act (JTPA) Programs
795
Adult Workers
797
Disabled Workers
799
Dislocated Agricultural Workers
802
Dislocated Workers
803
Homeless Workers
807
Migrant Workers
809
Native American Workers
818
Older Workers
827
Veterans
833
Women
842
Youth
843
Schools, Job Centers, and Administrative Offices U.S. Offices of Apprenticeship Training, Employer, and Labor Services
847
Community Colleges, Vocational-Technical Centers, and Trade Schools
852
Job Centers and State Liaisons
862
Occupational Information Coordinating Committees (OICCs)
927
State Apprenticeship Councils
933
State Apprenticeship Web Sites
937
Part IV: Further Resources Glossary of U.S. Apprenticeship Terms
943
Glossary of Canadian Apprenticeship Terms
947
Career Resources on the Internet
951
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) List
955
Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE) List
959
National Occupational Classification (NOC) List 961 Occupational Information Network (O*NET)Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System List
965
PART I
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
PREFACE
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bout 25 percent of students who graduate from high school in the United States go on to earn a bachelor’s degree from a college or university by the time they are 29 years old. The remaining 75 percent have various career options, including vocational school, community college, and participating in an apprenticeship program, where they can learn a trade and earn money at the same time. For those interested in this type of on-the-job training, the Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Apprenticeship Programs is designed to help you locate apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs, evaluate programs of interest, and successfully apply to and complete the program of your choice. Although a few of the programs listed in this book offer no pay during the training period, the overwhelming majority provide opportunities to “earn as you learn.” The book features more than 7,500 addresses for programs in 55 job categories and three eligibility categories, as well as comprehensive lists of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship and Training, Employer, and Labor Services (OATELS) offices, under which the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training Offices are located, and the provincial and national offices in charge of administering the apprenticeship system in Canada. You will also find state job centers, Job Training Partnership Act Programs, and Occupational Information Coordinating Committees. Programs at community colleges, vocational-technical centers, and trade schools are also listed. In an effort to make this directory as comprehensive as possible, we have contacted and verified information on more than 7,500 programs that we believe represent the scope of opportunities available to those who wish to study and work their way into a viable career. Program sponsors do not pay to be listed in this book because the editors wish to present a comprehensive, accurate, honest directory instead of functionally paid advertising. We have cited a variety of programs available to students in most parts of the United States and its territories and in Canada, but this is not a complete list of every apprenticeship and on-the-job training program in these countries.
The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training publishes a list of hundreds of occupations that offer apprenticeships, and numerous individual training programs exist for each of those occupations. There are also thousands of on-the-job training opportunities nationwide. If you do not find what you’re looking for in this book, don’t despair. Contact your state’s OATELS office and your local job centers, community colleges, and vocational-technical schools. The Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Apprenticeship Programs is divided into four main parts, as follows. Part I, “Introduction and Overview,” contains this preface and the introduction. “Introduction to Apprenticeship Programs” defines apprenticeships and on-thejob training programs, including a description of how these programs operate and how job seekers can choose programs that fit their needs and abilities. It also explains how the directory is organized and gives a step-by-step guide to understanding the entries. It includes sample requests for applications and sample letters for inquiries about additional information from national and state sources. Part II, “Essays,” contains “History of Apprenticeships in the United States,” “How Apprenticeships Work in Canada,” and four other essays on topics concerning apprenticeships, internships, and volunteer work. Part III, “Directory,” contains several subsections. The first, “Apprenticeships by Career Field,” contains chapters on apprenticeship programs in 55 job categories. These programs are generally offered by organizations in private industry. Many are construction programs, the most common type of apprenticeship; they include training opportunities for carpenters, electricians, operating engineers, painters, shipbuilders, and welders. This section also lists many other occupations, such as book arts workers, child care workers and educators, farriers, law enforcement officers, private investigators, and security guards. Each of these chapters begins with a brief introduction explaining the common requirements for acceptance into a program, the job duties and working conditions, vii
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what the trainee can expect to learn during the apprenticeship and upon completing it, and the job outlook for the career field. Each job category also contains a profile of an apprentice, journeyman, or master from a selected program in that category. Next in Part III is the section “Apprenticeships by Eligibility,” which contains programs available to applicants who meet certain eligibility requirements. It contains three chapters: “Goodwill Industries,” “Job Corps,” and “Job Training Partnership Act (JPTA) Programs.” These programs are geared towards young workers, older workers, women, military veterans, workers with disabilities, workers who have lost their jobs, homeless workers, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and Native Americans. Finally, the section “Schools, Job Centers, and Administrative Offices” contains a list of preparatory programs; job centers and vocational schools that administer apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs; and administrative offices of state, local, and federal job training programs. Part IV, “Further Resources,” contains two glossaries of terms, one for the United States and one for Canada; a list
of online career resources, a section on state apprenticeship Web sites for the United States, and lists of jobs coded to four government career-classification indexes: the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) index, the Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE) index, Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) index, and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET)-Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC) index. The DOT, GOE, and O*NET-SOC indexes have been created by the U.S. government; the NOC index is Canada’s career classification system. Part IV also features two indexes to this directory, one by job title and one by state. It is our hope that this book will become a standard tool for anyone seeking an apprenticeship or on-the-job training program. We also hope that, as the number of apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs grows, more organizations sponsoring programs will request listings in the Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Apprenticeship Programs. We are pleased to provide the largest compilation of apprenticeship information in the country and hope your research is the first step to career training in the job of your choice.
INTRODUCTION TO APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
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n apprenticeship program involves planned, day-byday training on the job and experience under proper supervision, combined with related technical instruction. Apprentices are members of a workforce as they train on the job and in the classroom. They are paid wages and work a regular workweek, following an apprenticeship agreement that defines the skills in which they are to be trained and the hours and wages for each training period. At the end of their apprenticeship, they receive certificates that represent their qualification to work within the field. Annually there are nearly 1.5 million registered apprentices in training in American industry. They work under the guidance of experienced craft workers in such skilled occupations as computer operator, operating engineer, machinist, bricklayer, tool and dye maker, electrician, drafter, ironworker, and many others. Management, labor, and government work together to promote apprenticeships and to develop sound standards for them. In many communities, joint management-labor apprenticeship committees conduct and supervise the local programs. Regional and state OATELS (Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer, and Labor Services) offices promote and support apprenticeship training by distributing information on the nearly 800 occupations in the United States that offer apprenticeships.
ciations. Apprenticeships are available in many different occupations, including the traditional trades such as construction and printing, as well as in many other industries, such as health care, culinary arts, and public safety.
THE MODERN APPRENTICE PROGRAM Modern apprenticeship programs operate in much the same way as traditional apprenticeships. Unlike most onthe-job training programs, an apprenticeship is usually based on a formal agreement between the apprentice and the employer. Apprentices can be asked to sign a contract in which they agree to complete a certain amount of work in return for training. Apprentices who decide they do not want to finish the work may be able to pay the employer for the training and consider the contract finished. Most apprentices do complete their training and go on to work for years in the field they studied. Some jobs have a standardized training program that seldom varies from state to state; others are customized by individual trainers. Apprenticeship programs typically feature a combination of hands-on work experience and classroom learning. Some programs have a few hours of classroom training each week; others spend several weeks straight in the classroom every year. Most classes taken at community colleges and other schools can be applied toward a college degree. Training programs usually specify the order in which tasks will be learned. Trainees start with basic skills and move on to more specialized skills later. Some programs start all apprentices in a beginners’ section and allow them to choose a specialization after a couple of years of training. This introductory period allows the apprentice to become familiar with the field before making a final decision regarding a specialization. Other programs teach all specialties to all their apprentices; the trainees choose a specialty after they achieve journeyman status. Some occupations involve so many different skills that trainees must specialize from the start of the program. Levels of expertise are defined as follows:
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP A registered apprenticeship program is one that meets specific federally approved standards and is designed to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. These programs are registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT), U.S. Department of Labor, through the regional OATELS offices, or with one of 27 state apprenticeship agencies or councils (SAC) approved by OATELS. It is a relationship between an employer and employee during which the worker, or apprentice, learns an occupation in a structured program sponsored jointly by employers and labor unions or operated by employers and employer assoix
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Apprentice: a beginner learning a craft. Journeyman: a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship. Master craftsman: a worker who is an expert in the field.
is the right career choice for them. Sometimes preparatory study is mandatory, not optional. Program sponsors can offer advice regarding whether an applicant should enroll in preparatory studies. High schools and community colleges typically offer courses that will help their students prepare for apprenticeships.
EARN AS YOU LEARN Depending on the field, apprentices may either receive a salary, receive no salary, or be required to pay the trainer for the first part of the training. In fields where the trainer is unlikely to use a second person in the shop, there is usually no pay for training. These careers can include some musical instrument makers and repairers, artists and artisans, farriers, and occupations such as bladesmithing. In some programs the trainee pays for course work to gain basic experience before being considered apprenticeable. In addition, apprentices may be required to pay for their own tools, books for studies, transportation to job sites, and union dues. The vast majority of apprenticeships, however, pay a salary to beginning apprentices. Each program has its own wage schedule. Apprentices usually receive a raise about every six months, most commonly after they pass a periodic examination or demonstrate mastery of certain skills. Typically, raises are given incrementally until the apprentice reaches 95 percent of the rate paid to journeymen workers. Some unions have written rules regarding pay raises. Some programs also provide benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, disability pay, and paid vacations. Pay scales vary by geographic region and by occupational field. Also, similar individual programs may have slightly different wage rates. (The rates cited in this directory are provided for general information only.)
PREAPPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Some programs are open only to applicants who have certain educational and employment experience. Many require a background in geometry, trigonometry, physics, or some other mathematical or scientific subject. Examinations are sometimes required to prove proficiency in required subjects. Applicants who have not recently studied the appropriate topics may want to complete a refresher course before taking the examination. Some apprenticeship programs offer preparatory courses to help applicants study for entry examinations, learn basic concepts of the trade, and decide whether this
TRAINING CLOSE TO HOME OR FAR AWAY Some programs require that the applicant has lived in the town, parish, county, borough, region, or state for a specified length of time, usually one year. Others require that participants live in the region during the training period. Depending on the field, participants may need to travel to work sites and may be required to spend several weeks there, living in a hotel or dormitory if the sites are far from home. Many programs require participants to train at different locations throughout the year. Participants may also have to travel to community colleges to complete the classroom portion of their training. To comply with travel requirements, participants frequently need a reliable vehicle, a driver’s license, car insurance, and an acceptable driving record. Some careers, such as shipbuilding and theater work, are concentrated in a few regions of the United States; trainees from other parts of the country usually must relocate to learn these trades.
HOW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ARE SET UP Apprenticeships are structured to accommodate the industry and the needs of local employers. There are several basic organizational structures. In the United States, joint management programs are designed by groups of employers and union representatives from a geographic region. The committee decides what should be taught, where it will be taught, and how large the program will be. The program may be designed in keeping with a standardized pattern used nationally, or it may be customized to accommodate the region’s specific needs. These programs are known by various titles, including ■
JATC: Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (or Committee)
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JAC: Joint Apprenticeship Council (or Committee) JAT: Joint Apprenticeship Training JAP: Joint Apprenticeship Program
Apprentices in these programs may work at various sites and for various employers during the training, or they may train at one site. Their future employers may be assigned at the beginning or end of the apprenticeship, depending on the individual program. Applications for joint apprenticeship training are usually accepted through local unions. Inquire there for details regarding program requirements and application procedures. Many JATCs listed in this directory also have local offices where applications are accepted, but applicants may be required to be interviewed at the JATC office. Local programs are organized to serve industries and companies that do not need large numbers of trainees. They may be structured as apprenticeships or on-the-job training. These programs are frequently managed through local vocational schools, community colleges, or worktraining organizations, which work closely with companies to provide customized training. Local programs differ from individual programs because they are developed and run with the help of local educational resources. Applications for these programs are accepted through the school or the sponsoring union or company. The union or company is usually the best source of information about these programs. Individual programs are sponsored by one company to accommodate its specific needs for new workers. These apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs vary widely and tend to hire irregularly, because they train workers for very specific jobs. Local offices of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship are good sources of up-to-date information on individual programs. Applicants often learn of these programs through word of mouth. Locating such a program and being accepted into it may depend on timing and knowing people in the field, particularly if the program is affiliated with a professional guild. To increase the chance of learning about such programs, join a local association, attend meetings, and demonstrate an interest in the work. Many workers in the guild trades, such as instrument and jewelry making, consider their craft to be an art, not a job, and they tend to accept candidates who show a strong desire to learn the craft.
HOW AN APPRENTICESHIP WORKS Apprenticeships are based on contracts, which bind the trainer and the trainee to certain requirements. Contracts vary, but the fundamental elements are ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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length of work required of the trainee length of training required of the trainer wage schedule length of probationary period outline of the work training schedule for the trainee number of hours a year of classroom work the trainee will have to attend course work that will be covered payment, if any, for attending classes status of the trainee when the apprenticeship begins; some trainees are given credit for work and courses completed before the apprenticeship begins union requirements
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If the company closes or reduces staffing, what parts of the apprenticeship contract will be honored? Will the company help place the apprentice with another company to complete the apprenticeship? Is there a minimum or maximum amount of time the trainee is allowed to continue as an apprentice? If a trainee works quickly, can the apprenticeship be accelerated? If the trainee experiences difficulty with part of the program, can the trainee repeat that part of the program? How is the status of apprentices reviewed? How often are performance reviews completed? Is the trainee guaranteed employment at the end of the apprenticeship? If employment is not guaranteed, does the company offer trainees assistance in finding a job? Are graduates of the apprenticeship program required to work for union shops? If so, for what length of time? What is the employment rate for journeymen in the region? Is the market for these jobs increasing or decreasing?
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Many apprenticeship programs require a probationary period of about six months, during which the participant’s skills, interest, learning ability, and general attitude are evaluated. During this trial period, either the trainer or the trainee may terminate the apprenticeship without obligation. After the probationary period, quitting or firing the apprentice is more complicated.
LENGTH OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM The length of an apprenticeship or on-the-job training program is determined by the requirements of the trainer and the trainee’s beginning level of expertise. Training programs may run anywhere from one month to several years; most apprenticeships last about four years, while many on-the-job training programs are much shorter. A program’s director may or may not choose to honor previous work experience, educational courses already completed, or other related skills as part of the training. Credit for such experiences may cut a considerable amount of time, perhaps years, off the length of an apprenticeship.
tion; not all programs have the same requirements, and some programs change their requirements frequently. Most apprenticeship programs do not have a maximum age, but many require that applicants be at least 18 years old when the program begins. Some programs allow younger applicants to enter training if their parents approve. Upon completion of a registered apprenticeship program, an individual receives a certificate of completion. These are issued by the state apprenticeship agencies or, in those states not having such an agency, by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training in accordance with its recommended standards. The registered programs are administered by a joint apprenticeship committees, composed of representatives of management and labor, who work together to develop and administer local apprenticeship training programs. In addition to local groups, national trade committees represent national organizations. With the help of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship, the national committees formulate policies on apprenticeship in the various trades and issue basic standards to be used by affiliated organizations.
CHOOSING A PROGRAM Applicants should consider their options and choose programs that suit their individual needs and learning styles. When exploring your options in this directory, be sure to read the introductions at the beginning of each job category, in which the tasks and working conditions of various occupations are described. Also pay close attention to the apprenticeship profiles, where an actual apprentice, journeyman, or master in the field is interviewed. Think about the things you enjoy doing. Do you build model airplanes, cars, or houses? Do you like assembling or constructing things? Do you enjoy art classes, science projects, or analyzing the way movies are filmed? Each of these interests will give you some idea of the things you enjoy doing. If you enjoy doing them, you are probably talented in those areas. Look at the tasks listed for each trade. How many of these tasks are familiar to you? How many do you think you would enjoy? Once you find a field that looks appealing, check the requirements to see how well your skills match what most program sponsors in this field need in their apprentices. If you do not meet the requirements, figure out what you would need to do to meet them. For example, you might need to take classes to improve your command of basic mathematics or science. If you do not meet the requirements, you can still write to the sponsor for more informa-
BASIC STANDARDS FOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP Programs registered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training must meet the following guidelines: ■ ■ ■
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The starting age of an apprentice is not less than 16. There is full and fair opportunity to apply for apprenticeship. There is a schedule of work processes in which an apprentice is to receive training and experience on the job. The program includes organized instruction designed to provide apprentices with knowledge and technical subjects related to their trade (a minimum of 144 hours per year is normally considered necessary). There is a progressively increasing schedule of wages. Proper supervision of on-the-job training with adequate facilities to train apprentices is insured. The apprentice’s progress, both in job performance and related instruction, is evaluated
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periodically and appropriate records are maintained. There is employee-employer cooperation. Successful completions are recognized. There is no discrimination in any phase of selection, employment, or training.
APPRENTICESHIP BENEFITS FOR YOUTH AND INDUSTRY For young persons just starting out in the world of work, apprenticeship has important advantages. It offers an efficient way to learn skills, as the training is planned and organized and is not hit-or-miss. The apprentices earn as they learn, for they are already workers. Upon completion of an apprenticeship one is assured of a secure future and a good standard of living because of training in skills that are in demand. Opportunities for employment and advancement open up with the recognition that the apprentices are now skilled craft workers. Industry benefits greatly as well. Out of apprenticeship programs come workers competent in all branches of their trades and able to work without close supervision because their training has enabled them to use imagination, ability, and knowledge in their work. When changes are made in production, these workers provide the versatility needed for quick adaptation of work components to suit changing needs. An adequate supply of skilled workers with these qualities is vital to industrial progress. One important way that apprenticeship-trained workers contribute to industry is in supervisory positions. Apprenticeship provides not only many supervisors on our production lines, but also many top-level officials in American business. A survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America showed that 90 percent of the top officials of construction companies who replied — presidents, vice presidents, owners, and partners — began their careers as apprentices. Many of the project managers, superintendents, and craft supervisors employed by those companies also began as apprentices. Another survey, conducted by a large manufacturer of electrical and automotive equipment, revealed that 40 percent of the 300 apprentice graduates still on the company’s payroll held important supervisory or executive positions.
APPRENTICESHIP PREPARATORY COURSES To attract more able young men and women to apprenticeships in the years when they are making career deci-
sions, apprenticeship preparatory courses are given in high schools and vocational and technical schools. These courses acquaint students with great opportunities in crafts and trades and give them some theoretical and technical instruction in specific fields.
APPRENTICESHIP PRE-JOB PROGRAMS Apprenticeship pre-job programs provide on-the-job training for 6 to 8 weeks. Their purpose is to introduce potential apprentices to specific skilled trades and to determine their suitability for the particular work involved. When students successfully complete the introductory period, they may continue with placement in regular apprenticeship training programs.
VETERANS IN APPRENTICESHIP For eligible veterans, apprenticeship offers special opportunities. When they enter approved apprenticeship programs, they may receive — in addition to their wages — a monthly training assistance allowance for up to three years under the Veteran’s Pension and Readjustment Assistance Act of 1967. The amount they may receive is determined by the period of training they are in and the number of dependents they have. In addition, some veterans will be already eligible for craft worker status when they are discharged, as the result of an agreement between the armed services and the Department of Labor. Under the plan, they will develop training programs in apprenticeable occupations, such as operation and repair of heavy equipment, with the help of labor and management representatives of that craft. Work experience in the craft will be counted toward the credits required for craft worker status. Those who fall short of the required credits at the time of discharge will receive counseling on how to meet the remaining requirements.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK After the initial description of each trade in Part III, there are two types of addresses. The addresses of national headquarters for selected organizations are listed first. These offices provide general information about apprenticeship programs and jobs sponsored by these organizations and their local affiliates. Some national offices have a great deal of information about local apprenticeships; others can provide only general information about a particular career. Addresses of Web sites for apprenticeships in the
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career field, when available, are listed next. The Web sites may provide only general information about apprenticeships in the field or they may provide applications for applying to specific programs. Next are the profiles—of apprentices, journeymen, masters, and programs. You’ll hear from an apprentice ironworker in Salt Lake City, Utah, a master book conservator in Iowa City, Iowa, and a journeyman mechanic in Phoenix, Arizona, just to name a few. These profiles are a great way to learn about salary ranges from all parts of the country, tricks of the trade, and how to get accepted into the program of your choice. You’ll get an account of the apprentice (or journeyman or master) in action and get a feel for what it’s like to do the job five days a week, eight hours a day. Next comes the list of addresses for apprenticeship programs, organized alphabetically by program name. The program sponsors may be local, regional, or statewide. Remember that this directory does not include
every program available for every area; check with your state apprenticeship office for additional listings. Each listing includes the program name and address, as well as telephone and fax numbers and e-mail and Web addresses when available. If a listing does not include a telephone number, it is because the program sponsor prefers to be contacted by mail. The occupational fields listed are the areas in which apprenticeship training is available. Part III also lists organizations that refer eligible candidates for placement in apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs. Note that the programs listed here are available only to applicants who meet certain eligibility requirements. When writing to ask for information about those programs, be sure to mention your reasons for believing that you qualify. Part II contains essays about specific topics of interest to people looking for vocational training options. Part IV contains numerous other resources that may help you in your apprenticeship search.
PART II
ESSAYS
HISTORY OF APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE UNITED STATES
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lthough the modern apprenticeship dates to the era following World War I, apprenticeships have been common in America ever since the colonial period, when they played a much greater role in training individuals for their occupations. Today apprenticeship plays a relatively small but still vital role in training workers for certain trades.
bined effort of various groups led in 1934 to the participation of the federal government in the national promotion of apprenticeship programs.
THE FITZGERALD ACT The Federal Committee on Apprenticeship, composed of representatives of government agencies, was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to serve as the national policyrecommending body on apprenticeship in the United States. It was to assume the responsibilities with respect to apprentices and their training under industrial codes formulated by the National Recovery Administration. This legislation was followed in 1937 by the Fitzgerald Act. The Fitzgerald Act established apprenticeship standards that specified the kinds and quantity of training to be provided, as well as the responsibilities of joint labormanagement apprenticeship committees. These standards were designed to curb the abuse of low-wage apprentices through inadequate training and advancement. At this time, the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship was reorganized and enlarged to include equal representation of employers and labor, plus a representative of the U.S. Office of Education. The Apprentice-Training Service, which became the current Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, was established as the national administrative agency in the Department of Labor to carry out the objectives of the law, guided by the recommendations of the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship.
THE SMITH-HUGHES LAW The place of apprenticeship in American life has been largely determined by changes that took place during the first few decades of the 20th century. In 1917, a coalition of labor, business, and social services secured passage of the Smith-Hughes Law to provide federal aid for vocational education. Although the bill had broad support, it was the need for a larger supply of skilled laborers, as a result of America’s entry into World War I, that secured its passage into law. Prior to this law, industrialization had diminished the need for skilled workers, but the war shifted emphasis back toward the need for trained workers and to the benefits of organized labor, which established a stronger foothold at this time in industries such as shipbuilding. With the provisions set forth in the Smith-Hughes law, cities from Seattle to New York invited unions to join in formal training partnerships. Schools began to provide apprentice extension classes to those with prior work experience, which greatly favored workers who were already unionized. In this way organized labor was able to control entry into many of the trades, but especially the building trades, where they have remained to this day most effective. By the 1920s, the expansion of the factory sector of the economy was reducing the powerful union influence. Large companies such as General Electric had established their own nonunion apprenticeship programs for training new employees. Training across the board, in both union and nonunion environments, came almost to a standstill with the Great Depression in 1930s. Many industries soon began to experience a shortage of skilled labor. The com-
THE BUREAU OF APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING Since 1937, the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, which now falls under the direction of the Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer, and Labor Services (OATELS), has worked closely with employer and labor groups, vocational schools, state apprenticeship agencies, and others concerned with apprenticeship programs in U.S. industry. It has field representatives in all 50 states. Its 3
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functions are advisory and promotional. It does not itself conduct training programs. A major means for promoting apprenticeship is through a wide exchange of information on the advantages and methods of well-organized and well-run apprenticeship programs. The OATELS offices throughout the country disseminate this information widely through newspapers, industrial periodicals, discussions at annual conventions of employer associations and unions, and regional apprenticeship conferences. About 800 apprenticeable occupations—most of them in the construction, manufacturing, transportation, and service industries—are covered in registered programs. The apprenticeship system is always evolving to meet the changing needs of the country and its economy. To meet the need for changes in production methods and products, apprenticeships have been set up in new trades, and apprenticeships in many of the older trades have been updated. New fields, especially in health care, have spawned many new apprenticeship programs. Two occupations covered for the first time in this directory—medical laboratory technicians and dispensing opticians—are examples of how new technology and scientific developments affect the apprenticeship system. In addition to new occupations that require skilled workers, there have been significant changes in the makeup of our workforce. Increasing numbers of women in apprenticeships reflect our changing attitudes about whose
hands may do our skilled work. Women now hold nearly a million skilled trade jobs in the United States alone, and at least some women are working in every trade. Despite this, many women are not using formal apprenticeships to gain entry into their chosen trade. The majority of women in apprenticeships are still found in traditionally female occupations, such as cosmetology. The government has established outreach programs through the Department of Labor and in conjunction with various local and national organizations to broaden the horizons of women, guidance counselors, prospective employers, and apprenticeship councils in an effort to increase participation of women in apprenticeship programs for all trades. At the beginning of the 21st century, the apprenticeship system is poised to play an increasingly important role in training workers for many different industries. The country requires skilled workers in many different industries, who are able to carry out technical specifications and who can supervise less skilled members of the work force. Women in apprenticeship and in skilled craft jobs will become more numerous, and new opportunities will open up for minorities as nondiscrimination requirements are enforced. Apprenticeship has served in many periods of history and will likely continue to respond to the changing needs of our time and play a vital role in training workers for America’s jobs.
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education, labor, and training (under the direction of the provincial or territorial director of apprenticeship) with authority delegated from the legislation in each province and territory. A list of these provincial offices is provided below. The program is supported by a network of advisory bodies, such as Apprenticeship and Certification Boards, Local Advisory Committees, and Provincial Advisory Committees. Industry-driven provincial and territorial apprenticeship training boards are major policy-making and governing bodies for apprenticeship training relating to recommendations of trade designation, curriculum requirements, and regulatory aspects of trades and occupations. Under the terms of the Canadian Constitution, each province and territory has the responsibilities for education and training, which includes apprenticeship. The legislation permits each jurisdiction to designate occupations for apprenticeship. Designated trades are governed by regulations under the Provincial and Territorial Apprenticeship Acts. These regulations outline the standards and conditions of training for specific trades (e.g. methods of registering apprentices, curriculum, accreditation, certification). The designation of a new trade can originate outside the provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities. Employers, employer associations, or unions can petition their provincial or territorial director of apprenticeship to have an occupation designated. In Canada, under the Red Seal Program, apprenticeship is defined as an agreement between a person (an apprentice) who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker. Apprenticeship is a proven industry-based learning system that combines on-the-job experience with technical training to produce a certified journeyperson. Upon completion of the specified training period, apprentices receive a Certificate of Qualification. On average, 85 percent of the apprentice’s two to five years
he Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is responsible for the management of the Interprovincial Standards ‘’Red Seal’’ Program among other things. The Red Seal Program is Canada’s way of ensuring that apprentices who receive training in one part of the country are eligible to work in all parts of the country. The Red Seal Program was established to provide greater mobility across Canada for skilled workers. Through the program, apprentices who have completed their training and certified journeypersons are able to obtain a “Red Seal” endorsement on their certificates of qualification and apprenticeship by successfully completing an Interprovincial Standards Examination. The CCDA works with industry in the development of a skilled labor force and promoting labor mobility throughout Canada. This is achieved by developing, implementing, and recognizing Red Seal occupations and credentials; promoting high standards in occupational training; fostering harmonization in training among jurisdictions; and increasing public awareness of apprenticeship training and certification. The Red Seal program encourages standardization of provincial and territorial apprenticeship training and certification programs. The “Red Seal” allows qualified tradespersons to practice the trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated without having to write further examinations. To date, there are 45 trades included in the Red Seal Program on a national basis. Legislation permits provinces and territories to designate trades and develop apprenticeship programs for their own requirements. Thus, over 300 apprenticeship programs are available across Canada. The Ellis Chart (See http://ellischart.ca/Welcome.html), a comparative chart of apprentice training programs across Canada, is produced in collaboration and consultation with the provinces and territories and provides training and certification details for all of these apprenticeable programs. Apprenticeship programs are generally administered by provincial and territorial departments responsible for 5
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of training is spent in the workplace; the rest is spent at a training institution. In 2005, Red Seal certification can be obtained in 45 trades (listed at the end of this article). First the individual must either graduate from a recognized provincial or territorial apprenticeship training program or obtain a journeyperson level certificate from a province or territory. The second step is then to pass the Interprovincial Examination in the designated trade. Upon successful completion of the exam, the individual will have a Red Seal affixed to his or her certificate of qualification. The Red Seal Program encourages common standards for trades in all the provinces and territories. It is designed to extend the benefits of training across all provinces and territories. It also alleviates barriers to labour mobility for workers in the skilled trades and reduces the risk of skill shortages by allowing qualified workers to seek work in other provinces/territories. For more information about the Red Seal Program, visit the following Web sites: ■ ■ ■
http://www.red-seal.ca/Site/index_e.htm http://www.tradesecrets.org http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/apprent/ apprenticeshiptrades/redsealtrades.htm
The following offices are responsible for administering the Red Seal program and for overseeing other apprenticeship trades that are not yet part of the Red Seal program. They handle support and counseling services for apprentices and their employers as well as administrative and legislative services for apprenticeship programs throughout the province. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training 7th Floor, Commerce Place 10155 - 102 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 4L5 780-427-8765 Fax: 780-422-2420 http://www.tradesecrets.org British Columbia Industry Training Authority 1223-13351 Commerce Parkway Richmond, BC V6V 2X7 888-664-2256 Fax: 604-660-7294 http://www.itabc.ca
Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch Advanced Education and Training 1010 - 401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 204-945-3337 Fax: 204-948-2539 http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/apprent/index.htm New Brunswick Apprenticeship & Occupational Development 470 York Street First Floor, Room 100, Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317 http://www.aoc-acp.gnb.ca/home_eng.htm Newfoundland and Labrador Division of Institutional and Industrial Education Department of Education PO Box 8700, 4th Floor Confederation Building, West Block Prince Philip Drive St. John’s, NF A1B 4J6 709-729-2350 Fax: 709-729-3669 http://www.gov.nf.ca/edu/post/app.htm Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture & Employment Programs Government of the Northwest Territories Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9 867-873-7552 Fax: 867-873-0200 http://www.ece.gov.nt.ca Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Department of Education PO Box 578 Halifax, NS B3J 2S9 902-424-5651 Fax: 902-424-0488 http://www.apprenticeship.ednet.ns.ca Nunavut Adult Learning & Post Secondary Services Box 390
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Arviat, NT X0C 0E0 867-857-3050 Fax: 867-857-3090 http://www.gov.nu.ca/education/eng/index.htm Ontario Workplace Support Services Branch Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities 17th Floor - Mowat Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 1L2 416-326-5605 Fax: 416-325-6162 http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/welcome.html Prince Edward Island Department of Education Continuing Education and Training PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 902-368-4460 Fax: 902-368-6144 http://www.apprenticeship.pe.ca Quebec Emploi-Québec Direction de l’apprentissage et du développement des compétences en milieu de travail 800, Tour de la Place Victoria, 27th Floor C.P. 100 Montréal, QC H4Z 1B7 514-864-2458 Fax: 514-873-2189 http://emploiquebec.net/anglais/index.htm
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission 2140 Hamilton Street Regina, SK S4P 3V7 306-787-2444 Fax: 306-787-5105 http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca Yukon Territories Department of Education Government of the Yukon Territory PO Box 2703 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 867-667-5298 Fax: 867-667-8555 http://www.education.gov.yk.ca
RED SEAL SECRETARIAT Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Red Seal Secretariat 140 Promenade du Portage Phase IV, 5th Floor Ottawa/Hull K1A 0J9 Fax: 819-994-0202 http://www.red-seal.ca
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he first step in applying to an apprenticeship program is deciding which ones fit your needs. Using the contact information in this book, you can easily contact several organizations at the same time to learn more about their requirements and the details of the programs they offer. Most organizations require a few weeks to respond. If you do not hear back within a month, follow up with another letter or a telephone call. Smaller organizations and state offices are more apt to reply if you send them a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your letter. It is acceptable to fold the reply envelope to fit it inside the outer envelope. (Sample letters for contacting several types of organizations are included in the next few pages.) With many formal apprenticeship programs, it is required that you apply in person, but it is always best to call or write the apprenticeship program office first to learn the best hours to visit, whether an interview should be scheduled, and what documents and other material you should bring. Some programs may encourage you to e-mail an application ahead of time; others may prefer that you fill out an application in their office. Remember that many of the national organizations offer training for more than one occupation. If you are interested in one field only, be specific in your request. If you want information on more than one job, list your interests in your letter. State and federal offices, such as the Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer, and Labor Services (OATELS) , are available to help applicants find programs. It is important to contact state offices, even if you plan on applying directly to the programs listed in this book. These offices often provide candidates with test information and other assistance, and they frequently have information about unusual or hard-to-find training programs. If you plan to apply to programs in another state, contact that state’s apprenticeship and training offices because your home state is not likely to have information on training programs elsewhere. Depending on the way each office runs, state and federal agencies may
take your application and hold it until an apprenticeship sponsor contacts the agency for new applicants, give you information on current programs and have you apply directly to the program, or assist you during the application process for programs that interest you. It is usually best to contact state and federal offices by telephone first, to learn when the office is open and to see whether an appointment is necessary to talk with a guidance counselor. If the office is too far away to visit, write for information. Be sure to include the division of a government office in the address, since some state and federal agencies have more than one type of job training office. If your state has several branches of the same division, write only to the office nearest your home. Here are some questions to ask your government apprenticeship and training office: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Can you help me find an apprenticeship or onthe-job training program? Do you submit my application, or do I send it in? Can I check the listings in your office for current training programs? Do you have any general information on the trade in which I am interested? Who else should I contact for more information about training programs in this area? How long will it take for me to find a program? When is the best time to apply? What documents do I need when I come to your office to fill out the application? Will I be expected to take any tests when I apply? What time may I come to your office?
SAMPLE LETTERS The following are some sample letters of inquiry that you can send to apprenticeship and training offices. If you copy these letters, be sure to eliminate all the text in 8
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brackets and substitute the appropriate information for your specific request. For instance, replace [Applicant’s name] with your own name. Use the following letter if requesting information from a national sponsor:
[Date] [Name] [National address] [National address] [National address] Dear Information Officer [or name]: I would like information on becoming a [name of job]. I am interested in participating in an apprenticeship or on-the-job training program in this field and would appreciate any information you have on your programs. Could you also send me information about the local programs in my state? Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, [Applicant’s [Applicant’s [Applicant’s [Applicant’s
name] address] address] telephone number]
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Use the following letter if requesting information from a specific apprenticeship program:
[Date] Apprenticeship [or On-the-Job Training] Information Officer [Training program sponsor’s address] [Training program sponsor’s address] [Training program sponsor’s address] Dear Information Officer [or name]: I would like information on a job as a [name of job]. I am interested in participating in your apprenticeship [or on-the-job training] program. Could you send me information about the application process, the requirements, and the deadline? If you have an application that I should fill out, could you please include a copy as well? Please let me know what would be a good time for me to come in to interview. Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, [Applicant’s [Applicant’s [Applicant’s [Applicant’s
name] address] address] telephone number]
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A letter requesting information from a government office of apprenticeship or training would look like the following:
[Date] Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training Information Officer [Government address] [Government address] [Government address] Dear Information Officer: I would like information on a job as a [name of job]. I am interested in participating in an apprenticeship or on-the-job training program in this field, and I would appreciate any help you can provide. Could you send me information about any programs available, the application process, and the requirements? If you have an application that I should fill out, could you please include a copy as well? Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely,
[Applicant’s [Applicant’s [Applicant’s [Applicant’s
name] address] address] telephone number]
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THE APPLICATION Most applications have four basic sections: (1) your name and address, (2) your educational background, (3) your employment background, and (4) people who can serve as references to vouch for your skills and character. When you apply for any job or program, bring information to complete these four sections. The application is not a test; it is acceptable to copy the information from your own written documents. Bring to the application center: ■
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Names and addresses of all colleges, secondary schools, technical or vocational schools, high schools, junior or middle schools, and grade schools you have attended. Street addresses and telephone numbers of at least the last three jobs you have held. These can include paper routes; part-time work done for other families, such as baby-sitting, lawn care, or house-sitting; and any other job for which you were paid and at which you worked for more than one day. It is most important to list jobs for which you received a regular paycheck, especially employment with established businesses, such as stores and restaurants. Write down all the jobs you have held, starting with the last one and going back in time. If you held a job some time ago, it is courteous to contact the staff there to let them know you are listing the organization as an employer, and they may be receiving a call from a job training sponsor. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three people who can be references—that is, people who will tell a potential employer or job training sponsor that you are a good worker or a good student. Relatives are not the best choice for references. Consider teachers and school counselors; priests, ministers, or rabbis from your place of worship; former employers; and friends who are working, particularly if they work in the field for which you are applying. Someone who has been through the apprenticeship program or who works for the union or organization that is sponsoring the training is also a good reference. Before listing people as references, call them and ask their permission.
tion, one of which should prove that you have the legal right to work in the United States. A driver’s license, birth certificate, and Social Security card are standard forms of identification. When you come in for the interview, be sure to dress well and make a good first impression. It is not necessary to buy expensive clothes for the interview, but you should not show up in gym clothes and sandals. Men typically wear a plain-colored or other conservative shirt with a tie, nice pants, and a jacket or sweater. Women typically wear a dress or a shirt and nice pants. Comb your hair, be clean and neat, and wear modest jewelry. You want the interviewer to pay attention to what you have to say instead of being distracted by how you look. Also bear in mind that jewelry is often a hazard for workers who handle equipment and tools. When you enter the interviewer’s office, do not sit down until you are asked to be seated. Sit straight and look directly at the interviewer. Answer the questions thoughtfully. It is acceptable to take several seconds to consider a question before answering. During the interview process you may be required to take oral and written examinations. Some tests are informal. Others are administered by the state and must be taken at a specific time and place. Remember that it is illegal for any employer to discriminate against an applicant because of race, sex, or religion. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) has also made it illegal to discriminate against anyone with a disability that does not directly impair their ability to do the work of a particular job. If you feel that you have been the victim of discrimination in being considered for a job or a program, contact a local Department of Labor’s Office of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action in Employment. The offices are listed in telephone books.
TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Before you go in for an interview, think about why you want this training and what you hope to gain from it. After an interview consider how you answered questions and how you might improve your performance during the next interview. Here are a few questions that are commonly asked during interviews:
Why Are You Interested in This Job?
THE INTERVIEW When scheduling an interview, ask the coordinator what documents you should bring. Employers and training programs usually require at least two forms of identifica-
Do not start your answer with any comment about money. You should be interested in the job because of the tasks you will do, the type of work it offers, and the type of environment in which you will be working. The interviewer
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wants to know that this is an interesting career choice for you and that you won’t be apt to leave if a better offer comes along.
What Do You Have to Offer Us? The interviewer wants to hear about your personal abilities. If you are a hard worker, intelligent, or skilled at certain tasks, now is the time to say it. It may feel like bragging, but that is what is expected. Do not go overboard, but it is acceptable to make comments such as, “I’m good at woodworking. I’ve enjoyed my courses at school in shop and got good grades. I’ve had jobs where I work outdoors, and I enjoyed them.”
Where Do You Expect to Be in Five or Ten Years? This is a hard question; to answer it you need to do research before the interview, possibly at a library. Start by reading all the information people send you during your search for a training program. If you are applying for an apprenticeship program that lasts four years, then in five years you will just be starting out as a journeyman. You should research to discover whether a journeyman usually works independently or as an employee of a company, how long it takes the average worker to become a business owner, or if there is another level of employment to which you might advance with your employer. Use the same type of research to project your situation after onthe-job training.
What Are Your Weak Points? This is another difficult question, because you don’t want to leave the interviewer with a negative impression of you,
but you want to answer honestly. You can comment about course work that did not come easily for you, your level of competitiveness, and if you have a hard time admitting failure or defeat. Be sure you can explain why these are weak points for you.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Most people struggle with the question of what they want to do for a living. Many change fields several times during their lives. When you choose a career, you do not have to worry about whether it is something you will enjoy 40 years from now. You may be working in another field by then. You do need to consider what the future holds for the job you choose. Is this a career field that is declining? Is technology replacing workers with computerized operations? Will the skills you learn in a trade today be transferable to some other trade, if necessary? Remember that some occupations that offered apprenticeships 20 years ago are no longer practiced today. Once you identify the kinds of activities you enjoy, the skills you want to develop, and what you hope will happen in your future, you should be able to answer any question during an interview. More importantly, you should feel confident that you are making a wise decision about your work and your life.
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aining hands-on experience is essential in the development of any career. For some fields, in which formal apprenticeships may not be available, similar experience and skills can be attained through volunteer positions. Volunteer positions are, by definition, unpaid. However, it is important to keep in mind that acquiring valuable skills and work experience that make you more eligible to qualify for a paid position is a type of compensation itself. Most non-profit organizations utilize volunteers, and you can often acquire just as powerful an experience working as a volunteer in a non-profit as you could in a for-profit situation. Many students find that they prefer the spirit of a non-profit and decide to make their careers in that sector. Volunteering for non-profit organizations gives you a chance to work in a variety of settings, with different teams, and even on your own. If you are uncertain about your career path, volunteering can be an excellent way to sample different types of work. Opportunities exist in a wide variety of career fields. You may find careers that you never knew existed. If you have an interest in pursuing a career you discover through a volunteer position, you will be able to ask questions of the employees who work in the organization and learn what you need to do to prepare yourself for future paid work in the field. Some questions you might ask include the following: ■ ■ ■
LOCATING A VOLUNTEER POSITION Getting started is easy. You can contact a local non-profit organization and speak with their volunteer coordinator. If you don’t know what non-profit you want to work with, the United Way and other service organizations can point you in the right direction based on your personal interests, skills, and schedule. It’s almost as if you’ll be getting informal career counseling, as they help you find the area that suits you best. Another way to locate a volunteer position is to let your family members and friends know that you are looking for one. Often someone you already know will be able to assist you in finding a volunteer job.
TYPES OF VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Volunteer positions are as diverse as paid positions. You might have a job supervising other volunteers, writing grants, answering phones, or doing general office work. Or, you might be camping in the woods and maintaining trails for the Forest Service. The possibilities are nearly endless. Following are a few examples of the types of volunteer jobs you might find and some areas of interest that can help prepare you for that type of work. While these jobs are most commonly found with non-profit organizations, they might be available in a business setting as well.
What type of degree is required for this type of job? What specific courses would you recommend I take? Can my volunteer service also serve as an internship?
Volunteer Management You can help recruit and schedule other volunteers to perform different tasks. Interview them to find out what they like to do, conduct orientations, and form teams for large projects. Areas of interest: human resources, business management
Don’t be afraid to tell the volunteer coordinator or your supervisor that you are hoping to identify a career path for yourself. You’ll be surprised at what they will share, and how helpful they can be. Feel good knowing you are doing something to help others, while working toward success for yourself.
Grant Writing Be a part of the team that finds the funds that keep the organization running. You may serve as the principal writer, research funding sources, or edit the proposal. Areas of interest: english, library science, finance 14
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Administration Answer phones, interact with organization members, maintain records, and prepare letters. Areas of interest: business management, paralegal studies
Event Planning Most organizations hold events several times per year. The events are designed to accomplish a goal, raise funds, or increase public awareness. You can help with developing and mailing, reserving space, renting equipment and supplies, registering participants, or planning the menu and agenda. Areas of interest: hospitality management, communications, culinary arts, interior design
Member Services Working closely with the staff to build public awareness of the organization and its goals, you can be a part of membership drives, registering new members, providing information, developing newsletters, collecting membership dues, and more. Areas of interest: public relations, communications, human resources Additional job possibilities might include the following:
Tutoring A volunteer might work on adult literacy and education, which could involve everything from teaching reading to applying for grants. Areas of interest: education, sociology
Construction Volunteers in this field may help build or renovate houses. Areas of interest: construction, architecture
Animal Support This work might entail animal rescue, organizing adoption drives, and taking care of animals in a shelter. Areas of interest: veterinary science
Areas of interest: public relations, political science, urban planning
Environmental Action Public awareness campaigns, fund-raising, and volunteer management are jobs handled by volunteers. Areas of interest: ecology, environmental science, political science, law
Senior Services Volunteers in this field visit clients, read to them, provide assistance with errands, and offer companionship. Areas of interest: nursing, medicine, business management, human services
FEDERAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Specific nonprofit organizations with contact information include the following: American Folklife Center Internships and Awards http://www.loc.gov/folklife/interns.html
The American Folklife Center provides opportunities for students to work with collections for course credit, and a limited number of awards for scholars interested in working with ethnographic collection materials at the Library of Congress. Army Corps of Engineers Volunteers 1-800-865-8337 (hotline) http://www.orn.usace.army.mil/volunteer
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Volunteer Clearinghouse is a nationwide, toll free hotline number for individuals who are interested in volunteering their time with the Corps. By calling the hotline a potential volunteer can express interest in any Corps project nationwide. The Clearinghouse in turn gives the individual a point of contact for the area they have requested, as well as written information about volunteer opportunities there.
Working with Children This might involve tutoring, childcare, organizing toy drives, or conducting health screenings. Areas of interest: education, medicine, nursing
Disaster Relief Cleanup, information distribution, public relations, and shelter management are jobs that fall into this category.
Citizen Corps http://www.citizencorps.gov
Assists volunteers in their efforts to become more responsible citizens of their communities. Helps them to get training in first aid and emergency skills and to volunteer to support local emergency responders, disaster relief, and community safety.
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Civil Air Patrol http://www.cap.gov
Fisheries Cruise Volunteers http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/techniques/volman.html
Civil Air Patrol performs search and rescue, aids in disaster relief, conducts counter-drug reconnaissance, and accomplishes homeland security missions
Volunteers with the Fisheries and Ecosystems Monitoring and Analysis Division (FEMAD) of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center participate aboard the research vessels Albatross IV and Delaware II or special NOAA-chartered research vessels.
Coast Guard Auxiliary http://www.cgaux.org
Auxiliarists assist the Coast Guard in non–law enforcement programs such as public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, maritime security and environmental protection and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth. Auxiliarists volunteer more than 2 million hours annually to benefit other boaters and their families. Congressional Research Service Volunteer Internships http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/volunteer
CRS accepts a limited number of volunteer interns each year. Although most interns are graduate students, exceptional undergraduate students are also welcome to apply. Volunteer interns assist professional CRS staff in performing research and reference in response to public policy–related issues and questions. Through this work, volunteers have an opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to develop valuable research skills in a public policy setting. Corporation for National and Community Service— Senior Corps, Americorps, Learn and Serve http://www.cns.gov
The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities. Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program). With AmeriCorps *NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), you’ll travel the U.S. full time while making a difference in people’s lives—from building affordable housing to providing disaster relief. Members get uniforms, training, lodging, meals, health benefits and a living allowance. And upon completion of the 10-month program, you’ll get nearly $5,000 to help pay for school. Learn and Serve America supports service-learning programs across the country by providing funding and training. Federal Election Volunteers http://www.eac.gov
Volunteers with the Elections Assistance Commission work the polls on election day to ensure that all citizens have access to a local polling place.
Food Recovery Guide http://www.usda.gov/news/pubs/gleaning/five.htm
Helps volunteers fight hunger in their communities. International Executive Service Corps http://www.iesc.org
This organization places volunteers in positions where they can help promote private enterprise development. Library of Congress Docent and Information Desk http://www.loc.gov/loc/visit/volunteer.html
The Docent position offers the individual a four-month behind-the-scenes training designed to familiarize the volunteer with the breadth and depth of the world’s largest library. This training is offered twice weekly each Fall (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Following the classroom presentations, each docent-in-training is expected to take the class on a 45-minute tour of the Great Hall and Main Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Graduation ceremonies are held in December, after which the docent leads tours of the Great Hall and Main Reading Room. The Information Desk volunteer position offers the individual the opportunity to serve at our three busy Information Desks, both in the Jefferson and Madison Buildings. The volunteer deals primarily with researchers and visitors, assisting the general public and may well be the only Library representative the visitor meets, hence the need for a friendly, patient disposition. Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program http://www.loc.gov/rr/jrfell
Fellows, working with primary source materials, will assist selected divisions in fulfilling their mission to reduce the arrearage by organizing and documenting archival collections, producing finding aids and bibliographic records, preparing materials for preservation and service, and doing bibliographical research; and contribute to the Library’s efforts to digitize its historical collections. Library of Congress Preservation and Conservation Fellowships, Internships, and Workshops http://www.loc.gov/preserv/servpubs.html
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The Conservation Fellow Volunteer Program, organized in collaboration with the Library’s Visitors Services Office (LS/NSD/VSO), provides individuals interested in conservation with a unique opportunity to learn more about conservation by volunteering on projects in the Library’s Conservation Division. It also provides those who are planning to apply to conservation graduate school a way of gaining valuable pre-program work experience. The type of volunteer work undertaken in the program varies depending on the skills and interests of the volunteers and the projects scheduled for treatment. There is never a shortage of projects and volunteers may be assigned to work on a wide range of materials from the Library’s collections. Examples of volunteer projects include, re-sleeving and archival storage of collections of historic photographs, re-housing of photographic albums, matting of graphic materials, and re-housing collections of pamphlets. Volunteers must work at least one day a week.
The NRCS needs people who are willing to commit their time and talent to conserving and protecting soil, water, and wildlife for their community and everyone in it.
Library of Congress Researcher Guidance Volunteers http://www.loc.gov/loc/visit/volunteer.html
Public Lands—Bureau of Land Management http://www.blm.gov/volunteer/index.html
As the title suggests, this volunteer assists the researcher in mapping out a logical strategy for using the Library’s vast resources. The Researcher Guidance Volunteer (RGV) seeks to organize the new researcher’s initial forays throughout the Library’s sprawling campus. The RGV counsels the novice researcher on a convenient route to the appropriate reading rooms in a timely fashion. The RGV is not trained to focus on research projects but rather to assist the reader with directions, to answer questions of a strategic nature, and to allay apprehensions.
Volunteers can serve in one of a number of programs designed to help protect and preserve America’s federal lands. These include the Site Steward Program, becoming a Heritage Volunteer, joining a vocational group, and participating in the Backyard Conservation Program.
National Parks Volunteers http://www.nps.gov/volunteer
In 2004, 140,000 volunteers donated 5 million hours to your national parks at a value of $85.9 million. They work in a wide variety of positions to help preserve and protect America’s natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Natural Resource Volunteers http://www.volunteer.gov/gov
This organization places volunteers in a wide variety of positions that include work in archaeology, botany, campground hosting, conservation education, timber/ fire prevention, trail/campground maintenance, visitor information, and weed/invasive species control. Natural Resources Conservation Earth Team Volunteers http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/volunteers
Ocean & Weather Volunteers and Jobs http://www.noaa.gov/jobs.html
Volunteers work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on weather- and ocean-related research projects. Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer
Volunteers serve in 72 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)— Counselors to America’s Small Business http://www.score.org
SCORE volunteers work with small business owners to assist them in developing their business. Smithsonian Institution Volunteers http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/volunteer/start.htm
Volunteers have provided a primary means of support for the Smithsonian Institution since its establishment in 1846. They work as docents, as Information Specialists, in the Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program, in Special Support Programs, and in Seasonal Programs. Teacher at Sea Program http://www.tas.noaa.gov
Volunteer teachers may select a cruise aboard one of NOAA’s 15 ships. Fisheries research vessels perform biological and physical science studies in support of fisheries research. Oceanographic and coastal research vessels perform physical science studies in support of physical oceanography, atmospheric studies, and bathymetric mapping. Hydrographic survey vessels scan the coastal sea floor with side-scan sonar and sophisticated bottom
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sounding systems to locate submerged obstructions and navigational hazards for the creation or update of the nation’s nautical charts. Veterans Voluntary Service—Students, Health Care, Transportation, Corporations http://www1.va.gov/volunteer
Volunteers with this organization assist veteran patients by augmenting staff end-of-life care programs, foster care, community-based volunteer programs, and work in hospital wards, nursing homes, and veteran outreach centers. Water Quality Monitoring Volunteers http://www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/volunteer/ epasvmp.html
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water encourages all citizens to learn about their water resources and supports volunteer monitoring because of its many benefits. Volunteer monitors build awareness of pollution problems, become trained in pollution prevention, help clean up problem sites, provide data for waters that may otherwise be unassessed, and increase the amount of water quality information available to decision makers at all levels of government. Among the uses of volunteer data are delineating and characterizing watersheds, screening for water quality problems, and measuring baseline conditions and trends. Young People Can Help Make Their Communities Better Places http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/spirit/spirit.htm
This organization helps place America’s youth in volunteer positions in their home communities.
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The following is just a sampling of volunteer opportunities around the globe.
worldwide. AIESEC facilitates international exchange of thousands of students and recent graduates each year. American Jewish World Service http://ajws.org
Jewish men and women—from young professionals to retirees—serve in the Jewish Volunteer Corps (JVC). The JVC places volunteers on short-term consulting projects with local, grassroots non-governmental organizations throughout the world. Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and through the JVC partnership, provide humanitarian aid, in the form of technical assistance and training. Amigos de las Americas http://www.amigoslink.org
Places individuals in one- to two-month projects in Latin America. Applicants are expected to be proficient in either Spanish or Portuguese. The fee for the program covers room and board and airfare. Amizade http://amizade.org
Places individuals in Brazil, Bolivia, and the Yellowstone region of the United States. Service trips run from one week to three months. Applicants must be fluent in the language of the area in which they intend to serve. Volunteers pay for all of their expenses and a percentage of the cost of the project on which they will volunteer. Earthwatch Institute http://www.earthwatch.org
Places individuals in one- to three-week scientific research projects around the world. Participants pay a share of the costs of the program and receive room and board as part of this fee. Financial Services Volunteer Corps http://www.fsvc.org
Places American citizens in one-week to six-month service assignments around the world. The organization pays transportation costs and room and board.
Places individuals in one- to two-week service projects in Croatia, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine. Participants must have practical financial experience and/or skills necessary for each project. The organization covers transportation and room and board.
AIESEC http://www.aiesec.org
Global Language Villages http://www.GlobalLanguageVillages.org
The world’s largest student organization, AIESEC is a global network of 50,000 members across more than 85 countries and territories at more than 800 universities
Global Language Villages offers the opportunity to experience China through interactions with Chinese students in a three-week program.
ACDI/VOCA http://www.acdivoca.org/acdivoca/acdiweb2.nsf/acdivoca
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Global Service Corps http://www.globalservicecorps.org
Places individuals in three-week to yearlong service projects in Costa Rica, Kenya, and Thailand. Applicants must be at least 20 years old. Participants pay a fee for their room and board, and are expected to make their own travel arrangements. Global Vision International http://www.gvi.co.uk
Global Vision International has a range of award-winning expeditions, volunteer projects, and training courses offer the adventurous individual the chance to take part in pioneering and rewarding projects all over the world. You can join over 30 expeditions, projects, and courses in more than 15 countries including teaching in China, social education programs with street children in Guatemala, Ecuador and Marine Expeditions in Mexico.
covers the preparation, but participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements. Host organizations provide housing and food. ICYE Federation http://www.idealist.org/orgs/19778:7
An international Federation of National Committees promoting youth mobility, international understanding and global education through long-term (six to 12 months) voluntary service exchange programs. Indian Volunteers for Community Service (IVCS) http://www.ivcs.org.uk
A U.K. charity allowing anyone to visit and become involved in rural development projects in India for three weeks to six months. Placement fees are (currently £175 for the initial three-week period and £3 per day thereafter).
Global Volunteers http://www.idealist.org/orgs/7895:41
International Medical Volunteers Association http://www.idealist.org/orgs/15377:256
Places individuals in one- to three-week service projects in 20 countries around the world. Participants pay a fee for their room and board, and are expected to make their own travel arrangements.
Serves as a clearinghouse of medical service projects around the world for long- and short-term projects. There are no fees for the referral service. The details of each project vary.
Guatemala Accompaniment Project http://www.idealist.org/orgs/14836:42
International Service and Travel Center (ISTC) http://www.istc.umn.edu
Places individuals in three-month-minimum-stay projects as trained human rights observers in Guatemala. Applicants must be residents of the U.S. or Canada and speak English. Individuals are expected to fund-raise to cover costs, which include room, board, and a stipend.
ISTC is a nationally recognized center dedicated to promoting international opportunities for college students and others and to supporting individuals preparing for international experiences.
Health Volunteers Overseas http://www.idealist.org/orgs/8880:0
Places fully trained health and medical professionals in 20 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Volunteers serve for an average of one month in a teaching and training capacity. Applicants must be fluent in English. Volunteers pay their travel expenses to and from the developing country. Room and board may be provided, but may be paid for by volunteer, depending on the site chosen by the volunteer. ICA-Netherlands http://www.idealist.org/orgs/18618:1
Places individuals in long-term development projects (minimum 6 months) in developing countries (all continents). Preparation program includes training in project skills and facilitation methods. The fee for this program
International Volunteer Programs Association http://www.idealist.org/orgs/42503:225
The International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) is an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the Americas, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges. The International Youth Exchange program (IYE) http://www.youngaustralians.org
A program that enables young Australians (aged 15–25) to travel overseas to participate in international community projects. Involvement Volunteers Association Inc. http://www.idealist.org/orgs/21438:269
Places individuals over the age of 18 in two- or six-week or 12-month service projects around the world. Volunteers are assessed a small placement fee ($200 AU) by the
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organization. Volunteers then pay a fee depending upon the organization with which they choose to work, and need to make their own travel arrangements. Jesuit Volunteer Corps http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org
Jesuit Volunteers serve the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and children, the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. JVC has become the largest Catholic lay volunteer program in the country. Some job placements require specific credentials or licenses, but most JVC jobs can be done by people who have a general educational background and a willingness to learn new skills. JVC placements require a one-year commitment. All volunteers begin in the first weeks of August with an orientation. JVC placements require a two-year commitment. All volunteers begin with an orientation in July. Mercy Ships http://www.idealist.org/orgs/14704:68
Places individuals in one week to permanent service projects around the world. There are a wide range of positions, some of which require professional training. The program covers room and board and a stipend. Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements for shortterm trips (three months or less). Applicants interested in long-term opportunities are expected to participate in a discipleship training school. Mission Doctors Association http://www.idealist.org/orgs/19083:53
Places individuals of all ages and background in one- to two-week field research projects around the world. The long-term, conservation-based projects emphasize protection of marine wildlife, the marine environment, and other aquatic habitats. Participants pay a share of the costs of the research program and receive room and board, in addition to partial transportation with certain expeditions, as part of the expedition fee. Partners of the Americas http://www.idealist.org/orgs/13988:50
Places individuals from the Caribbean, Latin America, and the United States in one- to two-week service opportunities in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the United States. Applicants are expected to have an expertise related to the project. Costs for projects vary widely. Peace Brigades International http://www.peacebrigades.org
Places individuals in long-term service projects around the world. Applicants must be at least 25 and be fluent in the language of the host country. Participants pay their airfare and are expected to raise $2,000, which covers the remainder of their costs. Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer
Currently, more than 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers are serving in 77 countries, working to bring clean water to communities, teach children, help start new small businesses, and stop the spread of AIDS.
MDA places volunteers in Mission Hospitals in Africa and Papua New Guinea. Two service opportunities, long term (two to three years) or short term one to three months. Physicians must have evidence of completed 12month residency program. For long term program MDA provides complete sponsorship, airfare, insurance, and a small stipend. Short-term volunteers are required to cover these expenses themselves, but in both cases, the hospital provides room and board. No language requirement.
Project OTZMA http://www.projectotzma.com/
Network for Community Empowerment Pakistan http://www.community.org.pk
Places students in their gap year in volunteer positions abroad. You must be a EU or U.K. passport holder.
Places individuals in one- to three-month service projects in Pakistan. The program is free, with room and board included. Participants cover their transportation costs.
ProWorld Service Corps http://www.proworldsc.org
Oceanic Society http://www.idealist.org/orgs/22065:96
Promotes social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld links volunteers with com-
Places participants (ages 20 to 24, college graduates preferred) in Israel for 10 months in settings that include immigration absorption centers, kibbutzim, youth aliyah villages, and areas of urban renewal. The program cost is $1850 plus air fare. Project Trust UK http://www.projecttrust.org.uk/about/index.htm
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munity development projects, language classes and local activities in Peru, Belize, and Mexico. Religious Youth Service (RYS) http://www.iifwp.org/programs/RYS
Places individuals in one- to two-week (occasionally up to four-week) service projects around the world. Applicants should have an interest in world religions. There is no program fee, but participants pay a modest fee (typically $200 for two weeks) and cover their transportation costs. SCI International Voluntary Service http://www.sci-ivs.org
Places generalist volunteers in two-week summer international group workcamps and in 3–12 months year round volunteering with small stipend. Participants pay for airfare and a $125 fee. Service Civil International (SCI) is a secular, grassroots, and non-profit volunteer placement and development movement run in the U.S. by an all volunteer staff and board. SIPAZ Servicio Internacional Para la Paz (Chiapas, Mexico) http://www.idealist.org/orgs/6222:113
Places individuals in long-term service projects in Chiapas, Mexico. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and it is helpful to have some conflict resolution skills. Participants pay no fee and receive transportation costs and room and board. Students Partnership Worldwide USA http://www.spw.org
Runs health education and environmental programs in India, Nepal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Uganda. All volunteers receive intensive training (up to six weeks) before working together in teams in rural communities, raising awareness of important health and environmental issues. Programs last from four to nine months and volunteers fund-raise to cover their costs with support from SPW. SYTO (Student and Youth Travel Organization) http://www.idealist.org/orgs/20359:139
Places participants in non-governmental and governmental organizations, private and small-scale businesses and schools in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Gambia, Benin and Nigeria. Programs last for three months (though can be extended) and have an associated program fee. Travel-to-Teach http://www.travel-to-teach.org
This is a nonprofit organization that aims to transmit knowledge of English from wealthier nations to poorer ones by way of volunteers. The length of time can be anywhere from a week to six months or longer. Costs vary from 150 € a week to 1200 € for six months. United Children’s Fund http://www.idealist.org/orgs/7739:202
Places individuals in one-week to six-month service projects in Uganda. Applicants need to be fluent in English. Volunteers typically cover all of their own costs. United Nations Volunteers http://www.unv.org
Places individuals in service projects around the world for one year or more. Applicants are at least 25, should be fluent in the language of the country in which they aspire to volunteer, and be experts in their area of service. Participants receive transportation costs, room and board, and a stipend. United Planet http://www.unitedplanet.org
This is an international non-profit organization devoted to building cross-cultural understanding and friendship around the world. With programs and members in over 100 countries, UP offers a diverse range of initiatives to build global understanding, including free school cultural presentations (Cultural Awareness Project-CAP), the world’s largest online cultural exchange (Voices of Earth/ UP Forum), and volunteer and learning journeys worldwide (UP Quests). As a rapidly growing organization, UP has a wide variety of volunteer and intern opportunities for both international and domestic programs. E-mail: quest@ unitedplanet.org, or call at 617-292-0711 to learn more. Visions in Action http://www.idealist.org/orgs/12198:144
Places individuals in six month and one year service projects in Africa and Mexico. All programs include a onemonth language training program. Applicants must be at least 20 and have two years of college or the equivalent work experience. Participants pay fees for each program that cover all expenses, but the organization does offer fund-raising advice. Voluntary Service International http://www.idealist.org/orgs/14860:23
Places individuals in two-week to one-year service projects around the world. There is no program fee, but par-
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ticipants pay a workcamp fee, which operates on a sliding scale, and cover their transportation costs. Voluntary Service Overseas http://www.idealist.org/orgs/14861:93
Places individuals in two-year service projects in 60 countries around the world. All applicants must be within traveling distance of the U.K., Canada, or the Netherlands and be able to get the requisite visa. Potential participants should have a university degree and two to three years work experience. The organization pays all costs and a stipend is included. Volunteers For Peace http://www.idealist.org/orgs/3171:312
Places individuals in two- to three-week service projects around the world. Participants pay a $195 fee for their room and board, and are expected to make their own travel arrangements. Volunteers in Asia http://www.viaprograms.org
Places individuals in six-week or one- to two-year service projects in Asia. Potential participants must attend four weekends of training at Stanford University during the spring. While volunteers do not need to be fluent in the language of the country in which they will reside, they should begin studying upon acceptance into the program. To participate in the two-year program or the one-year program in Laos or Vietnam, applicants must have a BA/ BS. Participants pay fees for each program that cover all expenses. VSO Canada http://www.vsocan.org
Places individuals from Canada, Europe, and the United States in long-term service projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific. Applicants may be expected to have degrees to participate in certain projects. The organization pays all costs and a stipend is included. Winrock International http://www.winrock.org
Places American professionals in two- to six-week volunteer assignments to promote agricultural and business development overseas. Winrock covers transportation, lodging, and travel expenses. Witness for Peace http://www.witnessforpeace.org
Volunteers must be 21, fluent in Spanish, and U.S. citizens. Programs run in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Cuba, Mexico (Chiapas), and Colombia. Cost: Transportation to training site and expected to raise $1000 over two years of service. Service commitment: two years. World Pulse http://www.idealist.org/orgs/55463:201
Program participants are involved in community service projects and a cross-cultural training program in the San Francisco Bay Area over a 10-month period, and then travel abroad during the summer to join an international voluntary service project for two to four weeks. Must be a Bay Area resident. WorldTeach http://www.worldteach.org
WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University. WorldTeach provides opportunities for individuals interested in international education by placing them as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Currently, WorldTeach places volunteers in Costa Rica, Ecuador, China, and Namibia. Young Volunteers’ Programme http://www.kepa.fi/etvo
Places individuals over 18 currently residing in Finland (not necessarily citizens) in two- to 12-month service projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The training and selection takes place in Finland. Most of the positions are in the field of social work. Priority is given to individuals who have had some experience living abroad. There are no fees for the program, but applicants are expected to meet all their travel and living costs. Youth Challenge International http://www.yci.org
Places 18 to 25 year old Canadian, Australian, Costa Rican, and Guyanese citizens in three-month service project in Guyana and Costa Rica. Participants are expected to fund-raise to cover their airfare and room and board costs. Youth with A Mission http://www.ywam.org
Places individuals in one-week to more than one-year service projects globally. There are no fees for the program, but applicants are expected to meet all their travel and living costs.
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OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The following are some other volunteer opportunities that appeal to a wide range of interests. Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS) http://www.cnvs.org
Offers faith-based volunteer opportunities for men and women with varying skills, to help others in need of volunteer service. Database of short- and long-term opportunities, in U.S. and abroad. CityCares http://www.citycares.org
An alliance of volunteer organizations working to build community in the U.S. through service and civic engagement. CoachArt http://www.coachart.org
Finds coaches and teachers to volunteer to improve the quality of life for children with life-threatening illnesses by providing free, personal lessons in the arts and athletics. CollegeCorps http://www.thecollegecorps.org
Volunteer program that places fully funded undergraduate interns from the U.S.F. in projects in the developing world, to promote the United Nations Millennium Goals and increase awareness among college students. Department of State, International Information Programs http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/volunteer
Volunteerism in the United States. Impact Online http://www.impactonline.org
Helping people get involved in their community—information about volunteering and a database of environment-related opportunities. Join Hands Day http://www.joinhandsday.org
A national volunteer day every June that teams youth and adults in service projects to communities.
PAVE—Promoting America’s Volunteer Efforts http://www.paveamerica.org
A network for volunteers across America to learn more about how they can help out in their communities. Helps connect prospective volunteers with volunteer projects in their area. Points of Light Foundation http://www.pointsoflight.org
A Washington, D.C.–based, non-profit organization working in communities throughout the United States through a network of over 500 Volunteer Centers. SERVEnet http://www.servenet.org
Every day, brings thousands of volunteers and community organizations together online. Spark—Partnership for Service http://www.sparkpfs.org
An organization incorporating Jewish service learning into projects to build community, with resources for those seeking volunteer opportunities to strengthen their Jewish identity. Students For Change http://www.studentsforchange.org
A non-profit corporation that works with student volunteers to create sustainable communities. Programs emphasize the use of information technology. Volunteers of America http://www.volunteersofamerica.org
National, nonprofit, spiritually-based organization providing local human service programs. Women in Progress http://www.womeninprogress.org
U.S. organization placing volunteers to assist women in Ghana and grow their micro-enterprises. Information on activities, projects, and opportunities for volunteers and internships.
INTERNSHIPS AS A WAY TO FURTHER YOUR CAREER
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n internship is a short-term, career-related experience, which often includes an academically linked learning component. Some internships are full-time, paid positions that involve a typical 40-hour work week. However, many of the most sought-after internships are unpaid. Many students who participate in an internship during the school year work part-time hours so that they may continue taking a full load of courses. Taking advantage of internships while you’re still in school has significant rewards. If you’re a college or high school student, finding and landing the right internship can give you a real edge when getting started on your career. One of the most important advantages offered by an internship is the ability to find out if the career you’re considering is really right for you. As valuable as research and theory can be, there’s no substitute for actually witnessing and participating in the daily routines of a specific career. Internships can help you become familiar with the duties of many different people in an organization, which can help narrow your focus and let you decide if the career you dream of is the right career for you. Paid internships, or those associated with scholarship programs, provide additional benefits to students. Internships also provide value when you’re applying for jobs after graduation. Employers are apt to give additional consideration to candidates with internship experience listed on their resumes. References and recommendations from those you worked with in an internship also carry more weight than an unrelated job working retail or fast food. In addition, the opportunities to network can also increase your chance at landing the job you want, as former associates give you leads or mention your name in the right place at the right time. An internship search will reveal that there are many kinds of internships available. Some are primarily summer internships, and often involve working full time with a company or organization. Others might last a semester or even an entire year, involving students who are working around their class schedules. While there are many paid
internships available, approximately 55 percent of internships are unpaid.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING Do your homework on the company before going in. Know what it produces and its goals and expectations. Recruiters appreciate the extra initiative and research. Consider what you can bring to the company. Know your own strengths and try to imagine how they can fit into the organization. Experience in clubs, organizations and volunteer work in both high school and college are things to start thinking about. Make sure that you’re on time! Don’t miss out on a valuable internship opportunity because of traffic or other unforeseen delays. Budget your commute time appropriately and try to arrive a few minutes early.
Gain Experience School Activities No matter where you go to school, chances are you’ve got dozens of different clubs, organizations, etc. that you could join. Zero in on a few that are related to your field of interest. Are you interested in journalism? You should be pounding down the door of your school newspaper getting experience in as many departments as possible. Are you interested in biology? You should join or head up a committee in the Biology or Clean Environment Club. If you don’t have relevant clubs at your school, then start one. Volunteer Activities Are you interested in law? How about contacting a nonprofit legal aid association to see if you could volunteer to file for a couple hours a week? Your volunteering could evolve into an internship. Not only does volunteer work beef up a resume, it demonstrates that you are a concerned, responsible citizen. Not sure where to find out about volunteer activities? Start by inquiring with your career services office. 24
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“First Step” Internships There is a misconception out there that internships are only for juniors and seniors. This is not true. In many cases, there are “first step” internships available to any students regardless of class standing. “First step” internships are typically unpaid and may be primarily clerical in nature. Students who begin with this step may not have the most challenging assignments, however, they will be exposed to an organizational environment. In the internship game, simply having this exposure may give you a leg up over other students. Also, you’d be surprised at the number of students who start out in a clerical function within an internship and move into more advanced, relevant assignments. School Projects Whenever possible, utilize school projects to your advantage. For example, as an Information Systems major, your project may be to create a program for an airline reservation system. By all means, use this experience to your advantage by detailing the project and the programming tools used in future correspondence with employers.
Write a Winning Resume A winning resume is one that will easily and thoroughly tell an employer that you are the right candidate for the job. This doesn’t mean plugging your demographic information into a pre-programmed resume template. It does mean honing in on the key skills and requirements that the employer is looking for. An employer should be able to easily tell from the top one- to two-thirds of your resume that you are the candidate they are looking for. Lay the internship description right next to your resume so you can target your information to coincide with the internship requirements. You may want to use a “Qualifications” section at the top of your resume that describes how your skills match each of the internship requirements. Another option is to include a “Relevant Experience” category towards the top that details all of your related school, volunteer, and/or previous internship experience.
Write a Persuasive Cover Letter There are so many generic cover letters from people that say “they are the best fit for the position,” that they are “very interested in the company,” and that they are “dedicated and hard-working.” While these statements all sounded admirable, they are nothing but words on paper. It’s like buying a new car. Suppose the salesperson tells you that a car would be perfect for you because it is the
“best darn car around” and that it is “sure to get you from point A to point B.” You might first laugh in the salesperson’s face before inevitably asking “what else?” You would want to know WHY it is the “best darn car around.” The same principle applies to a cover letter. Avoid simply stating that you are the “best darn car around,” If you tell an employer that you are the best fit for the position, follow it up with proof or examples of why you stand out from the rest.
Practice, Practice, Practice Your Interviewing Skills In most cases, if an employer is interested in the cover letter and resume you submitted, they will call you in for an interview. Similar to writing an effective resume and cover letter, you will need to do some research and preparation. Depending on your industry of choice, you may even want to prepare a portfolio that includes relevant work or writing samples. It is a good idea to think of this interview in the same way that you would an interview for an entry-level job. Certain traits stand out in an interview among the candidates who are ultimately offered internships: ■ ■
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They do their research on the company and bring up points of interest in the interview. They have questions for the interviewer during and after the interview. It makes a negative impression if an internship candidate has no questions. The internship is going to be a major learning experience, and it could potentially lead to a full-time job, so I expect that the candidate learn as much about the internship as possible. Asking questions also demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for the position. They appear enthusiastic about the position. This does not mean they jump up and down like a cheerleader; rather that they demonstrate sincere interest in the position through a firm handshake, positive eye contact, confident body language, and carefully thought-out responses. Last but not least, those that made an impression are the candidates who say they want the internship.
There are many publications and resources to help you prepare for the questions you may be asked at an interview. You will find loads of advice on the Internet (check the chapter in this book called Career Resources on the Internet) or at your career services office helpful for this purpose. If you have the option, it can be very helpful
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to participate in a mock interview. Often, career services staff will hold role-play sessions that allow you to practice the entire interview process.
Follow Up This is extremely important and cannot be emphasized enough. Sending a follow-up thank you letter has got to be one of the most important things you can do in your internship search. This demonstrates a very important skill to employers. Always be sure to send a letter out within 24 hours of the actual interview. Within your thank you letters, include that you enjoyed learning whatever it was you learned from the interviewer and reiterate how your skills/experience fit the position and, again, explicitly state your interest in the position. A brief typed, laser-printed letter that is presented on resume-quality paper makes a great impression.
LOCATING AN INTERNSHIP The following list of Web sites may be helpful in your search for an internship. Visit these Web sites and familiarize yourself with the players in your area of interest. You may also want to investigate various books on internships, such as the Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Internships and Summer Jobs by Carol Turkington (Facts On File, 2006). This book is a comprehensive guide to internships and summer employment opportunities in many different industries and locations.
General Internship Web Sites These are all general gateway sites that offer information on internships and jobs in a variety of different fields. You might want to start with one of these just to get an idea of the breadth of possibilities.
Cool Works http://www.coolworks.com DawgTrak http://www.career.uga.edu Inroads Inc. http://www.inroads.org/ Internship 4 America http://www.internship4america.com Internship Programs http://www.internshipprograms.com Internships.com http://www.internships.com Internships-USA http://www.internships-USA.com Intern Web http://www.internweb.com Job Doggy http://www.jobdoggy.com Job Resource http://www.jobresource.com Rising Star Internships http://www.rsinternships.com The Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com/cte
4 Internship http://www.4internships.com
Wet Feet http://www.wetfeet.com/advice/internships.asp
After College.com http://www.aftercollege.com
Communication/Media Internships
Campus Career Center http://www.campuscareercenter.com
The following organizations offer opportunities in various areas of communications and mass media. AAF Advertising Internships http://www.aaf.org/college/internships.html
College Grad Job Hunter http://www.collegegrad.com
Links to the 4As and international association intern programs.
CollegeRecruiter.com http://www.collegerecruiter.com
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences http://www.emmys.org/foundation/internships.php
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Provides approximately 30 paid summer internships in 27 different areas of the TV industry. More than 1,000 students apply nationwide each year. Deadline is mid-March.
The California Coastal Commission provides an extensive list of state agencies, local government, nonprofits, and work groups that have internship opportunities. Each listing has extensive information.
Ad Club of Los Angeles Summer Internships http://www.laadclub.com/job_connection/summer_ internship_program.lasso
Conservation Volunteers Program (CVP) http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/cons/CVPhome.htm
Provides an on-line internship application and placement service for students seeking summer internships in the Los Angeles area. Associated Press Internships http://www.ap.org/apjobs/index.html
Work for an Associated Press office close to home. Entertainment Industry Internships http://www.entertainmentcareers.net
This is part of the Natural Resources Conservation Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Many American students might also be interested in it, and the program helps students find good employers in their discipline. Marine Conservation Biology Jobs and Internships http://www.mcbi.org/jobs.htm
Marine Conservation Biology Jobs and Internships lists good opportunities throughout the country.
Internships in film and broadcast arena.
McHenry County Conservation District—Illinois http://www.mccdistrict.org
NAB Scholarship & Internships http://www.nab.org/bcc/jobbank/Scholarships
There are 10 to 20 internships each summer (as well as a few in the fall and spring months) that cover a broad spectrum in the conservation/environmental field, from natural resource management to environmental law, to field station internships, wildlife monitoring and management, and more. There are also lots of volunteer opportunities.
Nice annotated links to associations with internships. PBS Internship Program http://www.pbs.org/aboutpbs/aboutpbs_jobs.html
Internships located in the D.C. area. Combine experience with the UCSB Washington Center Program.
Northern Prairie Science Center http://www.npwrd.usgs.gov
Turner Internship Program http://www.turner.com/jobs/internships.html
Employment opportunities are under Announcements and include some summer positions as well.
Internships in Atlanta in a variety of areas. Also see CNN programs in Chicago, D.C., and other metropolitan areas. Summer deadline is March 1st.
Orion Grassroots Network http://www.oriononline.org
Environmental Internships The following is just a sampling of the many internship opportunities available through environmental organizations. AEOE Jobs http://www.aeoe.org/jobs
This lists current job announcements for residential outdoor schools and other environmental education opportunities in California. Most of these are summer-seasonal but some may be full time. California Natural Resources Internship Directory http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/directory/ resdirectory/int.html
Orion Grassroots Network Internship & Career Service wants to connect students and professionals with cuttingedge environmental work. The Orion Society offers this free service through the Orion Grassroots Network, a rapidly growing network of over 500 grassroots organizations doing vital work in their communities and home-places. Smithsonian Institute http://www.si.edu/ohr
Smithsonian has volunteer, fellowship, and internship opportunities. Student Conservation Association http://www.thesca.org
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) provides high school students and college students alike with meaningful
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conservation service internships and volunteer opportunities in our national parks, forests and other public lands. UC Davis Internship and Career Center http://www.ic.ucdavis.edu:80
Agricultural and environmental internships, and lots of helpful information. White Mountain Research Station http://www.poppy.wmds.edu
White Mountain Research Station offers three summer Internship Programs for undergraduate students.
CIA Student Trainee Program http://www.cia.gov/employment/student.html#coop
This program provides an opportunity to participate in the vital work of the Agency, to gain unmatched experience, and to become acquainted with professionals in the intelligence field. At the same time, the Agency uses the internship to assess your potential for future permanent employment. The CIA seeks highly motivated undergraduates studying a wide variety of fields, including engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, physical science, non-Romance languages, area studies, business administration, accounting, international relations, finance, and logistics.
Government/Washington, D.C., Area Internships The following are some of the many internship opportunities available with federal government agencies. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Graduate Studies Program http://www.cia.gov/employment/student.html#grad
The Graduate Studies program looks for bright graduate students who are focusing on international affairs, languages, economics, geography, cartography, physical sciences, and engineering. Students selected for the program should be entering either their first or second year of graduate studies following this assignment. You will become acquainted with the work of professional intelligence analysts through active participation in Agency projects with the potential to have selected pieces of your work disseminated throughout the Intelligence Community. CIA Internships http://www.cia.gov/employment/student.html#int
This is a great opportunity for those interested in foreign affairs. The program is designed to give promising undergraduate students, particularly minorities and people with disabilities, the opportunity to gain practical work experience that complements their academic studies. You will be given the opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals and see firsthand the role the CIA plays in supporting U.S. officials who make our country’s foreign policy. The CIA is interested in students majoring in computer science, finance, electrical engineering, physical science, economics, geography, non-Romance languages, international relations, national security studies, military and foreign affairs, or political science. Interns are required to work either a combination semester and summer internship or two 90-day summer internships.
CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program http://www.cia.gov/employment/student.html#usp
The Undergraduate Scholar Program has as its goal the attraction of minorities and students with disabilities. It offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of our nation’s foreign intelligence effort. You will be given meaningful work that relates to your college major. For example, a computer major will have increasingly more complex jobs involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of stateof-the-art equipment, work monitoring research and production contracts, or analyze the technical developments in a foreign country. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Academic Semester Internship Program (ASIP) http://www.dia.mil/employment/Programs/asip.html
ASIP provides promising undergraduate seniors and graduate students at universities and colleges in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area the opportunity to gain practical work experience in intelligence analysis while enrolled in classes. In addition to a 10-week summer internship program, the agency offers a limited number of academic semester internships, both paid and unpaid. Interns can also be appointed for an academic semester for a 10-15 week period, depending on the university calendar, normally from early September to early December for the fall semester and from late January through late April for the spring semester as part-time temporary employees (no more than 20 hours per week). DIA Intelligence Community Scholar Program (IC Scholar) http://www.dia.mil/employment/Programs/icsp.html
The DoD Intelligence Community (IC) Fellowship Program provides a select number of college graduates seek-
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ing a career in intelligence the opportunity to obtain a quality education that will get their career off to a successful beginning. The program allows entry-level professionals to enroll in the Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence degree program at the Joint Military Intelligence College (JMIC). The MSSI degree program includes core and elective courses in analytic methods, intelligence collection, national security policy, intelligence community organization, regional assessments, transnational issues, and military strategy. Upon completion of the thesis and attainment of the MSSI degree, IC Scholars will be placed in a permanent assignment in one of DIA’s major directorates, based on their skills and abilities. DIA Summer Intern Program http://www.dia.mil/employment/Programs/sip.html
DIA’s Summer Intern Program provides promising undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the areas of analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program management, and computer applications related to the intelligence field. Interns are appointed for a 10-week period as full-time, temporary employees. While specific intern opportunities may vary from year to year based on the agency’s needs, internships that are usually available are in the following functional areas: Intelligence Analysis, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Human Resources, and Public Affairs. DIA Undergraduate Training Assistance Program (UTAP) http://www.dia.mil/employment/Programs/utap.html
A small number of high-achieving, mature and committed secondary school seniors will be offered tuition assistance to selected colleges or universities, provided challenging summer work, and guaranteed a job in their field of study upon graduation in this highly competitive program. Minorities, women, and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply. The program is looking for students who will major in one of the following disciplines: Geography, Foreign Area Studies, and International Relations/Political Science with foreign language experience as well. National Security Agency (NSA) Cooperative Education Program http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_2.cfm
Co-op students gain valuable experience while playing a meaningful role in the development of our nation’s secure communications or in the production of foreign intelligence. Programs are available for students majoring in
computer science and electrical or computer engineering. Right from the start, you will be involved in real-life projects and will have full use of NSA labs, equipment, and advanced technologies. In either area, the program will offer you increasing challenges and satisfying learning experiences, since our mission demands that we work on the cutting edge of technology. Students in the engineering field will be involved in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of electronic communications systems. These multi-disciplinary assignments will reach to such rapidly advancing areas as optics, lasers, acoustics, and microprocessors. Computer science majors explore the high-tech opportunities such as object-oriented methodology, multimedia, data warehousing/data mining, design/analysis development of software and systems, client/server development, networking, and Internet technology. NSA High School Gifted and Talented Program http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_3.cfm
The Gifted and Talented Program is designed for Baltimore/Washington, D.C., metro area high school students who have demonstrated exceptional performance in math and science. If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to work 32 hours per week during the summer months following your junior and senior year. A mentor will be assigned to work with you on projects related to your areas of interest and aptitude. To qualify for the program, you must be a high school junior who has taken physics, calculus, computer programming, or an engineering course, if interested in engineering. Coursework in the area of study must be a 3.0 GPA or higher. And you must be 16 years of age by May 31 following your junior year. NSA High School Undergraduate Training Program http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_2_1.cfm
Bring your talents and your potential to one of the country’s premier intelligence agencies. With the Undergraduate Training Program you will not only learn from exceptional NSA professionals, you can receive college tuition and have a guaranteed job with the National Security Agency after graduation. The program is open to students, particularly to minorities, but only a select few of the nation’s finest high school students will be chosen. With the Undergraduate Training Program you will attend classes full-time at your school, then work during the summer at the NSA in areas that are related to your course of study. If you are selected as a program participant, you will be required to work for the NSA after your
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college graduation for at least one-and-a-half times the length of study, usually five years. If you should leave the NSA’s employment earlier, the agency will make arrangements for you to pay back the government for your tuition and book costs. NSA High School Work Study Program http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_3_2.cfm
For Baltimore/Washington, D.C., metro-area high school juniors with an interest and aptitude in Business Computers and Office Technology. The High School Work Study Program is designed for high school students who are enrolled in either business, computers, or office technology classes and who have plans to take part in a school-sponsored work experience program during their senior school year. If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to work a Monday through Friday schedule, no less than 20 hours per week, and no more than 32. To qualify for the Program, you must be a high school junior enrolled in either business, computers, or office technology classes, with plans to take part in a school-sponsored work experience program during your Senior school year. NSA prefers that you carry an overall “B” GPA. And you must be 16 years of age by August 31st following your Junior year. Office of the U.S. Trade Representative—Student Intern Program http://www.ustr.gov/Who_We_Are/USTR_Student_ Internship_Program.html
The student intern program at USTR is a volunteer program in which undergraduate and graduate students gain knowledge and experience on U.S. trade policy and, in many cases, earn college credit at the same time. Applications will be processed by the Intern Coordinator and circulated to senior staff to determine if there is a need for volunteer assistance. These offices include, General Counsel; Congressional Affairs; Western Hemisphere; Europe and the Mediterranean; Japan; China; Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation; World Trade Organization and Multilateral Affairs; Industry, Agricultural Affairs; Public Affairs; Intergovernmental Affairs; Environment and Natural Resources; Services, Investment, and Intellectual Property; and the Geneva headquarters. U.S. Agency for International Development—Bureau for Policy and Program Coordination (PPC) http://www.usaid.gov/about/employment/ studentprograms.htm#ppc
The Center for Development Information and Evaluation (CDIE) within PPC is seeking a summer intern to sup-
port development and maintenance of its Online Presidential Initiative Network (OPIN) system. Along with other development partners, USAID is playing a key role to implement more than a dozen Presidential Initiatives to support sustainable development worldwide. All USAID field missions (and select Washington operating units) enter key data into a Web-based survey form and quarterly progress reports are generated by OPIN’s resident database. These progress reports will be used by Agency senior management and by other U.S. government officials to assess progress and to provide prompt feedback to the White House. U.S. Agency for International Development— Global Health/Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade http://www.usaid.gov/about/employment/ studentprograms.htm#gh
The Strategic Planning and Program Intern will work under the direction and general supervision of the Director of the Office of Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Operations (SPBO) for Bureau of Global Health (BGH). The Intern will be assigned to participate in discrete activities for the BGH, in the policy and program areas of family planning/reproductive health, maternal/child health, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. The Intern will support both daily and long-term planning, program, and operational functions of the Bureau. U.S. State Department—Fascell Fellowship Program http://careers.state.gov/student/apply/fascell_ fellowship.html
A Fascell Fellowship gives you firsthand exposure to a foreign culture, while you are serving your nation. Typically, your duties may involve substantive administrative, consular, political/economic or public diplomacy responsibilities. Most fellowships are intended for, but not limited to, teachers, scholars, academics, and graduates of advanced-level programs focused on Eastern Europe, Slavic, or Mandarin languages. U.S. State Department—Student Intern http://careers.state.gov/student
The Department is looking for students with a broad range of majors, such as business or public administration, social work, economics, information management, journalism, and the biological and physical and engineering sciences, as well as those majors more traditionally identified with international affairs. Assignments can be both in the USA and overseas.
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U.S. State Department—Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship (FAF) http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/graduate_ foreign_affairs_fello.html
The Graduate FAF Program provides fellowship funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The program is looking for students who will be in master’s degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages, who represent all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds, and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. White House—Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program http://www.hhs.gov/ohr/pmi/
For the past 25 years, the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) Program has been attracting outstanding master’s and doctoral-level students to the Federal service. The PMI Program is your passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the federal government. It provides you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquired from graduate study. As a PMI, your assignments may involve domestic or international issues, technology, science, criminal justice, health, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.
Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore). Students at CIEE member institutions, participants in CIEE programs, and students at institutions that sell ISIC cards are eligible. Application deadlines are twice a year, typically in October and March or early April. Cross Cultural Solutions http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org
Cross-Cultural Solutions is a not-for-profit international volunteer organization that operates volunteer programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, and Thailand. Find out how to become an international volunteer. The Electronic Embassy http://www.embassy.org
This site contains links to the home pages of all U.S.-based embassies. Many countries provide cultural and educational exchange information, as well as essential information for travel and work (visas, etc.) on their sites. Note, however, that these sites rarely mention the internship, volunteer, and work exchange programs found in the other resources mentioned here. ForeignCareers.com http://www.foreigncareers.com
For interesting, paid positions abroad where your talents are recognized, click on the newest international job search Web site. There are over 1,400 international positions with 250+ U.S. and European companies with locations throughout the world (literally). You can view it for free or become a paid subscriber, enabling you to receive a weekly newsletter for a $1/week subscription fee.
International Internships The following is a sampling of internship opportunities that can take you around the globe.
Fulbright Scholarships and Teaching Programs http://www.iie.org/fulbright
This Web site lists overseas internship and volunteer programs, including options for premed and other health sciences—see International Health Opportunities section. This site includes an excellent online guide to fund-raising, Creative Funding Guide, which is useful for all students.
All the Fulbright programs—official exchange programs for teaching, study, or research—are described here; Fulbright Student programs (including scholarships and English Teaching Assistantships) are for graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni; Fulbright Scholar programs are for university faculty and international education administrators. The Fulbright Teacher Exchange is for currently employed K–12 and community college teachers.
Council Bowman Scholarship http://www.ciee.org
GoAbroad.com http://www.goabroad.com
CIEE’s undergraduate scholarship funds the cost of airfare and can be used for study, work, volunteering, or research in developing countries (i.e. excluding Australia, Canada,
A very comprehensive and up-to-date Web site with excellent search provisions. The site’s design allows continuous updates by program providers. Most listings give
American Medical Student Association http://www.amsa.org
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extensive information. Search possible by country or subject. Provides addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for all programs and links to Web sites for some programs. Listings also bring up country-specific travel information. One of the best sites for those looking for a broad range of education abroad options. Heritage Foundation http://www.heritage.org/About/Internships
Students can apply to intern in the following departments: Asian Studies, Coalition Relations, Domestic Policy, Educational Affairs, the Executive Offices, Foreign Policy, Government Relations, Lectures and Seminars, and Public Relations. Institute of International Education—Fulbright Scholarships http://www.iie.org
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Fulbright provides funds for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. International Careers http://www.4icj.com
Worldwide directory of quality job sites and career resources covering 190 countries and including more than 1000 selected sites classified according to 18 categories. Institute of International Education http://www.iie.org
IIE publishes some of the best hard-copy directories of scholarships for overseas opportunities, which include grants for all levels of students as well as for postdoctorates and professionals. IIE’s databases are available on its site. Search terms “work,” “internship,” “practical,” “teach,” “research” all yield a good number of listings. Full texts are available only to those at IIE member institutions with password provided by IIE (for password, email:
[email protected]). Or, use the search with book in hand; most college libraries have these books.
some of which offer academic credit, and has extensive links to relevant resources. Internships Abroad http://www.internshipsabroad.com/internship.html
Internships and summer work opportunities in Australia, Greece, and the United Kingdom. Internships Available to U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen http://www.usna.edu/PoliticalScience/internships
Service in various government agencies and departments such as the DIA. Minority International Research Training Grant (MIRT) http://www.nih.gov/fic/programs/mirt.html
Program of the Fogarty International Center/National Institutes of Health sends minority undergraduates and medical students abroad to do health-related research. Apply through one of the centers listed. National Association of Financial Aid Administrators http://www.finaid.org
Site of the main U.S. professional association for financial aid administrators. Search using terms such as “study abroad” or “work abroad.” National Defense Council Foundation http://www.ndcf.org/Interns/Intern.html
NDCF interns have gone on to careers on Capitol Hill, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Armed Forces, major defense contracting/research & analysis firms, and several other high profile agencies in the Nation’s capital. Interns will receive a small daily stipend of $7.50 to cover transportation costs. Hours are flexible; during the school year, interns work 16 hours a week, and up to 40 hours/week are expected in the summer. The NDCF office, located in historic downtown Alexandria is a convenient five-minute walk from the King Street Metro stop.
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) http://www.volunteerinternational.org
Reference Service Press, Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad and Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad http://www.rspfunding.com
IVPA is a professional association for administrators of international volunteer programs, as well as advisers and students interested in this type of international experience. The site lists programs for volunteering abroad,
RSP publishes some of the best hard-copy directories of scholarships for overseas opportunities, which include grants for all levels of students as well as for postdoctorates and professionals. Its databases are available to
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America Online subscribers (keyword RSP), or through some university libraries to their own students. Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships http://www.rotary.org
The Rotary Foundation provides the largest single U.S. scholarship program for study abroad. Scholarships are available for all levels of study, from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to alumni and professionals. These are generally not for use with study abroad programs sponsored by U.S. institutions. The application is possible only through local Rotary Clubs. Deadlines (locally determined) may be as much as one and onehalf years in advance. The Web site provides scholarship information and lists Rotary clubs worldwide. Studyabroad.com http://www.studyabroad.com
This site’s databases list approximately 5,000 programs. It has special databases for language courses and experiential programs. Information is limited to location and subjects (does not provide cost information, for example). It does contain addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and links to program Web sites for only some programs. Search by country, academic subject, or both, but no other variables. The Student Guide to Financial Aid http://www.ed.gov/proginfo/SFA/StudentGuide
These are sites for the federal government’s official guide to financial aid (which can be used only for academic study, including study-internship or study-volunteer programs). Transitions Abroad http://www.transitionsabroad.com
Here you will find extensive directories (not databases) for internships, research, teaching, volunteering and work abroad programs, as well as study abroad and summer programs. There are links to many useful sites. Information on both academic and nonacademic internships. See also The World at Your Fingertips, http://www.cie.uci. edu/~cie/world, which is not a directory, but an instructional site—how students and advisers can use the Internet to research options for education abroad. University of Michigan, International Center’s Overseas Opportunities Office http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas
This is not a database, but a collection of articles, annotated links, and print resources for study, work, and travel abroad, including in-depth reports on work abroad options—the most singular feature of this site. U.S. State Department http://www.state.gov
While not a directory of programs, this site provides essential information from the diplomatic branch of the U.S. government for everything from travel safety advisories to crisis assistance for U.S. citizens abroad and contact information for all U.S. embassies and consulates. It also lists foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S. The Department of State offers 1,000 internships annually as well as career positions. Country background notes, travel advisories, and countless other articles make this site one of the most valuable sources of international information on the Web. Other frequently consulted parts of this very comprehensive Web site include Travel Warnings and Information, Travel Tips for Students, Services for U.S. Citizens Abroad, Passport Services, Publications, and Background Notes (country information).
Transitions Abroad magazine is unique in its coverage of all education abroad options, from study and work abroad to educational travel. The online version includes annotated guides to resources and country-by-country listings of programs for study, work, internships, volunteering, language study, etc. Includes up-to-date list of short-term employers worldwide. Search functions available for entire site. The major sections of this site include Study Abroad, Work Abroad, International Travel, and Living Abroad Resources.
U.S. State Department “International Information Programs” http://www.usinfo.state.gov
University of California–Irvine, International Opportunities Program http://www.cie.uci.edu/~cie/iop
This site, by an expert on work abroad formerly at Harvard University, provides an excellent overview of working abroad, including internships, teaching, and volunteering,
This site is located within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Official information about Fulbright and other U.S.-sponsored programs for study, research, and teaching abroad is available. Washington and Lee University, Office of International Education http://internationaleducation.wlu.edu
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with links to hundreds of programs. Good section on study opportunities.
CoolWorks http://www.coolworks.com
Woodrow Wilson International Fellowship Foundation http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy
Check out jobs in places others only dream about. This site boasts about over 21,000 listings in national parks, recreational areas, and more. Most but not all are seasonal..
Here you will find information on several multi-year scholarship-internship programs for students, especially women and minorities, interested in careers in international affairs.
SeasonalEmployment.com http://www.SeasonalEmployment.com
This site serves seasonal employers and job hunters! WorldTeach http://www.worldteach.org
This site contains ideas for non-traditional fund-raising. WorkAway.Info http://www.workaway.info
Work abroad, learn about local cultures, improve a language, develop new skills, and make new friends.
Seasonal Employment The following organizations are good sources of information on temporary seasonal employment.
Summer Jobs http://www.summerjobs.com
SummerJobs.com offers summer jobs and seasonal staff positions with camps, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations, and more. Check for fees. You may have to become a member.
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aving a firm understanding of workplace etiquette is essential to a positive apprenticeship experience. What defines proper etiquette may vary somewhat depending upon the specific type of work you are doing and the environment in which it is done, but some general guidelines will help you put your best foot forward in all situations. You will be able to develop more productive and professional work relationships; mutual feelings of respect between coworkers and supervisors; improved self-esteem; increased trust in the workplace; effective problem-solving skills on the job; and good teamwork. All of this will result in an increased likelihood of good performance reviews, promotions, and career development. You’re probably thinking, “But what constitutes proper etiquette in my job?” It’s true that expectations for behavior used to be much more standardized. This was great for preventing confusion because everyone knew what was expected. Now standards are all over the map. Employees at many companies dress casually even when meeting important clients; personal and professional boundaries blur; and the company cafeteria sometimes looks more like a living room, with workers slouched in their seats, staring at television screens. Etiquette experts say that the result of poor workplace etiquette is miscommunication, and miscommunication results in lost business and, ultimately, lost jobs. Using proper business etiquette when you are at work will show your boss and your peers that you value your job. Many employers report that they want employees who are ready and eager to learn, show respect, and take their job commitment seriously. While jobs in today’s economy require that employees be able to solve problems, use technology, and be proficient in reading, writing, math, and speaking skills, it is the so-called soft skills, i.e., professional etiquette, that seem to make the difference in whether or not an employer hires and keeps someone on the job following an apprenticeship or internship. Specifically, employers want employees who display positive social skills, including a strong work ethic, self-
discipline, self-respect, a friendly demeanor, and reliability. Employers expect and demand professionalism from their employees. Apprentices, students, and interns need to be responsible for their behavior and performance on the job. This includes communicating needs, following through on commitments, following directions, and learning as much as they can about the work environment and the job.
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Practice the golden rule. Treat others as you would like to be treated and you will likely go a long way. Make a good first impression. In a job interview or when meeting a client for the first time, your behavior and how you’re dressed create lasting impressions, regardless of future interactions. Use good manners. Manners help to smooth difficult interactions and make simple interactions more pleasant. They facilitate open communication, problem solving, and an environment of trust and respect. Promotions and raises are likely to be denied to employees who are consistently rude to superiors, subordinates, peers, and customers. This is in part because poor manners can be distracting and can cause productivity and work relationships to suffer. Refrain from yelling across the office or snooping in another employee's desk, or gossiping about people at work.
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Instant Messaging While this technology can really speed up communication between team members, it can also be a constant source of nonstop pop-up irritation. If you and your coworkers are going to make use of instant messaging, be sure to set some ground rules first.
APPEARANCE If you want to be taken seriously, dress the part. You will have to find out exactly what that entails at your particular job since this varies greatly from one place to another, but the basic tenet is the same across the board: dress for success, however your workplace defines success. You may have to wear a uniform, but this doesn’t mean you can ignore your appearance. Whether you are wearing a uniform or an outfit of your own choosing, the clothes should not be ripped or torn but clean and neat; you should always wear shoes; and you should shower regularly.
COMMUNAL SPACES Unless you’re a full-time telecommuter, you probably share some measure of space with other people in your workplace. This could mean an office, assembly line, restroom, kitchen, cafeteria, copy room, conference room, or all of the above. So please, be courteous and respectful. ■ ■
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PART III
DIRECTORY
APPRENTICESHIPS BY CAREER FIELD
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: farriers, herbalists, crafts and trades workers at living historical sites and farms
Agricultural workers have careers that are tied to the land. Some, such as farmers and botanists, work with a variety of plants and animals. Others, such as horticulturists, have a specialty. Farmers and farm managers raise crops, poultry, dairy cows, and livestock. A farm can be a small, family operation or a large agribusiness with one hundred or more employees. Some farmers own their land, while others, called tenant farmers, rent it. Some farms produce specialty products, such as sod, flower bulbs, or produce grown in hothouses. Turf managers produce, install, and maintain grass for parks, athletic fields, golf courses, and similar settings. Herbalists grow plants that have medicinal or culinary value, or they harvest plants in the wild. Landscape architects incorporate bushes, trees, flowers, and other plants in land-use designs for shopping centers, parks, residential yards, and other settings. Horticulturists work with various types of plants, including ornamentals, vegetables, and fruits, and they may find work with landscape companies, florists, garden centers, and public gardens. Botanists study all types of plants. Foresters and conservation scientists manage and protect natural resources, including woodlands, streams, wilderness areas, and parks. Animal caretakers feed, water, bathe, groom, and exercise animals and keep their cages or pens clean. Agricultural workers who raise crops—such as hay, grain, cotton, vegetables, or fruit—spend their time plowing, planting, cultivating, irrigating, fertilizing, and harvesting. The crops must be stored or packaged, sold, and shipped after the harvest. On farms and ranches where animals are raised, workers provide the animals with feed, water, shelter, and other necessities. They also keep pens and buildings clean, supervise breeding, and may participate in the sale of animals and animal products, such as eggs and milk. They may also participate in butchering. The trade often involves work with machinery, building fences, repairing buildings, and keeping financial accounts. Much of the work is done outdoors and in all types of weather. The profit margin on a farm is greatly affected by price fluctuations, weather, plant and animal diseases, and other factors that might be beyond the farmer’s control. Farm managers must develop strategies to cope with these uncertainties; they often keep detailed records and sometimes use computers to help plan the year’s activities. Owners of small and midsize farms face competition from the increasing number of large farms; many of these
smaller operations have not generated sufficient income in recent years. The owners of such enterprises often seek supplemental income from nonfarm activities. Many agricultural workers risk health problems from working with toxic herbicides and insecticides. They also may be injured while working with machinery or animals. The work is often seasonal on farms and in greenhouses, but during the growing season employees might work from sunrise to sunset. Operations that involve animals require year-round work; the owner of a small dairy farm, for example, might not be able to leave it often, because the cows must be milked twice each day. Agricultural workers held about 795,000 jobs in 2002. Of these, farmworkers were the most numerous, holding 670,000 jobs. Graders and sorters held 49,000 jobs, agricultural inspectors 16,000 jobs, and agricultural equipment operators 61,000 jobs. Approximately 69 percent of all agricultural workers worked for crop and livestock producers, while almost 5 percent worked for agricultural service providers, mostly farm labor contractors. On-the-job training and apprenticeships are traditional ways of entering agricultural occupations, although study at vocational schools and colleges is becoming more common as farming and related trades become more complex. Most animal caretakers enter the profession via onthe-job training. Apprentices are apt to receive instruction in subjects such as business, economics, marketing, environmental considerations, the handling of tools and machinery, plant propagation, weed and insect control, genetic engineering, plant identification, farm production, and harvesting techniques. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About 30 percent of the average income of skilled workers.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From $6 an hour, up to $13 an hour. Median hourly earnings of the more numerous farmworkers in crops, nurser43
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ies, and greenhouses were $7.24 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $6.85 and $8.37 an hour, while the lowest 10 percent earned less than $6.24 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $10.32. Median hourly earnings for farmworkers who work with livestock were $8.22. The middle 50 percent earned between $6.98 and $10.32 an hour, while the lowest 10 percent earned less than $6.27 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $13.01. Earnings vary widely, depending on the occupation, the weather, the size of the farm or other enterprise, geographic location, and the worker’s experience.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment of agricultural workers is projected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through 2012, which reflects the lack of expansion in opportunities for farmworkers. The employment growth is expected to be slow due to the continued consolidation of farms and technological advancements in farm equipment. Job opportunities will remain abundant, however, as a result of the physical demands of the work, the low wages, and the high job turnover. Nursery and greenhouse workers should have the most rapid job growth, reflecting the increasing demand for landscaping services. For more information on apprenticeships for agricultural workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, county extension services, or local agricultural enterprises.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Agricomm 5108 Carriage Pointe Court Crestwood, KY 40014 502-243-0302
[email protected] http://agricomm.com Occupational Fields: farmer, horse trainer, farrier Alliance for Sustainability 1521 University Avenue S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-331-1099 Fax: 612-379-1527
[email protected] http://allianceforsustainability.net Occupational Fields: farmer, alternative energy specialist
Alternative Farming System Information Center— National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 132 Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 301-504-6559 Fax: 301-504-6409
[email protected] http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic Occupational Fields: farmer American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA) 100 West 10th Street, Suite 614 Wilmington, DE 19801 302-655-7100 Fax: 302-655-8100 http://www.aabga.org Occupational Fields: nursery manager Liberal Arts Career Network Intern Center, Bowdoin College 4900 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011-8440 207-725-3721 Fax: 207-725-3757 Occupational Fields: farmer Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) 5245 College Avenue #508 Oakland, CA 94618 510-654-8858 Fax: 603-699-2459 http://www.mesaprogram.org Occupational Fields: farmer National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) PO Box 3838 Butte, MT 59702 800-ASK-NCAT
[email protected] http://www.attra.ncat.org Occupational Fields: alternative energy specialist National FFA Organization The National FFA Center PO Box 68690 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 317-802-6060 Fax: 317-802-6061
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http://www.ffa.org Occupational Fields: farmer National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service PO Box 3657 Fayetteville, AR 72702 800-346-9140 (English) 800-411-3222 (Spanish) http://www.attra.ncat.org Occupational Fields: farmer The New England Small Farm Institute 275 Jackson St. Belchertown, MA 01007 413-323-4531
[email protected] http://www.smallfarm.org/newoof/newoof.html Occupational Fields: farmer Organic Volunteers 509-991-5994
[email protected] http://www.organicvolunteers.com
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Casey Farm Organic Farming Apprenticeship Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 2325 Boston Neck Road Saunderstown, RI 02874-3820 401-295-1030 http://spnea.org/visit/homes/casey.htm
General Nature of the Job An organic farming apprentice learns about planting, growing, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and flowers without the use of pesticides or harmful chemicals. Farming is a physically laborious job and is definitely not for couch potatoes. Count on being outdoors in all kinds of weather and getting dirty. To succeed, you must be committed and detail oriented; if you aren’t, plants may die and there goes your livelihood. Listening skills are crucial so you can carry out instructions correctly. You need to have work initiative (nobody is going to pick the beans for you), and also be able to work closely with others, since farming is not a solo effort. Casey Farm’s apprenticeship program runs from April through October, coinciding with the growing season. Casey Farm is in Rhode Island and has certified organic crops, hay fields, pastures, greenhouses, and animals. They run programs for school children and a community-
supported agriculture (CSA) program, where members contribute fees and volunteer hours in exchange for fresh produce. Apprentices work and live on the farm and learn all aspects of farm production. At the beginning of the season, much time is spent in the greenhouse mixing soil, seeding flats, and potting plants. Once the chance of frost diminishes, it’s time to head outdoors. Every day is filled with activity, whether it’s spreading compost, planting, tilling the soil, or harvesting.
Typical Day Leslie Goldberg rolls out of bed before 7:00 am. The farm manager reviews the daily list of tasks. Today they will weed the carrots. Leslie, her two fellow apprentices, and the farm managers grab scuffle hoes and head out to weed down long rows of carrots. While it’s repetitious and monotonous, Leslie knows they’ll focus on something new tomorrow. At lunch they discuss the afternoon tasks. Leslie will transplant flowers from the smaller garden while someone else moves the cows to graze in a different field. Leslie has animal duty this week, so at 4:00 p.m. she puts her tools away and feeds the pigs, cows, and horses. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m., so she finishes in time to get cleaned up. This routine continues Monday through Saturday, leaving little leisure time. Leslie says farming is the hardest work she’s ever done. She is always outside, in the dirt, and on her feet or bending over. Farming can be dangerous, especially if machinery or animals are involved, the weather is unpredictable, and she won’t receive recognition, but for Leslie the benefits outweigh the drawbacks: “It can be really boring, but there’s a lot of rewarding things, too. It’s just such an amazing experience to see how things grow, and you’re so much more connected with the land and the processes of nature.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Leslie took a roundabout route to organic farming. She always loved the outdoors, participating in 4-H, camping with her family, and tending her grandparents’ garden. As a cultural anthropology major at the University of California at Santa Barbara, Leslie became interested in self-sufficient cultures that live off the land, but she still didn’t consider farming a viable career option. After college Leslie worked as a medical secretary and taught English in Hungary. There she assessed her future goals, and the idea of farming as a career began to develop. “I realized that I really wanted to do something more with gardening and farming. I had always thought, ‘well, that’s not really a career. I can’t really do that.’ I was always pursuing other things with farming in the back
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of my mind, and then when I was in Hungary I decided, well, why not,” she explains. Leslie began researching organic farming and learned about the six-month ecological horticulture program at the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC). She applied and landed on the waiting list. UCSC suggested she look into the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATRA) program, which produces a listing of organic farms offering apprenticeship programs. Through ATRA Leslie learned about Casey Farm’s program.
Salary Range As an apprentice at Casey Farm, Leslie receives a weekly stipend of $60 before taxes, plus room and board. College credit is also available. Casey Farm has workers’ compensation and liability insurance but doesn’t offer medical insurance. Organic farming is a relatively young industry, and the range of salaries can vary from $5 an hour to hundreds of thousands a year, depending on the success of the farm. Many farmers attempting to establish themselves take part-time jobs to supplement their income. Leslie isn’t worried, because there are plenty of options, including organic landscaping, consulting, teaching, planning gardens for public schools, garden therapy, and more. If she chooses to have her own farm, she can plant higher value crops or follow market trends and sell cut flowers and herbs, which bring in more money and are less labor intensive than, say, onions. “The opportunities are endless. You just have to be imaginative and persistent,” Leslie states. As the increasingly health-conscious public learns more about the negative effects of pesticides, Leslie predicts the demand for organic produce will increase and give rise to more organic farms. With the right farmers’ market, a good location for a farm, and effective marketing, Leslie feels there is ample opportunity for success.
Advice If you are interested in organic farming, Leslie cannot emphasize the importance of an apprenticeship program enough. She had minimal knowledge of organic farming before the apprenticeship and can think of no better way to find out if it’s the right career path for you. “It’s the best way to jump right in. If you hated it you could go on and you wouldn’t have gone through four years of school or different programs and then realized it’s not what you want to do,” Leslie asserts. A green thumb doesn’t hurt if you want to become a farmer, but an avid interest and dedication are what will carry you far. Leslie spent years in offices and commuter
traffic and wondered, “do I want to make a lot of money and be unhappy, or do I want to make some money and do something I feel is important and make some sort of difference that leaves me fulfilled at the end of the day.”
Future Goals Casey Farm taught Leslie the basics of organic farming and left her with an appetite for more. She will attend the ecological horticulture program at UCSC, and when she graduates she will have a certificate and be ready to start her own farm. Fellow students may continue on to graduate school for agriculture degrees, but Leslie is anxious to embark on her career. She envisions owning a small farm and selling at farmers’ markets. Eventually, she would like to have a larger farm and maybe a store with a greenhouse and garden.
ALABAMA Edmundite Missions Corps 1428 Broad Street Selma, AL 36701 334-872-2359 Fax: 334-875-8189
[email protected] http://www.edmunditemissions.org Occupational Fields: farmer, market gardener
ARIZONA Al-Marah Arabians 4101 North Bear Canyon Road Tucson, AZ 85749-8640 520-749-1162 Occupational Fields: horse trainer Native Seeds/SEARCH 2150 North Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712-3153 520-327-9123 Occupational Fields: farmer
ARKANSAS Dripping Springs Garden 1558 CR 548 Huntsville, AR 72740 870-545-3658
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, flowers, berries), herbalist
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Silver Hill Farms RR 1, Box 163 St. Joe, AR 72675 870-439-2081
[email protected] http://www.silverhillfarms.com Occupational Fields: farmer
CALIFORNIA Ananda Marga Lake Hughes Peach Farm and Meditation Center 42310 Lake Hughes Road Lake Hughes, CA 93532 661-724-1161 Fax: 661-724-0852
[email protected] http://www.amps.org/us/ca/peachfarm Occupational Fields: farmer (peach and cherry orchards, vegetables, melons) Apple Farm, The 18501 Greenwood Road Philo, CA 05477 707-895-2333
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (apple orchards, vegetables, flowers, rabbits, goats, poultry, pigs) Arboretum Farm 1662 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94703 510-841-5699 Occupational Fields: farmer (apples and goats) California Certified Organic Farmers 1115 Mission Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-423-2263 Fax: 831-423-4528
[email protected] http://www.ccof.org Occupational Fields: farmer California Superior Inc. 27199 West Gun Road Gustine, CA 95322 209-854-9595 Occupational Fields: farmer, pest control specialist
Camp Joy 131 Camp Joy Road Boulder Creek, CA 95006 408-338-3651 Occupational Fields: farmer Chris Sorenson Packaging Company PO Box 815 Parlier, CA 93648 209-646-2644 Fax: 209-646-3649 Occupational Fields: inventory control clerk Claudia’s Organic Herbs PO Box 233 Orleans, CA 95556 530-627-3712
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (herbs, vegetables, berries, apples, cherries, figs, wine grapes) Clover Creek Family Farm PO Box 637 Upper Lake, CA 95485 707-275-9315 Occupational Fields: farmer (market garden, vineyards) Dandelion Sustainability Farm PO Box 1744 Lower Lake, CA 95457 707-994-1814 Fax: 707-994-1814
[email protected] http://www.dandelionfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer, alternative/green builder, alternative energies specialist, herbalist EasySweet Farm 5972 Vine Hill School Road Sebastopol, CA 95472 707-829-8938
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Ecology Action/Common Ground Research Garden and Mini-Farm 5798 Ridgewood Road Willits, CA 95490-9730 707-459-0150 Fax: 707-459-5409 http://www.growbiointensive.org Occupational Fields: farmer
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Emandal, a Farm on a River 16500 Hearst Road Willits, CA 95490 707-459-5439 Fax: 707-459-1808
[email protected] http://www.emandal.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, vineyards, orchards), environmental educator Good Faith Organic Farm Apprentice Program 14135-A Campo Road Jamul, CA 91935 619-669-6721
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener Green Gulch Farm—Zen Center 1601 Shoreline Highway Sausalito, CA 94965-9759 415-383-3134 http://www.sfzc.org/ggfindex.htm Occupational Fields: farmer (crops, vegetables, fruits), craftsperson, Zen meditation and study Heaven and Earth Farm PO Box 942 No. San Juan, CA 95960 530-292-3619 Fax: 530-292-3688 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruit orchards), homesteader Huasna Valley Farm 5420 Huasna Townsite Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-473-3827
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, herbs, orchards) Island Mountain Institute for Sustainable Agriculture 220 Harmony Lane Garberville, CA 95542 877-936-9663
[email protected] http://www.imisa.org Occupational Fields: permaculture design, organic farmer, alternative/green builder, agro-forester
Live Power Community Farm 25451 East Lane Covelo, CA 95428 707-983-8196 Fax: 707-983-8196
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Lone Willow Ranch 11356 Road 5 ½. Firebaugh, CA 93622 559-694-0017, 209-392-6144
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Mount Barnabe Farm Lagunitas, CA 94938 415-488-4746 Fax: 415-488-1667
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener Oz Farm PO Box 244 Point Arena, CA 95468 707-882-3046
[email protected] http://www.oz-farm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Pyramid Farms 12242 Meridian Road Chico, CA 95973 530-899-7586
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Rolling River Farm Orleans, CA 95556 530-627-0012
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer, nursery manager Sandy Bar Ranch & Nursery PO Box 347 Orleans, CA 95556 530-627-3379 Fax: 530-627-3880
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http://www.sandybarnursery.com Occupational Fields: Market gardener (vegetables, flowers), nursery manager (fruit and nut trees) Soil Born Farm 3000 Hurley Way Sacramento, CA 95864 916-486-9686, 916-368-1492 Occupational Fields: farmer Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm 655 Willowside Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707-576-0515
[email protected] Occupational Fields: Organic farmer (vegetables, sheep, ducks, chickens, rabbits, dairy cows) Sweet Courage Herb Farm 8235 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95829 916-682-3079
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer, nursery manager (herbs, heirloom vegetables) Three Springs Gardens 59820 Italian Bar Road North Fork, CA 93643 559-877-4845
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener Tickell’s Organics 3233 Davis Cyn Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-595-2322
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (apple orchard, aquaculture), alternative/green architecture Towani Organic Farm PO Box 547 Bangor, CA 95914 530-679-2729, 530-679-2729
[email protected] Occupational Fields: vegetables, olives, flowers University of California, Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems 1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1077 408-459-2321 Fax: 408-459-2799
[email protected] http://zzyx.ucsc.edu/casfs Occupational Fields: horticulturist Winter Creek Gardens PO Box 31 Rumsey, CA 95679 530-796-2243
[email protected] http://www.wintercreekgardens.com Occupational Fields: organic farmer (fruit, vegetables), community supported agriculture Yoxagoi Land Management 3600 Gaddy Lane PO Box 838 Kelseyville, CA 95451 707-279-4949, 707-279-1747 Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vineyards, orchards)
COLORADO Blacksmith Ridge Farm 5093 Nelson Road Longmont, CO 80503 303-678-0399 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, pigs, chickens) Cooperative Apprentice Program Country Roots Farm 29342 Everett Road Vineland, CO 81006 719-948-2206
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables; herbs; eggs; pastured poultry, beef, and pork; seed garlic; dry beans; cover crops) Denver Urban Gardens/Delaney Community Farm 3377 Blake Street, Ste. 113 Denver, CO 80205 303-292-9900 Fax: 303-292-9911
[email protected] Occupational Fields: community gardener
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El Rancho del Cielo 515 CR 106 Hesperus, CO 81326
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (dairy goats) Glade Farm Loveland, CO 80537 970-227-8557
[email protected] Occupational Fields: horse trainer, farmer (natural pork, dairy goats, free-range poultry) Guidestone CSA Farm and Center for Sustainable Living 5943 N. County Road 29 Loveland, CO 80538 970-461-0271
[email protected] http://www.stewardshipcommunity.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, honey) Hedgerow Farms 8328 Valmont Road Boulder, CO 80301-4813 303-666-6397
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit) Indian Ridge Farm PO Box 963 Norwood, CO 81423
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (pastured poultry, hogs, cows, turkeys, horses, hay, vegetables)
[email protected] http://www.pachamamafarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Peach Valley CSA Farm 3465 Peach Valley Road Silt, CO 81652 970-876-2850 Fax: 970-876-2857
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Rock Bottom Ranch 2001 Hooks Spur Road Basalt, CO 81621 970-927-6760
[email protected] http://www.aspennature.org Occupational Fields: farmer Sourcepoint Organic Seeds 1220 2640 Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-835-3418 Occupational Fields: farmer Sustainable Settings 6107 Highway 133 Carbondale, CO 81623 970-963-6107 Fax: 970-923-1367
[email protected] http://www.sustainablesettings.org Occupational Fields: sustainable agriculture (edible landscaping, land reclamation projects, swaling, wetland planting, alley cropping, market gardening)
Monroe Organic Farms 25525 Weld County Road 48 Kersey, CO 80644 970-284-7941
[email protected] http://www.monroefarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Zephyros Farm and Garden 11466 3725 Lane Paonia, CO 81428 970-527-3636 Occupational Fields: organic farmer, market gardener
Pachamama Organic Farm 10771 North 49th Street Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1924 Fax: 303-776-0607
Fort Hill Farm 18 Fort Hill Road New Milford, CT 06776 860-350-3158
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CONNECTICUT
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Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, herbs, flowers) Hartford Food System/Youth Farm Project 191 Franklin Avenue Hartford, CT 06114 860-296-9325 Fax: 860-296-8326
[email protected] http://www.hartfordfood.org Occupational Fields: farmer Holcomb Farm CSA Project 111 Simsbury Road East Granby, CT 06090 860-653-5554 sam@ holcombfarmcsa.org http://holcombfarmcsa.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (community supported agriculture) Jones Family Farm 266 Israel Hill Road Shelton, CT 06484 203-929-6237
[email protected] http://www.jonesfamilyfarms.com Occupational Fields: farmer (berries, squash, Christmas trees) 9 in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom 760 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT 06119 860-223-8661
[email protected] http://www.baldmountainretreat.com Occupational Fields: environmental ecologist, farmer (herbs, apple orchards, milk goats, laying hens), alternative energy specialist Ogre Farm 180 Old Farms Road Simsbury, CT 06070 860-658-9297
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (community supported agriculture, beekeeping) Riverbank Farm 33 River Road Roxbury, CT 06783
860-350-3276
[email protected] http://www.riverbankfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, flowers) Sweet Pea Organics 25 Cook Street Washington Depot, CT 06794 860-868-7036 Fax: 860-868-6865
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American Nursery & Landscape Association 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 202-789-5980 Fax: 202-789-1893 http://www.anla.org Occupational Fields: nursery manager Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009-5728 202-332-9110 Fax: 202-265-4954
[email protected] http://www.cspinet.org Occupational Fields: nutritionist, public policy maker Friends of the National Zoo National Zoological Park Washington, DC 20008 202-673-4950 http://nationalzoo.si.edu Occupational Fields: horticulturist National Park Service 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 202-208-4635 http://www.nps.gov Occupational Fields: forester U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA-CSREES 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 2201 Washington, DC 20250
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202-720-7741 http://www.csrees.usda.gov Occupational Fields: agricultural researcher U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N4641 Washington, DC 20210 202-219-5500 http://www.doleta.gov Occupational Fields: agricultural worker
FLORIDA Barking Frogs Permaculture Center PO Box 52 Sparr, FL 32192
[email protected] http://barkingfrogspc.tripod.com Occupational Fields: permaculture specialist Bartow Ornamental Nursery Mid-Florida Landscape and Nurserymen 3890 Highway 60, East Bartow, FL 33830 941-534-1350 Occupational Fields: plant nursery worker, landscaper Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization 17391 Durrance Road North Fort Myers, FL 33917 239-543-3246 Fax: 239-543-5317
[email protected] http://www.echonet.org Occupational Fields: farmer, agroecologist (seedbank and nursery) Hart’s Plant Nursery 1404 Blair Road Jacksonville, FL 32210 904-781-7910 Occupational Fields: plant nursery worker HYDRO-TASTE 7308 Verna Bethany Road Myakka City, FL 34251 941-737-3747 Occupational Fields: hydroponic farmer
Lakeland, City of 228 South Massachusetts Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801 941-499-6000 http://www.lakelandgov.net Occupational Fields: parks maintenance worker Mianna Farm Ft. McCoy, FL 941-346-8828 Fax: 941-346-8889
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, flowers, herbs) Rock Garden PO Box 527865 Miami, FL 33152 305-477-8833 Fax: 305-477-8180 Occupational Fields: farmer (herbs)
GEORGIA Beaver Farm 46 Beaver Trail Winterville, GA 30683 706-742-2769
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer Enota—EcoSpiritual Village and Farm 1000 Highway 180 Hiawassee, GA 30546 800-990-8869 Fax: 706-896-4737
[email protected],
[email protected] http://www.enota.com, http://www.enota.org Occupational Fields: farmer Union Agricultural Institute 8475 Dockery Road Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6056 Fax: 706-745-4499 http://www.unionag.net Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture)
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HAWAII Andy’s Organic Pahoa, HI 96778 808-965-0069 Occupational Fields: organic farmer (yellow ginger, turmeric, Thai ginger, tropical fruits) Dragons Lair Kona Coffee Farm 84-4987 Mamalahoa Highway Captain Cook, HI 96704 808-328-7345 Fax: 808-328-8972
[email protected] http://www.pendragonhawaii.com Occupational Fields: farmer (coffee) Hawaiian Institute of Tropical Agriculture PO Box 1729 Pahoa, HI 96778 808-965-0069 Occupational Fields: farmer (papaya, banana, ginger, etc.), wildcrafter, social scientist, soil scientist Ho’oulu Farm PO Box 83 Honaunau, HI 96726 808-328-1636
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (tropical fruit) North Country Farms: An Organic Family Farm & Tropical B&B PO Box 723 Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754 808-828-1513
[email protected] http://www.northcountryfarms.com Occupational Fields: farmer, co-op and bed & breakfast manager
IDAHO Greentree Naturals 2003 Rapid Lightning Road Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-8957
[email protected] http://www.greentreenaturals.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Killarney Farm East 14600 Killarney Lake Road Cataldo, ID 83810 Occupational Fields: farmer, homesteader Peaceful Belly Farm 2016 N. 17th Street Boise, ID 83702 208-345-8003
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Windrush Farm 1121 Schneider Road Sagle, ID 83860 208-265-7987
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer
ILLINOIS Angelic Organics 1547 Rockton Road Caledonia, IL 61011-9572 815-389-2746 Fax: 815-389-3106
[email protected] http://www.AngelicOrganics.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, flowers, community supported agriculture) Blue Moon Farm 2184 County Road 1700E Urbana, IL 61802 217-643-2031
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables) Cove Mountain Farm DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9351
[email protected] http://www.grassfarmer.com Occupational Fields: dairy farmer Green Earth Institute 105404 Knotch Knolls Road Naperville, IL 60565 603-664-5681
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[email protected] http://www.greenearthinstitute.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables)
http://www.PrairieCrossing.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits, flowers)
Growing Home Farm Inc. 1325 S Wabash, #205 Chicago, IL 60605 312-435-8601
[email protected] http://www.growinghomeinc.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables)
Upper Midwest Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) 1547 Rockton Road Caledonia, IL 61011 815-389-2746 Fax: 815-389-3106
[email protected] http://www.AngelicOrganics.com Occupational Fields: farmer (internships and workshops offered in a variety of career specialties)
Growing Power 5500 West Silver Spring Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 414-527-1546 Fax: 414-527-1908
[email protected] http://www.growingpower.org Occupational Fields: farmer Henry’s Farm 432 Grimm Road Congerville, IL 61729 309-965-2771 Fax: 309-965-2771
[email protected] http://www.henrysfarm.com Occupational Fields: organic farmer Kinnikinnick Farm 21123 Grade School Road Caledonia, IL 61011 815-292-3288 Fax: 815-292-3280
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic market gardener Organic Fruit Farm 302 W. Sunny Lane Eureka, IL 61530 309-467 4251
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (orchards) Prairie Crossing Farm 1008 N. Harris Road Grayslake, IL 60030 847-548-4062 ext. 12
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INDIANA Capriole Inc. 10529 New Cut Road Greenville, IN 47124 812-923-9400 Fax: 812-923-9408
[email protected] Occupational Fields: dairy farmer (goats) Earthcraft Farm 4120 West 500 Street Bringhurst, IN 46913 765-268-2669
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits, herbs), herbalist Fragrant Farms 413 Woods Lane New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4406 888-814-4665 http://www.fragrantfarms.com Occupational Fields: farmer Michaela Farm Oldenburg, IN 47036 812-933-0661 Fax: 812-933-6403
[email protected] http://oldenburgfranciscans.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, community supported agriculture)
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Sharritt Market Gardens 6572 West Reformatory Road Fortville, IN 46040 317-485-6718
[email protected] http://members.aol.com/rlsharritt Occupational Fields: market gardener
IOWA Artistry in Bloom 3313 Ingerson Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Occupational Fields: floral designer Leo and Diane Benjamin Farm 17636 Birch Ave Whiting, IA 51063 712-458-2001 Occupational Fields: farmer (livestock, grain crops) Local Harvest CSA/ZJ Farm 5025 120th Street, NE Solon, IA 52333 319-624-3052
[email protected] http://www.localharvestcsa.com Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Ripplebrook Organic Growers 1491 Mahogany Avenue PO Box 2407 Fairfield, IA 52556 641-472-3272
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer Simone’s Plain & Simple 1478 470th Street Wellman, IA 52356 319-683-2896
[email protected] http://www.simoneplainandsimple.com Occupational Fields: farmer Sunflower Fields 776 Old Stage Road Postville, IA 52162 319-864-3847
Fax: 319-864-3837
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) University of Northern Iowa, Local Food Project Center for Energy & Environmental Education Cedar Falls, IA 50614 319-273-7575 Fax: 319-273-7140 http://www.uni.edu/ceee/foodproject Occupational Fields: project management (encouraging institutional food buyers to purchase locally grown food)
KANSAS The Land Institute 2440 East Water Well Road Salina, KS 67401-9051 913-823-5376 Fax: 913-823-8728 Occupational Fields: agroecologist Murrfield Farms Supply Company 22947 243rd Street McLouth, KS 66054-3125 913-796-6213 Occupational Fields: farmer Shawnee County Noxious Weed Department 2044 SW Western Topeka, KS 66604 785-232-0120 Fax: 785-232-8802 Occupational Fields: noxious weed identification and control Windwalker Farm 1981 Indiana Road Ottawa, KS 66067 913-746-8885 Occupational Fields: farmer, cook, bookkeeper
MAINE Kelmscott Farm 12 Van Cycle Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-763-4088
[email protected]
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http://www.Kelmscott.org Occupational Fields: farmer Little Barn Farm 233 Valley Road Jefferson, ME 04348 207-549-5274 Fax: 207-549-3006
[email protected] http://www.littlebarnfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association PO Box 170 Unity, ME 04988 207-568-4142 Fax: 207-568-4141
[email protected] http://www.mofga.org Occupational Fields: farmer (crops, livestock), homesteader Morris Farm Trust PO Box 136 Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-4080 Fax: 207-882-7390
[email protected] http://www.morrisfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, dairy cows, freerange chickens) Straw’s Farm 30 Brick Hill Road Newcastle, ME 04553 207-882-6875 Occupational Fields: organic dairy farmer Willow Pond Farm 395 Middle Road Sabattus, ME 04280 207-375-6662
[email protected] http://www.willowpf.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, orchards, livestock, community supported agriculture)
MARYLAND Accokeek Foundation/Ecosystem Farm 3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek, MD 20607
301-283-2113 Fax: 301-283-2049
[email protected] http://www.accokeek.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, berries, flowers) Biodynamic Farm on the Chesapeake Bay PO Box 66 McDaniel, MD 21647 410-745-9755
[email protected] http://www.wadespoint.com Occupational Fields: farmer (goats, vegetables) Clagett Farm 11904 Old Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-4662
[email protected] http://www.clagettfarm.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer Clark’s Elioak Farm 10500 Clarksville Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 410-730-4049
[email protected] http://www.clarklandfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer (dairy, beef, sheep, hay, straw) Colchester Farm PO Box 162 Georgetown, MD 21930 410-648-9996
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Cromwell Valley CSA PO Box 9707 Baltimore, MD 21284 410-880-2428
[email protected] http://www.bcpl.net/~cvpark/csa.html Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Eco Farms 9204 Crandall Road Lanham, MD 20706 301-459-6991
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Fax: 301-459-5330
[email protected] http://www.ecofarms.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, mushrooms, flowers)
Garden Harvest Inc. 14045 Mantua Mill Road Glyndon, MD 21071 410-526-0698 Fax: 410-428-1991 garharvest.aol.com http://www.GardenHarvest.com Occupational Fields: organic farmer
Appleton Farms CSA 219 County Road Ipswich, MA 01938 978-356-1655
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
MASSACHUSETTS
Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture 9200 Edmonston Road, Suite 117 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-441-8777 Occupational Fields: farmer, marketer Newburg Vegetable Farm Benton Road PO Box 293 Newburg, MD 20664 301-259-2291 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, flowers, herbs), herbalist Nick’s Organic Acres 8565 Horseshoe Lane Potomac, MD 20854 301-983-2167 Fax: 301-983-0290
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (grain crops, beef herd) Pickering Creek Audubon Center 11450 Audubon Lane Easton, MD 21601 410-822-4903 Fax: 410-822-5041
[email protected] http://www.pickeringcreek.org Occupational Fields: agriculture and outdoor education interpreter and program manager Three Graces Farm/Backbone Organic Produce 530 Lynndale Road Oakland, MD 21550 301-334-5633
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Atlantic Center for the Environment 55 South Main Street Ipswich, MA 01938-2321 978-356-0038 Fax: 978-356-7322 Occupational Fields: farmer Bramble Hill Farm 593 S. Pleasant St. Amherst, MA 01002 413-532-8903 Occupational Fields: farmer (strawberries, flowers, vegetables, lamb) Brookfield Community Farm 24 Hulst Road Amherst, MA 01002-1902 413-253-7991
[email protected] http://www.brookfieldfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits, flowers, cattle, pigs, chickens, community supported agriculture) Caretaker Farm CSA 1210 Hancock Road Williamstown, MA 01267 413-458-4309
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits, livestock), baker Council for Responsible Genetics 5 Upland Road, Ste. 3 Cambridge, MA 02140 617-868-0870 Fax: 617-491-5344 http://www.gene-watch.org Occupational fields: agricultural genetics researcher
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Crystal Spring CSA 76 Everett Skinner Road Plainville, MA 02762 508-699-7167 Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Earthwatch International 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100 Box 75 Maynard, MA 01754 800-776-0188 http://www.earthwatch.org Occupational Fields: biologist, environmentalist, archaeologist, anthropologist Eastern Native Seed Conservancy PO Box 451 Great Barrington, MA 01230 413-229-8316
[email protected] http://www.enscseeds.org Occupational Fields: horticultural researcher and worker Equinox Farm 349 North Plain Road Great Barrington, MA 01230-1200 413-274-0279 Occupational Fields: farmer The FARM Institute PO Box 1868 Edgartown, MA 02539 508-627-7007 http://www.farminstitute.org Occupational Fields: farmer (rare breeds of livestock, heirloom vegetables) The Farm School 488 Moore Hill Road Athol, MA 01333 978-249-2656
[email protected] http://www.farmschool.org Occupational Fields: farmer, educational coordinator Hampshire College Farm Center 893 West Street Amherst, MA 01002 413-559-5348
http://www.hampshire.edu/cms/index.php Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, sheep, dogs, hay) Indian Line Farm 57 Jug End Road Great Barrington, MA 01230 413-528-8301
[email protected] http://www.schumachersociety.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables) Massachusetts Audubon Society/Drumlin Farm 208 South Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773-4304 781-259-2200
[email protected] http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/ Sanctuaries/Drumlin_Farm/index.php Occupational Fields: farmer Moon in the Pond Organic Farm 816 Barnum Street Sheffield, MA 01257 413-229-3092 Fax: 413-229-3092
[email protected] http://mooninthepond.com Occupational Fields: farmer National Park Service, North Atlantic Regional Office 15 State Street Boston, MA 02109 617-223-5199 Occupational Fields: natural resources specialist Natural Roots at South River Farm 888 Shelburne Falls Road Conway, MA 01341 413-369-4269 Fax: 413-369-0156
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer North East Workers on Organic Farms c/o New England Small Farm Institute 275 Jackson Street Belchertown, MA 01007 413-323-4531
[email protected] http://www.smallfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer
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Ol’Turtle Farm 385 East Street Easthampton, MA 01027 413-527-9122
[email protected] http://www.olturtlefarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables) Red Fire Farm 7 Carver Street Granby, MA 01033 413-467-SOIL
[email protected] http://www.redfirefarm.com Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, berries, flowers, bedding plants) Stearns Farm 862 Edmands Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-371-4310
[email protected] http://www.stearnsfarmcsa.org Occupational Fields: farmer
MICHIGAN Blackbird Garden and the Real Food Dream Kitchen 904 Blackbird Road Petoskey, MI 49770 231-348-3044
[email protected],
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Celebration Gardens 7831 East Main Street Kalamazoo, MI 49001 616-388-3427 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits, flowers) The Eco-Learning Center 10277 E. Bingham Road Traverse City, MI 49684-9551 231-620-4775
[email protected] http://www.ecolearningcenter.org Occupational Fields: organic farmer, natural/green builder
Food For Thought 10610 Oviatt Road Honor, MI 49654 231-326-5444
[email protected],
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (orchards) Forest Garden Foods 2272 West Burdickville Road Maple City, MI 49664 231-228-6497
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener Lubbers Family Farm O-862 Luce SW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-453-4257 Occupational Fields: farmer Meadowlark Farm 6350 Lingaur Road Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231-256-6980
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (orchards) Michigan State University Student Organic Farm Michigan State University Student Organic Farm Department of Horticulture East Lansing, MI 48824 517-355-5191 Ext 1344
[email protected] http://www.msuorganicfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Midheaven Farms 11059 County 14 Park Rapids, MI 56470 218-732-1093 Fax: 218-732-2007
[email protected] http://secretgardengourmet.com/midheavenfarms Occupational Fields: farmer (cattle, crops, vegetables, raspberries) School of Homesteading 26041 C R 681 Bangor, MI 49013
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616-427-8986
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
320-752-4700
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener
Shetler Family Dairy & Amazing Graze Farm 5436 Tyler Road SE Kalkaska, MI 40747 231-258-8216
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Easy Bean Farm 5075 100th Avenue NW Milan, MN 56262 320-793-6675
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables)
Sunshower 48548 60th Avenue Lawrence, MI 49064-9709 616-674-3103 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits)
Featherstone Fruits and Vegetables 30997 Zephyr Valley Lane Rushford, MN 55971 507-453-9621
[email protected] http://www.featherstonefarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Sweeter Song Farm 4955 South Schomberg Road Cedar, MI 49621 231-228-7301
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, berries, flowers, orchards) Tantre Farm 2510 Hayes Road Chelsea, MI 48118 734-475-4323 Occupational Fields: farmer Wagbo Peace Center 5745 North M-66 East Jordan, MI 49727 231-536-0333 Fax: 231-536-0396
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
MINNESOTA Earthen Path Organic Farm RR 1, Box 52 BB Lake City, MN 55041 507-753-2080 Occupational Fields: farmer (fruits, vegetables, herbs) Earth Rise Farm RR #2, Box 94A Madison, MN 56256
Full Circle Organic Growers Co-op Rural Route One, Box 52 BB Lake City, MN 55041 Occupational Fields: farmer Gardens of Eagan 25498 Highview Avenue Farmington, MN 55024 952-469-1855 Fax: 952-469-2504
[email protected] http://www.frontiernet.net/~atinagoe/ Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables) International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture 1701 University Avenue, Southeast University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55414-2076 612-331-1099
[email protected] Occupational Fields: activist Land Stewardship Project PO Box 130 Lewiston, MN 55952 507-523-3366 Fax: 507-523-2729
[email protected] http://www.landstewardshipproject.org Occupational Fields: farmer, educator, activist
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Naturally Grown in Inver Grove 1785 96th Street East Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 612-450-9178 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, nursery stock) Ploughshare Farm 6653 Harvest Place NW Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
MISSOURI Berger Bluff Farm 4647 Berger Road Berger, MO 63014-1010 573-934-5509
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables) Blue Heron Orchard Route 2, Box 225 C Canton, MO 63435 573-655-4291 Occupational Fields: farmer (orchards) Centennial Farms and Orchard 199 Jackson Street Augusta, MO 63332 636-228-4338
[email protected] http://centennialfarmsandorchard.com Occupational Fields: farmer (orchards) Dancing Rabbit EcoVillage One Dancing Rabbit Lane Rutledge, MO 63563 660-883-5511
[email protected] http://www.dancingrabbit.org Occupational Fields: farmer East Wind Community HC-3, Box 3370 Tecumseh, MO 65760 417-679-4682 Fax: 417-679-4684
[email protected]
http://www.eastwind.org Occupational Fields: farmer Elixir Farm General Delivery Brixey, MO 65618 417-261-2393 Fax: 417-261-2355
[email protected] http://www.elixirfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Gladhour Farm PO Box 556 Chillicothe, MO 64601 660-659-2321
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Goatsbeard Farm 11351 Callahan Creek Rd. Harrisburg, MO 65256 573-875-0706
[email protected] http://www.goatsbeardfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer (dairy goats) Green Hills Harvest 14649 Highway M Purdin, MO 64674 660-244-5858 Fax: 660-244-5858 Occupational Fields: farmer (dairy) Sandhill Farm RR 1, Box 155-W Rutledge, MO 63563 660-883-5543 Fax: 660-883-5545
[email protected] http://www.sandhillfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer Terra Bella Farm 1303 State Road M Auxvasse, MO 65231 573-387-4949
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, flowers)
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MONTANA Clark Fork Organics 3507 South 7th W Missoula, MT 59804 Occupational Fields: market gardener Gaia Gardens CSA 6227 Forsall Road Belgrade, MT 59714 406-580-5785
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Homestead Organics Farm 905 Sleeping Child Road Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-6627
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer International Agricultural Exchange Association 1000 First Avenue South Great Falls, MT 59401 406-727-1999 Occupational Fields: farmer Lifeline Produce 2363 Chief Victor’s Camp Road Victor, MT 59875 406-642-3943 Occupational Fields: organic farmer (livestock, vegetables) Loon Lake Farm 999 Loon Lake Road Bigfork, MT 59911 406-837-4734
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Montana State University College of Agriculture Bozeman, MT 59717 406-994-0211 Occupational Fields: energy specialist Raven Ridge Farm/Swallow Crest Farm PO Box 423 Kila, MT 59920 406-752-6837, 406-756-0461
[email protected],
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer River View Organic Produce Farm 14001 Mountain Top Road Three Forks, MT 59752 406-285-0569
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Rural Employment Opportunities Inc. 307 First Avenue, East, #20 Kalispell, MT 59903 800-823-2324 http://www.mt.net~reo Occupational Fields: farmer Terrapin Farm 6505 Farm to Market Road Whitefish, MT 59937 406-862-6362 Occupational Fields: farmer
NEBRASKA Center for Rural Affairs 145 Main Street Lyons, NE 68038-0136 402-687-2100 Fax: 402-687-2200
[email protected] http://www.cfra.org Occupational Fields: documentary journalist, workshop organizer
NEW JERSEY Cherry Grove Organic Farm 11 Carter Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-306-5139 Occupational Fields: farmer Genesis Farm Community Supported Garden 41 B Silver Lake Road Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-362-7486 Fax: 908-362-7486 http://csgatgenesisfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Agricultural Workers 63
Hopeview Farm 33 Washington Road Hopewell, NJ 08525 609-466-2496 Occupational Fields: farmer Howell Living History Farm 101 Hunter Road Titusville, NJ 08560 609-737-3299 Fax: 609-737-6524
[email protected] http://www.howellfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer (crops, livestock) Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey 60 South Main Street Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-6848 Fax: 609-737-2366
[email protected] http://www.nofanj.org Occupational Fields: farmer North Slope Farm 386 Rock Road East Lambertville, NJ 08530 609-466-8330 Occupational Fields: farmer Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County Rutgers University 6 Gauntt Place, Building 2 Flemington, NJ 08822 908-788-1339
[email protected] http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/rutgers/rutgers.htm Occupational Fields: farmer Spring Hill Farm 135 Princeton Avenue Hopewell, NJ 08525 609-466-4747
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
NEW YORK Abode Farm 5 Abode Road New Lebanon, NY 12125
518-794-8546 Fax: 518-794-8060
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Apple Pond Farming Center 80 Hahn Road PO Box 371 Callicoon Center, NY 12724 845-482-4764
[email protected] http://www.applepondfarm.com Occupational Fields: organic farmer (livestock, vegetables) Birdsfoot Farm 1263 County Route 25 Canton, NY 13617 315-386-4852 Occupational Fields: farmer Catskill Merino 745 Willi Hill Road Swan Lake, NY 12783 914-292-0118
[email protected] http://catskill-merino.com Occupational Fields: farmer (sheep) Cooke Hollow Farm 209 Cooke Hollow Road Valley Falls, NY 12185 518-692-9065 Fax: 518-692-8712
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmers (livestock, orchards, vegetables, herbs) Cornell University Clinical Programs & Professional Services Attn: Ramona Andersen College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6401 607-253-3157 Fax: 607-253-3056
[email protected] http://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/internships.htm Occupational Fields: veterinarian
64 Agricultural Workers
Early Morning Organic Farm 9658 State Route 90 Genoa, NY 13071 315-364-6941
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Pulaski, NY 13142-2471 315-298-4139 Fax: 315-298-2119
[email protected] http://www.grindstonefarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Eddy Foundation & Black Kettle Wildfarm PO Box 42 Essex, NY 12936 518-962-4762
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Hawthorne Valley Farm 327 Route 21C Ghent, NY 12075 518-672-4465 Fax: 518-672-4887
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, hay, field crops, livestock), sustainable forester, mechanic
Fantone’s North Winds Farm 248 Douglas Road Norwood, NY 13668 315-353-2218
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, flowers, herbs) The Farm at Miller’s Crossing (formerly Kline Kill Organic Gardens) 81 Roxbury Road Hudson, NY 12534 518-851-2331 Fax: 518-851-2331
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Homestead Farms 3842 NY2 Cropseyville, NY 12052 518-279-9867
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Honey Locust Farm House 7 Morris Drive Newburgh, NY 12550 845-561-7309
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Fresh Beginnings Farm and Kitchen Workshop 362 Eichybush Road Kinderhook, NY 12106 518-758-7342 Fax: 518-758-8452
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Institute of Ecosystem Studies Route 44A Millbrook, NY 12545 845-677-5343 Fax: 845-677-5976 http://www.ecostudies.org Occupational Fields: ecologist
GRACE (Global Resource Action Center for the Environment) 215 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1001 New York, NY 10016 212-726-9161 Fax: 212-726-9160
[email protected] http://www.gracelinks.org Occupational Fields: educator, activist
Iroquois Farm 10951 New York State Route 37 Lisbon, NY 13658 315-393-6252 Occupational Fields: farmer
Grindstone Farm 780 County Route 28 Tinker Tavern Road
Keith’s Farm PO Box 146 Westtown, NY 10998 914-856-4955
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs), herbalist
Agricultural Workers 65
Little Seed Gardens PO Box 158 Stuyvesant, NY 12173 518-758-1754 Occupational Fields: farmer Markristo Farm 2891 Route 23 Hillsdale, NY 12529 518-325-4261 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers, dairy), herbalist Mountain Dell Farm 2386 Roods Creek Road Hancock, NY 13783 607-467-4034
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Native Offerings Farm 8501 Maples Road Little Valley, NY 14755 716-257-3006
[email protected] http://www.NativeOfferings.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, dairy, community supported agriculture) Northeast Organic Farming Association Monkey Run Road Port Crane, NY 13833-1812 Occupational Fields: farmer Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York 130 Ruckytucks Road Stillwater, NY 12170-1812 518-853-4613 Occupational Fields: farmer Northland Sheep Dairy 3501 Hoxie Gorge Road Marathon, NY 13803 607-849-3328, 518-734-5495 Fax: 607-849-4039
[email protected] http://www.geocities.com/northsheep Occupational Fields: farmer (sheep dairy) Pathfinder Farms 2433 Old Kings Road Catskill, NY 12414
518-943-7096
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Peacework Organic Farm 2218 Welcher Road Newark, NY 14513 315-331-9029 Fax: 315-331-6873
[email protected] http://www.gvocsa.org Occupational Fields: farmer Phillies Bridge Farm Project Inc. 45 Phillies Bridge Road New Paltz, NY 12561 845-256-9316
[email protected] http://www.philliesbridge.org Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture), educator Quail Hill Community Farm Amagansett, NY 11930 631-267-8492 Fax: 631-267-8492
[email protected] http://www.peconiclandtrust.org/preserve.htm Occupational Fields: farmer Regional Farm and Food Project 148 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12206 518-426-9331 Fax: 518-427-6537
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Richview Farm Rural Delivery One Aurora, NY 13026 315-364-8093 Occupational Fields: farmer Road’s End Farm 362 Smith Road Dundee, NY 14837 607-243-5234
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruits)
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Roxbury Farm 2501 State Route 9H Kinderhook, NY 12106 518-758-8558
[email protected] http://www.roxburyfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Rusty Plough Farm 331 Dowe Road Ellenville, NY 12428 845-647-6911
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Saratoga Apple PO Box 171 Schuylerville, NY 12871 518-695-3131
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (apple orchards) Sisters Hill Farm PO Box 22 Stanfordville, NY 12581 845-868-7048
[email protected] http://www.sistershillfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer Slack Hollow Farm Rural Delivery One, Gilchrist Road Argyle, NY 12809 518-638-6124 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables) Son E’Acres Farm 165 Smith Road Gouverneur, NY 13642 315-287-0176, 315-287-1415 Fax: 315-287-1415
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Still Point Community Farm 103 Amenia Union Road Amenia, NY 12501 845-373-7189, 845-373-7189 Fax: 845-373-7424
[email protected]
http://www.bestweb.net/~stillpt Occupational Fields: farmer Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 914-366-6200 Ext. 112 Occupational Fields: farmer, educator Tania’s Garden 341 Glovers Corners Road Guilford, NY 13780
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener Thanksgiving Farm at the Center for Discovery PO Box 840 Harris, NY 12742 845-794-1400 ext. 2251
[email protected] http://www.thecenterfordiscovery.org Occupational Fields: farmer (livestock, community supported agriculture) Thompson-Finch Farm 750 Wiltsie Bridge Road Ancram, NY 12502 518-329-7578
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer West Haven Farm 114 Rachel Carson Way Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-4636
[email protected] http://westhavenfarm.ithaca.ny.us Occupational Fields: farmer Wild Roots Farm (CSA) 669 Cattail Road Livingston Manor, NY 12758 845-439-4799 http://wildrootsfarm.tripod.com Occupational Fields: farmer Wise Acre Organic Farm 1884 Murdock Road Lyndonville, NY 14098 716-765-2740 Occupational Fields: farmer
Agricultural Workers 67
NORTH CAROLINA Carolina Farm Stewardship Association PO Box 448 Pittsboro, NC 27312 919-542-2402 Fax: 919-542-7401 http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org Occupational Fields: farmer Chi Meadow 146 McLaurin Road Siler City, NC 27344 919-837-9966 Fax: 919-837-8722
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Deer Springs Farm PO Box 197 Lawndale, NC 28090 704-538-6060
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Doubletree Farm 835 Cargile Branch Road Marshall, NC 28753 828-689-3812 Occupational Fields: farmer Elysian Fields Farm 8403 Hwy. 86 North Cedar Grove, NC 27231 919-643-2301
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Goat Lady Dairy 3515 Jess Hackett Road Climax, NC 27233 336-824-2163
[email protected] http://www.goatladydairy.com Occupational Fields: farmer Green Toe Ground 411 Pope Road Burnsville, NC 28714
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Grinnell Botanical 2866 White Oak Road Burnsville, NC 28714 828-459-7069 Fax: 828-675-9281
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Gupton Farm / Shiloh Farm & Retreat 612 Fox Chase Court Raleigh, NC 27606 919-859-9898
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Hannah Creek Farm 2382 Thompson Road Four Oaks, NC 27524 919-894-8918 Fax: 919-894-8918
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer
Fork Mountain Farm 1068 Hubert, Yelton Road Bakersville, NC 28705 828-766-0904 (voicemail) Occupational Fields: farmer
Hickory Nut Gap Farm 1860 Charlotte Hwy. Fairview, NC 28730 828-628-3348
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Full Sun Farm 90 Bald Creek Road Leicester, NC 28748 828-683-1607
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Homegrown Heritage Bio-Intensive Mini-Farm 644 Morgan Branch Road Candler, NC 28715 828-667-5516
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
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Imladris Farm 45 Little Pond Road Fairview, NC 28730
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Janus Farms Institute Alternative Agriculture Education Center South East Workers on Organic Farms Route Three, Box 494 Siler City, NC 27344 919-742-4672 Occupational Fields: farmer Let It Grow Organic Gardens 109 D & G Road Hot Springs, NC 28743 828-622-9648
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Mountain Gardens 546 Shuford Creek Road Burnsville, NC 28714 828-675-5664
[email protected] http://webpages.charter.net/czar207196/garden.htm Occupational Fields: farmer Mountain Harvest Organics 77 Wyatt Lane Hot Springs, NC 28743 828-622-7556
[email protected] http://www.mountainharvestorganic.com Occupational Fields: farmer Mulberry Gap Farm 1126 Upper Thomas Branch Marshall, NC 28753 828-649-2194
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (livestock) New Moon Herbs Organic Farm 85 Laurel Haven Fairview, NC 28730
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (herbs)
North Carolina State University, Center for Environmental Farming Systems Dept. of Horticulture, Campus Box 7609 Raleigh, NC 27695 919-515-9447 http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu Occupational Fields: farmer Perrywinkle Farm 1061 White Cross Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-933-6189 Occupational Fields: farmer Southeast Willing Workers on Organic Farms (SEWWOOF) PO Box 134 Bonlee, NC 27214
[email protected] http://homepage.mac.com/smkolins/sewwoof Occupational Fields: farmer, educator, activist Sparkling Earth Farm Burnsville, NC 28714 866-514-6377 Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Sugar Creek Farm 534 Sugar Creek Road Leicester, NC 28748 828-273-9141
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Sustenance Farm 1108 Callicutt Road Bear Creek, NC 27207 919-837-5805 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, fruits, mushrooms, livestock), homesteader, herbalist Wild Wood Farm 5776 Rumley Road Graham, NC 27253 252-746-2977
[email protected] http://www.wildwoodfarmonline.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Agricultural Workers 69
OHIO Cook’s Garden 989 North Clayton Road New Lebanon, OH 45345 937-687-3753
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener Crown Point Ecology Center PO Box 484 Bath, OH 44210 330-668-8992
[email protected] http://www.crownpt.org Occupational Fields: market gardener Grailville Organic Gardens 932 O’Bannonville Road Loveland, OH 45140-9742 513-683-2340
[email protected] http://www.grailville.org Occupational Fields: farmer Highlands Nature Sanctuary/Benevolence Vegetarian Café & Bakery 7629 Cave Road Columbus, OH 4561 937-365-1600
[email protected] http://www.highlandssanctuary.org Occupational Fields: farmer, educator, activist, chef Locust Grove Community—Resilience Research Farm 6328 Locust Grove Road Creola, OH 45622 740-596-4379 Occupational Fields: farmer, educator, homesteader, publisher Lake Geauga CSA 8345 Brakeman Road Leroy Township, OH 44077 Occupational Fields: farmer Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2045 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43229 614-265-6998
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us Occupational Fields: biologist, wildlife researcher, aquatic specialist, lifeguard, public relations specialist Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association PO Box 82234 Columbus, OH 43202 614-421-2022 Fax: 614-2011
[email protected] http://www.oeffa.com Occupational Fields: farmer Ohio State University—Agricultural Technical Institute 1328 Dover Rd. Wooster, OH 44691-4000320-264-3911
[email protected] http://www.ati.osu.edu Occupational Fields: farmer Organic Crop Improvement Association 1405 South Detroit Street Bellefontaine, OH 43311-9709 Fax: 937-593-3831 Occupational Fields: farmer Organic Crop Improvement Association 4617 Libbey Road Stony Ridge, OH 43463-9709 419-837-9447 Occupational Fields: farmer Silver Creek Farm 7097 Allyn Road Hiram, OH 44234 330-569-3487 Fax: 330-569-7076
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
OREGON Aprovecho Research Center 80574 Hazelton Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-8198
[email protected] http://www.aprovecho.net
70 Agricultural Workers
Occupational Fields: farmer, appropriate technology specialist, sustainable forester
www.herb-pharm.com/Education/workstudy_fs.html Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist, botanist
BioDynamic Farming and Gardening Association 25844 Butler Road Junction City, OR 97448 541-998-0105 Fax: 541-998-0106
[email protected] http://www.biodynamics.com Occupational Fields: careers in various agricultural fields
Horton Road Organics 93851 Horton Road Blachly, OR 97412 541-925-3019
[email protected] http://www.hortonorganics.com Occupational Fields: farmer
Boggs, Mountain Home 95245 Rink Creek Lane Coquille, OR 97423 541-396-4764
[email protected] Occupational Fields: coforester, farmer
Lost Valley Educational Center 81868 Lost Valley Lane Dexter, OR 97431 541-937-3351 Fax: 541-937-2243
[email protected] http://www.lostvalley.org Occupational Fields: market gardener, sustainable forester
Creative Growers 88741 Torrence Road Noti, OR 97461 541-935-7952 Fax: 541-935-7952
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Muslin Creek Farm 79296 Repsleger Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-767-3759 Fax: 541-767-3759
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Field’s Farm 61915 Pettigrew Road Bend, OR 97702 541-382-8059 Fax: 541-382-8059
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener
Persephone Farm 30291 Bates Lane Lebanon, OR 97355 541-451-5640 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, chickens)
Hayhurst Valley Organic Farm and Nursery 4743 Hayhurst Road Yoncalla, OR 97499 541-849-2122 Fax: 541-849-2603
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Herb Pharm 20260 Williams Highway Williams, OR 97544-9612 541-846-6262 ext. 145 Fax: 541-846-6891
[email protected]
Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimmers 6162 Northeast 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503-972-5858 Occupational Fields: tree trimmer Riverwood Island Farm 16651 Hwy. 238 Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-846-6862
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Sauvie Island Organics 20233 Northwest Sauvie Island Road Portland, OR 97231
Agricultural Workers 71
503-621-6921
[email protected] http://www.sauvieislandorganics.com Occupational Fields: farmer Spirit Gardens CSA/Spirit Ranch 724 Yale Creek Road Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-8107
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Sunny Pine Farm 932-A Twisp River Road Twisp, OR 98856 509-997-4811
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Whistling Duck Farm PO12800 Williams Highway Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-846-0494
[email protected] http://www.whistlingduckfarm.com/Apprenticeship. html Occupational Fields: farmer Yale Creek Ranch 176 Yale Creek Road Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-9351
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
PENNSYLVANIA Ananda Vrati Risesun Farm R.R. 1, Box 1366 Hop Bottom, PA 18824 570-289-4021
[email protected] http://www.innersports.org/quest.htm Occupational Fields: farmer Branch Creek Farm 1501 Branch Road Perkasie, PA 18944 215-257-8491
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Common Ground Organic Farm 176 Zuck Road Spring Mills, PA 16875 814-364-9171 Fax: 814-364-2330
[email protected] http://www.CommonGroundFarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Dancing Creek Farm RD1, Box 536 Port Royal, PA 17082 717-527-2831 Fax: 717-527-2831 Occupational Fields: farmer Fiedler Gardens 165 Apple Butter Road Aaronsburg, PA 16820 814-349-8244 Fax: 814-349-2453
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Food Farm Inc. 1357 Valley View Road Bulger, PA 15019 724-747-4889
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Fulton Center for Sustainable Living 1015 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-709-1995
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Kimberton CSA PO Box 192 Kimberton, PA 19442 610-933-8339
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Lent’s Organics 433 McKendree Road Shickshinny, PA 18655
72 Agricultural Workers
570-542-7295
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, fruits) Maysie’s Farm Conservation Center 15 St. Andrew’s Lane Glenmoore, PA 19343 610-458-8129 Fax: 610-469-9662
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture), educator New Morning Farm HCR 71, Box 168B Hustontown, PA 17229 814-448-3904
[email protected] http://www.newmorningfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, berries), herbalist The Pennsylvania State University Department of Crop & Soil Sciences 116 Agricultural Sciences/Industries Building University Park, PA 16802-3504 814-865-6541 Fax: 814-863-7043
[email protected] http://PAOnfarmInterns.cas.psu.edu Occupational Fields: farmer Red Hill Farm CSA 609 South Convent Road Aston, PA 19014 610-558-6799
[email protected] http://www.osfphila.org Occupational Fields: farmer The Rodale Institute Experimental Farm 611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-1400 Fax: 610-683-1431
[email protected] http://www.rodaleinstitute.org Occupational Fields: farmer
Scarecrow Hill Community Farm 76 East Mohler Church Road Ephrata, PA 17522 717-733-3202
[email protected] http://www.scarecrowhill.com Occupational Fields: farmer Slippery Rock University Department of Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Slippery Rock, PA 16057 412-738-0512 http://www.sru.edu Occupational Fields: farmer, agroecologist Spiral Path Farm RR #1, Box 108A Loysville, PA 17047 717-789-4433 Fax: 717-789-4433
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Spoutwood Farm Markley Lane PO Box 109 Beaver Springs, PA 17812 4255 Pierceville Road Glen Rock, PA 17327-7818 717-235-6610
[email protected] http://www.spoutwood.com Occupational Fields: farmer Steam Valley Mountain Fiber Farm 2304 Steam Valley Road Trout Run, PA 17771 570-998-2221
[email protected] http://www.steamvalleyfiber.com Occupational Fields: farmer (sheep, rabbits) Sweet Meriam’s Farm PO Box 109 Beaver Springs, PA 17812 570-658-8512, 410-268-5123
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture)
Agricultural Workers 73
Three Sisters Farm 134 Obitz Road Sandy Lake, PA 16145-4615 724-376-2797 Fax: 724-376-4171
[email protected] http://www.bioshelter.com Occupational Fields: farmer Village Acres Farm RR 1 Box 209 Mifflintown, PA 17059 717-436-9477
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Willow Creek Orchards 3220 Heebner Road Collegeville, PA 19426 610-222-0975 Fax: 610-222-0976
[email protected] http://www.willowcreekorchards.com Occupational Fields: farmer
RHODE ISLAND Arcadian Fields PO Box 1273 Hope Valley, RI 02832 401-539-7043
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Casey Farm Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities 2325 Boston Neck Road Saunderstown, RI 02874-3820 401-295-1030 http://spnea.org/visit/homes/casey.htm Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, hay, flowers), educator Rhode Island, University of Woodvale Farm W. Alton Jones Campus 401 Victory Highway West Greenwich, RI 02817 401-397-3302 Occupational Fields: farmer
TENNESSEE Good Farming Apprenticeship Network 281 Dean Ridge Lane Gainesboro, TN 38562-5039 931-268-0655 Fax: 931-268-5884
[email protected] http://www.ruralheritage.com Occupational Fields: farmer (animal-powered) Hidden Springs Nursery 170 Hidden Springs Lane Cookeville, TN 38501 931-268-2592 Occupational Fields: farmer Lisa’s Greenhouse 450 Davidson Chapel Lane Bloomington Springs, TN 38545 Occupational Fields: farmer (herbs, flowers, tobacco), herbalist Moon Shadow-Sequatchie Valley Institute Route 1, Box 304 Whitewell, TN 37397 423-949-5922
[email protected] http://svionline.org Occupational Fields: farmer Patchwork Farm 12368 Macon Road Fisherville, TN 38017 901-861-7860
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Peaceful Pastures 69 Cowan Valley Lane Hickman, TN 38567 615-683-4291 Fax: 615-683-5559
[email protected] http://www.peacefulpastures.com Occupational Fields: farmer (livestock) Sequatchie Cove Farm 320 Dixon Cove Road Sequatchie, TN 37374
74 Agricultural Workers
423-942-9201
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Sweet Hollow Farm, CSA 140 Ward Lane Bulls Gap, TN 37711 423-235-7288
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community-supported agriculture) Walden Farm 840 Murrell Road Signal Mountain, TN 37377 423-886-6743
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer Yonder Farm/OverYonder CSA 277 Camp Road Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-3195
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
TEXAS Cross Timbers Permaculture Institute Ingre Myhre & Kirby Fry 1483 C. R. 311 McDade, TX 78650 512-273-9538
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer, forester, alternative house builder, teacher Holistic Resource Management of Texas PO Box 4343 Austin, TX 78765-4343 512-858-7523 Occupational Fields: farmer, agroecologist Ogle Farms 137 Cardinal Lane Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-8591
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, fruit, goats, chickens, aquaculture)
World Hunger Relief Inc. PO Box 639 Elm Mott, TX 76640 254-799-5611
[email protected] http://www.worldhungerrelief.org Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, flowers, goats, emus, rabbits), herbalist Zendik Farm Star Route 16C-3 Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-1637 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, grain, hay)
VERMONT Community Farm at Bennington College Bennington College Bennington, VT 05201 802-440-4472 Fax: 802-440-4461
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic market gardener Does’ Leap Farm 1703 Route 108 South East Fairfield, VT 05448 802-827-3046 Fax: 501-325-8818
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (goat dairy) The Egg Farm PO Box 87 East Charleston, VT 05833 802-723-4014
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer, educator Four Springs Farm 776 Gee Hill Road Royalton, VT 05068 802-763-7296
[email protected] http://www.fourspringsfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer Honey Gardens Apiaries Inc. 641 Richmond Road Hinesburg, VT 05461
Agricultural Workers 75
802-482-5887 Fax: 802-482-5882
[email protected] http://www.honeygardens.com Occupational Fields: farmer Littlewood Farm 641 Recreation Field Road Plainfield, VT 05667 802-454-8466
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Luna Bleu Farm RR 1, Box 224A South Royalton, VT 05068 802-763-7981
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Mountain Foot Farm 154 Blakely Road Wheelock, VT 05851 802-626-9471
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, trout, sheep, pigs, chickens, maple syrup) Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont PO Box 697 Richmond, VT 05477 802-434-4122 Fax: 802-434-4154
[email protected] http://www.nofavt.org Occupational Fields: farmer Peters Farm Association 9 Peters Farm Road South Hero, VT 05486 802-372-8772 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs, flowers), herbalist Sandiwood Farm 1665 Town Hill Road Wolcott, VT 05680 802-888-2881
[email protected] http://www.vtpuresyrup.com Occupational Fields: farmer (maple syrup) Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-8686 Fax: 802-985-8123
[email protected] http://www.shelburnefarms.org Occupational Fields: farmer, educator Someday Farm Dorset Hill Road Dorset, VT 05251 802-362-2290 Occupational Fields: organic market gardener (vegetables, chickens, turkeys, pheasants, maple syrup), sustainable forester Tanyard Farm Route 14 West Hartford, VT 06101 802-295-7827 Fax: 802-295-7827 Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, flowers) University of Vermont Intervale Foundation 85 South Prospect Street Burlington, VT 05405-0001 802-656-8846 Occupational Fields: farmer Wellspring Farm 182 Lafiria Place Marshfield, VT 05658 802-426-3361
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Wildwood Farm 2862 Mad Tom Road East Dorset, VT 05253 802-362-4519 Occupational Fields: farmer, beekeeper
76 Agricultural Workers
VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship 11661 Harpers Ferry Road Purcellville, VA 20132 540-668-7640 Fax: 540-668-7649
[email protected] http://www.brces.org Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Cibola Farms 10075 Stone Bridge Road Culpeper, VA 22701 540-727-8590 Fax: 540-727-8591
[email protected] http://www.cibolafarms.com Occupational Fields: farmer (livestock) Full Circle Organic Farm 320 Fork Drive Floyd, VA 24091 540-745-3182 Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, herbs, mushrooms) George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Internships Mount Vernon, VA 22121 717-799-8611
[email protected] http://www.mountvernon.org Occupational Fields: farmer Greenstar Farm 1025 Jennelle Road Blacksburg, VA 24060
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic market gardener
703-759-2123
[email protected] http://www.geocities.com/moutouxorchard Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, cows, goats, chickens, community supported agriculture, bakery) Tabard Farm 2325 First Street Middletown, VA 22645-9510 540-869-0104 Fax: 540-869-0176 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables) Wheatland Vegetable Farms Route 694 and 287th Waterford, VA 22190 540-882-3568 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables) Wollam Farm 5167 Jeffersonton Road Jeffersonton, VA 22724 540-937-3222 Occupational Fields: farmer (flowers)
WASHINGTON Betteridge Farm 3547 Betteridge Road Valley, WA 99181 509-937-2043
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Black Sheep Farm 1023 King Street Port Angeles, WA 98363
[email protected] Occupational Fields: market gardener
Herb Farm PO Box 48 Piney River, VA 22964 434-277-8393
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbs, aquaculture
Blue Heron Farm 12179 SR 530 Rockport, WA 98283 360-853-8449 Fax: 360-853-8449
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Moutoux Orchard 1322 Beulah Road Vienna, VA 22182
Chavriole Farm Teaching Foundation 39401 NE 94th Avenue PO Box 149
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La Center, WA 98629 360-263-5075
[email protected] http://www.chavriole.org Occupational Fields: farmer, educator Childs Creek Farm 29948 Lyman Hamilton Hwy. Sedro Wooley, WA 98284 360-303-1757
[email protected] http://www.valleyint.com/childscreekfarm Occupational Fields: farmer Coyote Creek Farm 13639 Erskine Road SW Rochester, WA 98579-9704 360-705-2490
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Earth & Sky Organics E. 15014 Laurel Road Elk, WA 99009 509-292-0423
[email protected] http://www.ic.org/nica/communities/dap1.htm Occupational Fields: organic farmer Friends of the Trees Society PO Box 4469 Bellingham, WA 98227 503-997-9200 / 360-676-7704 Fax: 997-997-9200
[email protected] http://www.friendsofthetrees.net Occupational Fields: sustainable forester Full Circle Organic Farm Carnation, WA 98104 425-333-4677 Fax: 425-333-4678
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer Gibbs Organic Produce 11632 Freund Canyon Road Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-5185 Occupational Fields: organic farmer
Jubilee Farm 229 West Snoqualmie River Road NE Carnation, WA 98014 425-222-4558
[email protected] http://www.jubileefarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer Maple Rock Farm 845 Pinneo Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-5994
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Morning Star Farm Orcas, WA 98280 360-376-5265 Fax: 360-376-5265
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Mother Flight Farm 20482 Skagit City Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-445-3501
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Nature’s Last Stand Carnation, WA 98014 415-444-6541
[email protected] http://www.natureslaststand.com Occupational Fields: farmer Nootka Rose Farm Waldron Island, WA 98297 360-317-8239 Occupational Fields: farmer The Organic Farm 1064 Harmony Drive Longview, WA 98632 360-425-6250 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetable, fruits, nuts), sustainable forester Persephone Farm PO Box 158 Indianola, WA 98342
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[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Salt Creek Farm 310 Salt Creek Road Port Angeles, WA 98363 360-928-3583
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[email protected] http://www.saltcreekfarm.org Occupational Fields: farmer Seattle Tilth Association 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Room 120 Seattle, WA 98103 206-633-0451
[email protected] http://www.seattletilth.org Occupational Fields: farmer Snohomish County Public Utility District #1 1802 75th Street, SW PO Box 1107 Everett, WA 98206-1107 425-347-5588 Fax: 425-514-5018 Occupational Fields: tree trimmer
http://users.sisna.com/blacknettle/tolstoy/ communitysupportedagriculture.html Occupational Fields: farmer Twelve Moons Farm 574 T-W Eastside Road Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-4445
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Two Rivers Farm-Gourmet Organics 12450 Wilson Street Leavenworth, WA 98826
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Winlock Meadows Farm 186 Tingle Road Winlock, WA 98596 360-785-4927
[email protected] http://www.winlockmeadowsfarm.com Occupational Fields: farmer
WEST VIRGINIA Sowing Seeds Farm Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-0065 Occupational Fields: farmer Stoney Plains 3808 163 Avenue SW Tenino, WA 98589 360-273-6786 Occupational Fields: farmer Terry’s Berries 4520 River Road Tacoma, WA 98443 206-922-1604 Occupational Fields: farmer (berries, fruits) Tolstoy Farms 32404 Mill Canyon Road North Davenport, WA 99122 509-725-FARM
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Garden Patch, The PO Box 3047 Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-3382
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Groundworks Nursery HC 77, Box 345 Hinton, WV 25951 304-466-5181 Fax: 304-466-4581
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer La Paix Farm 3052 Crooked Run Road Alum Bridge, WV 26321 304-269-7681
[email protected] http://www.lapaixherbfarmproducts.com Occupational Fields: farmer
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Lightstone Foundation Farm Center HC 63, Box 73 Sugar Grove, WV 26815 304-249-5200 Fax: 304-249-5310
[email protected] http://www.lightstone.org Occupational Fields: farmer Spangler Farm Route 81, Box 65-A Ballard, WV 24918 304-753-5722
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
WISCONSIN Avalanche Organics Farm S7200 Hwy. 131 Viola, WI 54664 608-629-5296 Fax: 608-629-5296
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Blackberry Community Farm E7339 County Road South Wheeler, WI 54772 715-658-1042
[email protected] http://members.localnet.com/~bhftrust/ Occupational Fields: farmer (orchards, vegetables, bees) Growing Power 5500 West Silver Spring Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 414-527-1546 Fax: 414-527-1908
[email protected] http://www.growingpower.org Occupational Fields: farmer Occupational Fields: farmer King’s Hill Farm 19370 County Hwy. G Mineral Point, WI 53565 608-776-3414 Fax: 608-776-8109
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer
Krusenbaum Farm W3194 County Road D Elkhorn, WI 53121 Occupational Fields: farmer Philadelphia Community Farm 579 280th Street Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-4048
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Rare Earth Farms 6806 Hwy. KW Belgium, WI 53004 262-285-7070 Fax: 262-285-7070
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Roberts & Cash/Elsie’s Farm E. 5166 1370th Avenue Ridgeland, WI 54763 612-825-2078 Fax: 612-825-0301 Occupational Fields: farmer Scotch Hill Farm 910 Scotch Hill Road Brodhead, WI 53520 608-897-4288
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Society for Agricultural Training Through Integrated Voluntary Activities Route Two, Box 242W Viola, WI 54664 Occupational Fields: farmer Springdale Farm W7065 Silver Spring Lane Plymouth, WI 53073 920-892-4856
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Wellspring CSA 4382 Hickory Road West Bend, WI 53090-8800
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[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer (community supported agriculture) Zinniker Farm N7479 Bowers Road Elkhorn, WI 53121 Occupational Fields: farmer
CANADA ALBERTA International Agricultural Exchange Association 7710 5th Street, SE Calgary, AB T2H 2L9 403-255-7799 Fax: 403-255-6024
[email protected] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~iaea/iaeaafc.htm Occupational Fields: farmer
BRITISH COLUMBIA Stewards of Irreplaceable Land (SOIL) PO Box 807 Sooke, BC V0S 1N0 250-642-3671
[email protected] http://www.soilapprenticeships.org Occupational Fields: farmer WWOOF Canada 4429 Carlson Road Nelson, BC VIL 6X3 250-354-4417
[email protected] http://www.wwoof.ca/Canada Occupational Fields: farmer
ONTARIO Everdale Farm and Environmental Learning Center PO Box 29 Hillsburgh, ON N0B 1Z0 519-855-6533 Fax: 519-866-6531
[email protected] http://www.everdale.org
Occupational Fields: organic farmer, renewable energy specialist, alternative construction builder, water management specialist Fourfold Farm #7682 RR #2 Elora, ON N0B 1S0 519-843-6822 Occupational Fields: farmer Ignatius Farm CSA PO Box 1238 Guelph, ON N1H 6N6 519-824-1250
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farmer Meeting Place Farm RR #1 Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 519-528-2493
[email protected] http://www.gks.com/organic/mcqufarm Occupational Fields: farmer Switch Farm 10715 Guelph Lne Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 905-854-3291 Fax: 905-854-4383 Occupational Fields: farmer
QUEBEC Les Jardins de la Montagne 102 Rang de la Montagne Rougemont, QC J0L 1MO 450-469-5358
[email protected] Occupational Fields: organic farmer (vegetables, orchards, herbs)
AIRCRAFT AND AVIONICS MECHANICS AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS RELATED SECTIONS: engineers and engineering technicians, mechanics, auto body workers
To keep aircraft in peak operating condition, aircraft and avionics mechanics and service technicians perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs, and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). They inspect engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories—brakes, valves, pumps, and air-conditioning systems, for example—and other parts of the aircraft, and do the necessary maintenance and replacement of parts. Inspections take place following a schedule based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, calendar days since the last inspection, cycles of operation, or a combination of these factors. Large, sophisticated planes are equipped with aircraft monitoring systems, which consist of electronic boxes and consoles that monitor the aircraft’s basic operations and provide valuable diagnostic information to the mechanic. To examine an engine, aircraft and avionics mechanics work through specially designed openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds, or use hoists or lifts to remove the entire engine from the craft. After taking an engine apart, mechanics use precision instruments to measure parts for wear and use X-ray and magnetic inspection equipment to check for invisible cracks. Worn or defective parts are repaired or replaced. Mechanics may also repair sheet metal or composite surfaces, measure the tension of control cables, and check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail. After completing all repairs, they must test the equipment to ensure that it works properly. In addition to the above work, they also replace defective parts, interpret technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints, test aircraft systems, record problems and actions taken to rectify them, and maintain an accurate statement of the maintenance history of the aircraft. Troubleshooting includes reviewing structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems. Other responsibilities include testing repaired equipment for proper performance, cleaning and lubricating equipment, and other routine maintenance work. The work of an aircraft and avionics mechanic requires a high degree of accuracy and extreme thoroughness. All mechanics and technicians need manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination. Further, they must be in good physical condition since heavy lifting and climb-
ing may be required. Agility is important for the reaching and climbing necessary to do the job. Because they may work on the tops of wings and fuselages on large jet planes, aircraft mechanics must not be afraid of heights. They must be able to interpret and follow written instructions and blueprints. An understanding of computerized machinery, as well as good communication and analysis skills are important. Upgrading skills to stay abreast of technological change is crucial for those who wish to succeed. They also need strong color vision and hearing. Employers seek applicants who are self-motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic, and able to diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems. Mechanics who specialize in repair work depend on the pilot’s description of a problem to find and fix faulty equipment. For example, during a preflight check, a pilot may discover that the aircraft’s fuel gauge does not work. To solve the problem, mechanics may troubleshoot the electrical system, using electrical test equipment to make sure that no wires are broken or shorted out, and replace any defective electrical or electronic components. Mechanics work as fast as safety permits so that the aircraft can be put back into service quickly. Some mechanics work on one or many different types of aircraft, such as jets, propeller-driven airplanes, and helicopters. Others specialize in one section of a particular type of aircraft, such as the engine, hydraulics, or electrical system. Powerplant mechanics are authorized to work on engines and do limited work on propellers. Airframe mechanics are authorized to work on any part of the aircraft except the instruments, powerplants, and propellers. Combination airframe-and-powerplant mechanics— called A & P mechanics—work on all parts of the plane, except instruments. The majority of mechanics working on civilian aircraft today are A & P mechanics. In small, independent repair shops, mechanics usually inspect and repair many different types of aircraft. Avionics systems are now an integral part of aircraft design and have vastly expanded the capabilities of aircraft. Avionics technicians repair and maintain components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications, weather radar systems, and other instruments and computers that control flight, engine, and other primary functions. These duties may require additional licenses, 81
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such as a radiotelephone license issued by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Because of technological advances, an increasing amount of time is spent repairing electronic systems, such as computerized controls. Technicians also may be required to analyze and develop solutions to complex electronic problems. Entry into this field is highly regulated by the FAA. Requirements vary depending upon the exact position that is sought. At least 18 months of work experience is required for an airframe, powerplant, or avionics repairer’s certificate. For a combined A & P (airframe and powerplant) certificate, at least 30 months of experience working with both engines and airframes is required. Completing an FAA-certified mechanic’s program can substitute for the work experience requirement. Applicants for all certificates also must pass written and oral tests and demonstrate that they can do the work authorized by the certificate. To obtain an inspector’s authorization, a mechanic must have held an A & P certificate for at least 3 years. Most airlines require that mechanics have a high school diploma and an A & P certificate. Most aircraft and avionics mechanics learn their job in a trade school that is certified by the FAA. Approximately one-third of these schools award two- and four-year degrees in aviation maintenance management, aviation technology, or avionics. Certified mechanic schools are required by FAA standards to offer students a minimum of 1,900 actual class hours. Coursework in these trade schools normally lasts from 24 to 30 months and provides training with the tools and equipment used on the job. Aircraft trade schools are placing more emphasis on technologies such as turbine engines, composite materials—including graphite, fiberglass, and boron—and aviation electronics, which are increasingly being used in the construction of new aircraft. Additionally, employers prefer mechanics who can perform a variety of tasks. Some aircraft and avionics mechanics learn their trade in the Armed Forces and acquire enough general experience to satisfy the work experience requirements for the FAA certificate. These mechanics may eventually pass the certifying exam with additional study. Generally, though, jobs in the Armed Forces are too specialized to provide the diverse types of experience required by the FAA. Military experience is, however, a great benefit to those going into this field and is looked upon very favorably by employers. Training in the technical schools consists of courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, electronics, computer science, and mechanical drawing, among others. These courses teach the basic principles involved in the operation of aircraft, and knowledge of these principles is often necessary to make repairs.
Once certified, aircraft and avionics mechanics must keep their certification valid by working at least 1,000 hours in each 24-month period before recertifying or by taking a refresher course. Mechanics must also take 16 hours of training during every 24-month period in order to retain their certificate. In addition, the development of new and more complex aircraft means that some employers are requiring their mechanics to participate in ongoing training to keep their skills up to date. Mechanics are often able to satisfy these training requirements with courses offered by their employers or by manufacturers of the equipment they work on. As aircraft and avionics mechanics gain experience, they may advance to lead mechanic (or crew chief), inspector, lead inspector, or shop supervisor positions. Opportunities are best for those who have an aircraft inspector’s authorization. In the airlines, where promotion often is determined by examination, supervisors sometimes advance to executive positions. Those with broad experience in maintenance and overhaul might become inspectors with the FAA. With additional business and management training, some open their own aircraft maintenance facilities. Mechanics learn many different skills in their training that can be applied to other jobs, and some transfer to other skilled repairer occupations or electronics technician jobs. In general an applicant should ■
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be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be in good physical condition have an aptitude for mathematics and sciences be interested in receiving ongoing training to keep up with developments in the field
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES During on-the-job training, salaries for aircraft and avionics and service technicians are about half of what certified mechanics and technicians earn.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Aircraft and avionics mechanics and service technicians earn between $13 and $29 an hour, with most workers in the field earning about $21 an hour. Aircraft and avionics mechanics and service technicians working in the scheduled air transportation industry earn the highest wages, followed by mechanics and service technicians who work for the federal government. Those who work in support activities for air transportation have the low-
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est wages in the industry, with a median hourly wage of $17.64.
JOB OUTLOOK The outlook for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians who have completed aircraft mechanic training programs is excellent. Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2012. Most job openings will occur as a result of the need to replace experienced mechanics who retire, although openings will also arise from workers leaving their jobs to work in related fields, such as automobile mechanics. Avionics technician jobs are the only ones in this field that are expected to increase at a slower than average rate. Although the long-term forecast is excellent in this field, currently there is little or no growth for these occupations as the airline industry recovers from the events of September 11, 2001, and struggles to respond to the weakened economy, which has created less demand for passenger air traffic. However, as the country recovers from these circumstances, a growing population should create increased demand for passenger airline services, which in turn will increase the demand for aircraft mechanics and service technicians. Another factor that is likely to increase demand for aircraft and avionics mechanics and service technicians is a trend toward decreasing enrollments in technical schools. Many students with aptitude for this type of job are choosing to go to a four-year college and pursue jobs in computer-related work, where the working conditions are generally considered to be more favorable. If this continues, there will be a shortage of trained mechanics and technicians when the air transportation industry begins to grow again. Opportunities for jobs in this field are expected to be best at small commuter and regional airlines, at FAA repair stations, and in general aviation. Although the wages at small commuter and regional airlines tend to be lower, this is the fastest growing segment of the airline industry. Jobs with the federal government are expected to decrease as a result of the government relying more heavily on outside contractors. Competition is most keen for jobs with the large airlines because the better pay and travel benefits attract some of the most highly qualified candidates. As is generally true, job prospects are best for applicants with experience. In addition, mechanics with up-to-date training in electronics, composite materials, and cutting-edge technologies will stand the best chance in a competitive job application process.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Professional Aviation Maintenance Association 717 Princess Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-3171 Fax: 703-683-0018
[email protected] http://www.pama.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
For more information about licensing in Canada, go to Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) 155-955 Green Valley Crescent Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3V4 613-727-8272 Fax: 613-727-7018 http://www.camc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing (AARP) 330 Sparks Street, 2nd Floor Place de Ville, Tower C Ottawa ON K1A 0N8 613-952-1018 TTY/TDD: 888-675-6863 Fax: 613-952-3298
[email protected] http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/maintenance/aarpb/ menu.htm Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Avionics Technician Program Regional Manufacturing Technology Center 405 Hill-Brady Road Battle Creek, MI 49015 269-965-4137
[email protected] http://www.kellogg.edu/rmtc/skilledtrades/avionics.html
General Nature of the Job A specialized field within the larger field of aircraft and avionics and service technicians is that of the avionics technicians. These workers service finely tuned mechanical instruments. The electrical/mechanical instrumentation on most small- and medium-sized planes must be
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serviced at set intervals and requires the use of micro tool sets and magnifying glasses. In addition to inspecting the plane’s instruments and performing needed repairs, avionics technicians must carefully document everything they do to an airplane. Using standard checklists, these technicians record their findings and describe their recommendations for actions to be taken. “These records assist the engineers who oversee the plane’s maintenance, while also providing a system that draws attention to recurring problems with the instruments,” says Michael Inge. Other responsibilities of the avionics technician include programming instruments. Avionics instruments require careful programming when they are first installed in a plane, at regular, set maintenance intervals, and when they must be upgraded to interface with other instruments and navigational equipment. This programming usually involves using an interface designed by the equipment manufacturer and equipment documentation must be consulted while working. According to Michael, it is helpful to be good at reading complex technical directions. The avionics technician also is responsible for running the check programs that are designed by the instrument manufacturers to self-check control systems in sophisticated modern aircraft. The technician will run the program, verify the results, and interpret any alarm codes that occur during check programs that run continuously. Michael says most of the training in his program focuses on work in well-equipped electronics shops, but that avionics technicians must also be prepared to go out to remote locations at times to work on the instruments in an airplane. “When performing emergency repairs, technicians in the field sometimes the lack the tools that they need, but can improvise well if they fully understand the instruments on which they are working, “ Michael says.
Typical Day A typical day for Michael at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center involves a full day of classroom work, which includes such subjects as Aircraft Weather Radar and Global Positioning Systems Lab, as well as classes in FAA and FCC regulations and rules. “It’s mostly hands-on training,” Michael says. “We work with actual instruments that are found on all kinds of aircraft. The first classes you take when you start the program introduce you to general electronic skills, then you move on to apply those skills in specific avionics situations.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Once Michael completes the Avionics Technician Program, he will be eligible to take the tests for certification in his field. Upon passing the tests and getting certified, he will be ready to go to work as an avionics technician. The hands-on work experience in his FAA-certified technical school satisfies the FAA’s requirements for on-thejob training. Total program costs in 2005 at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center were $5,633.11.
Salary Range The avionics technician field is considered to be very promising. “The pay is extremely good compared to other industry-based technicians,” Michael says. He hopes to earn about $45,000 a year when he goes to work and says that many seasoned employees in the field make up to $60,000 a year. The pay scale indicates the high status accorded those in this field as well as the relatively high level of demand for the services of avionics technicians.
Advice Michael suggests that anyone entering the field be flexible. Constant training to stay up to date with new technologies and new federal regulations is always going to be part of working as an avionics technician. In Canada, for example, the set of standards for aircraft maintenance has completely changed five times in the past ten years. A necessary part of the job is keeping up with paperwork and regulatory requirements.
Future Goals Avionics technicians may move up by taking jobs with larger companies or moving into management positions. Some may even become FAA inspectors. Michael hopes to eventually work with one of the larger airlines, where the pay and benefits are top-notch. After achieving some seniority on the job, avionics technicians often have the flexibility to move to different locations with a larger airline, he says, and he is interested in seeing other parts of the country.
ALABAMA Enterprise-Ozark Community College Aviation Center 1975 Avenue C Mobile, AL 36615 251-438-2816 Fax: 251-438-2836
[email protected] http://www.eocc.edu/mobile
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Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
ARIZONA Chandler-Gilbert Community College 736 East Tahoe Avenue, Building 1 Williams Gateway Airport Mesa, AZ 85212-0908 480-988-8000 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Cochise College 4190 West Highway 80 Douglas, AZ 8560-6190 520-417-4009 http://www.cochise.cc.az.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Pima County Community College 7211 South Park Avenue Tucson, AZ 85709 520-206-5906
[email protected] http://www.pima.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
ARKANSAS Arkansas Aviation Technologies Center 4248 South School Avenue Fayetteville, AR 7271 479-443-2283 Fax: 479-443-2266
[email protected] http://www.arkansasaviation.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Black River Technical College Aviation Maintenance Pocahantas Municipal Airport Highway 304 East Pocahontas, AR 72455 870-892-4565 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Pulaski Technical College 1600 West Maryland Avenue North Little Rock, AR 72120 501-812-2200 http://www.pulaskitech.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Southern Arkansas University PO Box 3499 Camden, AR 71701 870-574-4502 http://www.sautech.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Southern Arkansas University Tech—Texarkana Campus 60 Globe Avenue Texarkana, AR 71854 870-574-4502 http://www.sautech.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
CALIFORNIA Antelope Valley Community Colleges 3041 West Avenue K Lancaster, CA 93536 661-722-6300 http://www.avc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Chaffey Community College 5885 Haven Avenue Ranch Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002 909-941-2698 http://www.chaffey.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician City College of San Francisco Department of Aeronautics San Francisco International Airport San Francisco, CA 94128-3928 415-550-4446 http://www.ccsf.cc.ca.us
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Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
College of Alameda Building L-920 Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA 94614 510-748-2318 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-432-5712 http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Gavilan College 490 Skylane Drive Hollister, CA 95023 831-637-1151 http://www.gavilan.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Palo Alto Unified School District 50 Embarcadero Road, Room 904 Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-3752 http://www.paadultschool.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Glendale Community College 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208 818-240-1000 http://www.glendale.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Long Beach City College 1305 East Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90806 562-938-3069 http://www.lbcc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician MT San Antonio College 1100 North Grand Avenue Walnut, CA 91789 909-594-5611
[email protected] http://www.mtsac.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician North Valley Occupational Center 16550 Saticoy Street Aviation Trades Branch Van Nuys, CA 91406 818-785-7511
Reedley College 994 North Reed Avenue Reedley, CA 93291 559-638-3641 http://www.reedleycollege.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Sacramento City College 3835 Freeport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95822 916-558-2111 http://www.scc.losrios.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician San Bernardino Valley College 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92410 909-384-8270 http://www.valleycollege.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician San Diego Miramar College 10440 Black Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92126 858-536-7800 http://www.miramar.sdccd.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
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San Joaquin Valley College 4985 East Andersen Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 559-651-2500 http://www.sjvc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 406-924-3214 http://www.sjsu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Sequoia Institute—Sierra Campus 946 Earhart Road Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA 94614 510-569-8436 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Solano Community College School of Aeronautics 230 Airport Road Vacaville, CA 94585 707-864-7154 http://www.solano.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
COLORADO Colorado Northwestern Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology 500 Kennedy Drive Rangley, CO 81648 970-675-3272 http://www.cncc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Emily Griffith Opportunity School Aircraft Training Center 37835 Astra Way Watkins, CO 80137 303-575-4711 http://egos-school.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
CONNECTICUT H H Ellis Regional Vocational Technical School 613 Upper Maple Street Danielson, CT 06239 860-774-8511 http://www.cttech.org/ellis Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
FLORIDA George T. Baker Aviation School 3275 Northwest 42nd Avenue Miami, FL 33142 305-871-3143 http://bakeraviation.dadeschools.net Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Broward Community Colleges 7200 Hollywood Pines Boulevard, Building 99 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954-963-8800 http://www.broward.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 600 South Clyde Morris Boulevard Dayton Beach, FL 32114-3900 904-226-6200 http://www.embryriddle.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician FCCJ Aviation Center of Excellence 13510 Lake Fretwell Street Jacksonville, FL 32221 904-997-2800 http://www.fccj.org/campuses/ace Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Lively Technical Center 500 North Apple Yard Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-487-7468 http://www.livelytech.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
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Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology 3702 Estey Avenue Naples, FL 34104 239-430-6900 http://www.lwit.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician National Aviation Academy 6225 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33760 727-531-2080 http://www.naa.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
GEORGIA Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metro Parkway SW Atlanta, GA 30310 404-225-4400 http://www.atlantatech.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Clayton State University 5900 North Lee Street Morrow, GA 30260 http://www.clayton.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Georgia Aviation and Technical College 71 Airport Road Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-6400 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Middle Georgia Technical College 80 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins, GA31088 478-988-6833 http://www.middlegatech.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
HAWAII Honolulu Community College Department of Aeronautics 140 Iako Place Honolulu, HI 96819 808-831-6838 http://honolulu.hawaii.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
IDAHO Aero Technicians PO Box 7 Rexburg, ID 83440-0007 208-356-4446 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Idaho State University 1455 Flightline—Airport Pocatello, ID 83204-7461 206-236-2677 http://www.isu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
ILLINOIS Aviation Professional Education Center 130 South Clow International Parkway Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-293-7100 Fax: 630-293-7199 http://www.aviationprograms.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Community College District Number 522 Granite City Center 4950 Maryville Road Granite City, IL 62040 618-235-2700 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Lewis University One University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
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815-838-0500 http://www.lewisu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Lincoln Land Community College Capital Airport 815 South Airport Road Springfield, IL 62707 217-786-2406 http://www.llcc.cc.il.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Rock Valley College Aviation Tech Greater Rockford Airport 6349 Falcon Road Rockford, IL 61109 815-921-3014 http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
INDIANA American Trans Air Training and Corporation 7251 West McCarty Street Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-240-7013 Fax: 317-243-4569 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Indiana Vocational Technical College 501 South Airport Street Hulman Regional Airport Terre Haute, IN 47803 812-299-1121 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Purdue University Department of Aviation Technology 1401 Aviation Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2015 765-494-5782 Fax: 765-494-2305 http://www.tech.purdue.edu/At Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
IOWA Des Moines Public Schools Aviation Technologies Program 2610 McKinley Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 515-964-6392 http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/3CentralCampus/ ctprogs/aviation.htm Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Hawkeye Community College 101 East Orange Road PO Box 8015 Waterloo, IA 50704 319-296-2320 http://www.hawkeye.cc.ia.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa Industrial Airport Ottumwa, IA 52501 641-683-5185 http://www.ihcc.cc.ia.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Iowa Western Community College 21915 Cessna Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-325-3200 http://iwcc.cc.ia.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
KANSAS Airport Campus—Wichita Area Technical Colleges 2021 South Eisenhower Wichita, KS 67209 316-677-1550 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Cowley County College Area Vocational School 7603 East Pawnee Wichita, KS 67207 620-442-0430
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http://www.cowley.cc.ks.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Kansas State University—Salina 2310 Centennial Road Aero-Center Salina, KS 67401-8196 785-826-2601 http://www.sal.ksu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
KENTUCKY Jefferson County Public Schools Vanhoose Education PO Box 34020 Louisville, KY 40232-4020 502-485-3251 http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
LOUISIANA Louisiana Technical College—Lafayette Campus PO Box 4909 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 318-262-5186 Fax: 318-262-5266 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Southern University 3050 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 318-674-3348 http://www.susla.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Sowela Technical Community College 3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnson Avenue Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-491-2692 http://www.sowela.net Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
MASSACHUSETTS East Coast Aero Tech LLC 150 Hanscom Drive Bedford, MA 01730 781-274-8448 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
MICHIGAN Andrews University Andrews Airport Berrien Springs, MI 49104 269-471-3547 http://www.andrews.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Benjamin O Davis Jr. Aerospace Technical Center 10200 Erwin Avenue Detroit, MI 48234 313-866-5401 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Lansing Community College Aviation Technology Program Lansing, MI 48906 517-483-1533 http://www.lansing.cc.mi.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology Willow Run Airport-East Side 4788 D Street Belleville, MI 48111 734-483-3758 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Northern Michigan University School of Technology Aviation Department 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49885 906-227-2242 http://www.nmu.edu/technology Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
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Regional Manufacturing Technology Center 405 Hill-Brafy Road Battle Creek, MI 49015 269-965-4137
[email protected] http://www.kellogg.edu/rmtcmainweb Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician School of Missionary Aviation Technology 730 Lincoln Lake Avenue Lowell, MI 49331 616-897-5785 http://www.smat-aviation.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
MINNESOTA Minneapolis Community and Technical College Aviation Training Center 10100 Fling Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 612-341-7055 http://www.mctc.mnscu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Minnesota State College—Southeast Technical 110 Galewski Drive Winona, MN 55987 507-453-2630 http://www.southeastmn.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Northland Community and Technical College Aviation Center 13892 Airport Drive Thief River Falls, MN 56701 218-681-0829 http://www.northland.cc.mn.us/aviation Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
http://www.hindscc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Northwest Mississippi Community College 8750 Deerfield Drive Olive Branch, MS 38654 662-280-6182 http://www.northwestms.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
MISSOURI Central Missouri State University Department of Aviation T.R. Aines 210 Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-543-4975 http://www.cmsu.edu/aviation Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician College of the Ozarks Inc. Graham Clark Airport Point Lookout, MO 65726 417-334-6411 http://www.cofo.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Gateway Institute of Technology 5101 McRee Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 314-776-3300 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Linn State Technical College 1 Technology Drive Linn, MO 65051 314-897-2711 http://www.linnstate.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
MISSISSIPPI Hinds Community College District 4130 Airport Road Raymond, MS 39041 601-857-3230
MONTANA Helena College of Technology 2300 Airport Road Aero Division
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Helena, MT 59601 406-444-1225 http://www.umhelena.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Aviation Training Institute at Vaughan Colleges LaGuardia Airport 86-01 23rd Avenue New York, NY 11369 718-429-6600 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire Community Tech College Nashua Claremont Campus 505 Amherst Street PO Box 2052 Nashua, NH 0301 603-882-6923 http://ms.nhctc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
NEW JERSEY New Jersey Academy of Aviation Science 112 Leddon Street Millville, NJ 08332 856-825-5009 Fax: 856-5917
[email protected] http://www.cumberland.tec.nj.us/aviation.htm Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
NEW MEXICO Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus PO Box 6000 Roswell, NM 88201 505-624-7328 http://www.roswell.enmu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
NEW YORK Aviation High School 36th Street & Queens Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11101 718-361-2032 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Eastern Suffolk Aviation Academy 133 Dawn Drive Shirley, NY 11967-1822 631-286-6500 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Lewis Wilson Technological Center 7200 Republic Airport Farmingdale, NY 11735 631-752-1957 http://www.wilsontech.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
NORTH CAROLINA Craven Community College Aviation Systems Training Center 301 Cunningham Boulevard Havelock, NC 28532 252-444-6005 http://www.cravencc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Guilford Technical Community College 260 North Regional Road Greensboro, NC 27409 336-665-9425 http://technet.gtcc.cc.nc.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Piedmont Baptist College Sugar Valley Carport 249 Gilbert Road Mocksville, NC 27028 336-998-371 http://www.pbc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
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OHIO Aerospace Center 11791 West Airport Service Road Swanton, OH 43558 419-865-4651 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 10030 West Road Harrison, OH 45030 513-569-1511 http://www.cinstate.cc.oh.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Columbus State Community College 5355 Alkire Road Bolton Field Columbus, OH 43228 614-287-2677 http://www.cscc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Great Oaks Institute of Technology 300 Oak Drive Wilmington, OH 45177 513-771-8840 http://www.greatoaks.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Mahoning County Career and Technical Center 7300 North Palmyra Road Canfield, OH 44406 330-729-4000 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Miami Valley Career Technology Center 6800 Hoke Road Clayton, OH 45315 937-854-6358 http://www.mvctc.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Sinclair Community College 444 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45402
937-512-2242 http://www.sinclair.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
OKLAHOMA Autry Technology Center 1201 West Willow Street Enid, OK 73703 405-242-2750 http://www.autrytech.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Aviation Maintenance Technician School Idabel Airport Route 2, Box 100 Idabel, OK 74745 580-286-4377 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Canadian Valley Technology Center 6505 East Highway 66 El Reno, OK 73036-9117 405-422-2242 http://www.cvtech.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Gordon Cooper Area Vocational Technical School One John C. Burton Boulevard Shawnee, OK 74804 405-273-7493 http://www.gctech.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Metro Tech Aviation Career Center 5600 South Macarthur Oklahoma City, OK 7319-8205 405-605-5500 http://www.metrotech.org/campuses/acc Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
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OREGON Lane Community College 4000 East 30th Avenue Eugene, OR 97405 541-463-5200 http://www.lanecc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Portland Community College 17705 NW Springville Road Portland, OR 97229 503-614-7294 http://spot.pcc.edu/academ/amtpages Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Greenville Technical College 111 Connecticut Donaldson Center Greenville, SC 29605 864-228-5010 http://www.greenvilletech.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician North American Institute of Aviation 1700 Airport Road Conway, SC 29527 843-397-9111 http://www.naiasc.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
SOUTH DAKOTA PENNSYLVANIA Aviation Institute of Maintenance Northeast Philadelphia Airport 3001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-676-7700 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Pennsylvania College of Technology 500 Loyalsock Road Montousville, PA 17754 570-326-3761 http://www.pct.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics 5 Allegheny County Airport West Mifflin, PA 15122 412-462-5507 http://www.piainfo.org/aviation Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
SOUTH CAROLINA Bob Jones University 8 Opportunity Place Greenville, SC 290 864-242-5100 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Lake Area Technical Institute 230 NE 11th Street PO Box 730 Watertown, SD 57201 605-882-5284 http://lati.tec.sd.us Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
TENNESSEE Middle Tennessee State University Department of Aerospace PO Box 67 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 615-898-5216 http://aerospace.web.mtsu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician North Central Institute One College Plaza 168 Jack Miller Boulevard Clarksville, TN 37042 931-431-9700 http://www.nci.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
TEXAS Amarillo College Building 8211 NE 27th and Avenue D
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Amarillo, TX 79111 806-335-4277 http://www.actx.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Aviation Maintenance Training Inc. 2502 Ledbetter Drive Dallas, TX 75233 214-333-9711 http://www.fixthatplane.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Hallmark Institute of Aeronautics 8901 Wetmore Road San Antonio, TX 78216 210-690-9000 http://www.hallmarkinstitute.com Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Letourneau University School of Aeronautical Science 2100 South Mobberly Avenue Longview, TX 75602 903-233-3000 http://www.letu.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Midland College AMT 2405 Windeker Street, Hangar E Midland, TX 79711 915-563-8952 http://www.midland.edu/~amt Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Skyline Career Development Center 7777 Forney Road Dallas, TX 75227 972-502-3490 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
UTAH Salt Lake Community College 4600 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84131
801-957-4144 http://www.slcc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
VERMONT Burlington Technical Center 52 Institute Road Burlington, VT 05401 802-864-8426 http://burlingtontech.org Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
VIRGINIA Aviation Resources Inc. 970 Airport Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-237-8429 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Hampton University Aeroscience Center 902 Bland Boulevard, Suite 6 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Newport News, VA 23602 757-727-5773 http://www.hamptonu.edu/academics/continuing_ed/ aeroscience.htm Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
WASHINGTON Big Bend Community Colleges 7662 Chanute Street, Building 3200 Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299 509-762-6242 http://www.bigbend.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Clover Park Technical College 17214 110th Avenue Puyallup, WA 98374-9509 253-583-8923 http://www.cptc.ctc.edu/cptc/pages/AvMaint.html Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
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Everett Community College 9711 31st Place West Building C-80, C81 Paine Field Everett, WA 98204 425-388-9212 http://www.evcc.ctc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
WEST VIRGINIA Byrd National Aerospace Education Center 105 East Benedum Industrial Drive Bridgeport, WV 26330-9503 340-842-8300 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
WISCONSIN Blackhawk Technical Colleges 4618 South Columbia Drive Janesville, WI 53546 800-498-1282 http://www.blackhawk.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Fox Valley Technical School 3601 Oregon Street PO Box 2037 Oshkosh, WI 54903-2037 920-735-5717 http://www.fvtc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Gateway Technical College Aviation Center 4940 88th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142-1690 262-564-3000 http://www.gtc.edu Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Milwaukee Area Technical College 422 East College Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-571-4737 http://www.milwaukee.tec.wi.us
Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
PUERTO RICO Miguel Such Metropolitan Vocational School Apartado 364705 San Juan, PR 00936-4705 809-754-1270 Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
CANADA ALBERTA The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 11762 106 Street Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1 780-471-740 http://www.nait.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1301 16th Avenue Calgary, AB T2M 0L4 403-284-7248 http://www.sait.ab.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
BRITISH COLUMBIA Camosun College 3100 Foul Bay Road Victoria, BC V8P 5J2 250-370-3550 http://www.camosun.bc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 250-562-2131 http://www.cnc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Northern Lights College 11401 8th Street Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G2
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250-784-7613 http://www.nlc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician North Island College 2300 Ryan Road Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6 250-334-5000 http://www.nic.bc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
MANITOBA Red River College 2280 Saskatchewan Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y9 204-945-6001 Fax: 204-948-2499
[email protected] http://www.rrc.mb.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
NOVA SCOTIA Okanagan College 3333 University Way Kelowna, BC V1V 1A7 250-762-5445 http://www.okanagan.bc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Road PO Box 3010 Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3 250-828-5000 http://tru.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician Vancouver Community College 1155 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5 604-871-7000 http://www.vcc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
Nova Scotia Community College PO Box 220 Halifax, NS B3J 2M4 902-491-4911 TTY: 902-491-5509 Fax: 902-491-3514 http://www.nscc.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
ONTARIO Centennial College 941 Poress Avenue Toronto, ON M1G 3T8 416-289-5000 http://www.centennialcollege.ca Occupational Fields: avionics technician, aircraft maintenance mechanic, aircraft service technician
ARTISTS AND ARTISANS RELATED SECTIONS: book arts workers, communications specialists, crafts and trades workers at living histori-
cal sites and farms, metalworkers, museum and gallery workers, painters and paperhangers, printing industry workers, theater workers, tile setters Most states sponsor programs and offer grants to support artists and artisans. Many of these programs are funded at least in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Folk Arts Program, for example, encourages cultural activities with ethnic, occupational, religious, or regional aspects; it also provides funding for work done by artists and artisans of a certain age or gender. The Folk Arts Program is dedicated to preserving artistic traditions that have been passed from one generation to the next, including the tradition of mentors teaching apprentices. Folk arts apprenticeships usually require the master and apprentice to be of the same cultural background and that the craft be a traditional craft of that culture. Most states require that the master be a skilled practitioner of the craft and that the apprentice already have some skill in the craft. Some states fund only crafts and skills that are in danger of being lost because few people are practicing them. Folk arts apprenticeships generally range from three months to a year in length. Apprenticeships in the Folk Arts Program might include musical instrument making, Ukrainian egg painting, canoe building, basket making, lace making, storytelling, Acadian singing, fiddling, step dancing, rug braiding, gospel singing, snowshoe making, saddle making, Laotian weaving, African drumming, or many other skills. In addition to programs offered for artists and artisans in general, there are many programs that encourage creativity in specific fields. Some of these programs are listed here separately after the general listings. Artisans use creative skills to fashion handmade pottery, baskets, jewelry, leather goods, metal sculptures, and a wide assortment of other items from all sorts of materials. They work with assorted hand tools and power tools, such as hammers, knives, kilns, needles, awls, shears, screwdrivers, saws, sanders, and buffers. Artisans sell their wares at craft fairs, bazaars, retail outlets, and by mail order. Some make their entire living from their creations, but most work part-time at some other job. Performing artists entertain the public with music, dancing, acting, and other productions, often on stage or for the film industry. Musicians play instruments, sing, write songs, or conduct orchestras or other musical groups. Performing musicians may work alone or in a band, orchestra, rock group, or jazz combo. They often work at night or on weekends
and must spend time practicing and traveling to performances. They may work only part-time as musicians and hold other jobs to supplement their incomes. About a third of musicians are self-employed; others work for symphony orchestras, ballet companies, restaurants, bars, motion picture or television companies, and other organizations. About 60 percent of employed musicians work for religious groups. Musicians who can play several instruments and types of music are more apt to find employment than those limited to one instrument or type of music. Musical instrument repairers and tuners make sure that instruments such as pianos, organs, violins, drums, and saxophones perform properly; the trade requires mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity. About a third work in repair shops or music stores; the remainder are self-employed. Those who specialize in large instruments, such as pianos, may travel great distances to perform their work in homes, churches, and other sites. Dancers use their bodies to express ideas, tell stories, or convey rhythm and sound. Dancers may specialize in ballet, folk, ethnic, tap, jazz, or modern dance. Many dancers also sing and act; this increases their opportunities in opera, theatrical presentations, music videos, commercials, and the film industry. Some dancers perform alone, but most perform as part of a group. Much of the work is concentrated in large cities. Dancing is a physically demanding career that requires many hours of rehearsal, travel to performances, and work on weekends and late into the evening. Good health, normal feet and arches, flexibility, coordination, grace, and a sense of rhythm and music are essential. Most dancers begin training during childhood, and few continue to perform past the age of 40. Most dancers arrange a professional audition by the age of 17 or 18. An advanced education is not required for this profession. Many dance school companies offer summer training programs; successful students may be invited to enroll in a full-time program afterward. Choreographers create original dances and new versions of old dances, audition dancers, and supervise dancers during rehearsals. Actors read scripts, interpret roles, memorize lines and stage directions, put on makeup, and use facial expression, speech, and body language to portray characters on stage and for television and motion pictures. Some actors dance 98
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and sing. Few become famous stars; most struggle for some time and must take small parts to gain entry into the field. Dramatic arts require stamina to endure stress and long hours of work, often into the evenings or weekends. Actors also must cope with hot lights, bad weather, heavy costumes, traveling, and irregular work schedules. They need stage presence, poise, charisma, and the ability to memorize lines and take direction; physical appearance is often an important factor. Except for television productions, work opportunities tend to be concentrated in California, New York, Florida, Seattle, and a few other areas, but some work is available at other locations where films are shot. Formal training is usually required to enter this field; it can be gained through work with local and regional theaters. Directors interpret scripts or plays, audition and choose actors, oversee rehearsals, and direct the cast and crew during production. They often approve costumes, scenery, choreography, and music. Producers choose scripts or plays, find funding, hire directors and some members of the cast and crew, negotiate contracts, and generally coordinate the project. Screenwriters and playwrights create scripts for motion pictures and theatrical productions. Visual artists convey emotions and ideas with various media, including watercolors, oils, acrylics, pencils, pen and ink, pastels, silk-screening, plaster, clay, and computer images. The field is usually considered to have two divisions, fine arts and graphic arts, determined for the most part by the artist’s reason for creating the piece. Fine artists are mainly motivated by a desire for expression and often display their work in galleries, museums, and other settings. Commercial and graphic designers create designs for businesses, stores, advertising agencies, publishing companies, and other clients. They often work with computerized design programs but sometimes use pens, pencils, and other traditional artists’ tools. Art directors, also known as visual journalists, oversee the use of photographs, illustrations, and other designs in publications, and they supervise the production process. Illustrators draw or paint illustrations for calendars, books, films, wrapping paper, and other published items; some specialize in drawing pictures of medical or scientific subjects, and others draw story boards for television commercials. Fashion artists draw clothing illustrations for magazines and other media. Sculptors create threedimensional works from plaster, wood, stone, wire, glass, clay, or other media. Painters usually create two-dimensional works, often on canvas. Painting restorers preserve and repair damaged, deteriorating paintings. Printmakers use designs cut into metal, stone, or wood to create printed
images. Cartoonists draw promotional, political, humorous, social, or sports cartoons. Animators draw images by hand and with computers for television and motion pictures. Drafters create detailed, technical drawings used to construct buildings, spacecraft, machinery, bridges, and many other products; they may use computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems. Photographers use their cameras and darkroom skills for commercial, educational, scientific, technical, creative, and entertainment purposes. They may specialize in areas such as industrial, fashion, architectural, fine art, portrait, or journalistic photography. Airbrush artists, spotters, and negative retouchers draw, paint, and perform other finishing touches on photographic prints. Few fine artists sell enough artwork to support themselves entirely; most also hold other jobs, such as teaching art, administering arts programs, or working as curators in museums. Graphic artists are often employed by advertising agencies, corporations, television stations, motion picture companies, newspapers, and publishing companies; many are self-employed and may work from their homes. Visual artists usually work indoors in bright, comfortable surroundings, but they are exposed to fumes from paints, glues, and other materials. Although there are generally no training requirements for a career as an artist or artisan, it is difficult to become highly skilled without some sort of education. In some fields, such as photographic processing, on-the-job training is quite common. Apprentice artists and artisans are sometimes not paid money for their time, but room and board are often offered as partial compensation. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced artists and artisans. Training programs vary widely, depending on the particular position, the organization, and other factors. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■
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apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be creative have a strong commitment to the field
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Salaries vary widely in this field; many apprenticeship programs offer a small stipend, room and board, or help paying for transportation. Some programs actually charge the apprentice a fee.
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POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $5 an hour, up to about $20 or more an hour. Earnings vary widely, depending on skill level, geographic location, the employer, and area of expertise.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally fair, but competition in this field is keen, due to its glamorous image. There is a strong demand for commercial artists to work on advertising, design, and television projects. Demand for photographers is expected to continue at an average rate. There is a decreasing overall demand for musical instrument repairers and tuners, because fewer people are playing musical instruments, but those who find training in the field should find less competition than in previous years. The outlook for musicians is good, because many musicians leave the field each year after finding that it cannot provide sufficient income to support them. There is keen competition for employment among dancers, but openings will occur as dancers leave the field. The outlook for actors, directors, and producers is better than average, due to increased demand for movies and theatrical productions, but competition is always keen in this field. For more information on apprenticeships for artists and artisans, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organization listed below.
WEB SITES HTML Writers Guild
[email protected] http://www.hwg.org Occupational Fields: writer, graphic designer
enable apprentices and master folk artists to study together. Applications must provide evidence of the art form’s validity as well as information regarding the master artist and apprentice’s skills. In other words, if your grandmother is a master Acadian spinner and you want to learn how to spin and weave, you’ve got a shot, but if your father wants to pass on the family tradition of surfing backwards, it might not pass muster, at least not in this century.
Typical Day It’s Tuesday after work and Lynn Gray drives forty miles to meet with her master teacher, Irvan Perez. It will be a long evening for her—the session will last two hours and then she faces the drive home—but she enjoys her sessions so much that time flies. Mr. Irvan, as Lynn calls him, is a decima singer. Sung a cappella in Spanish, decimas are traditional, ten-stanza ballads of the Isleño culture. Isleños are descendants of the Canary Islanders who immigrated to Louisiana in the eighteenth century. Before teaching Lynn a new song, Mr. Irvan explains its narrative and history while Lynn writes down the information. They then go over the song line by line, Lynn scribbling down the lyrics, and when she has learned the decima, she makes a tape recording of Mr. Irvan singing it. Some of the songs were brought over from the Canary Islands, while others were created locally in Louisiana at work or social gatherings. Many are humorous and provide commentary on local villagers and politics. Initially, Lynn’s sole goal for the apprenticeship was to preserve the songs by writing down the lyrics and recording them. As time passed, however, Mr. Irvan encouraged Lynn to perform. “I was a very shy person, but because I feel like I’m teaching and not performing, it’s much easier to do,” Lynn states. She hopes her performances will encourage others to learn about their cultural heritage and keep it alive.
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Louisiana Arts Division Folklife Apprenticeships Capitol Annex Baton Rouge, LA 70802 504-342-8180 http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts
General Nature of the Job Folklife apprenticeships differ from traditional apprenticeships because the goal is not to learn a trade and secure a job; the purpose is to pass on and preserve cultural traditions, including crafts, arts, storytelling, singing, and dancing. The Louisiana Arts Division’s Folklife Apprenticeships
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Lynn became involved in the Folklife Apprenticeships through her membership and involvement with the Canary Island Descendants’ Association (CIDA). Lynn’s ancestors settled in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, in the eighteenth century and lived in self-contained villages as fishermen, trappers, and farmers. Having grown up in one of these villages, Delacroix Island, which even today is 90 percent Spanish, Lynn never realized how much her heritage meant to her until she married and moved to Texas. In Texas Lynn enrolled in her first Spanish class and embraced her culture. When she returned to Louisiana, Lynn studied the Canary Island dialect of Spanish
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spoken in Delacroix Island between the 14th and 17th centuries. It saddens Lynn that many in the younger generations do not know their traditions and cannot speak Spanish, but she hopes her enthusiasm and love for her heritage will be contagious. Lynn believes Mr. Irvan selected her to be his apprentice because of her ability to sing (she had been in a choir for 13 years), her dedication to CIDA, and her ability to read, write, and speak Spanish. These skills were critical because one of the main purposes of the apprenticeship was to record the songs on paper. Because decimas are memorized and passed from person to person, they had never been written down, thus increasing the possibility of the decimas dying out.
Salary Range The Louisiana Arts Division’s Folklife Apprenticeships provide grants of differing amounts. For Lynn’s apprenticeship, Mr. Irvan received compensation for his time, Lynn was reimbursed for mileage, and they obtained equipment funds for a tape recorder and cassettes. Most do not make a career out of folk artistry or craftsmanship. A retired fisherman, Mr. Irvan now has the time to travel to festivals and perform, but previously he only sang locally for enjoyment. There is funding out there for those ambitious enough to track it down, but the most it will do is cover expenses. For Lynn, this is enough: “I’m so grateful to the Louisiana Division of the Arts. They are allowing us to fulfill our dreams of preserving our culture through their generous grants.” Without the grants, CIDA would not be able to purchase materials for their crafts or travel to folk festivals to share their traditions.
Advice Many people do not realize their traditions are valuable. Lynn recalls, “It’s hard to convince people that their traditions are special because to them it’s a necessary part of life—crocheting is necessary because they need shawls to wear in the cold.” Lynn feels it’s important not to let your traditions slip away. Take a look at your heritage, ask questions, and get involved. When CIDA first formed in 1995, Lynn remembers how difficult it was applying for grants, simply because grant applications require you to specify what is special and important about your heritage. “We’re a historically poor and modest people who aren’t used to boasting about our culture, and yet we had to fill in grant applications,” Lynn says. Dedication, perseverance, and organization are key if you want to land a Folklife Apprenticeship. But if you think your traditions are worth preserving, chances are you can convince others as well.
Future Goals Lynn’s immediate goal is to type up the lyrics and background information of the decimas she is learning and to produce a songbook with Mr. Irvan. She will probably discontinue her training with Mr. Irvan so he can take on new students. Lynn does, however, hope to sing a duet with Mr. Irvan and will accompany him on a trip to the Canary Islands, where Mr. Irvan is a celebrity. Although there is currently a revival of folk singing and dancing in the Canary Islands, many traditions have already been lost. Lynn says, “I want to show them how much pride we have in our heritage so they will be inspired as well.” Lynn plans to remain active in CIDA, learning about her heritage and passing traditions along to future generations. There are thirty crafts, including crocheting, lace making, Spanish embroidery, and net weaving, that CIDA is teaching children and grandchildren, and that could add up to plenty more Folklife Apprenticeships.
ALABAMA Alabama State Council on the Arts 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36130-1800 334-242-4076 Fax: 334-240-3269 http://www.arts.state.al.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
ALASKA Alaska State Council on the Arts 411 West Fourth Avenue, Suite One-E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610 Fax: 907-269-6601 http://www.educ.state.ak.us/aksca Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
ARIZONA Arizona Commission on the Arts 417 West Roosevelt Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-255-5882 Fax: 602-256-5882
[email protected] http://www.arizonaarts.org Occupational Fields: artists/artisan
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R.R. Donnelley 1145 West Gila Bend Highway, Box C-8 Casa Grande, AZ 85222 520-836-4418 Occupational Fields: photographer, lithographer, etcher, photoengraver Southwest Folklore Center 1053 East Eighth Street, Suite B Tucson, AZ 85719 Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
ARKANSAS Arkansas Arts Council 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201-2606 501-324-9766
[email protected] http://www.arkansasarts.com Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
CALIFORNIA California Arts Council 1300 I Street, Suite 930 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-322-6555 Fax: 916-322-6575 http://www.cac.ca.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #776 7715 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-876-4770 Fax: 323-876-0861 http://www.editorsguild.com Occupational Fields: motion picture editor International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #800 11969 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200 Studio City, CA 91604-3138 818-762-9995 Fax: 818-762-9997
[email protected] http://www.artdirectors.org Occupational Fields: motion picture set painter, sign writer, art director
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #839 4729 Lankershim Boulevard Hollywood, CA 91602-1864 818-766-7151 Fax: 818-506-4805
[email protected] http://www.mpsc839.org/mpsc839 Occupational Fields: motion picture studio cartoonist San Francisco Opera Association Auditions Coordinator 301 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-4509 415-861-4008 Fax: 415-621-7508 http://www.sfopera.com Occupational Fields: singer, apprentice coach
COLORADO Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Building Arvada, CO 80003-3448 720-898-7235 http://www.arvadacenter.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Colorado Council on the Arts 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80204-2059 303-866-2723 Fax: 303-866-4266
[email protected] http://www.coloarts.state.co.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Western States Arts Federation 1743 Wazee Street, Ste. 300 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-629-1166 Fax: 303-629-9717
[email protected] http://www.westaf.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
CONNECTICUT Connecticut Commission on the Arts One Financial Plaza, 755 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103
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860-256-2800 Fax: 860-256-2811 TDD: 860-566-6460
[email protected] http://www.cultureandtourism.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Occupational Fields: drafter Institute for Community Research Two Hartford Square West, #100 Hartford, CT 06106-5113 860-278-2044 Fax: 860-278-2141
[email protected] http://www.incommunityresearch.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
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National Endowment for the Arts Public Information Office, Room 803 Nancy Hanks Center 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004-2501 202-682-5400 http://www.nea.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Smithsonian Institution John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Education Department 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8000 http://www.kennedy-center.org Occupational Fields: performing arts manager U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20005-1007 202-622-2000 http://www.bep.treas.gov Occupational Fields: bank note designer
Delaware State Council of Arts Carvel State Office Bldg., 4th floor 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-8278 Fax: 302-577-6561
[email protected] http://www.artsdel.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
Florida Department of State PO Box 265 White Springs, FL 32096 904-397-2192 http://www.dos.state.fl.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
Division of Parks and Recreation 89 Kings Highway Dover, DE 19901-7305 302-739-4401 Fax: 302-739-3817 Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #843 1401 East Amelia Street Orlando, FL 32803 407-560-5823 Occupational Fields: motion picture studio cartoonist
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities 410 Eighth Street, NW, Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20004-2103 202-724-5613 www.dcarts.dc.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
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GEORGIA Georgia Council for the Arts 260 14th Street NW, Suite 401 Atlanta, GA 30318-5793 404-685-2787 Fax: 404-685-2788 http://www.gaarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
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Southern Arts Federation 1800 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 808 Atlanta, GA 30309 404-874-7244 Fax: 404-873-2148
[email protected] http://www.southarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
HAWAII Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts 44 Merchant Street Honolulu, HI 96813-4311 808-586-0300 http://www.state.hi.us/sfca Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: sign painter
IDAHO Idaho Commission on the Arts 2410 North Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712 208-334-2119 Fax: 208/334-2488 http://www.arts.idaho.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
ILLINOIS Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs 78 East Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 312-744-6630 http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Illinois Arts Council James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph Street, Suite 10-500 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-6750 Fax: 312-814-1471
[email protected] http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Illinois State Archives Norton Building Capitol Complex Springfield, IL 62756 217-782-4682 Fax: 217-524-3930 http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/ archives/archives.html Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
INDIANA Conner Prairie Farm 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038-4499 317-776-6000
[email protected] http://www.connerprairie.org Occupational Fields: woodworker, potter, blacksmith, museum worker, tour guide Cummins Engine Company Inc. 500 Jackson Street Columbus, IN 47201-6258 812-377-5000 Occupational Fields: drafter Indiana Arts Commission 150 West Market Street, Suite 618 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-1268 http://www.in.gov/arts Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
IOWA Artistry in Bloom 3313 Ingerson Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-1779 Occupational Fields: floral designer Cedar Rapids Painters 5000 J Street Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-366-0509 Occupational Fields: sign painter
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Color Ad Signs Inc. PO Drawer E Burlington, IA 52655 319-752-5516 Occupational Fields: sign painter The Gold Shop 7500 University Avenue, Suite E Des Moines, IA 50325 Occupational Fields: jeweler Iowa Arts Council 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 515-281-6412 Fax: 515-242-6498 http://www.iowaartscouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan University Photo 2900 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50265 515-242-7890 Occupational Fields: photographer
KANSAS Kansas State Historical Society 6425 SW Sixth Avenue Topeka, KS 66615 785-272-8681 http://www.kshs.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Stewarts of Wichita Inc. 415 East Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67202-3407 316-264-1525 Occupational Fields: jeweler
KENTUCKY Kentucky Arts Council Old Capitol Annex 300 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-1980 502-564-3757
[email protected] http://www.kyarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
Kentucky Folklife Program 100 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-1931 502-564-3016
[email protected] http://history.ky.gov/Programs/Folklife Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
LOUISIANA Louisiana Division of the Arts PO Box 44247 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4247 225-342-8180 Fax: 225-342-8173
[email protected] http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/index.htm Occupational Fields: artist/artisan, musician, singer, dancer, storyteller
MAINE Maine Arts Commission 193 State Street Augusta, ME 04330-6807 207-287-2724 Fax: 207-287-2725
[email protected] http://www.mainearts.com Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
MARYLAND Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point 5111 North Point Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21219 410-388-3000 Occupational Fields: drafter Maryland State Arts Council 175 West Ostend Street, Suite E Baltimore, MD 21230 410-767-6555 Fax: 410-333-1062
[email protected] http://www.msac.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 N. Charles, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21202
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410-539-6656, ext. 100 Fax: 410-837-5517 http://www.midatlanticarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
Michigan State University Museum West Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824 517-355-2370 http://www.museum.msu.edu Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
MASSACHUSETTS Berkshire Theatre Festival PO Box 797 Stockbridge, MA 01262 413-298-5536
[email protected] http://www.berkshiretheatre.org Occupational Fields: actor, director, musician, costume designer, scenery designer Massachusetts Cultural Council 10 St. James Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116-4611 617-727-3668 http://www.massculturalcouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan New England Foundation for the Arts 145 Tremont Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02210-1216 617-951-0010 Fax: 617-951-0016 http://www.nefa.org North Bennet Street School 39 North Bennet Street Boston, MA 02113 617-227-0115 http://nbss.org Occupational Fields: jewelry maker/restorer, piano maker/restorer, violin maker/restorer, furniture maker, woodworker
MICHIGAN Michigan Council for History, Arts, and Libraries 702 West Kalamazoo Street PO Box 30738 Lansing, MI 48909-8238 517-241-2236 Fax: 517-241-2930
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/hal Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
MINNESOTA Minnesota Modern Dance 528 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-340-1900 Occupational Fields: dancer, costume designer, publicist, sound and lighting technician, stage manager Minnesota State Arts Board Park Square Court, Suite 200 400 Sibley Street Saint Paul, MN 55101-1928 651-215-1600 Fax: 651-215-1602
[email protected] http://www.arts.state.mn.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan School for Weaving Arts and Apprenticeships Centre for Asians and Pacific Islanders 3702 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 651-721-0122 Occupational Fields: weaver, cloth dyer
MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Arts Commission 239 North Lamar Street, Suite 207 Jackson, MS 39201-1311 601-359-6030 Fax: 601-359-6008 http://www.arts.state.ms.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
MISSOURI Mid-America Arts Alliance 912 Baltimore, Suite 700 Kansas City, MO 64105 816-421-1388 Fax: 816-421-3918
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[email protected] http://www.maaa.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Missouri Arts Council Wainwright State Office Complex 111 North 7th Street, Suite 105 St. Louis, MO 63101-2188 314-340-6845 Fax: 314-340-7215 TDD: 800-735-2966
[email protected] http://www.missouriartscouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Piano Technicians Guild 3930 Washington Street Kansas City, MO 64111-2925 816-753-7747 Occupational Fields: piano tuner
NEVADA Nevada Arts Council 716 North Carson Street, Suite A Carson City, NV 89701 775-687-6680 Fax: 775-687-6688
[email protected] http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire State Council on the Arts 2 ½ Beacon Street, 2nd Floor Concord, NH 03301-4912 603-271-2789 http://www.nh.gov/nharts Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
NEW JERSEY University of Missouri–Columbia Museum of Art and Archaeology One Pickard Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-3591 Fax: 573-884-4039 http://maa.missouri.edu Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
MONTANA Montana Arts Council 316 North Park Avenue, Suite 252 PO Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620 406-444-6430 http://www.art.state.mt.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
New Jersey Historical Commission 225 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6062
[email protected] http://www.state.nj.us/state/history Occupational Fields: artist/artisan New Jersey State Council on the Arts PO Box 306 225 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 USA 609-292-6130 TDD: 609-633-1186 Fax: 609.989.1440 http://www.njartscouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
NEW MEXICO NEBRASKA Nebraska Arts Council 3838 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68131-2389 402-595-2122 http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
New Mexico Arts Division PO Box 1450 Santa Fe, NM 87501-2013 505-827-6490 Fax: 505-827-6043 http://www.nmarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
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Santa Fe Opera Personnel Office PO Box 2408 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2408 505-986-5955 http://www.santafeopera.org Occupational Fields: singer, arts administrator
NEW YORK BMI Musicworld 320 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019-3705 212-586-2000 Fax: 212-245-8986 Occupational Fields: music composer The Center for Book Arts 28 West 27th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-481-0295
[email protected] http://www.centerforbookarts.org Occupational Fields: woodblock artist, paper artist, hand printer, papermaker, leather crafter, book conservator, restorer Guild of Book Workers 521 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10175
[email protected] http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/gbw Occupational Fields: calligrapher, printer, marbler, papermaker Markristo Farm 2891 Route 23 Hillsdale, NY 12529 518-325-4261 Occupational Fields: potter Marymount Manhattan College 221 East 71st Street New York, NY 10021-4501 212-517-0430 Fax: 212-517-0413
[email protected] marymount.mmm.edu Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
New York State Council on the Arts 175 Varick Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10014 212-627-4455 http://www.nysca.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Vassar College 124 Raymond Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 914-437-7000
[email protected] http://powerhouse.vassar.edu Occupational Fields: actor, director, playwrite, stage manager, costume designer Women’s Studio Workshop Summer Arts Institute PO Box 489 Rosendale, NY 12472 845-658-9133 Fax: 845-658-9031
[email protected] http://www.wsworkshop.org Occupational Fields: dancer, paper artist, papermaker, hand printer, screen printer, marbler
NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Arts Council Department of Cultural Resources Mail Service Center 4632 Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 919-733-2111
[email protected] http://www.ncarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources 109 East Jones Street MSC 4601 Raleigh, NC 27699-4601 919-807-7385 Fax: 919-733-1620 http://www.ncdcr.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Council on the Arts 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 6 Bismarck, ND 58503
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701-328-7590 Fax: 701-328-7595
[email protected] http://www.state.nd.us/arts Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
OHIO Ohio Arts Council 727 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43205-1796 614-466-2613 http://www.oac.state.oh.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
OKLAHOMA State Arts Council of Oklahoma PO Box 52001-2001 Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2001 405-521-2931 Fax: 405-521-6418 http://www.arts.ok.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
http://music.uoregon.edu Occupational Fields: singer
PENNSYLVANIA State College Community Theatre PO Box 23 State College, PA 16804 814-234-8251
[email protected] http://www.scctonline.org/apprentice.html Occupational Fields: actor, stage manager, costume designer, scene designer, props person University of the Arts Philadelphia College of Art and Design 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 800-616-ARTS Fax: 215-875-5467 http://www.uarts.edu Occupational Fields: paper artist, printmaker, etcher, marbler, photographer
RHODE ISLAND OREGON Oregon Arts Commission 775 Summer Street NE, Suite 200 Salem, Oregon 97301-1284 503-986-0082 Fax: 503-986-0260
[email protected] http://www.oregonartscommission.org/main.php Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Oregon Historical Society 1200 Southwest Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205-2483 503-221-1741 http://www.ohs.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan University of Oregon School of Music 1225 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1225 541-346-3761 Fax: 541-346-0723
[email protected]
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts One Capitol Hill, Third Floor Providence, RI 02908 401-222-3880
[email protected] http://www.risca.state.ri.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Arts Commission 1800 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201-3504 803-734-8696 http://www.state.sc.us/arts Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Arts Commission South Dakota State Library Building 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-3131 Fax: 605-773-6962
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[email protected] http://www.state.sd.us/deca/sdarts/index.htm Occupational Fields: artist/artisan State Folk Arts and Folklife Cultural Heritage Center 900 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2217 605-773-3458 Fax: 605-773-6041 Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
TENNESSEE Kingsburry Vocation Technical Center 1328 North Graham Street Memphis, TN 38122-1521 901-416-6000 Fax: 901-416-6003 Occupational Fields: leatherworker, shoe repairer Tennessee Arts Commission 404 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37219-1505 615-741-1701 Fax: 615-741-8559 http://www.arts.state.tn.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
TEXAS American Institute of Organbuilders PO Box 130982 Houston, TX 77219 713-529-2212
[email protected] http://www.pipeorgan.org Occupational Fields: organ builder Carnival Productions Body Art School c/o Singapore John’s Tattoo Arcades 1516 South Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78704-2923 512-441-9255
[email protected] http://www.carnival-productions.com Occupational Fields: tattoo artist, body piercer Texas Commission on the Arts E. O. Thompson Office Building 920 Colorado, Suite 501 Austin, Texas 78701
512-463-5535 Fax: 512-475-2699 TTY: 512-475-3327
[email protected] http://www.arts.state.tx.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
VERMONT Vermont Arts Council 136 State Street - Drawer 33 Montpelier, VT 05633-6001 802-828-3291 Fax: 802-828-3363
[email protected] http://www.vermontartscouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Vermont Folklife Center 3 Court Street Middlebury, VT 05753-1420 802-388-4964
[email protected] http://www.vermontfoklifecenter.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
VIRGINIA Virginia Commission for the Arts Lewis House 223 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-3132 Fax: 804-225-4327 TDD: 804-225-3132 http://www.arts.state.va.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Virginia Foundation for the Humanities 145 Ednam Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903-4629 434-924-3296 Fax: 434-296-4714
[email protected] http://www.virginia.edu/vfh Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
WASHINGTON Guild of American Luthiers 8222 South Park Avenue Tacoma, WA 98408-5226
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206-472-7853 http://www.luth.org Occupational Fields: luthier Washington State Arts Commission 711 Capitol Way South, Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504-2675 360-753-3860 Fax: 360-586-5351
[email protected] http://www.arts.wa.gov Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
WEST VIRGINIA Division of Culture and History The Cultural Center State Capitol Complex 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305 304-558-0220 Fax: 304-558-2779 http://www.wvculture.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
TDD: 307-777-5964
[email protected] http://wyomingartscouncil.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
PUERTO RICO Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
[email protected] http://iprac.aspira.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
VIRGIN ISLANDS Virgin Islands Council on the Arts 41-42 Norre Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802 340-774-5984 Fax: 340-774-6206 http://www.vicouncilonarts.org Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
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WISCONSIN Wisconsin Arts Board 101 East Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703 608-266-0190 Fax: 608-266-0190
[email protected] http://www.arts.state.wi.us Occupational Fields: artist/artisan
Fretworks 4027 4th Street SE Calgary, AB T2G 2W4 403-243-5839
[email protected] http://www.fretwork.com Occupational Fields: instrument maker (guitar)
BRITISH COLUMBIA WYOMING University of Wyoming Cooper House, Box 4036 PO Box 327 Laramie, WY 82070-0327 307-766-6890 http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/ams/N_internships.asp Occupational Fields: artist/artisan Wyoming Arts Council 2320 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-7742 Fax: 307-777-5499
Burghardt Luthiery, Géza Burghardt Granville Island Studio 1645 Duranleau Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3 604-683-1135 Fax: 604-683-1135 Occupational Fields: instrument maker (guitar, violin) Summit School of Guitar Building and Repairs Sigmund Johannessen/Mike Jarvis 240 Goodyear Road Qualicum, BC V9K 2A3 250-757-8807
[email protected] Occupational Fields: instrument maker
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Webber Guitars 1385 A Crown Street North Vancouver, BC V7J 1G4 604-980-0315 Fax: 604-980-0315
[email protected] Occupational Fields: instrument maker (guitar) Wells Forest Academy PO Box 95 Wells, BC V0K 2R0 250-994-2365
[email protected] Occupational Fields: instrument maker
Sergei de Jonge School of Lutherie 883 Robson Street Oshawa, ON L1H 4C6 905-576-2255
[email protected] Occupational Fields: instrument maker (guitar)
QUEBEC Ecole Nationale de Lutherie 299 3rd Avenue Quebec City, QC PQ G1L 2V7 418-647-0567 Fax: 418-647-4880
[email protected] Occupational Fields: instrument maker (violin)
NOVA SCOTIA Rizsanyi Guitars R.R. 2, New Germany, 3330 Hwy. 10 Pinehurst, NS B0R 1E0 902-527-0614
[email protected] Occupational Fields: instrument maker (guitar)
ONTARIO Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal 240 Sparks Street, 1st Floor West Ottawa, ON K1A 1A1 613-996-4052 Fax: 613-947-4125
[email protected] http://www.capprt-tcrpap.gc.ca Occupational Fields: artists, producers The Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications 55 Mill Street The Case Goods Building 74, Suite 302 Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 416-462-3677 Fax: 416-462-9570
[email protected] http://www.capic.org Occupational Fields: photographers, illustrators
SASKATCHEWAN Timeless Instruments’ School of Luthiery PO Box 51 Tugaske, SK S0H 4B0 888-884-2753
[email protected] http://www.timelessinstruments.com Occupational Fields: instrument maker (guitar and harp)
AUTO BODY WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: artists and artisans, glaziers and glass makers, mechanics, machinists and tool program-
mers, painters and paperhangers employees can advance to supervisory positions, open their own businesses, or appraise accident damage for insurance companies. Apprentices to this trade receive on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced auto body repairers. They may begin by helping to replace damaged parts and make minor repairs, such as repairing small dents. More complex tasks, such as straightening and aligning the vehicle’s frame, are taught later. Typically, the course of study runs for three or four years. Certification, which is optional, is available after the applicant passes a written test and has completed at least two years of on-the-job training. In general an applicant should
Auto body workers repair cars, trucks, and other vehicles that have been damaged, usually in traffic accidents. They remove dents and scratches, straighten the vehicle’s frame, replace parts that cannot be repaired, and sometimes apply paint or install windows. Supervisors usually assess the damage, decide how it should be repaired, and estimate how long the repair should take. The body repairer then completes the project alone or with help from an assistant. Auto body repairers use hydraulic equipment, pneumatic metal-cutting guns, welders, acetylene torches, hotair welding guns, bench systems, anvils, hammers, and other tools in their work. They work on metal and plastic parts of vehicles using files, grinders, putty, and fiberglass. Sometimes the painting of the car body and the installation of windows are assigned to automotive painters and glaziers, respectively, but workers in small shops are apt to be assigned both body repairing and painting projects. In large shops an auto body worker might specialize in door and fender repairing or some other type of repair. Auto body work offers challenge and variety. A 40to 60-hour workweek is common. The work is done inside shops, which can be quite noisy from the sound of machinery and banging hammers. Workers are sometimes exposed to paint fumes and some dust, although the shops are usually well ventilated. The work is often dirty and physically demanding, and cuts and burns are common on-the-job injuries. Auto body workers are commonly employed at repair and painting shops, car and truck dealerships, trucking companies, car rental companies, and vehicle manufacturers. A large percentage are self-employed. Employees usually provide their own hand tools, an investment that can amount to thousands of dollars. Employers usually provide power tools. Skilled auto body workers often receive a base wage plus bonuses for tasks completed. Trainees and employees of trucking companies and other businesses that operate their own vehicles are usually paid by the hour. Certified employees are in demand because they understand recent technological advances in vehicle design and repair techniques. To retain their certification, auto body repairers must pass an examination every five years. In general, workers are also expected to keep up with technological advances by reading manuals and participating in seminars and course work. Skilled
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Apprentices usually earn 30 percent to 60 percent of the earnings of skilled workers. Apprentices usually receive an hourly wage until they are skilled enough to work on an incentive basis.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Median hourly wages in this field are about $16. Earnings vary, depending on the volume of work completed. In addition, most body repairers employed by automotive dealers and repair shops are paid on an incentive basis. Employers often guarantee a minimum weekly salary, with total earnings dependent on the amount of work assigned to the repairer and how quickly it is completed.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment of auto body workers is expected to increase about as fast as the average occupation, particularly for auto body workers with formal training, because many people leave the workforce each year and must be replaced. In addition, more cars are being sold as the 113
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population increases, thus creating a demand for more workers in the field. For more information on apprenticeships for auto body workers, contact local job centers, auto body shops, motor vehicle dealers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS National Automotive Technician Education Foundation 101 Blue Seal Dr., SE, Suite 101 Leesburg, VA 20175 703-669-6650 Fax: 703-669-6125
[email protected] http://www.natef.org Occupational Fields: auto body repairer SkillsUSA-VICA PO Box 3000 Leesburg, VA 20177-0300 703-777-8810 Fax: 703-777-8999 http://www.skillsusa.org Occupational Fields: auto body repairer
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Community Transit Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee IAM District #160 7000 Hardeson Road Everett, WA 98203 425-348-2339
General Nature of the Job An apprentice in the Coach Heavy Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Program spends four years learning how to repair and maintain diesel engines, power transmissions, cooling and heating systems, electrical problems, and anything else relating to the maintenance of coaches, which can include changing a lightbulb or reupholstering a seat. In addition, apprentices learn the proper use of automotive tools and how to follow and interpret shop manuals. They also follow safety guidelines. Time is divided between the component rebuild department, where parts are repaired and rebuilt, and the shop, where parts are installed and service calls made. Apprentices
take written and practical tests for each training module and attend school for a minimum of 144 hours. If you’ve never changed the oil on your car, you might want to think twice about automotive or diesel mechanics, because mechanical aptitude goes a long way in this business, as do problem-solving skills, common sense, and manual dexterity. As apprentice Jay Hass notes, “one thing I was told is that your knowledge is 60 percent and the physical is 40 percent. Your common sense functions a lot more than your physical.” Listening skills are crucial, since you must be able to follow directions accurately. Teamwork and communication are important as well.
Typical Day Jay is on day shift at Community Transit, so he arrives at work at 6:30 a.m. He heads to the component rebuild department where he’ll work with a journeyman mechanic on the repair of a diesel engine. It will take about a week to take the engine apart and clean it. When the engine is disassembled, they organize the nuts and bolts, order necessary parts, and rebuild. The component rebuild department works on engines, starters, alternators, and brakes. Jay starts cleaning up around 2:45 p.m. then heads home. He has a welding class at the local technical college from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., so he can’t get too comfortable. Jay loves being a mechanic. He says, “Everybody in this world needs transportation, and I know with my mechanical skills I can help everybody out, which is wonderful. It gives me a great feeling.” There are challenges, of course, but Jay embraces them. Troubleshooting is one of the hardest things to do, and yet it’s one of Jay’s favorites, along with solving electrical problems. Some may complain about having to work in all kinds of weather conditions, but Jay notes that, “as long as we keep the coaches running, we don’t have to go out in the rain. Our challenge is to keep them from falling apart out there.” The one thing Jay doesn’t like about his job is the dirt. He says, “My ultimate goal is to stay as clean as possible and keep my shop clean, my tools clean, everything.” Community Transit is open around the clock, and Jay doesn’t look forward to the night shift or working on holidays, but he knows it is part of the job and doesn’t dwell on these hours.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Jay feels he was destined to become a mechanic. His uncle and grandfather are both mechanics, and as a child Jay constantly took apart electrical motors, studied them,
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and put them back together. In high school, Jay took automotive shop classes and went on to college to earn an associate’s degree in technical arts. He worked as an automotive mechanic for nine years before delving into heavy diesel mechanics. Jay learned about the apprenticeship program at Community Transit during a job interview for a different position. He was determined to become a journeyman diesel mechanic and Personnel told him about the program, stressing that he might have a long wait. Jay persisted because his desire was strong: “I wanted to master everything in the automotive industry that I possibly could.” When a spot opened up, Jay applied, taking aptitude tests and going through several interviews.
Salary Range For the first 1,000 hours of apprenticeship training, Jay makes 60 percent of journeyman wage. The percentage increases as time goes by until the apprentice graduates and earns full journeyman wage, which is $21.50 an hour for diesel mechanics in the Seattle, Washington, area. Swing shift workers make 25 percent more, and night shift employees earn 50 percent more. Apprentices receive all the benefits of a full-time mechanic. Jay suspects wages will stay in line with inflation, and despite the onset of electric and alternative-fuel buses, Jay isn’t worried. He notes that all the new coaches at Community Transit are diesel, which means they will be around for at least twenty years, and even if buses change, they will always have engines in need of repair and maintenance.
Advice If you’re considering diesel mechanics as a career, Jay advises you learn everything possible about mechanics. Even if you don’t get into an apprenticeship program right away, you can take classes on your own to determine if the field is right for you. If you’re interested in mechanics for the money, think again, because it takes a lot of dedication and determination to succeed. You should have mechanical aptitude, common sense, patience, and be good with your hands. Enthusiasm like Jay’s may be hard to match, but it can’t hurt to try. Jay can’t say enough about the knowledge he’s gained from the apprenticeship program: “I love to do this. My job is to learn, which is wonderful. I’ve learned so much about heavy-duty diesel mechanics I never imagined I would learn, and I still have three more years to go. When I get done with this, I’ll be a whiz.” It’s important to stay current with new technolo-
gies as well. Jay has seen cars go from simple mechanical devices to computer-controlled units.
Future Goals When Jay finishes the apprenticeship program, he hopes to stay with Community Transit and someday become a shop lead or foreman. After he reaches that goal, he may look toward a management position. If Jay ever chooses to leave Community Transit, he feels there are ample opportunities for someone with his skills. Diesel mechanics can open their own shops, manage shops, or go anywhere in the world and work on ships, yachts, semi trucks, or anything else with diesel engines.
CALIFORNIA International Association of Machinists, District 190 8130 Baldwin Street Oakland, CA 94621 510-569-8450 Fax: 510-569-8452 http://www.autoapprenticeship.com Occupational Fields: auto body worker, automotive painter
CONNECTICUT International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 26 Office 365 New Britain Road Kensington, CT 06037 860-828-0359
[email protected] http://www.iamdistrict26.org Occupational Fields: auto body worker, automotive painter, truck painter
FLORIDA Classic Auto-Rebuild Route Two, Box 2234A Melrose, FL 32666 Occupational Fields: auto body worker Lake County Auto Body Repair 601 Lake Dora Drive Tavares, FL 32778 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer
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HAWAII Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: body and fender repairer
INDIANA Barry Seat Cover and Auto Glass Inc. 1924 South Michigan Street South Bend, IN 46613 219-288-4603 Occupational Fields: auto upholsterer, auto glass installer
KANSAS General Motors Corporation 3201 Fairfax Kansas City, KS 66115-1399 913-573-7400 Fax: 913-573-7109 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer K and L Body and Paint Works 4733 Esthner Street Wichita, KS 67209-2721 316-942-6611 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer Larry’s Auto Body 1502 West 23rd Street Lawrence, KS 66046-2740 913-842-4152 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer
MAINE International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 4 122 Main Street, Suite 4A Topsham, ME 04086 207-721-8996 Fax: (207) 721-3249
[email protected] http://www.iamawdl4.org Occupational Fields: automotive painter, truck painter
MARYLAND International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 301-967-4586 Occupational Fields: automotive painter, truck painter
NEW YORK International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 58 Mark Twain Main and Gray Streets Elmira, NY14901 607-733-3372
[email protected] http://www.district58.org Occupational Fields: automotive painter, truck painter
OHIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 34 2928 Coleraine Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45225
[email protected] http://dl34.goiam.org Occupational Fields: automotive painter, truck painter
PENNSYLVANIA International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Distict Lodge 98 3200 East Prospect Road York, PA 17402 717-600-1198 Fax: 717-600-1988 http://www.iamawdl98.org Occupational Fields: automotive painter, truck painter
WASHINGTON Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #758 10828 Gravelly Lake Drive, Southwest, Suite 202 Lakewood, WA 98499 253-588-3651
[email protected] http://www.atu758.org
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Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #1015/STA/Coach 1230 West Boone Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-325-2955 http://www.atu1015.org Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Community Transit IAM District #160 7000 Hardeson Road Everett, WA 98203 425-348-2339 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Eastern Washington Machinists North 2110 Francher Street Spokane, WA 99212 509-533-7181 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Fluor Daniel Hanford Industrial Maintenance M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352 509-376-1523 Fax: 509-373-2280 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Mead Works 2111 East Hawthorne Road Mead, WA 99021 509-468-5483 Fax: 509-468-1281 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician
Northwest Automotive Machinists 5631 Tacoma Mall Boulevard Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-9692 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Seattle Automotive Machinists 9135 15th Place, South Seattle, WA 98108 206-764-0464 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Seattle, City of 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3100, Room SSCB-220 Seattle, WA 98104-5031 206-386-1607 Fax: 206-386-1729 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Seattle, Municipality of Metropolitan Metro King County 1555 Airport Way, South Seattle, WA 98134 206-684-2714 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Vancouver Machinists and Automotive Machinists 5000 East 18th Street Vancouver, WA 98661 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Washington Public School Classified Employees 820 South 10th Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274-4024 360-336-2240 Fax: 360-336-2240 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician
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Western Washington Operating Engineers Regional Training Program 16921 Vantage Highway Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-965-3203 Fax: 509-968-4422
[email protected] http://www.oetraining.com Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Whatcom and Skagit County Bellingham Harley Davidson 1419 North State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-671-7575 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician Yelm School District #2 PO Box 476 Yelm, WA 98597 360-458-6113 Fax: 360-458-2469 Occupational Fields: auto body repairer, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, parts technician
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 604-434-5734 http://www.bcit.ca Occupational Fields: auto body repairer
College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 250-489-8243 Fax: 250-489-1790
[email protected] http://www.cotr.bc.ca Occupational Fields: auto body repairer Okanagan University College Faculty of Industrial Trades & Services 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 250-862-5457 Fax: 250-862-5469
[email protected] http://www.ouc.bc.ca/trades Occupational Fields: automotive collision repairer, automotive paint prep worker, automotive painter Vancouver Community College 1155 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5 604-871-7000 http://apprenticeship.vcc.ca Occupational Fields: automotive collision repairer, automotive painter and refinisher, automotive refinishing prep worker
BOILERMAKERS RELATED SECTIONS: ironworkers, machinists and tool programmers, metalworkers, millwrights, pipe trades
workers, sheet metal workers, tool, die, mold, and pattern makers, welders Many boilermakers later continue their educations by attending additional classes. Those with backgrounds as apprentices have a better chance of being promoted, possibly to supervisory positions. In general an applicant should
Boilermakers construct, assemble, and repair boilers, vats, tanks, and other large vessels that hold liquids and gases. Boilers are large metal tanks that heat liquid (usually water) to create steam, which drives turbines in electric power plants and provides heat and power for homes, offices, factories, and ships. Oil, chemicals, beer, and numerous other products are also stored in tanks, vats, and other vessels built by boilermakers. Some boilermakers are involved in building and repairing ships. Boilermakers generally work in factories, where they temporarily assemble large vessels, and then repeat the assembly at the vessels’ permanent sites. They read blueprints and other drawings and use tape measures, straightedges, squares, transits, and other measuring devices early in the production process. Later they use wedges, files, levels, plumb bobs, hammers, grinders, cutting torches, welders, and other tools as the vessels are assembled and lifted into place. They cooperate with crane operators, align sections as the vessels are constructed, attach valves and other parts, and test the finished vessels for defects. Boiler mechanics maintain, repair, and dismantle boilers and other vessels. They clean the vessels and check controls, fittings, tubes, and valves. They also use hand and power tools to repair or replace defective parts, and sometimes they use metalworking equipment to repair or build parts. The environment is often claustrophobic as the boilermaker works inside vessels, where it is sometimes hot, wet, or poorly ventilated. Injuries are possible, since the worker uses power tools, carries heavy materials, and must work on top of the vessels and climb ladders. Boilermakers often must wear hard hats, safety glasses, and other protective equipment. Many boilermakers work for companies that manufacture boilers, iron, steel, chemicals, ships, and petroleum. Others work at construction sites, railroads, shipyards, power plants, and boiler repair companies. Apprenticeship is a common way to learn this trade. Trainees work under the supervision of experienced boilermakers. They participate in about 48 hours of classroom instruction annually, in addition to on-the-job training. Typically, the course of study runs for four years and includes instruction in shop mathematics, machine metalworking, rigging, blueprint reading, layout, and welding.
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $12.50 an hour on average, or 60 percent of the wages of a journeyman boilermaker.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $20 an hour.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally declining because of automated production, the use of smaller boilers, increased emphasis on repairing old boilers instead of building new ones, and because more boilers are being imported. Because of the good wages paid to journeymen boilermakers, trainees sometimes must compete for apprenticeships and entry-level jobs in this field. Because boilers tend to last 30 years or more and need occasional repairs, boilermaker mechanics usually have fairly stable employment. For more information on apprenticeships for boilermakers, contact local job centers, construction companies, companies that manufacture boilers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program 1017 North 9th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 913-342-2100 Fax: 913-342-2158 119
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http://www.bnap.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker, shipbuilder, blacksmith, forger International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers 753 State Avenue, Suite 570 Kansas City, KS 66101 913-371-2640 Fax: 913-281-8101 http://www.boilermakers.org Occupational Fields: boilermaker, shipbuilder, blacksmith, forger
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Missouri River Basin Area Boilermakers Joint Apprenticeship Training Program Local Lodge #83 5910 East 86 Street Kansas City, MO 64138 816-523-8300
days, Scott looks forward to the breaks—he finds the textbook outdated and feels he benefits more from the handson learning processes. “A lot of the stuff I learned in the field from the other journeymen,” Scott states. Though it’s dirty and hard on the body, Scott enjoys the challenges of being a boilermaker. He particularly enjoys welding, which he had never done before the apprenticeship program. He also learned about rigging, which pertains to lifting and moving loads using machinery, slings, shackles, and chokes (wire ropes). While some might find the time between jobs a drawback, Scott considers it an opportunity to explore other avenues. He says, “the days you’re not working you could have a job or a business on the side. Boilermaking doesn’t have to be your primary paycheck.” Scott can also draw unemployment during the down times. Scott travels frequently, and this is one part of the job he dislikes. A husband and father of four, Scott finds being on the road for months at a time incompatible with family life. Safety is a challenge as well, but he doesn’t worry because he is careful. It’s imperative to take precautions, such as wearing safety glasses and a hard hat, making sure electrical lines or hoses aren’t on the ground to trip over, and being aware of the surroundings so you don’t fall.
General Nature of the Job Boilermakers are skilled mechanics who install and repair boilers, which are large vessels that generate steam. A physically laborious trade, boilermaker jobs are dirty and dangerous, with most of the work done in the winter months. Boilermakers are essentially on call; when a job comes up, the local lodge contacts available workers from a list. Jobs can last anywhere from one day to six months. If you’re scared of heights or claustrophobic, scratch boilermaking off your list of possible careers—boilermakers work in confined spaces and suspended from high places. It helps to be personable, since boilermakers always work in pairs and usually with other craftsmen. The Missouri River Basin Area Boilermakers’ apprenticeship program is a four-year program that requires 6,000 work hours and 144 classroom hours to graduate. Basically, apprentices attend school for three weeks a year for classroom training and spend the rest of the year learning on the job. Apprentices also have homework throughout the year and are required to take monthly tests, with a comprehensive test at the end of each year. Apprentices become journeymen upon graduation.
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When Scott Durham attends school, some of his 10-hour days are devoted to the classroom, while others are spent in the rigging field or the welding shop. On classroom
During school, Scott receives compensation for mileage and a stipend of $42 a week. The program provides room, board, and transportation for those who live far away.
When Scott heard about the apprenticeship program, he didn’t even know what a boilermaker did. His boilermaker father-in-law encouraged him to take the aptitude test at the local lodge, and when Scott realized he could earn more in six months as a boilermaker than he could in twelve months at his current job, he decided to give it a shot. The benefits package also appealed to Scott: “Even some of the big corporations don’t offer what some of the trades offer. I was more concerned about my family and the future because I have four kids and college isn’t cheap anymore.” Scott waited two years before the local lodge contacted him and offered him a spot in the program. Scott cannot recall anything in his past that prepared him for the life of a boilermaker. He had worked as a cook for 10 years and at one point considered studying to become a chef but decided against it because chefs put in long hours, and Scott wanted more time with his family. Although the apprenticeship program is rigorous, Scott is happy that he pursued boilermaking. A member of the union, he likes that all the journeymen are treated as equals.
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While on the job during the apprenticeship program, Scott makes 70 percent of journeyman scale and receive a 2.5 percent raise every six months. The journeyman rate for his union is currently $27.40 an hour. Scott also receives a pension and an annuity. Health and welfare are available, but Scott must work 350 hours in one quarter (a three-month period) to qualify. Once he qualifies, Scott must work 275 hours a quarter to maintain his benefits. There are three quarters a year for boilermakers. Contract negotiations often ensure an annual raise, but Scott has found that the wage balances out because something else, such as the cost of health and welfare, may increase. As long as there are boilers, there will be a need for boilermakers. Scott feels secure in his profession, but he is not sure of the job outlook. He suspects the deregulation of power companies may affect his work, and the boilers he works on are more than twenty years old, an indication that companies are not building new boilers in the United States.
Advice If you are considering becoming a boilermaker and are married or have a family, Scott suggests thinking long and hard about the amount of time you will be on the road. “You have to have a strong family if you’re married because you’re gone a lot. You’re home a lot, too, but there’s a big difference,” Scott asserts. The rate of divorce is high for those in the trades, and Scott attributes this to the time spent apart. It helps to be in good physical condition, but Scott thinks common sense is more important: “There’s a lot of lifting, but that’s where you have to be smart. We have equipment to lift. You don’t have to do it the hard way.” If you can brave the cold weather, the dirty conditions, and “the guys” on the job, you should have it made.
Future Goals Scott will continue working as a boilermaker, but he doesn’t want to become a foreman or rely solely on boilermaking for his livelihood. Most boilermakers have side jobs or businesses. Scott’s aspirations lean toward starting a home business with his wife, so he can have more time with his family, but if that doesn’t pan out, Scott can go into other crafts, such as sheet metal, ironworking, pipe fitting, or electrical work. Scott believes welding can open many doors as well; he knows boilermakers who have opened repair shops with their welding experience. Other boilermakers are farmers or cattle ranchers, and one boilermaker Scott knows owns a car dealership. Boilermaking offers Scott both the security and freedom to
explore other avenues, and because of this he’s particularly content with his career choice.
ALABAMA Boilermakers Union 721 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, AL 35235 205-836-4277 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union 247 Seville Street, Box 875 Florence, AL 35630-1548 205-766-5700 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #455 1112 East Avalon Avenue Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 205-381-7415 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Gulf Coast Boilermakers Union 1610 Government Street Mobile, AL 36604 334-476-2385 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
ARIZONA ASARCO, Ray Complex PO Box 8 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Fax: 520-356-3238 http://www.asarco.com/ray.html Occupational Fields: boilermaker BHP Copper, Pinto Valley Operation PO Box 100 Miami, AZ 85539 520-473-6485 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #4 294 Cowboy Ray Road PO Box 7170 Page, AZ 86040 928-645-1603
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Fax: 928-645-1604 http://www.bnap.com/locate/west.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #627 2345 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85015 602-495-1282 Fax: 602-495-1391
[email protected] http://www.tubewelder.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker P-D Morenci Inc. PO Box 187 Morenci, AZ 85540 520-865-4521 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
ARKANSAS Boilermakers Union, Local #69 4515 West 61st Street Little Rock, AR 72209 501-565-0059 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
CALIFORNIA Boilermakers and Blacksmiths Union, Local #6 8440 Enterprise Way Oakland, CA 94621-1318 510-562-8006 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
COLORADO Boilermakers Union, Local #101 501 West 45th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 303-477-1063 Fax: 303-477-1054 http://www.bnap.com/locate/west.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
CONNECTICUT ABB C-E Service Inc. 200 Great Pond Drive PO Box 568 Windsor, CT 06095-0568 860-285-5400 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Lodge #614-A 33 Sacred Heart Drive Groton, CT 06340 860-445-1120 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Northeast Area Boilermakers Union 297 Burnside Avenue East Hartford, CT 06108 860-569-8368 Fax: 860-291-0802
[email protected] http://www.bnap.com/locate/north.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
FLORIDA Boilermakers Union, Local #92 2260 Riverside Avenue Bloomington CA 92316 909-877-9382 Fax: 909-877-8318 http://www.bnap.com/locate/west.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #549 2191 Piedmont Way Pittsburg, CA 94565 925-427-4121 Fax: 925-427-5980 http://www.bnap.com/locate/west.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
ABCD Contractors Inc. 2337 River Tree Circle Sanford, FL 332771 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #199 2439 East 17th Street Panama City, FL 32405 904-763-6523 Occupational Fields: boilermaker SE Area Apprenticeship Program 6544 U.S. 41 Highway North, Suite 128B Apollo Beach, FL 33575-1089 813-641-3700
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[email protected] http://www.bnap.com/locate/south.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Regis Maintenance Contractor 900 South Campbell Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 312-733-4100 Fax: 312-733-6762 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
GEORGIA Welding Services Inc. 2225 Skyland Court Norcross, GA 30071 770-449-1706 Fax: 770-729-8242 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Transco Inc. 55 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 312-427-2818 Fax: 312-427-4975 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
HAWAII
INDIANA
Boilermakers Union, Local #204 1427 Dillingham Boulevard, #207 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-832-1563 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers Union, Local #374 6333 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, IN 46323 219-845-1000 Fax: 219-989-3099 http://www.local374.org Occupational Fields: boilermaker
ILLINOIS Atlantic Plant Maintenance 2021 Spring Road, #530 Oak Brook, IL 60521 630-573-3890 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers Union, Local #524 6616 Kennedy Avenue Hammond, IN 46323 219-844-1503 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Babcock and Wilcox Construction 4985 Varsity Drive Lisle, IL 60532-4144 630-963-0180 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Power Plant Services Inc. Boiler Department 2500 West Jefferson Fort Wayne, IN 46802 219-432-6716 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Brooks Erection and Construction 3314 State Route 162 PO Box 1246 Granite City, IL 62014 618-452-3000 Occupational Fields: boilermaker CBI Services Inc. 14107 South Route 59 Plainfield, IL 60544 815-439-6668 Fax: 815-439-6001 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
IOWA ABA Mechanical Contractors PO Box 805 Iowa City, IA 52240 Occupational Fields: boilermaker B.G. Brecke Mechanical Contractors 4140 F Avenue, NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 319-396-7055 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
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Bechtel Corporation PO Box 116 Palo, IA 52324 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Berry Industrial Maintenance 1950 Dodge Road, NE, Suite 101 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-395-7452 Fax: 319-378-4252 Occupational Fields: boilermaker C. G. Johnson Boiler Company 3322 Nebraska Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Davenport Machine and Foundry Company 1628 West Fourth Street PO Box 3339 Davenport, IA 52808 319-322-6201 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
913-281-5036 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Combustion Engineering Company Inc. 9822 Pflumm Road Lenexa, KS 66214 Occupational Fields: boilermaker CDI 5621 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 913-287-0334 Fax: 913-287-8404 Occupational Fields: boilermaker International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers 824 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101-2502 913-621-1880 http://www.boilermakers.org Occupational Fields: boilermaker, shipbuilder, blacksmith, forger
Ragan Company 119 North Division Street Box 4228 Davenport, IA 52808 319-326-6224 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Piping and Equipment 3505 North Topeka PO Box 1065 Wichita, KS 67201 316-838-7511 Fax: 316-838-2014 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Winbco Tank Company 1200 East Main Street PO Box 618 Ottumwa, IA 52501 515-683-1855 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Ralle Inc. 1423 Southwest Boulevard Kansas City, KS 66103 913-236-9944 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
KANSAS Boilermaker National Training Center 1017 North Ninth Street Kansas City, KS 66101-2624 913-342-2100 http://www.bnap.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers National Manpower Reserve 753 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101-2516
Wheatland Mechanical Inc. 3515 North Topeka Street Wichita, KS 67219 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
KENTUCKY Boilermakers Union, Local #40 PO Box 887 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 270-769-3022 http://www.bnap.com/locate/south.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
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Caldwell Tanks Inc. 4000 Tower Road Louisville, KY 40219 502-964-3361 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
LOUISIANA Boilermakers Union, Local #582 1948 Beaumont Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-927-3710 http://www.bnap.com/locate/south.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
MARYLAND Bechtel Power Corporation 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-417-3000 Fax: 301-670-1677 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Meridian Construction Company 15732 Shady Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD 28077 301-670-1677 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Riggs Distler and Company Inc. 9411 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-633-0300 Fax: 410-633-2119 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
MASSACHUSETTS Boilermakers Union, Local #29 68 Sagamore Street North Quincy, MA 02171 617-328-8400 Fax: 617-328-7582 http://www.bnap.com/locate/north.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Riley Construction Inc. PO Box 488 Worchester, MA 01613 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
MICHIGAN Boilermakers Union, Local #169 5936 Chase Road Dearborn, MI 48126-2192 313-584-8520 http://www.bnap.com/locate/great.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #169 1042 West Hampton Road Essexville, MI 48732 517-893-1087 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Pentecost Construction Company 200 East Hampton Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-228-5614 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
MINNESOTA Boilermakers Union, Local #647 2002 London Road Duluth, MN 55801 http://www.bnap.com/locate/great.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #650 100 West Lyon Avenue Lake City, MN 55041 612-345-5472 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Cherne Contracting Corporation PO Box 975 Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-944-4300 Fax: 954-944-4399 http://www.cherne.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker
MISSOURI All Temp Inc. 4915 Stilwell Kansas City, MO 64120 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Babcock and Wilcox Construction 13600 Wyandotte Street Kansas City, MO 65145
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816-941-2073 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #11 104 West Main PO Box 1286 East Helena, MT 59635 406-227-8757 Fax: 406-227-6721 http://www.boilermakers-district11.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker Commercial Mechanical Inc. 4920 East 59th Street Kansas City, MO 64130 816-444-2058 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Missouri River Basin Area Boilermakers Union, Local #83 5910 East 86th Street Kansas City, MO 64138 816-523-0306 http://www.bnap.com/locate/south.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Pullman Power Products 1575 North Universal Avenue, #230 Kansas City, MO 64120 816-231-7400 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Rand and Sons Construction 600 Northwest Libby Lane Lees Summit, MO 64063 816-246-4141 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Riley Construction Inc. 108 Northwest Business Park Lane Riverside, MO 64168 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Shamrad Metal Fabricators 801 Lafayette Street St. Joseph, MO 64503 816-279-6354 Fax: 816-364-2273 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Stadium Sheetmetal 11820 East 83rd Street PO Box 380145 Raytown, MO 64138 816-356-7620 Fax: 816-356-8901 Occupational Fields: boilermaker U.S. Boiler Services Inc. 1100 Main Street, #1500 PO Box 26565 Kansas City, MO 64196 816-842-6335 Occupational Fields: boilermaker U.S. Engineering 3433 Roanoke Road Kansas City, MO 64111 816-753-6969 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Williams Refractory Services 500 Northeast Clubhouse Drive Lees Summit, MO 64086 816-578-4293 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
NEBRASKA Construction Management Inc. 228 Main Street PO Box 400 Louisville, NE 68037 402-234-2666 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Plibrico Sales and Service Company 2815 North 11th Street Omaha, NE 68110 402-345-3223 Fax: 402-345-7933 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Team Industrial Services 2618 North 113th Street Omaha, NE 68164 402-493-8899 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
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NEW JERSEY Boilermakers Union, Local #28 549 Broadway Bayonne, NJ 07002 201-437-2525 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Custodis-Cottrell PO Box 1500 Somerville, NJ 08876 908-685-4000 Fax: 908-685-4378 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
NEW YORK
330-753-4511 Fax: 330-860-1093 http://www.babcock.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker TLT Babcock Construction 260 Springside Drive 3480 West Market Street Akron, OH 44333 330-867-8540 Fax: 330-869-4819 http://www.tltbabcock.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker
OKLAHOMA
Boilermakers Union, Local #5 320 Northern Boulevard Great Neck, NY 11021 516-487-3404 Fax: 516-487-3453 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers Union, Local #592 2310 West 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74107-6708 918-446-1419 Fax: 918-446-1410 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers Union, Local #197 890 Third Street Albany, NY 12206 518-438-0718 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Braden Manufacturing 5199 North Mingo Road PO Box 1229 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-272-5371 Fax: 918-272-7414 http://www.braden.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers Union, Local #200 80 Broadway Monticello, NY 12701 914-794-8240 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Construction and Turnaround Services PO Box 690327 Tulsa, OK 74169 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
NORTH CAROLINA International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Three Topsail Court Calabash, NC 28467-2586 910-996-2320 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Cylx Engineering and Construction Corporation Rural Route One, Box 537 PO Box 1087 Bartlesville, OK 74005 918-333-8835 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
OHIO Babcock and Wilcox Construction 20 South Van Buren Avenue PO Box 665 Barberton, OH 44203
OREGON Boilermakers Union, Local #72 4715 North Lagoon Avenue Portland, OR 97217
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503-289-7260 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
804-262-7257 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers Union, Local #500 2515 Northeast Columbia Boulevard Portland, OR 97211 503-281-6887 Fax: 503-281-6168 http://www.bnap.com/locate/west.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Utility Resources Inc. 11 Koger Center, #242 PO Box 1206 Norfolk, VA 23502 757-461-7706 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
WASHINGTON PENNSYLVANIA Thermal Engineering Company 201 North Fourth Avenue Royersford, PA 19468 610-948-5400 Fax: 610-948-5779 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
Boilermakers/Puget Sound Employers Apprenticeship and Training Trust 6700 East Marginal Way, #B-122 Seattle, WA 98108 206-624-4707 206-764-3884
[email protected] Occupational Fields: boilermaker, welder, metal fabricator
TEXAS Boilermakers Union, Local #132 2930 Gulf Freeway La Marque, TX 77568 409-938-8205 Fax: 409-938-8240 Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #531 1505 West Seventh Avenue Amarillo, TX 79101 806-376-8608 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
UTAH Boilermakers Union, Local #182 4707 South 300 West Murray, UT 84107 801-281-9988 Fax: 801-281-9990
[email protected] http://www.boilermakers182.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker
VIRGINIA Boilermakers Union, National Headquarters 3002 Lincoln Avenue Richmond, VA 23228
Boilermakers Union, Local #242 North 6404 Pittsburgh Spokane, WA 99207-7598 509-489-1891 Fax: 509-484-5731 http://www.bnap.com/locate/west.htm Occupational Fields: boilermaker Boilermakers Union, Local #502 4517 62nd Avenue, East Puyallup WA 98371 253-922-3020 Fax: 253-922-3029 http://www.502boilermakers.org Occupational Fields: boilermaker Fluor Daniel Hanford Industrial Maintenance M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352-1505 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: boilermaker, welder, metal fabricator Seattle Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee 1829 Boren Avenue Seattle, WA 98126 425-235-2483 Occupational Fields: boilermaker, welder, metal fabricator
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Tacoma Area Boilermakers 1742 Marker Street, Suite B Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-7173 Occupational Fields: boilermaker, welder, metal fabricator Western States Area Boilermakers PO Box 6757 Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-745-9699 Fax: 425-745-9430 Occupational Fields: boilermaker, welder, metal fabricator
WISCONSIN Azco Inc. PO Box 567 Appleton, WI 54912 920-734-5791 http://www.azco-inc.com Occupational Fields: boilermaker Phillips Getschow Company 2860 Glenmore Road Green Bay, WI 54311 414-863-8000 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
WEST VIRGINIA Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 http://www.wvccl.org Occupational Fields: boilermaker Williams Union Boiler Company PO Box 425 Nitro, WV 25143 304-755-8171 Occupational Fields: boilermaker
CANADA NEW BRUNSWICK Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: boilermaker
BOOK ARTS WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: artists and artisans, communications specialists, crafts and trades workers at living histori-
cal sites and farms, museum and gallery workers, printing industry workers Book arts workers design, compose, illustrate, print, and bind books, postcards, broadsides, and other printed products. For highly specialized, very fine publications, some or all of the work may be done by hand. Professionals in the trade frequently have a particular interest in creating publications similar to those produced during a period of history, such as the Middle Ages. Others create distinctive books with a contemporary look. Choosing the type of paper is an important step in designing a specialized publication. Highly skilled papermakers produce handmade paper suitable for use by artists, designers, or conservators. Using Asian and Western techniques, papermakers select and prepare appropriate fibers, make a paper pulp, add color, form the pulp into sheets, and dry and size it. Some specialize in decorated papermaking. Papermakers work with materials such as lye of vegetable ash, lime, tororo-aoi roots, gelatin, alum, pigments, and various natural fibers. Calligraphers use brushes, broad-edge pens, and other tools to produce elegant, handlettered text and decorative embellishments. They sometimes write entire books by hand. Calligraphers typically learn various alphabets and artistic styles. Illustrators design, draw, and color pictures to accompany text. Illuminators add artistic flair to a text with decorations such as silver, gold, vibrant colors, elaborate designs, or small pictures on the pages. Conservators preserve and restore books and other publications that are in danger of deteriorating. They often work on old, rare, or valuable editions for use in libraries and archives. They must be skilled in various procedures, such as sewing, cutting, paper drying, gold tooling and stamping, and binding. Bookbinders and other bindery workers operate and maintain machines that compile printed pages and bind them into completed books, magazines, directories, catalogs, and other publications. The sheets may need to be cut, collated, folded, stapled, glued, or stitched together, then trimmed and wrapped in paper jackets. A cover may also be attached. Some bookbinding companies specialize in repairing books and performing other services for libraries. A few very skilled bookbinders create unique or unusual bindings by hand, typically for limited editions; they also restore and bind rare books. Pamphlet binding workers specialize in leaflets and similar publications. Blank book binding workers produce publications with blank pages, such as note pads,
notebooks, diaries, and checkbooks. Manifold binding workers produce financial journals, ledgers, and other business forms. Some companies mass-produce publications, while others produce only a small number of specialized books annually. Workers who produce or restore unusual or old books need creativity, a broad knowledge of the way books are made, and an understanding of the history of book arts. Workers at small companies typically perform a variety of tasks and work on a wide array of publications. Workers at large shops often specialize in one or several aspects of the trade, such as operating a paper-cutting machine or adjusting and repairing equipment. Some of the machinery at large printing plants is complex enough to perform a series of operations and produce a finished publication; such equipment requires oversight and maintenance by knowledgeable workers. Bindery workers stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift heavy items. The work is often repetitious, and the environment is often noisy. Most bindery workers are employed at commercial printing plants, where projects are printed on contract for various publishers. Many bindery workers are employed at bindery trade shops, which do binding for printers who have no binderies or who are printing more than their binderies can handle. On-the-job training and apprenticeships are common ways of entering this trade. Typically the course of study runs for a year or more; it takes four years for apprentices to learn the complexities of restoring rare books and producing fine, collectible editions. Apprentices study typography, electronic publication techniques, the history of books and paper, drawing, book design, printing, letterforms, and other relevant topics. Artistic ability, a love of literature, imagination, and mechanical aptitude are desirable traits for this trade, and a background in graphic arts is helpful. In general an applicant should ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About 30 percent of the wage skilled workers earn.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From about $9 an hour, up to $25 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on skill level, geographic location, and the type of shop.
JOB OUTLOOK Competition for jobs in handmade bookbinding and restoration is keen, and the opportunities for employment are limited. In addition, opportunities for bookbinders and bindery workers at large presses are expected to decline as demand for printed material slows. For more information on apprenticeships for book arts workers, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
MASTER CRAFTSMAN PROFILE University of Iowa Apprenticeship Program Center for the Book 154 English-Philosophy Building Iowa City, IA 52242-1408 319-335-0438 http://www.uiowa.edu/~ctrbook
General Nature of the Job Pamela Spitzmueller teaches apprentices the art of book conservation, working on old books and papers to restore them to their original condition as much as possible. Apprentices learn bookbinding and other skills necessary for restoring or treating old books, including deacidifying or cleaning paper, mending paper, re-sewing books, rebinding books in appropriate materials such as cloth, leather, or paper, and making containers to house books. Apprentices also learn about documentation, providing written and photographic evidence of treatments so others can study the book’s condition and observe what was done. Most importantly, however, apprentices must master the hand skills necessary to actually perform the repair work. As Pamela states, “you need not only to learn the intellectual end of it, but you need the hands-on skills, and that only happens over time,” which explains why the apprenticeship program at the University of Iowa is four years long and entirely hands-on.
Book conservators need problem-solving and decision-making skills to determine time period accurately and to apply the appropriate sewing and binding styles. You need to enjoy doing detailed work with your hands— think of it as book surgery. A desire to preserve the past and an interest in the arts and history are important, as are patience and, needless to say, a love for books. Restraint and common sense weigh heavily as well; Pamela has found that some who acquire bookbinding skills wish to show off and do more than a book needs. This is why she wants her students to understand that “if you change one thing on it, it’s changed forever. You don’t want it to be obvious, but you also don’t want it to be deceptive.”
Typical Day Pamela arrives at work at 8:00 a.m. She reads her mail and checks her calendar, then helps a volunteer with a project. Today they focus on bookbinding and sewing techniques. Once the volunteer feels confident working on his own, Pamela turns to her apprentice. They work together, looking at various books, diagnosing problems, and discussing approaches for treatment, including the most practical way, the most economical, and the least time consuming. After lunch, Pamela, as head of the conservation department, deals with whatever comes her way. She writes reports, orders supplies, supervises the staff, and works on treatments. Pamela thinks one of the hardest things about teaching is finding projects suited to the apprentices’ capabilities. Sometimes a book will require repairs the apprentice isn’t ready to perform, so it’s a juggling act. Making old books usable while changing as little as possible is a daunting task, and the creative side of conservation—when she is faced with problems that haven’t been dealt with before—also poses challenges. Pamela says, “the field is relatively new, so there’s lots of room for people to do research because there are many things we don’t know the answers to yet. That’s why I think this is an exciting field for people to be going into today.” Pamela enjoys creating new solutions and feels she is contributing something of value to the profession. Pamela likes everything about being a book conservator and instructor. She feels the job is well balanced with hard days and easy days, and she enjoys working with a variety of books: “I can find anything interesting about whatever comes through, whether it’s a book about labor laws, or something about American Indians, or photographs of Iowa farm women. It’s all so different.” Her work is also meaningful to Pamela because she
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is preserving physical artifacts that are of historical and cultural importance.
visit conservation labs, intern, and study books on bookbinding. Do whatever it takes to gain knowledge.
Path to Becoming a Master
Future Goals
Pamela studied art and photography in college and decided to take a hand bookbinding class after a classmate showed her some hand-bound books. Pamela recalls, “I really don’t know why. I was fascinated by the fact that you could make a book by hand.” She knew nothing about book construction or bookbinding, but the more she learned, the more interested she became. She landed a hand-binding job in a library, enrolled in workshops, interned at a conservation lab, and eagerly soaked up as much knowledge as possible. With the university conservator position at the University of Iowa came the duty of teaching apprentices. Pamela believes her background in art has helped in her career. She uses her photography skills for documentation, her drawing skills for sketching ideas, and her art history knowledge helps her understand and appreciate the artifacts. When she was a child, Pamela’s father had a workshop in the basement, and Pamela remembers working with tools and making things with her hands, which are skills she continues to use.
Pamela wishes to continue conserving books and training apprentices. She’s happy with her job and doesn’t foresee any major changes. She feels she’s always learning, and as a conservator she sometimes sees more than a historian might because she actually takes books apart and studies them. This allows her to make observations and generalizations about books from certain time periods or particular locales. She may use this research to publish a book about the history of book structures. There are many job opportunities for book conservators. Conservators often go into private business and perform treatments for collectors or institutions, work for universities or libraries, teach, or perform bookbinding for private presses. As long as there are books, there will be a need for conservators and bookbinders. As Pamela says, “paper is not going to be going away.”
Salary Range Pamela’s apprentices earn a stipend of $18,000 a year along with full benefits. They cannot be enrolled as full-time students but can take classes here and there and teach classes through the continuing education department. Pamela believes entry-level book conservators with no prior experience can earn approximately $18,000 a year. Those with more experience can earn in the range of $40,000 to $50,000. Teaching is another way to supplement one’s income. Pamela feels the job outlook is good. She says, “as more and more people realize our collections are deteriorating, they’ll need more book conservators.” The field is small, however, and you must be willing to move around for work, proving yourself and building a reputation.
Advice If a career in book conservation appeals to you, Pamela suggests taking some bookbinding classes and gaining some experience. One class should tell you if you really want to restore old books and work with your hands day in and day out. It’s important to start acquiring hand skills as soon as possible because they take a long time to develop. Pamela stresses, “you have to be able to master controlling the materials and not have them control you.” Volunteer,
ARIZONA Waterleaf Mill and Bindery Pequeno Press PO Box 1711 Bisbee, AZ 85603 520-432-5924 http://www.mindspring.com/~patbooks Occupational Fields: bookbinder, papermaker, hand printer, paper artist
CALIFORNIA Moving Parts Press 10699 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060-9474 408-427-2271 Fax: 831-458-2810
[email protected] http://www.movingpartspress.com Occupational Fields: bookbinder, bookmaker, printer, publisher
COLORADO Inter-Ocean Curiosity Studio 2998 South Bannock Englewood, CO 80110 303-789-0282
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[email protected] Occupational Fields: papermaker, hand printer
DELAWARE Edward L. Stansell Book Arts 2525 Ebright Road Wilmington, DE 19810-1125 302-475-1534 Occupational Fields: bookbinder
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-544-4600 Fax: 202-544-4623 http://www.folger.edu Occupational Fields: bookbinder, book conservator
INDIANA Graphic Communications International Union, Local #303 1010 Main Street Indianapolis, IN 46224-6941 317-244-1572 Occupational Fields: bookbinder
IOWA Iowa, University of Center for the Book 216 North Hall Iowa City, IA 52242319-335-0447 Fax: 319-353-2872
[email protected] http://www.uiowa.edu/~ctrbook Occupational Fields: bookbinder, calligrapher, book conservator, printer, papermaker Iowa, University of, Libraries Administrative and Access Services 150 North Riverside Drive Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-1727 http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/ cdl/1992/0248.html Occupational Fields: book conservator, bookbinder, book repairer
Pam Spitzmueller Book Arts 711 Second Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245 319-335-5908 Occupational Fields: bookmaker, book conservator
KENTUCKY Jean Buescher Book Arts 629 1/2 Garrard Street Lovington, KY 41011 606-581-6672 Occupational Fields: bookmaker, papermaker, wood and linoleum artist
MASSACHUSETTS North Bennet Street Vocational School 39 North Bennet Street Boston, MA 02113 617-227-0115 http://www.nbss.org Occupational Fields: bookbinder, book conservator Northeast Document Conservation Center 100 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810-1494 978-470-1010 Fax: 978-475-6021
[email protected] http://www.nedcc.org Occupational Fields: book conservator William W. Streeter Book Arts 78 Masonic Street Northampton, MA 01060 413-584-2544 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, boxmaker, leather crafter
NEW YORK Center for Book Arts 28 West 27th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-481-0295
[email protected] http://www.minsky.com/cbaclass.htm Occupational Fields: bookbinder, boxmaker, restorer, book conservator, papermaker
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Dieu Donne Papermill Inc. 433 Broome Street New York, NY 10013 212-226-0573 Fax: 212-226-6088 http://www.dieudonne.org Occupational Fields: papermaker, paper artist Guild of Book Workers 521 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10175 http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/gbw Occupational Fields: bookbinder, printer, book conservator, marbler, papermaker Metropolitan Museum of Art Thomas J. Watson Library 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 212-879-5500 http://www.metmuseum.org Occupational Fields: bookbinder, boxmaker, library processor Richard Minsky Book Arts 15 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012 212-228-7491 http://www.minsky.com Occupational Fields: bookbinder, bookmaker, curator, exhibit judge, fund-raiser Robbin Ami Silverberg Book Arts 50-52 Dobbin Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 718-388-9631 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, papermaker, paper artist Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince Street Rochester, NY 14607 716-442-8676 http://www2.rpa.net/~vsw Occupational Fields: bookmaker, boxmaker, lithographer Women’s Studio Workshop Summer Arts Institute PO Box 489 Rosendale, NY 12472
914-658-9133 http://www.wsworkshop.org Occupational Fields: bookbinder, boxmaker, hand printer, screen printer, offset printer
NORTH CAROLINA Penland School of Crafts PO Box 37 Penland, NC 28765 828-765-2359 Fax: 828-765-7389
[email protected] http://www.penland.org Occupational Fields: bookbinder, papermaker, printer
OHIO Graphic Communications International Union, Local #199-B 2621 East Third Street Dayton, OH 45403-2020 937-256-2491 Occupational Fields: bookbinder
OREGON Alexander McBirney Book Arts 2780 Capitol Drive Eugene, OR 97403 503-344-2539 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, leather crafter
PENNSYLVANIA Fine Bookbinder 50 Burke Street Plains, PA 18705 717-821-7050 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, paper decorator, calligrapher University of the Arts Philadelphia College of Art and Design 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 800-616-ARTS http://www.uarts.edu Occupational Fields: printmaker, lithographer, hand printer, screen printer, papermaker
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William Minter Book Arts Rural Delivery One, Box 99 Woodbury, PA 16695-9516 814-793-4020 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, book conservator, paper conservator, restorer
TEXAS J. Sobota Book Arts 6306 Fisher Road, #105-3 Dallas, TX 75214 214-368-6063 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, book conservator, book restorer
WASHINGTON Colophon Book Arts Supply 3611 Ryan Street SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-459-2940 Fax: 360-459-2945
[email protected] http://home.earthlink.net/~colophon Occupational Fields: papermaker, paper decorator Sea Pen Press and Papermill 2228 Northeast 46th Street Seattle, WA 98105 206-522-3879 Occupational Fields: papermaker, printer, paper decorator
CANADA ALBERTA Graphic Communications International Union, Local #255C #211 10319-106 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5H - OP4 780-426-0624 Fax: 780-423-3642
[email protected] http://www.geocities.com/edmontongciu Occupational Fields: printer
BRITISH COLUMBIA Graphic Arts Training Institute of British Columbia 101- 33 E. 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 1R5 604-879-4423 http://www.gatiofbc.org Occupational Fields: printer, bookbinder, book conservator, restorer
ONTARIO Ontario Graphic Communications Training Centre 80 Park Lawn Road, Suite 109 Toronto, ON M8Y 3H8 416-251-5449 Fax: 416-251-5449 http://www3.sympatico.ca/graph.comm/aboutus.html Occupational Fields: printer, bookbinder
BRICKLAYERS RELATED SECTIONS: carpenters, electricians and line workers, masons, operating engineers and stationary
engineers, painters and paperhangers, pipe trades workers, plasterers, tile setters Bricklayers construct fireplaces, chimneys, walls, partitions, floors, walkways, and other structures of brick, concrete, cinder blocks, gypsum blocks, structural tile, and terra-cotta. Refractory masons are bricklayers who install firebrick in boilers, furnaces, and other high-temperature equipment; they often work in steel mills. Sandblasters clean the surface of brick, stone, and other materials with blasts of compressed air mixed with abrasives, such as sand. Tuck-pointers use putty and mortar to finish or repair the joints between bricks and stonework. Bricklayers read blueprints, measure the construction area, align the cornerstones, cut bricks with power saws and other tools, dip bricks in water, mix mortar, apply mortar with trowels, set bricks in mortar, and smooth off the mortar in the joints. They must continually check to ensure that the bricks are perfectly aligned. Bricklayers also install structural parts, such as steel lintels around doors and windows. General contractors and other construction firms employ many bricklayers. A large number of bricklayers are self-employed; these workers tend to focus on patios, fireplaces, and other small-scale projects. Skilled workers may be promoted to supervisory positions or take employment as estimators. Much of the work is done outdoors, often in hot or cold weather, and it involves a great deal of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing. There is some danger of injury from working with power tools. Bricklayers often need to climb ladders, work on scaffolding to build walls, and walk across rooftops to work on chimneys. Apprenticeship is a common way of entering this trade. Apprentices receive on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced bricklayers. Usually they start by mixing mortar, building scaffolds, and performing other simple tasks for about a month. Later they learn to apply mortar and set bricks. They also receive at least 144 hours of classroom training in courses such as mathematics, mechanical drawing, sketching, and blueprint reading. The apprenticeship typically lasts three or four years, but the learning period continues for some time afterward. In general an applicant should ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $6 an hour and $15 an hour at the beginning of the program and between $13 an hour and $30 an hour at the end.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From less than $12 an hour to more than $30 an hour. Earnings vary widely, depending on the weather, amount of construction in the area, and experience of the worker. The median hourly wage is about $20.
JOB OUTLOOK Average growth expected through the year 2012. Brick and stone will likely remain popular exterior finishes because they are durable and need little maintenance. In addition, job opportunities should be excellent as a result of many job openings that occur when workers retire or transfer to other occupations. For more information on apprenticeships for bricklayers, contact local building contractors, unions, job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers National Training Center PO Box 755 Cascade, MD 21719 800-562-7464
[email protected] http://www.bacweb.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-783-3788
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APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Iowa Bricklayers Union, Local #3 Joint Apprenticeship Training Council 1211 Wiley Boulevard, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-396-7953
General Nature of the Job Bricklayers lay brick, but that’s not all. Bricklayers also lay block, stone, marble, and granite, and they cut the brick and stone and wash down the brick. Math skills are important, especially knowledge of fractions, and you need to have a good eye—when the blueprints tell you the bricks must reach a height of 25 3/8 inches, you’d better be right on. Bricklayers are always on their feet, standing or bending over, and there are times when they work in confined spaces or from heights. Bricklayers work indoors and outdoors on both residential and commercial projects, which means one day you could be working on a house’s fireplace and the next day on an office building’s facade. The Iowa Bricklayers Union’s apprenticeship program takes four years to complete. The program begins in March with a seven-week training session that teaches the basics of bricklaying in a shop atmosphere. The remainder of the program is devoted to learning on the job. Throughout the program, apprentices are required to complete so many hours laying brick, so many hours on the saw, so many hours washing down, and so forth, and when they graduate and become journeymen bricklayers, they’ll have a solid, well-rounded background.
Typical Day Brett Roehlk’s workday begins at 7:00 a.m. On this particular day, Brett prepares to wash down the brick on a wall he finished the day before. He and a partner mix acid and water in buckets, wearing rubber gloves to protect their hands, then use hoses to wet down the brick and spray on the acid-water mix. Using brushes and rubbing stones, they scrub down the wall, cleaning off stray chunks of mortar. When they are finished, Brett moves on to the table saw to cut brick. He has one hundred different cuts to make, ensuring that he will be covered with dust. After lunch, they lay down the brick he has cut, putting mortar on the trowel, buttering the bricks, and striking the joints. Around 3:00 p.m., they begin cleaning up. If it looks like rain, they cover the walls, but today the skies are clear.
While some may consider working in all kinds of weather conditions a drawback, Brett prefers working outdoors: “I’ve been working outdoors for ten years now, and I don’t know what I’d do if I had to be cooped up inside an office all day.” In the winter, work areas are often enclosed and heated, which makes the 30-degree temperatures more bearable. You end up eating a lot of powder and dust from cutting, however, which isn’t healthy for your lungs, and there’s not much you can do about the constant strain on your back and arms. Brett doesn’t know many bricklayers who haven’t been to chiropractors, and carpal tunnel syndrome from the repetitive motion of buttering bricks is not unheard of. If you’re careful, though, you should have plenty of good years for bricklaying. Brett is satisfied with his trade choice of bricklaying. The salary and benefits are good, and Brett feels he has job security. He likes the company he works for, and with his skills, experience, and union support, he has confidence he will always be employable. Most importantly, though, Brett gets a sense of accomplishment from his work: “You do the work and then after it’s all done you look back at it and you can see what you’ve done. And it’s going to be there for a heck of a long time.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Brett became interested in bricklaying when he worked alongside bricklayers as a laborer. Laborers do whatever tasks need to be done, taking orders from others. While Brett enjoyed the work, he wanted to go into a trade so he could be more focused and skilled. He chose bricklaying because he liked how the finished product looked. His employer told him about the apprenticeship program, and after submitting his high school transcripts and application and completing the interview process, Brett entered the program. Although Brett was preoccupied with sports in high school, he believes algebra and math helped ready him for bricklaying. Sometimes he wonders if he shouldn’t have become an electrician or a pipe fitter, but then he thinks about how much he enjoys being a bricklayer and how much he’s learning every day and is happy with his choice.
Salary Range At the commencement of the program, apprentices receive 55 percent of journeyman wage. After six months the rate moves up to 60 percent of journeyman wage, continuing up the scale until completing the program, when the apprentice earns a journeyman’s card and full pay, which is $26.70 an hour in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area. There is no master level in bricklaying, but foremen generally earn one dollar
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an hour more than a journeyman and also receive paid vacation. Iowa bricklayers get a pension but do not receive medical benefits, which Brett doesn’t mind because his wife’s work provides health benefits for the family. Brett feels salaries will stay in line with inflation in the future, and despite the growing industry of prefabricated homes, he thinks the job outlook is favorable for bricklayers. His company is currently busy and there is no sign that business will diminish. Most new buildings use brick or stone in some form or another, so Brett isn’t worried.
ASARCO USWA PO Box 98 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #3 2602 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-273-7571 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Advice Brett’s advice for those interested in bricklaying is to take it seriously because it will be your livelihood. Soak in as much knowledge as you can because your employer will notice. It’s important to show concern for your work and take pride in it. When learning the fundamentals of bricklaying, Brett suggests: “Don’t worry about your speed, worry about your quality. The speed will eventually come to you.”
Future Goals Brett wouldn’t mind being a foreman in the future but wants to wait until his children are a bit older: “I feel like I want to be organized, and there are times you have to run to the shop first thing in the morning before you can go to your job, and if someone messes up on the job you’re ultimately responsible for it so you have to keep an eye on things. Right now I don’t feel I have the time to devote myself to it.” Brett hasn’t thought much beyond the foreman level, but feels the opportunities are abundant. He can go into management, become a contractor, learn more about blueprints and design, or move anywhere in the country to use his skills.
ALASKA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #1 407 Denali Street Anchorage, AK 99501-2615 907-277-5133 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
ARIZONA Arizona Masonry Contractors Association 1803 North 40th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-840-9239 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
ARKANSAS Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #1 of Arkansas Little Rock Bricklayers, Pointers, Cleaners, & Caulkers 504 South Victory Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-3532 Occupational Fields: bricklayer, tile layer, marble mason, terrazzo worker, pointer caulker
CALIFORNIA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 9350 Flair Drive, #201 El Monte, CA 91731 818-573-0032 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Bricklayers 461 Park Avenue, Room 5 San Jose, CA 95110-2618 408-297-1717 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 16642 Covello Street Van Nuys, CA 91406 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers, Local #3 8400 Enterprise Way, Room 103 Oakland, CA 94621 800-281-8781 http://www.bac3-ca.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers, Local #18 556 North Diamond Bar Boulevard, Suite 201 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 909-396-6700 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers and Masons Union, Local #2 145 East First Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 904-354-0262 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers and Tilelayers Union 2710 Karen Place Bakersfield, CA 93307-5204 805-832-0255 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Florida West Coast Trowel Trades 4602 West Martin Luther King Boulevard Tampa, FL 33614 813-879-2521 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers and Tilesetters Union 6321 North Cedar Avenue Fresno, CA 93710-5733 209-261-9807 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union 180 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103 415-863-5127 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
GEORGIA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 1907 Heckle Street Augusta, GA 30901 706-736-1432 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #4 820 High Street Macon, GA 31201 912-746-3088 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers, National Headquarters 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-783-3788 http://www.bacweb.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Genco Masonry Inc. 815 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 301-657-3340 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #8 1323 Stewart Avenue, SW Atlanta, GA 30310 404-755-3593 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #16 720 Third Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 706-323-4886 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
HAWAII FLORIDA Associated Builders and Contractors, Gulf Coast Chapter 2008 North Himes Avenue Tampa, FL 33607 813-879-8064 Fax: 813-876-1970 http://www.abcflgulf.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Hawaii Masons and Plasterers Training Office 2251 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96819 808-845-5949 Occupational Fields: bricklayer, mason, cement finisher, plasterer, pointer caulker Masons Training Office, Wailuku 1464 Lower Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793
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808-244-9504 Occupational Fields: bricklayer, pointer caulker, plasterer, cement finisher, mason
Bricklayers and Stone Masons Union 220 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 312-666-0909 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
ILLINOIS Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council 1 1950 W. 43rd Street Chicago, IL 60609 773-650-1894 http://www.bacillinoisdistrictcouncil.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #6 4477 Linden Road, Suite E Rockford, IL 61109 815-874-1817
[email protected] http://www.bac6il.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #8 2901 Research Road Champaign, IL 61822 217-356-0419 Fax: 217-356-0694 http://www.bac8il.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #56 27W130 Roosevelt Road Winfield, IL 60190 630-653-5920 Fax: 630-653-5975 http://www.bac8il.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #67 6425 S. Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 773-884-6500 Fax: 773-735-9815 http://www.67bac.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Plasterers Union 6422 South Cass Avenue Westmont, IL 60559-3209 630-781-7521 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers School 2201 West Walnut Street Chicago, IL 60612 312-421-1818 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Masons and Bricklayers Union, Local #21 203 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60601-2406 312-236-5662 Occupational Fields: sandblaster, bricklayer Tri-City Bricklayers 520 24th Street PO Box 4925 Rock Island, IL 61204 309-788-7406 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
INDIANA Bricklayers, Masons, and Tile Setters Union, Local #3 620 North East Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-631-3600 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 23626 North Wells Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808 219-482-1121 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 890 East 25th Avenue Gary, IN 46407 219-962-5797 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 2112 South Third Street PO Box 2205 Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-232-1492 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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Bricklayers and Masons Union, Local #25 824 Royal Street Columbus, IN 47203-1157 812-378-0669 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #6 410 East Columbus Drive East Chicago, IN 46312 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #19 4405 South Eaton Avenue Muncie, IN 47302 765-284-2926 Occupational Fields: bricklayer GM Powertrain Training Programs PO Box 271 Bedford, IN 47421 812-279-7261 Occupational Fields: bricklayer International Union of Bricklayers 1657 Commerce Drive, #1B South Bend, IN 46628-1542 219-233-9997 Occupational Fields: bricklayer International Union of Bricklayers, Local #4 2041 Broadway Anderson, IN 46012 800-322-2830 Fax: 765-683-9225 http://www.baclocal4.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer
IOWA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 2425 Delaware Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317-3581 515-262-7445 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Iowa Bricklayers Union, Local #3 1211 Wiley Boulevard, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-721-6145 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
KANSAS Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 746 Osage Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105-2040 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #3 5830 Southeast 44th Street PO Box 5117 Tecumseh, KS 66542-9701 913-379-0550 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
LOUISIANA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 360 Roselawn Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3333 504-383-2842 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
MARYLAND Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #1 5200 Westland Boulevard Arbutus, MD 21227-2360 410-536-2005 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers, International Masonry Institute The James Brice House 42 East Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-280-1305 Fax: 301-261-2855 http://www.imiweb.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #1 4725 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746 301-599-9720 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Parkinson Construction Company 3905 Perry Street Brentwood, MD 20722 301-985-6080 Fax: 301-985-6083 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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MASSACHUSETTS Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #3 550 Medford Street Charlestown, MA 02129-1405 617-242-5507 Fax: 617-242-0021 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union 64 Mount Vernon Street Dorchester, MA 02125 617-825-5011 Occupational Fields: bricklayer International Masonry Institute, Massachusetts 84 Myron Street Springfield, MA 01089 413-737-5999 Occupational Fields: bricklayer, tuckpointer, restoration worker
MICHIGAN Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 241 East Saginaw Street, #402 Lansing, MI 48823 517-333-9978 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 10807 Lockwood Drive Lowell, MI 49331 616-897-8844 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 119 South Front Street Marquette, MI 49855-4642 906-226-3015 Fax: 906-226-5252 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 1400 West Genesee Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 517-755-6000 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 5300 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9047 313-434-4153 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #1 21031 Ryan Road Warren, MI 48091 586-754-0888 Fax: 586-754-5889 http://www.bricklayers.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #9 3321 Remy Drive Lansing, MI 48906 517-886-2221 Fax: 517-886-5450 http://www.bac9mich.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #32 21031 Ryan Road Warren, MI 48091 586-757-5325 http://www.mich.com/~tileman/local32.html Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Masons Union 15999 West 12 Miles Road Southfield, MI 48076-7159 810-552-0888 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
MINNESOTA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 10312 Cemetery Road Otisville, MI 48463 810-631-6931 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 315 James Avenue, SE Grand Forks, MN 56721 218-773-8156 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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Bricklayers and Cement Masons 111 Washington Street, NE Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-1970 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Stone Masons Union 312 Central Avenue, SE, Suite 328 Minneapolis, MN 55414-1088 612-379-2966 Fax: 612-379-8754 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Tile Setters Union 2002 London Road Duluth, MN 55812-2144 218-724-8374 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
MISSOURI Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 2214 East Truman Road Kansas City, MO 64127 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 6388 Graham Road St. Louis, MO 63134 314-521-7066 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #1 2000 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103-2210 314-621-5560 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #10 414 South Grant Avenue Springfield, MO 65806-2006 417-869-7951 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #23 815 Enterprise Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-7515 573-334-8181 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
MONTANA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #24 115 North 28th Street PO Box 556 Billings, MT 59103-0556 406-256-3016 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
NEBRASKA Bricklayers Union, Local #2 4625 Y Street Lincoln, NE 68503-2355 402-466-2602 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #1 4046 Vinton Street Omaha, NE 68105-3843 402-558-5665 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
NEVADA Bricklayers and Tilesetters Union 1150 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89502 702-323-5451 Occupational Fields: bricklayer, tile setter Bricklayers and Tilesetters Union, Local #13 3640 South Highland Drive Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-873-0332 Fax: 702-873-0809 Occupational Fields: bricklayer, tile setter
NEW JERSEY International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #5 3281 Route 206, Suite 3 Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-324-0500 Fax: 609-324-1505
[email protected] http://www.bac5nj.net Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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NEW MEXICO Bricklayers and Tilesetter Union, Local #2 4400 Silver Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87108-2817 505-266-0692 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
NEW YORK Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #1 66-05 Woodhaven Boulevard Rego Park, NY 11374 718-459-5800 http://www.bac1ny.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local #2 302 Centre Drive Albany, NY 12203 518-456-5477 Fax: 518-456-7420
[email protected] http://www.bac2.org/index2.html Occupational Fields: bricklayer Eastern Contractors Association Six Airline Drive Albany, NY 12205-1004 518-869-0961 Fax: 518-869-2378 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
OHIO Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local #5 4205 Chester Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103 216-361-1652 Fax: 216-361-1675
[email protected] http://www.bricklayerslocal5ohio.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Northern Ohio District Council 1600 Sprague Road, Suite 275 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 440-234-4070 Fax: 440-234-4077
[email protected] http://www.noadc97.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer
OKLAHOMA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers, Local #5 Bricklayers Union Hall 212 Northeast 27th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105-2715 405-528-5609 http://www.baclocal5okartx.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union 1810 North Lewis Tulsa, OK 74110 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
OREGON Oregon and Southwest Washington Cement Masons 20210 Southwest Teton Tualatin, OR 97062 503-691-9618 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Oregon and Southwest Washington Mason Trades 2215 Southeast Division Street Portland, OR 97202 503-232-0358 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
PENNSYLVANIA Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union 1101 East Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124-5423 215-289-4550 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers Union, Local #1 4020 Kensington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124-4447 215-856-5905 Fax: 215-856-9515 http://www.bac1pa-de.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer
RHODE ISLAND Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 2158 Plainfield Pike, #2 Cranston, RI 02921 401-946-9940 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #1 150 Ernest Street Providence, RI 02905 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
SOUTH DAKOTA Bureau of Apprenticeship Training 2400 West 49th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6558 605-330-4326 http://www.state.sd.us Occupational Fields: bricklayer
TEXAS Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local #1, Office City 7151 Office City Drive Houston, TX 77087-2746 713-645-3339 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers District Council, Texas International Masonry Institute 9105 Edgebrook Street Houston, TX 77075-1241 713-941-5668 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
VIRGINIA Calvert Masonry Inc. 308 Calvert Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301 703-519-7014 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
360-384-7296 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation Mead Works 2111 East Hawthorne Road Mead, WA 99021 509-468-5483 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Seattle Area Bricklayers, Local Union #2 330 Fairview Avenue, North Seattle, WA 98109 206-624-5481 Occupational Fields: bricklayer Seattle Cement Masons 552 Denny Way, Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98109 206-441-9386 Fax: 206-441-9018 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
WEST VIRGINIA Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
WISCONSIN Ballou Masonry Inc. 2113 Shears Court PO Box 477 Beloit, WI 53512-0477 608-365-2791 Fax: 608-365-4021 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
WASHINGTON Inland Northwest Masonry Apprenticeship Committee East 102 Boone, Suite 101 Spokane, WA 99202 509-327-2774 Occupational Fields: bricklayer INTALCO Aluminum Corporation PO Box 937 Ferndale, WA 98248
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council of Wisconsin PO Box 510617 New Berlin, WI 53151 262-827-4080 Fax: 262-827-4090
[email protected] http://www.bacwi.org Occupational Fields: bricklayer
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Milwaukee Area Bricklayers 5900 West Center Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 414-445-3180 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
CANADA ALBERTA Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local #1 10576 104th St NW Edmonton, AB T5H 2W1 780-426-7545 Fax: 780-425-9201 http://www.bricklayersunion.zip411.net/en Occupational Fields: bricklayer
NEW BRUNSWICK Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: bricklayer
ONTARIO Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local #6 3454 Sandwich Street Windsor, ON N9C 1B3 519-256-3070 Fax: 519-256-3070 http://www.mnsi.net/~local6 Occupational Fields: bricklayer
BUSINESS WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: communications specialists
other forms of publicity, and personal selling. Advertising executives devise campaigns to persuade customers to purchase the company’s products. Public relations specialists write press releases and perform other functions to ensure that the company maintains a positive public image. Some marketers, such as literary agents and music booking agents, sell the work of artists and other clients instead of promoting their own goods and services. Office workers typically spend most of their time in comfortable offices, but sometimes the surroundings are crowded and noisy. They risk carpal tunnel syndrome, eyestrain, back problems, and other disorders from working at computer stations for hours at a time. They sometimes work overtime to meet deadlines and may deal with considerable stress. Office workers often learn through on-the-job training and may be promoted to managers as their skills improve. Under the supervision of managers or experienced workers, trainees learn skills in a variety of subjects, such as accounting, marketing, computer operations, and business law. Seminars and other forms of continued training are frequently offered throughout the employee’s career. In general an applicant should
Many workers are necessary to keep the nation’s businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government offices running smoothly and productively. Most companies are led by top executives, general managers, supervisory managers, and a board of directors who plan, direct, and coordinate the general performance of the business and its chief departments. Large organizations often have a hierarchy of managers overseeing teams of workers in specific areas of business operations. Small businesses frequently have only one or a few workers, who might be responsible for a variety of duties. Managers usually have an area of specialization. For example, human resources managers (sometimes called personnel, training, and labor relations specialists and managers) hire employees, arrange for workers to receive training, and attend to other matters related to employment. Retail managers ensure that their stores operate profitably and that their customers receive satisfactory service. Clerical supervisors and managers coordinate the efforts of clerical and administrative workers. They have various job titles, depending on their particular duties, such as customer service supervisor or office manager. These managers ensure that office machines are kept in good condition, that enough office supplies are always on hand, that the staff is working efficiently, that deadlines are met, and that communication is maintained among the workers in the office. They interview, train, supervise, and write performance evaluations regarding a variety of clerks, cashiers, and other employees. Business workers have a wide variety of duties, such as keeping financial accounts, preparing payrolls, raising funds through grant writing and other endeavors, organizing events, sorting mail, operating computers, helping customers, designing Internet sites, keeping track of inventory, coordinating transportation of goods, and purchasing materials. To operate at a profit, a business must keep its products in the public eye. Marketing and sales managers specialize in promoting the company’s goods and services and delivering them to customers. Marketers are interested in discovering what products and services customers want, how much customers will pay, how wholesalers and retailers fit into the system of delivering those goods and services, and what sales techniques will best convince customers to make the purchase. When communicating with customers, marketers employ advertising, news releases and
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About 50 percent of the wage skilled workers earn.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $8 an hour, up to $25 or more an hour plus benefits for managers. Earnings vary, depending on skill level, job title, geographic area, product, and size of the company.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment is expected to grow more slowly than the average occupation through 2012. In addition, competition will be keen for openings that do become available, especially for supervisory and managerial positions. 147
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For more information on apprenticeships for business workers, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local businesses.
Occupational Fields: business owner, business manager, business worker
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE NATIONAL PROGRAMS American Management Association 1601 Broadway New York, NY 10019-7420 212-586-8100 Fax: 212-903-8168 http://www.amanet.org Occupational Fields: business owner, business manager, business worker International Association of Administrative Professionals 10502 NW Ambassador Drive PO Box 20404 Kansas City, MO 64195-0404 816-891-6600 Fax: 816-891-9118
[email protected] http://www.iaap-hq.org Occupational Fields: business owner, business manager, business worker Legal Secretaries International Inc. 2302 Fannin Street, Suite 500 Houston, TX 77002 http://www.legalsecretaries.org Occupational Fields: legal secretary NALS Inc. 314 East Third Street, Suite 210 Tulsa, OK 74120 918-582-5188 Fax: 918-582-5907 http://www.nals.org Occupational Fields: legal secretary, law firm office manager, lawyer National Management Association 2210 Arbor Boulevard Dayton, OH 45439 937-294-0421 Fax: 937-294-2374
[email protected] http://www.nma1.org
Labor Source—Imagine! Employment Specialist Apprenticeship Imagine! 1400 Dixon Ave Lafayette, CO 80026-2790 303-665-7789 Fax: 303-665-2648 http://www.imaginecolorado.org
General Nature of the Job An employment specialist apprentice at Labor Source spends six months supervising and working alongside clients with developmental disabilities at businesses in the community. Apprentices also learn about behavior management, positive reinforcement theories, and federal regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Self-defense (physical intervention is sometimes necessary) and sign language classes are available, and apprentices must learn computer software, including a marketing program used to establish new business contacts. Upon completion of the program, apprentices become employment specialists and work at Labor Source for a minimum of six months. Labor Source is located in Boulder, Colorado, and is a division of Imagine!, an organization dedicated to offering support to those with cognitive, developmental, physical, or health-related needs. Employment specialists work closely with staff members, social workers, and people with developmental disabilities, so you need to be a people person. Patience is key because you’ll come across challenging behaviors. Observation skills and the ability to communicate simply and directly will help you, as will creativity and adaptability, since unpredictable situations will arise. You should be personable and approachable and have a desire to help others.
Typical Day Steve Quinlan arrives at Labor Source at 8:00 a.m. Today’s shift is not a difficult one, and Steve doesn’t expect any behavior problems. He gets his three clients together, and they head out to the job site, an apartment complex in town. They spend the morning cleaning the grounds and the hallways, vacuuming and sweeping. He takes them to lunch, and afterwards they go to the park for an hour. After he takes the clients home, Steve returns to the office
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and spends the rest of the day completing paperwork and helping staff members. He fills out the shift book, noting any behavioral episodes, reads his e-mail, and readies some forms for a client’s annual review. One of Steve’s first challenges was learning to work with people with developmental disabilities. He says, “it’s a little intimidating at first because you don’t know what to expect. You’ve heard about all their behaviors and how to deal with them, but it’s a whole different story establishing a rapport with them.” It’s also tough matching a client’s capabilities with the right job, but it’s all worth it when you see the clients succeed, he says. Steve likes the variety involved in his work—he does something different every day, and there’s flexibility and freedom to develop his own ideas. His coworkers provide an open, supportive network and are fun to work with. Though it’s hard work, Steve doesn’t mind because the rewards are many. It makes him feel good to help others. He admits that societal feedback can be negative; when he started his job his friends gave him a hard time, and there are those who believe the developmentally disabled are not capable of working. While Steve finds this frustrating, he chooses to focus on the positive and prove the naysayers wrong.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Steve laughs when he recalls how he became interested in working as an employment specialist. Steve worked at burger joints while attending college, and when he graduated with a degree in philosophy, he didn’t have much direction. He saw an advertisement for the apprenticeship program in the newspaper and thought it sounded interesting. Before applying, however, Steve did some soul searching: “I had to ask myself if I thought I would be able to do it, and I don’t think it’s even something you can answer until you do it. I guess it was kind of chancy, but it certainly worked out well because I love it.” When he was a child, Steve wanted to become a veterinarian, so the desire to help others, be it animals or humans, has always been there. Steve baby-sat frequently in high school, and he thinks this taught him effective and creative ways to handle children. He recalls coaxing a child with ice cream in order to take his prescribed medicine. Little did Steve know how helpful this technique of edible reinforcement would be.
Salary Range You won’t get rich as an employment specialist, but people don’t go into this field for the money. Steve earned $9.50 an hour while in training. Because the county funds Labor
Source, Steve received full benefits after three months. Now that Steve is a full-fledged employment specialist, he earns $10.00 an hour. Performance reviews are conducted every three or six months, so Steve figures he will receive periodic raises. Coordinators at Labor Source are salaried and earn in the range of $20,000 to $30,000 a year, and case managers can earn anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000. Steve feels the job outlook is strong. There are many people who need help, whether it’s in supported employment, community living, or education. An employment specialist can go into social work, counseling, case management, sign language interpretation, or any field where helping people is the focus. Steve notes “it says something about who you are to have done something like this” and feels there are ample job opportunities.
Advice Though Steve claims he had no idea what he wanted to do after college, it’s clear he’s always had a desire to help others. You need to be a giving, caring person in this line of work. Steve advises, “You have to ask yourself: ‘Am I a fundamentally patient person?’ and ‘Am I able to handle all kinds of things going on at once?’” He suggests volunteering and working with the developmentally disabled, the physically disabled, or any population who needs special attention. Steve currently volunteers in a program mentoring troubled youths and finds he’s constantly learning.
Future Goals Steve plans to continue working for Labor Source for another year or so, then return to school for a master’s degree in social work, which is something he never considered during his undergraduate years. He’s not sure if he will continue working with the developmentally disabled or exactly what he wants to do when he finishes school, but he says, “I think I steered myself in the right general direction as far as helping people who need assistance. My goals are certainly a lot more defined than when I started working here.” Steve is still in his early twenties and knows there’s plenty of time for exploration. One thing is for sure, though—he’ll be helping people all along the way.
CALIFORNIA Calpine Container Inc. 2955 Farrar Avenue Modesto, CA 95354-4187 209-526-9414 Occupational Fields: sales manager, shipping clerk, receiving clerk, container assembler
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Central Valley Opportunity Center, Madera 209 Seventh Street Madera, CA 93638 559-662-4574 http://www.cvoc.org Occupational Fields: business owner, business manager, business worker Central Valley Opportunity Center, Merced 6838 Bridget Court PO Box 1389 Winton, CA 95388 209-357-0062 http://www.cvoc.org Occupational Fields: business owner, business manager, business worker Central Valley Opportunity Center, Modesto 912 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354 209-577-3210 http://www.cvoc.org Occupational Fields: business owner, business manager, business worker Keller Media International Inc. 3579 East Foothill Boulevard, Suite 327 Pasadena, CA 91107 818-795-2646 Occupational Fields: literary agent, publicist, marketer, book packager, public relations specialist Merced County Department of Workforce Investment, Los Banos 848 Sixth Street Los Banos, CA 93635 209-826-7241 http://web.co.merced.ca.us/wi Occupational Fields: computer operator, secretary Merced County Department of Workforce Investment, Merced 1020 West Main Street Merced, CA 95340 209-724-2000 Fax: 209-725-3592 http://web.co.merced.ca.us/wi Occupational Fields: computer operator, secretary
Siemens Rolm Communications Inc. 5201 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054-1129 408-970-6900 http://www.siemens.com/USA Occupational Fields: customer representative
COLORADO Labor Source Imagine! 1400 Dixon Ave Lafayette, CO 80026-2790 303-665-7789 Fax: 303-665-2648 http://www.imaginecolorado.org Occupational Fields: human resources specialist
DELAWARE University of Delaware Museum Studies Program 301 Old College Newark, DE 19716-2558 302-831-1251 Occupational Fields: public relations specialist, fund-raiser, catalog producer
FLORIDA Capital Internet Group 150 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 200 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-788-0700 Occupational Fields: marketer, researcher, investment banker Nickelodeon Studios Florida 3000 Universal Studios Florida Orlando, FL 32819 407-363-8500 Occupational Fields: marketer, public relations specialist, bookkeeper, administrator, engineer
GEORGIA Ryder TRS Inc. 3607 Parkway Lane, Suite 300 Norcross, GA 30092
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770-449-7575 Occupational Fields: transportation coordinator, inventory control
INDIANA J&J Constructors 102 North Main, Suite One Liberty, IN 47353 317-458-5683 Occupational Fields: construction department manager Jack D. Cook General Contractors 2000 Kimberly Drive Marion, IN 46952 317-664-4172 Occupational Fields: construction department manager, construction supervisor
KANSAS A/S/K Associates Inc. PO Box 3885 Lawrence, KS 66046-0885 913-841-8194 Occupational Fields: computer operator Stewarts of Wichita Inc. 415 East Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67202-3407 316-264-1525 Occupational Fields: jeweler
MARYLAND Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture 9200 Edmonston Road, Suite 117 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-441-8777 Occupational Fields: marketer
MASSACHUSETTS Engage Technologies 100 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 978-684-3884 Occupational Fields: Internet specialist, interactive media specialist, database specialist
NEVADA Desert Appraisal Service 8045 South Fourth Street Las Vegas, NV 89101-6708 702-385-1414 Occupational Fields: real estate appraiser
NEW JERSEY Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Route One and College Road, East PO Box 2316 Princeton, NJ 08543-2316 609-452-8701 Occupational Fields: foundation administrator
NEW MEXICO Santa Fe Opera Personnel Office Santa Fe, NM 87504-2408 505-986-5955 http://www.santafeopera.org Occupational Fields: events coordinator, gift shop assistant, donor benefits intern, VIP intern, special events intern
NEW YORK Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers 1560 Broadway, Suite 700 New York, NY 10036-2501 212-719-3666 Fax: 212-302-1585
[email protected] http://www.atpam.com Occupational Fields: manager, press agent Web Zeit 411 Lafayette Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10003 212-460-0587 http://www.webzeit.com Occupational Fields: Internet specialist, graphic designer, web site developer, marketer Xemu Records 19 West 21st Street, Suite 503 New York, NY 100010 212-807-0290
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http://www.xemu.com Occupational Fields: radio analyst, public relations specialist, marketer, advertising executive, music booking agent
OHIO Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2045 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43229 614-265-6998 http://www.dnr.state.oh.us Occupational Fields: public relations specialist, marketing specialist, computer operator
TEXAS Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation 777 Main Street, #3800 Fort Worth, TX 76102-5384 817-333-2000 http://www.bnsf.com Occupational Fields: manager Cross Timbers Permaculture Institute Route One, Box 210-A Glen Rose, TX 76043 817-897-4025 Occupational Fields: grant writer
VIRGINIA Globescope Internet Services 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 202-872-1050 202-478-5144 http://www.globescope.com Occupational Fields: Internet specialist, marketer
WISCONSIN Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing PO Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708-8935 608-266-2112
[email protected] http://drl.wi.gov Occupational Fields: real estate salesperson, realtor
VIRGIN ISLANDS Havensight Secretarial Services Two Buccaneer Mall, Suite 202 St. Thomas, VI 00802 340-776-3424 Occupational Fields: office manager
CANADA Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors PO Box 90745 Austin, TX 78709 512-370-1977
[email protected] http://www.tarei.com Occupational Fields: real estate inspector Texas Real Estate Commission PO Box 12188 Austin, TX 78711-2188 512-459-6544 http://www.trec.state.tx.us Occupational Fields: real estate inspector United Workers Union 610 West Elizabeth Street Brownsville, TX 78520 956-541-4874 Occupational Fields: tax return preparer
ONTARIO Ontario Internship Program Ontario Government Information and Referral 800-267-8097, 416-326-1234 http://www.gov.on.ca/MBS/english/common/contact. html Occupational Fields: business & financial planning, labor relations, human resources, policy development, information & information technology, communications, contract & service management Summer Company/Entrepreneurship Ministry of Economic Development and Trade 56 Wellesley Street, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2E7 800-387-5656
[email protected] http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/en/youth/ youth/ye_summer-company.jsp Occupational Fields: small business management
CARPENTERS RELATED SECTIONS: bricklayers, crafts and trades workers at living historical sites and farms, drywallers and
lathers, electricians and line workers, elevator constructors, floor layers, glaziers and glass makers, insulators and asbestos workers, laborers, masons, millwrights, operating engineers and stationary engineers, painters and paper hangers, pile drivers, pipe trades workers, plasterers, roofers and waterproofers, tile setters Carpenters participate in almost every type of construction. They help build, repair, and remodel buildings, roads, bridges, docks, boats, airports, and other structures. They saw, shape, and fasten wood and similar materials; install subflooring, partitions, rafters, molding, paneling, cabinets, window and door frames, and hardware; build forms for poured concrete; and sometimes install linoleum and other floor coverings. They work with a broad array of hand tools and power tools, including saws, hammers, tape measures, screwdrivers, levels, drills, pry bars, sanders, chisels, and T-squares. Some carpenters perform a wide variety of work, while others specialize in one area, such as framing or building forms for concrete. Cabinetmakers usually specialize in one area, such as bench working, detailing, or operating a shaping machine. They work in residential and commercial buildings, where they cut, shape, and assemble cabinets, molding, panels, furniture, and other wood products. They also work with plastic, glass, and metal parts for such products as display cases and store fixtures. They often produce unique items that require significant craftsmanship. Woodworkers use machines to shape and form wood into products such as dowels for furniture, carved items for adding a decorative touch to buildings, equipment such as baseball bats, or special pieces for musical instruments. They work from blueprints and drawings, often for manufacturing companies. Some work in mills, where they handle bulky, heavy materials. Interior systems carpenters install framing, office cubicles, furniture, acoustical ceilings, and other materials and equipment in commercial buildings. Construction contractors and managers help plan, organize, and supervise the many aspects of a construction project. They are also known as construction superintendents, general contractors, and subcontractors. They may own the construction company, be employees, or be individuals who have contracted with the organization that is supervising the project. Generally, carpenters begin a project by reading blueprints or hearing instructions from supervisors or clients. They must pay close attention to detail, take exact measurements, and know which materials to use to meet building codes. After cutting and shaping the building materials, they assemble them with nails, screws, staples, glue, or
other adhesives. Some projects are done with prefabricated materials that require little design and cutting. The work involves heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, climbing ladders, and walking on scaffolds and rooftops. Carpenters work both indoors and outdoors, often in inclement weather and in dusty, noisy surroundings. There is risk of injury from working with loud, sharp tools; sharp or splintery materials; and from slipping, falling, or lifting improperly. In general, the construction trades provide a degree of job security, good pay and benefits, the opportunity for advancement, and the chance to master a skilled craft that requires stimulating work with both the hands and the mind. Carpenters represent the largest group of workers in the building trades. Many carpenters work long-term for construction companies, manufacturers, government agencies, wholesalers and retailers; others change employers at the end of each project; and almost half are self-employed. Some belong to unions, and others do not. People with limited skills often enter this field but later move on to another trade after they discover that they do not enjoy the work or prefer more steady employment. Some careers in construction require extensive technical training. Carpenters have a better chance than most other construction workers of advancing to supervisory positions because their work tends to offer them experience in a wide range of skills. Apprenticeship is a common way to enter this trade, often through programs offered by employers or unions, such as the Associated General Contractors (AGC), the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), or the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC). Trainees work under the supervision of experienced carpenters. They participate in course work and on-the-job training, starting with simple tasks, such as cutting sheetrock, framing, or helping build forms for concrete. Typically, the course of study runs for three to four years and includes instruction in blueprint reading, mathematics, freehand sketching, safety, and carpentry techniques. In general an applicant should ■ ■
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be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be in good physical condition have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination have a good sense of balance not be afraid of heights have basic skills in arithmetic
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $5 an hour and $17 an hour for beginning apprentices. Experienced apprentices earn between about $10 an hour and about $26 an hour. Apprentices generally earn about half the wages of journeymen and receive pay raises every six months.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $11 an hour, up to $26 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on weather, the availability of jobs, and union membership.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally quite good, because construction projects will continue to be numerous, and there is a high turnover rate among carpenters. Carpenters do experience unemployment between projects and during periods when construction slacks off due to a downturn in the economy. For more information on apprenticeships for carpenters, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, and your state bureau of apprenticeship training.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Associated General Contractors, National Headquarters 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-3118 Fax: 703-548-3119
[email protected] http://www.agc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, National Headquarters 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001
202-546-6206, x300 Fax: 202-546-3054 http://www.carpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, millwright, pile driver, floor layer
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee Nelson-Mulligan Carpenters’ Training Center 8300 Valcour St. Louis, MO 63123 314-457-8300 http://www.cjtf.org
General Nature of the Job A carpentry apprentice learns all aspects of the trade, such as framing new homes, installing modular units in preexisting office buildings, and setting up machinery at industrial plants. Carpentry is a labor-intensive trade, so you need to be in good physical condition or you won’t cut the mustard. Successful carpenters have manual dexterity, since they are always using their hands to perform detailed work, are mechanically inclined, are able to read and interpret blueprints, and have excellent listening skills (“you mean you didn’t want the door here?”). If you have any of these skills, and you enjoy working with wood and designing and building things, carpentry may be for you. Typically, the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee’s program takes four to five years to complete. Apprentices report to the Construction Training School for two weeks of classroom training in the spring and fall, and the rest of the year is devoted to on-the-job training with a signatory contractor. The program uses a performance-evaluated training system (PETS), which means you keep doing it until you get it right. You need to be at least 18 years old to enter, and you must pass a substance abuse test.
Typical Day An apprentice working for a residential contractor reports for his first day of school at 7:00 a.m. After orientation, he receives his first skill block—he will learn about residential framing layout. There are 10 skill blocks of varying difficulty in residential framing, and he must complete 80 percent of them before moving on to another skill. He heads to the view room and watches slides and videos demonstrating residential framing layout. He sifts through his information packet and takes the slide quiz when he feels he’s learned the material. His quiz is graded
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immediately and after he passes, he steps out to the framing and wood layout space in the shop area. The apprentice then takes a blueprint and lays out a full-scale wall, complete with door openings, window openings, and partition intersections. He must measure and mark where the studs, blocks, jacks, and cripples must go. At 3:30 pm it’s time to call it quits. It will take him about 12 hours to finish, so he’ll return to his wall the next morning. Carpentry can be a rewarding career, but you have to work your way up. There is plenty of grunt work, including carrying lumber from this pile to that pile, but there’s also variety. John Gaal, coordinator of the carpentry apprenticeship program, should know. He went through the apprenticeship program and worked in the trade before heading into management. “One day you can be working out in two feet of mud and the next day you can be working in a finished office putting a ceiling in,” he recalls. Carpenters travel from job site to job site, sometimes visiting several sites in one day.
Founding of the Program The current program, which is 90 percent shop experience and 10 percent classroom, was established in 1979 and is a joint labor management program, which means representatives from both labor and management organizations work together to fund and support the program. The apprenticeship program itself has been around since the late 1930s and was designed to address the shortage of skilled labor. The Construction Training School is a multitrade facility, with programs for carpenters, cement masons, ironworkers, laborers, operating engineers, and teamsters. Currently there are more than 2,500 apprentices in the carpentry program. To graduate, the apprentice must complete 18 units and log 6,000 on-the-job hours.
Salary Range Apprentices receive a weekly stipend of $50 while they attend classes. In the field, apprentices earn 55 percent of the journey-level rate for the first six months. They then move up to 60 percent of the journey-level rate plus full benefits after logging a certain number of hours on the job. When they graduate, they become journey-level carpenters. Commercial carpenters earn approximately $29 an hour, while residential carpenters make about $25 an hour, depending on inflation. There is no certification for carpenters, but there is a union that all apprentices must join.
Advice John often participates in career fairs and has plenty of advice for students. He understands the lure of college
but feels students should take a good look at apprenticeship programs: “where else are you going to go and make $10.00 an hour with very little knowledge, and at the same time earn while you learn?” John remembers graduating from the apprenticeship program at the same time his friends were graduating from college; he was making $16.00 an hour while his friends sought entry-level jobs and owed thousands of dollars in school loans. Talk to your school counselor and explore the various opportunities in construction trades. If you find yourself leaning toward an apprenticeship program, John suggests taking classes in math, science, drafting, and any type of shop class, whether it is welding, carpentry, or metalworking. Any of these activities can help you discover your niche.
Future Goals When John became coordinator in 1995, he had three goals: establish a computer lab to teach computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) operations, acquire a computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) router to prepare for 21st-century manufacturing, and link the program with an associate’s degree. All of these goals have been met. John feels carpentry will become increasingly technical and automated in the future, and he wants the program to be prepared. Graduates of the program do not need additional training, but the program tries to instill in them the idea of lifelong learning and encourages them to venture into journey-level upgrade training, which includes courses in blueprint reading, management-related software, construction supervision, advanced roof framing, and more. The experience gained as a carpenter can open many doors; carpenters can become architects, educators, union leaders, engineers, supervisors, foremen, technical representatives for construction material manufacturers, or contractors. “Carpentry is a great basis, a great springboard into almost anything you can think of because the practical experience really gives you, in my opinion, leverage over many people who have learned only from books,” says John. John is proof—after completing the apprenticeship program, he went on to earn six college degrees, including a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s in business administration. As an architecture student, John remembers, “there was no other student in there who worked solely in construction. Everybody in there worked in an architectural office, and yet, I graduated first in my class. It’s not because I’m so smart—it’s because I had that practical experience that none of those other people had.”
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ALABAMA Associated Builders and Contractors, Alabama 1830 28th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35209 205-870-9768 Fax: 205-879-5090 http://www.abc-alabama.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, South Alabama 2208 Government Street Mobile, AL 36606 334-479-2441 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #109 408 North Nashville Avenue Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-7032 Fax: 256-383-7036 Occupational Fields: carpenter Southcentral Carpenters Training Trust Fund PO Box 519 Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-7036 Fax: 256-383-7036 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Carpenters Union, Local #1243 25 Timberland Drive Fairbanks, AK 99701-5025 907-452-3862 Fax: 907-456-3582 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters Carpenters Union, Local #1281 407 Denali Avenue, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-276-3533 Fax: 907-276-7962
[email protected] http://www.akcarpentersunion.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
ARIZONA Arizona State Carpenters 2625 West Holly Phoenix, AZ 85009-8232 602-272-6547 Occupational Fields: carpenter, lather ASARCO-Ray, IAM-H PO Box Eight Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-3544 Occupational Fields: maintenance carpenter
ALASKA Alaska Regional Council of Carpenters 4059 25 Timberland Drive Fairbanks, Alaska, 99701 907-452-3862 Fax: 907-456-3582
[email protected] Associated General Contractors of America, Alaska 4041 B Street, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99503-5945 907-561-5354 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Training Center 8751 King Street Anchorage, AK 99515 907-344-1541 Occupational Fields: carpenter
ASARCO USWA PO Box 98 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Occupational Fields: maintenance carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors of America, Phoenix 1825 West Adams Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-252-3926 http://www.azagc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors of America, Tucson 1661 North Swan, Suite 212 Tucson, AZ 85712
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520-881-7930 http://www.azagc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries PO Box 27693 Tempe, AZ 85285 602-802-0602 Occupational Fields: acoustical carpenter, drywaller, lather, taper, plasterer BHP Copper, Pinto Valley Operation PO Box 100 Miami, AZ 85539 520-473-6485 Occupational Fields: maintenance carpenter Carpenters Union 310 West Fourth Street Tucson, AZ 85705-8232 520-622-8155 Occupational Fields: carpenter Central Arizona Carpenters Union 2222 East Johnson Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86004-4938 520-774-3401 Occupational Fields: carpenter P-D Morenci Inc. PO Box 187 Morenci, AZ 85540 520-865-4521 Occupational Fields: maintenance carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Phoenix, Local #408 4547 West McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona, 85035 602-484-0444 Fax: 602-272-1977 http://azcarpenters.org
ARKANSAS Arkansas Regional Council of Carpenters 4004 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 1407 South Knoxville Avenue Russellville, Arkansas, 72802 479-968-1724
Fax: 479-967-5878
[email protected] Associated Builders and Contractors, Arkansas 4421 West 61st Street Little Rock, AR 72209 501-372-2858 Fax: 501-372-2879 http://www.abark.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of America, Arkansas 523 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72202 501-375-4436 Fax: 501-375-0110
[email protected] http://agcar.net Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #71 5215 Kelley Highway Fort Smith, AR 72904-5129 479-783-4139 Fax: 479-783-0438
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
CALIFORNIA Associated Builders and Contractors, Golden Gate 11875 Dublin Boulevard, Suite C258 Dublin, CA 94568 510-829-9230 http://www.cctc.edu/abc_apprenticeship_forms.htm Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Los AngelesVentura 15854 Strathern Street Van Nuys, CA 91406 818-908-6450 Fax: 818-908-6454
[email protected] http://www2.abc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, San Diego 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92121
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858-558-7444 Fax: 858-8444 http://agcsd.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of America, California 3095 Beacon Boulevard West Sacramento, CA 95691 916-371-2422 Fax: 916-371-2352 http://www.agc-ca.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of California, Delta-Sierra District 3095 Beacon Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95691 916-371-2422 http://www.agc-ca.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of California, Eureka District PO Box 991937 Redding, CA 96099-1937 530-246-8638 http://www.agc-ca.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of California, Los Angeles District 1906 West Garvey Avenue South, Suite 100 West Covina, CA 91790 626-608-5800 http://www.agc-ca.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of California, San Diego 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92121 858-558-7444 Fax: 858-558-8444 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of California, San Joaquin District 1951 North Gateway, Suite 105 Fresno, CA 93727
559-252-6262 http://www.agc-ca.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of California, Tri-Counties District 452 Arneill Road Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-7330 http://www.agc-ca.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #180 404 Nebraska Street Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-1040 Fax: 707-644-8406 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #2236 115 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 510-446-2236 Fax: 510-451-2236 Occupational Fields: cabinetmaker, carpenter Construction Craft Training Center 5750 Imhoff Drive Concord, CA 94520 510-785-2282 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: carpenter Construction Craft Training Center 26218 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-785-2282 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: carpenter Lathers Union, Local #42-L 12115 Lakeland Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 213-903-1167 Occupational Fields: lather Lathers Union, Local #440-L 11852 Knott Street Garden Grove, CA 92841-2101 Occupational Fields: lather
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Los Angeles Housing Authority Human Resources Department 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-252-5370 http://www.hacla.org Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 4747 East Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307 Occupational Fields: carpenter
805-482-1905 Fax: 805-389-0707 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #209, San Fernando Valley Sylmar Training Center 15885 Valley View Court Sylmar, CA 91342 818-364-9303 Fax: 818-364-2986 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Colton Training Center 1750 San Bernardino Avenue Colton, CA 92324 909-824-9033 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #309, San Gabriel Valley Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 3042 Santa Anita Avenue El Monte, CA 91733-1399 213-283-2244 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Mojave Training Center Mojave Airport Building, #24 Mojave, CA 93501-1696 805-824-9934 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #409, Downtown/Westside 533 South Fremont Avenue, Suite 410 Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-385-3510 Fax: 213-488-1697 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Orange County Training Center 2831 West First Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 714-571-0449 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #547, San Diego San Diego Training Center 8595 Miralani Drive, Suite B San Diego, CA 92126 858-621-2674 Fax: 858-621-2683 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Whittier Training Center 10009 Rose Hills Road, #100 Whittier, CA 90601 562-695-0571 Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinet finisher United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #150 Ventura Training Center 412 Dawson Drive Camarillo, CA 93010
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #630, South Bay 341 East Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90807 562-427-0977 Fax: 562-595-4187 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #743, Kern County Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters
160 Carpenters
911 20th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-327-1429 Fax: 661-322-8577 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Locals #803, #2007, and #2361 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 1918 West Chapman Avenue, Suite B Orange, CA 92668 714-385-2257 Fax: 714-385-2260 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #944, Riverside/San Bernardino Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 2050 Mount Vernon Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92411 909-887-2524 Fax: 909-880-3724 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #1800 Arroyo Grande Training Center 117 Poole Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-473-1800 Fax: 805-473-2423 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #9440 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 1605 North Susan Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 714-544-1644 Fax: 714-544-2044 Occupational Fields: lather, carpenter
303-832-5812
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Western Colorado 2501 Blichmann Avenue, #101 Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-243-7950 Fax: 970-243-7951 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors of Colorado Building Chapter Inc. N14 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 200 600 South Cherry Street, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80204 303-388-2422 Fax: 303-388-0936 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union 1441 Burnham Street Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5641 719-392-3101 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #55 4100 West 38th Avenue Denver, CO 80212-1924 303-455-1426 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1396 8000 West 14th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215-4971 303-233-4010 Occupational Fields: carpenter Colorado Carpenters and Millcabinet Workers 4290 Holly Street Denver, CO 80216-4531 303-393-6060 Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker
COLORADO Associated Builders and Contractors, Rocky Mountain 789 Sherman Street, #370 Denver, CO 80203
CONNECTICUT Associated Builders and Contractors, Connecticut 2138 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 101 Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Carpenters 161
860-529-5886 http://www.ctabc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #24 500 Main Street Yalesville, CT 06492 203-265-6242 Fax: 203-265-4556 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #43 885 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06114 860-296-8564 Fax: 860-296-8010 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #210 35 Pulaski Street PO Box 562 Norwalk, CT 06852 203-846-2003 Fax: 203-846-2027 http://www.necarpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Occupational Fields: carpenter, marine joiner, maintenance carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners New London Local Union #1302 171 Thames Street Groton, CT 06340 860-449-0891 Fax: 860-449-8757 http://www.local1302.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
DELAWARE Associated Builders and Contractors, Delaware 240 South Dupont Highway, Suite 300 New Castle, DE 19720
302-328-1111 Occupational Fields: carpenter
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Associated General Contractors, National Headquarters 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-3118 Fax: 703-548-3119
[email protected] http://www.agc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Home Builders Institute 1201 15th Street NW, Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20005 202-371-0600 Fax: 202-266-8999 http://www.hbi.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Padula Construction Company 1445 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-543-7722 Occupational Fields: carpenter Prisma Construction and Management Corporation 1649 Kalorama Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-797-7039 Occupational Fields: carpenter Smithsonian Institution Arts and Industries Building Suite 2235, MRC 427 Washington, DC 20560 202-357-3101 Occupational Fields: cabinetmaker, sheet plastics technician United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, National Headquarters 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-546-6206, x300 Fax: 202-546-3054 http://www.carpenters.org
162 Carpenters
Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, millwright, pile driver, floor layer
813-879-8064 Fax: 813-876-1970 http://www.abcflgulf.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
FLORIDA African-American Contractors Association Inc. 1344 North Davis Street Jacksonville, FL 32209 Occupational Fields: carpenter Architectural Woodwork Institute, Florida Chapter PO Box 7058 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561-585-2525 Fax: 561-585-2709
[email protected] http://www.awiflnet.org Occupational Fields: architectural woodworker Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Florida Chapter 450 North Wymore Road Winter Park, FL 32789-2825 407-628-2070 Fax: 407-629-0144 http://www.abccentralflorida.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida East Coast Chapter 3730 Coconut Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Coconut Creek, FL 33066 954-984-0075 Fax: 954-984-4905 http://www.abceastflorida.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida First Coast Chapter 6900 Southpoint Drive, North, Suite 120 Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-731-1506 Fax: 904-731-1507 http://www.abcjax.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter 2008 North Hines Avenue Tampa, FL 33607
Associated Builders and Contractors, North Florida 1535 Killearn Center Boulevard, Suite B-1 Tallahassee, FL 32309 850-385-0060 Fax: 850-386-8322 http://www.abcnorthflorida.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Florida East Coast Chapter 2617 North Australian Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33407-5697 561-833-3609 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Hollywood 777 Davie Road Ext, #A201 Hollywood, FL 33024 954-438-3701 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Jacksonville 2144 Rosselle Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 904-356-9671 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Orlando 3504 Lake Lynda Drive, #400 Orlando, FL 32817 407-380-9144 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Pensacola 201 South F Street Pensacola, FL 32501 904-438-0551 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, South Florida PO Box 848120 Pembroke Pines, FL 33084 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters 163
Associated General Contractors, Tallahassee 1363 East Lafayette Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 904-878-4261 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Tampa 4902 Eisenhower Boulevard, #217 Tampa, FL 33634 813-888-6687 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Winter Park 2273 Lee Road, #202 Winter Park, FL 32789 407-647-8030 Occupational Fields: carpenter Bay Area Building Maintenance Technologies 3580 38th Avenue, South, #95 St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Occupational Fields: building maintenance technician Carpenters Union, Local #125 2671 Northwest 28th Street Miami, FL 33142 305-635-5561 Fax: 305-634-9784 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #130 1810 Old Okeechobee Road Palm Beach, FL 33409 305-557-6100 Fax: 561-687-7984 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #140 Florida West Coast Carpenters 7930 U.S. Highway 301, North Tampa, FL 33637 813-988-3997 Fax: 813-985-9702 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1641 3427 Enterprise Avenue Naples, FL 33940 941-643-3300 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Central Florida Building Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee c/o Hyatt Hotels and Resorts 6375 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747 407-396-1234 Occupational Fields: building maintenance technician Central Florida Carpenters, Local #1765 4700 Distribution Court Orlando, FL 32822 407-855-3940 Fax: 407-384-1233 Occupational Fields: carpenter Central/North Florida Regional Council 4032 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 7402 North 56 Street #840 Tampa, FL 33617 813-987-2333 Fax: 813-985-0029
[email protected] Clarence Williams Constructors Inc. 8428 New Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 Occupational Fields: carpenter Council of Carpenters, East Central Florida 1011 North Wymore Road Winter Park, FL 32789 Occupational Fields: carpenter Council of Carpenters, North Florida, Local 2411 4000 Union Hall Place Jacksonville, FL 32205 904-387-2070 Fax: 904-387-2099 Occupational Fields: carpenter District Council of Carpenters, Southern Florida 295 West 79th Place Hialeah, FL 33014-4397 305-558-3013 Occupational Fields: carpenter East Central Florida Carpenters 2688 South Design Court Sanford, FL 32773 407-322-8608 Occupational Fields: carpenter
164 Carpenters
East Florida Carpenters PO Box 22444 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Occupational Fields: carpenter Flagler County PO Box 353161 Palm Coast, FL 32135 Occupational Fields: maintenance worker Florida Council Industrial & Public Employees 4271 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners PO Box 783892 Winter Garden, FL 34778-3892 407-877-6899 Fax: 407-877-9212 Occupational Fields: carpenter G.L.B. Construction Company Inc. 1018 Orange Street Titusville, FL 32780 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Palm Beach County Carpenters 1000 Oklawaha Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-689-2257 Occupational Fields: carpenter Pinellas County Facilities Management 303 Chestnut Street Clearwater, FL 34616 813-464-3488 Occupational Fields: facilities maintenance technician South Florida Carpenters Regional Council 4154 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 295 West 79th Place Hialeah, FL 33014 305-557-6100 Fax: 305-557-5199
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
GEORGIA G. P. Peterson Construction Company 115 Edgewood Avenue, West PO Box 9531 Jacksonville, FL 32208 904-765-1155 Fax: 904-764-7216 Occupational Fields: carpenter National Center for Construction Education and Research PO Box 141104 Gainesville, FL 32614 352-334-0911 http://www.nccer.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Northeastern Florida Construction Industry Education Foundation PO Box 2519 Jacksonville, FL 32203 Occupational Fields: carpenter Northeast Florida Builders Association 103 Century 21 Drive PO Box 17339 Jacksonville, FL 32245 904-725-4355 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Georgia 100 Hannover Park Road Atlanta, GA 30350 770-587-0955 Fax: 770-587-0430
[email protected] http://www.abcga.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Atlanta Carpenters, Local #225 3500 Atlanta Industrial Drive Atlanta, GA 30331 404-875-9758 Fax: 678-553-4717 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #144 PO Box 11326 Macon, GA 31212 478-474-1669 Fax: 478-474-1724
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #256 PO Box 1208 Savannah, GA 31401 912-966-0335
Carpenters 165
Fax: 912-966-0342 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Occupational Fields: carpenter, building maintenance technician
Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #283 1225 Gordon Park Road Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-4445 Fax: 706-722-4102 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Roscha Woodwork Inc. Gentry Waipio Business Park 94-518 Puahi Street Waipahu, HI 96797 808-677-0186 Occupational Fields: cabinetmaker
Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #865 PO Box 1474 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-265-8695 Occupational Fields: carpenter, millwright Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #1723 2401 Hamilton Road Columbus, GA 31904 706-322-1452 Fax: 706-322-9975 Occupational Fields: carpenter Southeastern Carpenters Regional Council 4043 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 3710 Executive Center Dr., Suite A Augusta, GA 30907 706-854-8777 Fax: 706-854-8739
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
HAWAII Associated Builders and Contractors, Hawaii 1001 Dillingham Boulevard, Room 304 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-845-4887 Occupational Fields: carpenter Hawaii Carpenters Training Office 1311 Houghtailing Street, Room 202 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-847-5761 Fax: 808-841-0300 Occupational Fields: carpenter, lather Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233
IDAHO United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #313 306 North Jackson Street Moscow, ID 83843 208-882-2508 208-882-2508 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #1691 202 East Anton Avenue Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814-3779 208-765-4575 Occupational Fields: carpenter
ILLINOIS Associated Builders and Contractors, Greater Illinois 1224 Centre West, Building 200 Springfield, IL 62704 217-698-7060 http://www.abcil.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Northern Illinois 1691 Elmhurst Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-709-2960 Fax: 709-2970
[email protected] http://www.abcni.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Training Center 479 27th Street Moline, IL 61244 309-755-3585 Fax: 309-752-1008 Occupational Fields: carpenter
166 Carpenters
Carpenters Union, Local #433 605 South Illinois Street, Suite D Belleville, IL 62220 618-277-4929 Fax: 618-277-4984 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #916 2460 West Main Street, Suite E St. Charles, IL 60175 630-896-4635 630-587-7306 Occupational Fields: carpenter Chicago & Northeast Illinois District Council 4275 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 12 East Erie Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-787-3076 Fax: 312-951-1540 http://www.carpentersunion.org Heartland Regional Council of Carpenters 4274 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 218 First Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 815-626-2177 Fax: 815-626-2190
[email protected] http://www.heartlandcouncil.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Mid-Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners #1 Kalmia Way Springfield, IL 62702 217-744-1831 Fax: 217-744-1849
[email protected] http://www.illinoiscarpenters.com Serv-Air Inc. Building 132, Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island, IL 61299-5000 309-782-2974 Occupational Fields: maintenance carpenter Tuckpointers Union 2437 South Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60608
773-247-1901 Occupational Fields: tuckpointer
INDIANA Allison Engine Company 2355 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-230-5112 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Indiana 6825 Hillsdale Court Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-596-4950 Fax: 317-596-4957 http://www.abc-indy.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #60 531 East Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2605 317-632-9780 Fax: 317-685-8829 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #758 1734 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46222-4543 317-638-8056 Fax: 317-756-8513 Occupational Fields: carpenter Central Indiana Carpenters 6125 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226-5603 317-549-9417 Occupational Fields: carpenter, lather Central Indiana Carpenters, Muncie Division 4121 East Centennial Avenue Muncie, IN 47303 765-288-7568 Fax: 765-288-2556 Occupational Fields: carpenter Central Indiana Carpenters Union, Local #133 118 North Third Street Terre Haute, IN 47807 812-232-6035
Carpenters 167
Fax: 812-232-6036
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Delco Electronics 700 East Firmin Street Kokomo, IN 46904-9005 765-451-5011 Occupational Fields: carpenter General Motors Corporation, Allison Transmission Division 4700 West 10th Street PO Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894 317-242-5321 Occupational Fields: carpenter General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis Metal Fabricating Division PO Box 388 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-269-5956 Occupational Fields: carpenter, pattern maker (wood) General Motors Corporation, Marion Metal Fabricating Division 2400 West Second Street Marion, IN 46952-3295 317-668-2080 Occupational Fields: pattern maker (wood)
Northeast Indiana Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund 1091 Mariner Drive PO Box 1690 Warsaw, IN 46581 574-269-4220 Occupational Fields: carpenter, floorlayer, millwright, pile driver Northwest Indiana Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Council 890 East 25th Avenue PO Box 5071 Lake Station, IN 46405 219-962-6794 Occupational Fields: carpenter Patternmakers of South Bend Joint Apprenticeship Council PO Box 3607 South Bend, IN 46619-3607 219-232-7484 Occupational Fields: patternmaker (wood) Shiel Sexton Company Inc. 8035 Castleton Road Indianapolis, IN 46250-8245 317-842-4941 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Indiana Regional Council of Carpenters 4014 2635 Madison Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-783-1391 Fax: 317-781-2549 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Southern Indiana District Council of Carpenters and Millwrights Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee PO Box 437 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-2178 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Jack D. Cook General Contractors 2000 Kimberly Drive Marion, IN 46952 317-664-4172 Occupational Fields: carpenter, construction supervisor, construction department manager
Whirlpool Corporation Employment and Wage Administration 5401 U.S. Highway 41, North Evansville, IN 47727 812-426-4778 Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker
Modular Home Service and Supply 2713 West 53rd Street Anderson, IN 46013 765-642-6994 Occupational Fields: mobile home repairman
Associated Builders and Contractors, Iowa 475 Alices Road, Suite A Waukee, IA 50263
IOWA
168 Carpenters
515-987-3790 Fax: 515-987-3798 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Des Moines 701 East Court Avenue, Suite B PO Box 757 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-283-2424 Fax: 515-244-6289 Occupational Fields: carpenter Bristol Windows and Siding 312 First Avenue, West Newton, IA 50208 515-792-4852 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #772 309 South Seventh Street Clinton, IA 52732-4401 319-243-7254 319-242-0172 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Garling Construction Inc. 1120 11th Street PO Box 97 Belle Plaine, IA 52208-0097 319-384-2399 Occupational Fields: carpenter Gethmann Construction PO Box 220 Gladhook, IA 50635-0220 515-473-2323 Occupational Fields: carpenter Harold Pike Construction 120 North Sherman Box 429 Ames, IA 50010 515-232-3133 Occupational Fields: carpenter LeRoy Knutsen Contracting 27 West Timberline Drive Blue Grass, IA 52726 319-381-1044 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Des Moines Carpenters 2160 East Douglas Des Moines, IA 50313 515-265-3467
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
Nagle Construction Inc. 4015 North Division Street Davenport, IA 52806 319-391-3685 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Dubuque Carpenters, Local #678 1638 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 319-582-8521 Fax: 319-582-3830 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Sioux City Carpenters 321 Fifth Street Sioux City, IA 51101 712-255-1567 Fax: 712-255-4199 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Five Rivers Carpenters, Local #2831 350 Waconia Court, Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-365-9519 Fax: 319-363-9379 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Story Construction Company PO Box 1668 Davenport, IA 52806 319-386-8181 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Friedrich Construction Sixth Street and Duff Avenue Ames, IA 50010 515-232-6175 Occupational Fields: carpenter
KANSAS Associated Builders and Contractors, Heart of America 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 418 Mission, KS 66202
Carpenters 169
913-831-2221 Fax : 913-831-0808 http://www.abcksmo.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Kansas 200 West 33rd Street Topeka, KS 66611 785-266-4015 Fax: 785-266-2561 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Training Center 212 Northwest Norris PO Box 8455 Topeka, KS 66608 785-233-5499 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #201 1225 Carey Lane Wichita, KS 67217-2723 316-522-8911 Fax: 316-522-7791 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #918 710 Moro Street Manhattan, KS 66502-5759 785-537-1883 Fax: 785-587-8960 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1022 1929 Crawford Avenue Parsons, KS 67357-3212 316-421-6415 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #2279 930 East 28th Street PO Box 4041 Lawrence, KS 66046-1041 913-843-5242 Occupational Fields: carpenter Del-Jen Inc. West Road and 10th Calvary Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 913-651-5033 Occupational Fields: carpenter East Kansas Joint Apprenticeship Committee 10 Allen Street Perry, KS 66073 913-597-5499 Occupational Fields: carpenter General Motors Corporation 3201 Fairfax Trafficway Kansas City, KS 66115-1399 913-573-7400 Fax: 913-573-7109 Occupational Fields: carpenter Heritage Management Corporation 5629 Southwest Barrington Court, South Topeka, KS 66614-2489 913-273-2995 Occupational Fields: building maintenance and service repairer
KENTUCKY
Carpenters Union, Local #1095 2055 South Ohio Street Salina, KS 67401-6794 913-827-1853 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Kentuckiana Chapter 1810 Taylor Avenue Louisville, KY 40213 502-456-5200 Fax: 502-451-1700 http://www.kyanaabc.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #1445 212 Northwest Norris Topeka, KS 66608 785-233-4369 Fax: 785-233-8772 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local 1031 3934 Dixie Highway, Suite 410 Louisville, KY 40216 502-447-0420 Fax: 502-447-0605 Occupational Fields: carpenter
170 Carpenters
LOUISIANA Associated Builders and Contractors, New OrleansBayou 101 Riverbend Drive Saint Rose, LA 70087 504-468-3188 Fax: 468-3473 http://www.abcbayou.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Piledrivers Union, Local #953 149 West 18th Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-439-2627
[email protected] http://ubcyes.com/ubc953/3.html Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1846 315 South Broad Street New Orleans, LA 70119-6415 504-822-2243 Fax: 504-827-1868 http://ubcyes.com/ubc1846 Occupational Fields: carpenter Louisiana/Mississippi Carpenters Regional Council 4034 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 1615 E. Judge Perez, Ste. 502 Chalmette, LA 70043 504-276-7171 Fax: 504-276-7161
[email protected] http://www.lmcrc.com
MAINE Bath Iron Works 700 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530-2574 207-443-3311 Occupational Fields: carpenter, fabricator
MARYLAND Associated Builders and Contractors, Baltimore Metro Chapter 1220B East Joppa Road, Suite 322 Towson, MD 21286 410-821-0351
Fax: 410-821-0358 http://www.abcbaltimore.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Chesapeake Chapter 100 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-267-0347 Fax: 410-263-2510 http://www.abc-chesapeake.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Cumberland Valley Chapter 319 West Howard Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-739-1190 Fax: 301-739-1026 http://www.abccvc.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Eastern Shore Chapter 144 East Main Street Salisbury, MD 21802 410-546-5606 Fax: 410-546-6449 http://www.abceasternshore.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Metro Washington 4061 Powder Mill Road, Suite 120 Calverton, MD 20705 301-595-9711 Fax: 301-595-9718 http://www.abcmetrowashington.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Baltimore Local Union, #101 801 West Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230 410-355-0010 Fax: 410-355-0620 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #132 Washington, DC, Regional Council of Carpenters 5701 Old Silver Hill Road
Carpenters 171
Forestville, MD 20747 301-967-3133 Fax: 301-967-3143 http://www.washingtoncarpenters.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #2311 11502 Tyre Street Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-868-5814 Fax: 301-420-3023 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpentry and Hardware Services Inc. 8925-9 McGaw Court Columbia, MD 21045 410-381-3430 Occupational Fields: carpenter Cianbro Corporation 711605 Pittman Road Baltimore, MD 21226 410-636-3000 Fax: 410-636-3111 http://www.cianbro.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Edmar Construction Company Inc. 8719 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-2200 Occupational Fields: carpenter Eichberg Construction Company 1749 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-7800 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Mid-Atlantic Regional Council 4067 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 5701 Silver Hill Road Forestville, MD 20747 301-735-6660 Fax: 301-420-3023 Occupational Fields: carpenter Prince George’s Contractors 5411 Kirby Road PO Box 145 Clinton, MD 20735 301-291-8760 Occupational Fields: carpenter Tyroc Construction Corporation 6428 Bock Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-1787 Occupational Fields: carpenter Waco Industries Inc. 4400 Austin Lane White Plains, MD 20695 301-870-3323 Occupational Fields: carpenter Weaver Associates 6196 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 500 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-8800 Occupational Fields: carpenter
MASSACHUSETTS
Frederick Contractors Inc. 7340 Executive Way, Suite N PO Box 428 Frederick, MD 21705 301-845-0930 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Massachusetts One Wall Street Burlington, MA 01803 781-273-0123 Fax: 781-273-3304
[email protected] http://www.abcma.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee 9109 Westphalia Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-3537 301-736-1696 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Boston Carpenters 385 Market Street Brighton, MA 02135-2754 617-782-4314 Occupational Fields: carpenter
172 Carpenters
Carpenters Union, Local #15 100 Hano Street Allston, MA 02134 617-787-1034 Occupational Fields: cabinetmaker, carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #26 350 Fordham Road Wilimington, MA 01887 978-658-5520 Fax: 978-658-3878 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #33 10 Drydock Avenue Boston, MA 02110 617-350-0014 Fax: 617-330-1684 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #40 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 10 Holworthy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-547-8511 Fax: 617-547-0371 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #107 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 29 Endicott Street Worcester, MA 01610 508-755-3034 Fax: 508-752-6714 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #108 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 29 Oakland Street, Suite 1 Springfield, MA 01108 413-736-2878 Fax: 413-781-1640 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #218 35 Salem Street Medford, MA 02155 781-391-3332 Fax: 781-391-3542 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #275 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 411 Lexington Street Newton, MA 02166 617-965-6100 Fax: 617-965-9778 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #424 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 21 Mazzeo Drive, Suite 201 Randolph, MA 02368 781-963-0200 Fax: 781-963-9887 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #475 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 58 Union Street Ashland, MA 01721 508-881-1885 Fax: 508-881-6041 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #624 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 21 Mazzeo Drive, Suite 201 Randolph, MA 02368 781-963-0200 Fax: 781-963-9887 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1305 New England Regional Council of Carpenters PO Box 587 Fall River, MA 02722 508-672-6612 Fax: 508-676-0771 Occupational Fields: carpenter New England Regional Council of Carpenters Local Unions #51, #56, #67, and #2168 803 Summer Street, Fourth Floor South Boston, MA 02127 800-275-6200
[email protected] http://www.necarpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters 173
North Bennet Street Vocational School 39 North Bennet Street Boston, MA 02113 617-227-0115 Fax: 617-227-0155 http://www.nbss.org Occupational Fields: preservation carpenter, furniture maker, musical instrument maker/repairer, architect, woodworker
MICHIGAN Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Michigan 1501 Rensen Street, Suite C Lansing, MI 48910 517-394-4481 Fax: 517-394-6275 http://www.abccmc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
313-541-2740 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1004 2310 West Washtenaw Street Lansing, MI 48917 517-484-1301 Fax: 517-484-7576 Occupational Fields: carpenter Michigan Regional Council 4085 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 3800 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1200 Detroit, MI 48201 313-832-3887 Fax: 313-832-1578
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MINNESOTA Associated Builders and Contractors, Saginaw Valley 3010 Waldo Avenue Midland, MI 48641 989-832-8879 Fax: 989-832-6412 http://www.abcsvac.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Minnesota 10193 Crosstown Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-941-8693 Fax: 952-941-8698 http://www.mnabc.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Southeastern Michigan 25229 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 248-399-6460 Fax: 248-399-9413 http://www.abcsemi.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #851 1534 South Ferry Street Anoka, MN 55303-2157 763-421-4795 Fax: 763-421-4828 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Western Michigan 580 Cascade West Parkway, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-942-9960 Fax: 616-942-5901 http://www.abcwmc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #512 1401 Farrow Street Ferndale, MI 48220-1981
Lakes & Plains Regional Council 4020 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 700 Olive Street St Paul, MN 55101 651-646-7207 Fax: 651-645-8318 Occupational Fields: carpenter, joiner
MISSISSIPPI Associated Builders and Contractors, Mississippi 805 East River Place Jackson, MS 39202 601-944-0421
174 Carpenters
Fax: 601-944-0450 http://www.msabc.net Occupational Fields: carpenter
417-862-7274 Fax: 417-831-2254 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #234 502 Delmas Avenue Pascagoula, MS 39567 228-769-1548 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Greater St. Louis District Council of Carpenters 4089 1401 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139 314-644-4800 Fax: 314-644-4184
[email protected] http://www.carpdc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Ingalls Shipbuilding 1000 Access Road Pascagoula, MS 39567 601-935-1122 Occupational Fields: carpenter, joiner
MISSOURI Associated General Contractors, St. Louis 6330 Knox Industrial Drive, Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63139-3025 314-781-2356 Fax: 314-781-2874 http://www.agcstl.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, construction worker Carpenters District Council 4088 625 West 39th Street, Suite 201 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-931-3414 Fax: 816-931-0675 http://www.carpenters-kc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Training Program 3100 Broadway Street, Suite 805 Kansas City, MO 64111-2406 816-471-0883 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Kansas City & Vicinity District Council 4088 United Brotherhood fo Carpenters and Joiners 625 West 39th Street, Suite 201 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-931-3414 Fax: 816-931-0675 http://www.carpenters-kc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter St. Louis Missouri District Council 4089 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 1401 Hampton Avenue St Louis, MO 63139-3199 314-644-4800 Fax: 314-644-4184
[email protected] http://www.carpdc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
MONTANA Alpine Custom Cabinets-N-Doors 243 South Catlin Street Missoula, MT 59801 406-721-5525 Occupational Fields: cabinetmaker
Carpenters Union, Local #945 Central Missouri Carpenters 230 West Dunklin Street Jefferson City, MO 65101-1686 573-636-4600 Fax: 573-636-8773 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated General Contractors, Montana Contractors’ Association PO Box 4519 Helena, MT 59604 406-442-4162 Fax: 406-449-3199 http://www.mtagc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #978 642 North Boonville Avenue Springfield, MO 65806
Butte Carpenters Union, Local #112 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 156 West Granite Street
Carpenters 175
Butte, MT 59701-9248 406-782-8542 Fax: 406-782-0430
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #153 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 110 North Warren Street Helena, MT 59601-4252 406-442-0210 Fax: 406-442-8370
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #286 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 1112 Seventh Street, South Great Falls, MT 59405-4333 406-453-1301 Fax: 406-453-1301
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #557 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 422 East Mendenhall Street Bozeman, MT 59715-3727 406-587-7690 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #911 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-549-8067 Fax: 406-728-4582
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1172 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 530 South 27th Street Billings, MT 59101 406-259-6911 Fax: 406-259-7541
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #28 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-549-8067 Fax: 406-728-4582 Occupational Fields: carpenter, pile driver
NEBRASKA Associated Builders and Contractors, Cornhusker 1115 K Street, #202 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-477-4451 http://www.agcne.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Beatrice Local Union #832 (Nebraska) United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 1608 North Ninth Street Beatrice, NE 68310 402-228-4353 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenter Millwright Training Center 1124 South 13th Street Omaha, NE 68108 402-345-8658 Fax: 402-345-0704
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Lincoln Local Union #1055 (Nebraska) United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 1010 North 27th Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-476-8126 Fax: 402-476-0371 Occupational Fields: carpenter Omaha Local Union #444 (Nebraska) United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 9615 Ida Street Omaha, NE 68122 402-345-3558 Fax: 402-345-3307
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
176 Carpenters
Omaha Local Union #1463 (Nebraska) United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 9615 Ida Street Omaha, NE 68122-1043 402-345-4476 Fax: 402-345-0238
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
NEVADA Associated Builders and Contractors, Sierra Nevada Chapter 740 Freeport, Unit 101 Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-7888 Fax: 775-358-7893 http://www.abcsierranv.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Southern Nevada 5070 Arville Stree, Suite 4 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-227-0536 Fax: 702-227-0546 http://www.abcsouthnv.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Southwest Regional Council, Northern Nevada Branch 34008 1150 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89502 702-323-5786 Fax: 702-323-6561 Occupational Fields: carpenter Southwest Regional Council, Southern Nevada Branch 24008 501 North Lamb Boulevard, 2nd Floor Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-531-1800 Fax: 702-531-1844
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Las Vegas Southern Nevada Training Center 4131 East Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-452-5099 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #897 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 1631 Cal Edison, Suite A-14 Laughlin, NV 89028 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #971 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 1150 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89502 775-323-5786 Fax: 775-323-8742 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Locals #1780 and #1977 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 501 North Lamb Boulevard, Second Floor Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-453-2206 Fax: 702-452-8995 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Northern Nevada 1380 Kleppe Lane Sparks, NV 89431 702-358-1216 Occupational Fields: carpenter
NEW HAMPSHIRE Associated Builders and Contractors, New Hampshire–Vermont 6 Dixon Avenue Concord, NH 03301 603-226-4789 Fax: 603-226-4442 http://www.abcnhvt.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters 177
District Council of Carpenters, Northern New England 37 Dover Neck Road Dover, NH 03820 603-749-2798 Fax: 603-742-4465 Occupational Fields: carpenter New England Regional Council 4064 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 803 Summer Street 4th Floor South Boston, MA 02127-1616 617-268-3400 Fax: 617-268-0442
[email protected] http://www.necarpenters.org
NEW JERSEY Associated Builders and Contractors, New Jersey 2525 Route 130, Building C, Suite 1 Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-860-5870 Fax: 609-860-5873 http://www.abcnjc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local #15 36 Bergen Street Hackensack, NJ 07601-5401 201-487-1142 Fax: 201-343-9018 Occupational Fields: carpenter, joiner
Edison, NJ 08837 732-417-9229 Fax: 732-417-9759 Occupational Fields: carpenter
NEW MEXICO Carpenters Educational Program of New Mexico 5600 Alive Avenue, Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110-3364 505-268-3659 Fax: 505-268-4398 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Educational Program of New Mexico 1021 Cardenas Drive, Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110-6615 505-268-3396 http://www.mwrcc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Mountain West Regional Council of Carpenters 4031 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 1021 Cardenas Drive, Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-256-3396 Fax: 505-268-9066
[email protected] http://www.mwrcc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
NEW YORK
Carpenters Union, Local #31 41 Ryan Avenue Trenton, NJ 08610-4505 609-396-3131 Fax: 609-393-1555 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Empire State 6369 Collamer Drive Syracuse, NY 13057 315-463-7539 Fax: 315-463-7621 http://www.abc.org/newyork4 Occupational Fields: carpenter
New Jersey Carpenters Training Center 100 South White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ 08037-1846 609-567-5675 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local #453 132 Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021 315-252-3457 Occupational Fields: carpenter, joiner
New Jersey Regional Council 4018 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 91 Fieldcrest Avenue
Carpenters District Council 300 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214-2724
178 Carpenters
716-837-0900 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Fax: 631-952-9833 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters-Millwrights, Local Union #603 701 West State Street Ithaca, NY 14850-3309 607-272-7461 Occupational Fields: carpenter
New York City and Vicinity District Council 4112 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 395 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 212-366-7500 Fax: 212-675-3140
[email protected] http://www.nycdistrictcouncil.com
Carpenters Union 11 Kay Fries Drive Stony Point, NY 10980 914-786-5103 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #187 Carpenters District Council 68 Castle Street Geneva, NY 14456-2683 315-789-5666 Occupational Fields: carpenter
New York City Industrial Council 4272 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 87-80 153rd Street Jamaica, NY 11432 718-657-5888 Fax: 718-658-5231
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NORTH CAROLINA Carpenters Union, Local #532 456 East Church Street Elmira, NY 14901-2832 607-733-7542 Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, lather Carpenters Union, Local #747 3247 Vickery Road North Syracuse, New York, 13212 315-455-5797 Fax: 315-455-8326
[email protected] http://www.local747.com Occupational Fields: carpenter District Council of Carpenters, New York 395 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 212-366-7500 Fax: 212-675-3140
[email protected] http://www.nycdistrictcouncil.com Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker Empire State Regional Council 4304 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 270 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY 11788 631-952-0808
Carpenters Union, Local #312 541 Tom Everhart Road Lexington, NC 27292 336-249-2239 Fax: 336-249-6010
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Southeastern Carpenters Regional Council 4043 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 3710 Executive Center Drive, Suite A Augusta, GA 30907 706-854-8777 Fax: 706-854-8739 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local #312 541 Tom Everhart Road Lexington, NC 27292 336-249-2239 Fax: 336-249-6010
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local #8222 172 Gravely Street Mt. Airy, NC 27030
Carpenters 179
336-786-6643 Fax: 336-719-5823
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter
NORTH DAKOTA
Braodview Heights, OH 44147 440-717-0389 Fax: 440-746-0417 http://www.nocabc.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
Bismarck-Mandan Carpenters Union, Local #1091 217 South Mandan Street Bismarck, ND 58504 701-255-3700 Fax: 701-255-3701 Occupational Fields: carpenter, millwright
Associated Builders and Contractors, Ohio Valley 33 Greenwood Lane Springboro, OH 45066 937-704-0111 Fax: 937-704-9394 http://www.ovabc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Lakes & Plains Regional Council 4020 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 700 Olive Street St. Paul, MN 55101 651-646-7207 Fax: 651-645-8318 http://www.mncarpenter.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local #2077 1545 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43209-2712 614-252-0530 Fax: 614-252-0550 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Local Union #1176 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 3002 First Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102-3098 701-235-4981 Fax: 701-235-4901
[email protected] http://www.mncarpenter.org Occupational Fields: carpenter North Dakota Association of Builders 301 East Front Avenue, Suite 106 Bismarck, ND 58504 701-222-2401 Fax: 701-222-3699 http://www.ndbuild.com Occupational Fields: carpenter North Dakota State College of Science 800 Sixth Street, North Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002 701-671-2401 http://www.ndscs.nodak.edu Occupational Fields: carpenter
OHIO Associated Builders and Contractors, Northern Ohio Chapter 9255 Market Place West
Danis Industries Corporation Two Riverplace PO Box 725 Dayton, OH 45402 937-228-1225 Occupational Fields: carpenter District Council of Carpenters, South Central Ohio 1394 Courtright Road Columbus, OH 43227 614-236-4205 Occupational Fields: carpenter District Council of Carpenters, Southwest Ohio 130 Tri County Parkway, #403 Cincinnati, OH 45246 513-772-1555 Occupational Fields: carpenter Midwestern Council of Industrial Workers 4021 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 404 North Main Street #103 Oshkosh, WI 54901 920-426-2700 Fax: 920-426-2727
[email protected] http://www.mciw.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
180 Carpenters
Ohio & Vicinity Regional Council of Carpenters 4046 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners 3615 Chester Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 216-391-2828 Fax: 216-391-1029 http://www.ovrcc.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
OKLAHOMA Associated Builders and Contractors, Oklahoma 1915 North Yellowood Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-254-8707 Fax: 918-252-5949
[email protected] http://www.abcofoklahoma.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Eastern Oklahoma Building, Construction, and Trade Council 2651 East 21st Street, Suite 405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-610-6155 Occupational Fields: carpenter, lather Tulsa Carpenters Union, Local #943 8220 East Skelly Drive Tulsa, OK 74129-3412 918-663-6230 Occupational Fields: carpenter, mill-cabinet worker
OREGON Associated Builders and Contractors, Pacific Northwest 12256 Southwest Garden Place Tigard, OR 97223-8246 503-598-0522 Fax: 503-598-0391 http://www.abcpnw.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated General Contractors, Southwest Washington and Oregon-Columbia 9450 Southwest Commerce Circle, #200 Wilsonville, OR 97070-9626 503-682-3363 http://www.agc-oregon.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #2130 1555 Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway, Suite A Hillsboro, OR 97123-5048 503-648-6454 Fax: 503-615-4209 Occupational Fields: carpenter Willamette Carpenters Training Center 6915 Northeast 42nd Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503-287-3708 Fax: 503-287-7739 http://www.wcpcapp.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
PENNSYLVANIA Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Pennsylvania Chapter PO Box 565 Milesburg, PA 16853-0565 814-353-1999 Fax: 814-353-1979 http://www.abccentralpa.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Keystone Chapter Rapho Business Park 135 Shellyland Road Manheim, PA 17545-8683 717-653-8106 Fax: 717-653-6431 http://www.abckeystone.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Lehigh Valley Chapter 1414 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018-6016 610-865-5303 Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Southeast Pennsylvania 801 East Germantown Pike, Suite A-5 Norristown, PA 19401 610-279-6666 Fax: 610-279-7052 http://www.abcsepa.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters 181
Associated Builders and Contractors, Western Pennsylvania 3500 Spring Garden Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-231-1446 Fax: 412-231-3201 http://www.abcwpa.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local Union #2216 216 Wheatfield Way York, PA 17403 717-699-5806 Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #76 1060 Peace Street Hazleton, PA 18202 570-454-8904 Fax: 570-454-7956 http://www.local76.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Rhode Island 400 Massasoit Avenue, Unit 108 East Providence, RI 02914 401-438-8446 Fax: 401-438-7653 http://www.abcri.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #214 524 South 22nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 717-564-5613 Fax: 717-273-5277
[email protected] http://www.carpenterslocal287.org Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #287 Central Pennsylvania Carpenters 524 South 22nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17104-2403 717-564-5613 Fax: 717-561-3214
[email protected] http://www.carpenterslocal287.org Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #492 100 Madison Avenue Reading, PA 19601 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #514 District Council of Carpenters 501 East Main Street Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 717-822-3596 Occupational Fields: carpenter
RHODE ISLAND
Carpenters Union, Local #94 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 14 Jefferson Park Providence, RI 02888 401-467-7070 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1302 (Electric Boat) New England Regional Council of Carpenters 135 Youngs Avenue Coventry, RI 02816 860-449-0891 Occupational Fields: carpenter
TENNESSEE Associated Builders and Contractors, East Tennessee 5612 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37923 865-558-9132 Fax: 865-558-9120 http://www.abcetn.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Middle Tennessee 1604 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN 37210 615-399-8323 Fax: 399-7528 http://www.abc.org/midtenn Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, West Tennessee 1995 Nonconnah Boulevard Memphis, TN 38132
182 Carpenters
901-794-9212 Fax: 901-794-9590 http://www.wtcabc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
210-342-1994 Fax: 210-342-5385 http://www.abcsouthtexas.org/ Occupational Fields: carpenter
Memphis Carpenters, Local #345 212 North Second Street Memphis, TN 38105-3506 901-523-2103 Fax: 901-521-984 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Texas Coastal Bend 7433 Leopard Street PO Box 2584 361-289-5311 Fax: 361-289-5324 http://www.abctcb.org/ Occupational Fields: carpenter
TEXAS Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Texas 3006 Longhorn Boulevard, Suite 104 Austin, TX 78758 512-719-5263 Fax: 512-719-5263 http://www.abccentraltexas.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Texas Gulf PO Box 2650 Freeport, TX 77542 979-233-161 Fax: 979-239-4386 http://www.abctxgulfcoast.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Greater Houston 3910 Kirby, Suite 131 Houston, TX 77098 713-523-6222 Fax: 713-874-0747 http://www.abchouston.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Texas Mid-Coast 116 Jason Plaza Victoria, TX 77901 361-572-0299 Fax: 361-572-4653 http://www.abcvictoria.vbxhosting.com Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, North Texas 8440 Esters Boulevard, Suite 120 Irving, TX 75063 972-580-9102 Fax: 580-9020 http://www.abcnt.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, Southeast Texas 2700 North Twin City Highway PO Box 1566 Nederland, TX 77627 409-724-7886 Fax: 409-724-2519 http://www.abcsetx.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Associated Builders and Contractors, South Texas 10408 Gulfdale San Antonio, TX 78216
Carpenters, Millwrights, and Piledrivers Union 8505 Glen Vista Houston, TX 77061 713-641-0275 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #14 5747 Greyrock Drive San Antonio, TX 78228 210-435-6596 Fax: 210-432-0036 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #429 3206 Pleasant Valley Lane Arlington, TX 76015-2990 817-784-1295 Fax: 817-465-4029 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters 183
Carpenters Union, Local #551 2600 Hamilton Street Houston, TX 77004-1204 713-659-7851 Fax: 713-659-4146
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local #665 702 South Madison Street Amarillo, TX 79101-2130 806-373-4574
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter, joiner Carpenters Union, Local #1266 400 Josephine Street Austin, TX 78704 512-476-7354 Fax: 512-476-7360 Occupational Fields: carpenter North Texas Carpenters and Millwrights 1901 Susan Drive Arlington, TX 76010-5333 817-640-8825 Occupational Fields: carpenter Sabine Area Carpenters 1965 Park Street Beaumont, TX 77701 409-833-9483 Occupational Fields: carpenter San Angelo Carpenters Union 2504 North Chadbourne Street San Angelo, TX 76903 915-655-7902 Occupational Fields: carpenter
UTAH Associated Builders and Contractors, Utah 583 West 3560 South, Suite 1 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-268-2333 Fax: 801-268-2369 http://www.abcutah.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Carpenters Union, Local #1498 60 East 100 South, Suite 103 Provo, UT 84606 801-373-7220
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Salt Lake City Carpenters Apprenticeship Office 2261 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-972-5147 Occupational Fields: carpenter
VIRGINIA Associated Builders and Contractors, Virginia 14120 Parke Long Court, Suite 111 Chantilly, VA 22021 703-968-6205 Fax: 703-965-6861 http://www.abcva.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1078 43 Walker Way Stafford, VA 22554 540-659-4805 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1665 6060 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310 703-922-8755 Fax: 703-922-8755 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1694 1505 South Nelson Street Arlington, VA 22204 703-920-1827 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #2033 404 West 12th Street Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-5049 Occupational Fields: carpenter
184 Carpenters
District of Columbia Department of Corrections PO Box 229 Lorton, VA 22199 202-673-2300, x115 Occupational Fields: carpenter Jefferson Millwork and Design Inc. 11307 Sunset Hill Road Reston, VA 20190 703-260-3370 Occupational Fields: architectural woodworker MCI Constructors Inc. 14011 Telegraph Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-494-2218 Occupational Fields: carpenter Newport News Shipbuilding Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000 Occupational Fields: carpenter, joiner Shirley Contracting Corporation 8435 Backlick Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-550-8100 http://www.shirleycontracting.com Occupational Fields: carpenter Tessa-Martin, L.L.C. 8478 Tyco Road Vienna, VA 22182 703-790-9494 Occupational Fields: carpenter
WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter North 1404 Thor Court PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99920-3787 509-534-0826 Fax: 509-535-9967 http://www.ipcabc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Associated Builders and Contractors, Western Washington 399 114th Avenue, NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425-646-800 Fax: 425-455-5701 http://www.abcwestwa.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Bellingham Carpenters, Local #2667 1700 North State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-733-5260 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Drywallers, and Cabinet Makers 2201 South 78th Street, Building B-512 Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-2629 Occupational Fields: carpenter, metal stud acoustical installer, ceiling installer, millwright, cabinetmaker Carpenters-Employers Apprenticeship and Training Trust Fund of Western Washington 3000 Northeast Fourth Street, Building L Renton, WA 98506 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #360 2412 Fourth Avenue, East Olympia, WA 98501-2272 360-459-3600 Fax: 360-459-2711 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union, Local #1303 1608 West 16th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-457-4230 Fax: 360-452-5232 Occupational Fields: carpenter, millwright Columbia Basin Carpenters 2410 East Saint Helens Pasco, WA 99301 509-545-1781 Occupational Fields: carpenter
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District Council of Carpenters 120 West Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-326-0880 Occupational Fields: carpenter
North Puget Sound Carpenters 401 East Hickox Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-428-2933 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Carpenters Employers 5309 East Third Avenue Spokane, WA 99212 Occupational Fields: carpenter, millwright
Seattle City Council PO Box 34025 600 Fourth Avenue, Municipal Building, Floor 2 Seattle, WA 98124-4025 206-684-8888 http://www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us Occupational Fields: construction worker
Everett Carpenters and Cabinet Makers, Local #2659 Carpenters-Employers Apprenticeship and Training Trust of Western Washington 2810 Lombard Avenue, Suite 101 Everett, WA 98201 509-649-2318 Fax: 509-649-2318 Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker Fluor Daniel Hanford Industrial Maintenance M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352-1505 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: carpenter Home Builders Association of Spokane Inc. North 2026 Washington Spokane, WA 99205 509-325-3183 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Skagit County Carpenters, Local 1532 927 East College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-1532 Fax: 360-424-1533
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker Transition to Trades 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard, SW Tacoma, WA 98499 253-589-5824 Occupational Fields: carpenter United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local Union #1849 824 West Lewis Street Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-7739 Fax: 509-547-0162 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation (Mead Works) 2111 East Hawthorne Road Mead, WA 99021 509-468-5483 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Vancouver Carpenters, Millmen, and Shipwrights Carpenters Union, Local #1715 612 East McLoughlin Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98663-3393 360-693-0731 http://www.carpenters1715.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
Longview-Kelso Carpenters, Millmen, Shipwrights, and Millwrights 1316 Commerce Avenue Longview, WA 98632 360-423-5030 Occupational Fields: carpenter
Wenatchee Area Carpenters, Local #2205 27 North Chelan Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-7653 Fax: 509-662-5562 Occupational Fields: carpenter
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Western Washington Piledrivers, Bridge, Dock and Wharf Builders, Millmen, and Cabinet Makers, Local #2633 1322 South Fawcett, #20 Tacoma, WA 98402 253-627-4094 Fax: 253-627-0693 Occupational Fields: carpenter, pile driver, bridge builder, dock and wharf builder, millman, cabinetmaker Western Washington Piledrivers Union, Local #2396 2512 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98121-1434 206-728-2396 Occupational Fields: carpenter Yakima-Kittitas Area Carpenters and Millmen, Local #2739 712 North 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 509-248-5158 Fax: 509-248-0616 Occupational Fields: carpenter, millwright
WEST VIRGINIA Associated Builders and Contractors, West Virginia 1205 Quarrier Street, Suite 108 PO Box 3965 Charleston, WV 25339 304-346-8791 Fax: 304-346-8775
[email protected] http://www.abcwv.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Chemical Valley Carpenters, Charleston 3145 Washington Street, West Charleston, WV 25312 304-744-7325 Occupational Fields: carpenter Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 Occupational Fields: carpenter
WISCONSIN Associated Builders and Contractors, Wisconsin 5330 Wall Street Madison, WI 53718 608-244-5883 608-244-2401 http://www.abcwi.org Occupational Fields: carpenter Boson Company Inc. 2613 West Arnold Street Marshfield, WI 54449 715-384-3184 Occupational Fields: carpenter Carpenters Union Coordinator 318 South Third Avenue Wausau, WI 54401 715-845-6879 Occupational Fields: carpenter College of the Menominee Nation Carpentry and Building Maintenance Department PO Box 1179 Keshena, WI 54135 715-799-5630 http://www.menominee.edu Occupational Fields: carpenter International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 750 Windsor Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-244-1372 Occupational Fields: carpenter Southeast Wisconsin Carpentry Training Center 9411 West Fond du Lac Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-353-3000 Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, lather and floor coverer Wisconsin Carpenters Union, Local #1074 N2215 Bodde Road Kaukauna, WI 54130-9740 920-996-2300 Fax: 920-996-2301 Occupational Fields: carpenter
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WYOMING Carpenters Union, Local #1564 642 East A Street Casper, WY 82601-2004 307-237-3039 Fax: 307-266-0006 Occupational Fields: carpenter Wyoming Carpenters 300 North Park Street Casper, WY 82601 307-265-2437 Occupational Fields: carpenter Wyoming Contractors Association 1700 West Lincolnway, Suite 176 PO Box 965 Cheyenne, WY 82003 307-632-0573 http://www.wcagc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
GUAM Associated Builders and Contractors, Guam Guam Contractors Association 718 North Marine Drive, Suite 203 East-West Upper Tumon, GU 96911 671-477-1845 http://www.guamcontractors.org Occupational Fields: carpenter
http://www.bcit.ca Occupational Fields: cabinetmaker, carpenter Camosun College 4461 Interurban Rd Victoria, BC V9E 2C1 250-370-3000 http://www.camosun.bc.ca Occupational Fields: carpenter College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 250-489-2751 Fax: 250-489-1790 http://www.cotr.bc.ca Occupational Fields: carpenter Malaspina University Nanaimo Campus 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 250-753-3245 Fax: 250-740-6489 http://www.mala.ca Occupational Fields: carpenter North Island College 2300 Ryan Road Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6 250-334-5000 Fax: 250-334-5018 http://www.nic.bc.ca Occupational Fields: carpenter
VIRGIN ISLANDS Atlantic Furniture Restorers Crystal Gade, #7B PO Box 307854 St. Thomas, VI 00803 340-774-8817 Occupational Fields: furniture restorer
Northwest Community College Box 338 Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0 250-842-5291 Fax: 250-842-5813 http://www.nwcc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: carpenter
CANADA
Okanagan University College Faculty of Industrial Trades & Services 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 250-862-5457 Fax: 250-862-5469
BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 604-434-5734
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[email protected] http://www.ouc.bc.ca/trades Occupational Fields: carpenter Selkirk College 301 Frank Beinder Way Castlegar, BC V1N 3J1 250-365-7292
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter University College of the Cariboo 900 McGill Road PO Box 3010 Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3 250-828-5000 Fax: 250-828-5086 http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/index.html Occupational Fields: carpenter University College of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 604-504-7441 http://www.ucfv.bc.ca Occupational Fields: carpenter
NEW BRUNSWICK Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker
ONTARIO St. Clair College Windsor Campus 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 519-966-1656 Fax: 519-972-3811 http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/apprenticeship/ home_b.html Occupational Fields: carpenter
CHILDCARE WORKERS AND CHILD EDUCATORS RELATED SECTIONS: crafts and trades workers at living historical sites and farms, social activists and human
services workers Childcare providers help children learn about themselves and the world during an extremely important period of the children’s lives. They attend to the children’s basic needs and strive to help their charges develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically through activities such as games, outings, and loosely structured classes that often focus on art, music, and other creative projects. They work in nursery schools, preschools, daycare centers, and home-based daycare facilities, teaching and caring for young children when the parents are at work or away for other reasons. Childcare workers who are paid by the hour, often in the child’s home, are generally called baby-sitters. They feed, bathe, dress, and entertain children; do their laundry; clean their rooms; read to them and teach them in other ways; and discipline them. Those who care for infants are also known as infant nurses; they change diapers, prepare bottles, and provide for other special needs of infants. Nannies and governesses typically are paid a salary; they care for and help educate children through the age of 10 or 12 and may also perform housekeeping and laundry duties. Family daycare providers provide childcare in their own homes. Preschool teachers provide structured learning that helps prepare children for kindergarten and elementary school. They record each child’s development, discuss it with parents, and attempt to involve the parents in the learning process. Special education teachers often work with preschool teachers and child-care providers to identify and help children who have special needs, such as learning, physical, emotional, or behavioral disabilities. Some occupations in elementary and secondary schools do not require a teaching certificate, which is typically earned in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree. Teacher aides, also known as paraprofessionals or paraeducators, help classroom teachers by recording grades, preparing instructional materials, setting up equipment, tutoring students, and assisting during field trips, at the cafeteria, and in the school yard. Workers in the field of childcare help children investigate their interests, improve their self-esteem and sense of independence, build social skills, and develop their talents. They feed and change infants, help older children learn to remove and put on coats and tie their shoes, teach proper hygiene, see that the children receive adequate meals and
rest, and perform many other helping and teaching duties. The work offers great variety but requires walking, bending, stooping, standing, and lifting. Childcare and preschool facilities may be located in schools, religious institutions, homes, places of employment, or other private and commercial sites. States limit the ratio of children to workers, depending on the age of the children. Work hours vary greatly and may run into the evenings or through mealtimes. Some preschool workers are employed only during the standard school year. Childcare workers who provide care in a family’s home frequently become part of the family and may be provided with living space of their own in the house. About 40 percent of the workers in this trade are selfemployed. Turnover in this occupation is high because of the stress, long or irregular hours, and low pay. Training requirements vary widely, but all states require that most childcare workers be licensed. Formal training is not required for many childcare occupations, and it is common for workers to learn on the job, frequently under the supervision of their employers. Some preschools require that applicants complete the school’s own training program. Many employers prefer to hire workers with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, offered by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition; the CDA training program resembles an apprenticeship and involves about 480 hours of work experience and 120 hours of seminars at a local school or college. Typically the course of study includes instruction in classes such as nutrition, child development, and teaching children who are talented, gifted, or who have special needs. Applicants with at least 480 hours of recent experience working with children and 120 hours of formal childcare education and training can become a CDA without going through the CDA program. Washington, Florida, and some other states offer formal apprenticeship programs for preschool and childcare workers. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■
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be creative be able to lead, organize, and administer programs be able to provide fair and firm discipline be able to anticipate problems have good communication skills have skills in music, art, storytelling, and drama
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About 70 percent of the wage earned by skilled, educated workers.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $7 an hour, up to $11 or more an hour plus benefits. Earnings vary, depending on hours worked, number of children, geographic location, employer, and the worker’s level of education. Workers in public schools earn salaries and benefits comparable to kindergarten and elementary school teachers. Preschool teachers employed at private childcare centers typically earn significantly less than other workers with a comparable education.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment of childcare workers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012. The demand for childcare workers will remain strong because the number of women of childbearing age who are part of the workforce is expected to increase. For more information on training and educational requirements for childcare workers, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or state human services and social services departments.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS International Nanny Association 2020 Southwest Freeway, Suite 208 Houston, TX 77098 713-526-2670 Fax: 713-526-2667 http://www.nanny.org Occupational Fields: childcare provider The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program (CDA) Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition 1341 G Street NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009-3575
800-424-4310 Fax: 202-265-9161 http://www.cdacouncil.org Occupational Fields: childcare provider
PROGRAM PROFILE The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program (CDA) Division of Outreach 710 South Atlantic Western Montana College of the University of Montana Dillon, MT 59725 406-683-7537 Occupational Fields: childcare provider
General Nature of the Job The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program (CDA) was developed in 1975 to improve the quality of childcare nationwide. The two-year program dramatically changed Monica Hagestad’s attitude toward childcare. “I never saw childcare as a profession before,” she says. “Now, I’m committed to a child’s right to quality care. I’m in partnership with families, helping them raise their children. I don’t take it lightly.” To obtain a CDA, a candidate must work 480 hours with children in a licensed group setting and take 120 hours of early childhood education. Monica takes classes at the University of Montana’s CDA program, and her hands-on experience comes from her own childcare business. The program provides her with site supervision, and for each course she takes, her supervisor visits her home three times. “I was really nervous at first, having her come,” Monica says, “but now I welcome her visits. She gives terrific feedback.” CDA candidates can get hands-on experience in a variety of ways. Some volunteer at childcare centers while others are paid workers. Head Start candidates usually work while obtaining their CDA. And, in Monica’s case, training takes place in her home. Course work, though, costs money. Pell Grants paid for Monica’s CDA classes. Head Start usually pays for their CDA candidates’ classes. Once candidates have completed the requirements, they apply to The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition for an assessment. CDA candidates must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Typical Day Monica’s days are full of children’s laughter and learning. Monica believes that the space she’s created makes the
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learning and laughter possible for all the children in her care, including her own. Monica’s home now includes an art center, a dramatic play area, and a table-toy corner. She discovered how to set up learning centers, as she calls them, through her CDA classes. “In my kitchen is an accessible space with crayons, colored markers, chalk, wax markers, papers, easels, and T-shirts. The table-toy space is filled with games and activities to teach fine motor skills. All these centers make my day smooth and organized. And the kids love it.” Monica’s day is in full swing by 7:30 a.m., when the children she cares for begin to arrive. Children are with her until 6:00 p.m., when the last parent arrives. “In between 7:30 and 6:00, we prepare, eat, and clean up two meals and two snacks, nap, have quiet time, do planned activities, and take in a nature walk, weather permitting. Every day is different, and they all fly by.” Monica’s days are carefully organized. According to her, they have to be. “I have a small space, so I have to manage it well.” All her menus, activities, and field trips are planned in advance. Monica tries to connect the day’s activities to a planned unit. “If we’re learning about stores,” Monica says, “we may play post office, take a field trip to the supermarket, and draw a toy store. Then, I’ll read a story about shopping.” Monica keeps daily journals of the different units she covers. She maintains folders for each child’s art and publishes an informational parent newsletter once a month.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Monica started her business when she couldn’t find satisfactory care for her own child. She knew exactly what she wanted, and when she described it to Childcare Resources, a nonprofit agency in her hometown, they suggested she do it herself. Childcare Resources provided training seminars and start-up materials for Monica. She took everything they offered and became a licensed childcare provider. But the real turning point came when she received a brochure in the mail from Western Montana College outlining their CDA program. Monica was eager for more childcare education, and the CDA program provided the perfect opportunity.
Salary Range After graduating with her CDA, Monica grossed $18,000 as an independent childcare provider. Unfortunately, childcare remains one of the lowest paid professions, with many centers paying workers little more than minimum wage. Monica charges $15.00 a day for each child, and the rates vary in different locations. “Some higher income areas are charging $30.00 a day,” Monica says.
Health insurance, pension plans, and other benefits are mostly absent from this field, although some larger insurance companies are putting out individual plans for providers. Monica believes, though, that programs like CDA are slowly changing the future of childcare. “The more we treat it as a profession, the more we regulate it, and the more we involve parents, the more people will treat caring for children as a legitimate profession,” Monica says.
Advice Monica encourages anyone who thinks they want to provide childcare to visit a center, spend time with children, and see how children respond to you. The childcare business is complicated, Monica says. Her 14-page enrollment handbook for new parents includes food forms and immunization records. She also carries liability insurance and receives three on-site visits a year from the health department and the food subsidy program. “There are records to keep, bills to pay, paperwork to do. It’s not an easy business.” Monica believes you have to love children to love this business. She suggests people interested in the CDA program look through the curriculum and visit a childcare resource center. “Do some training before you actually start,” she says. “Talk to people who know the profession.”
Future Goals Monica can be assessed for a CDA anytime she’s ready. She’s completed her required hours. CDA credits can also be applied to a four-year degree in early childhood education—a degree Monica plans to get “very slowly.” Right now, she’s creating a business plan for an on-site childcare setting where her husband is employed. “I may work in another setting or open my own preschool someday. But I’m committed to the childcare profession,” Monica says.
CALIFORNIA American Nanny College 260 South Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91767 909-624-7711 Fax: 909-624-9261
[email protected] Occupational Fields: childcare provider Child Care America 2700 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311 760-252-2737 Occupational Fields: childcare provider
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Citrus College Human Development 1000 West Foothill Boulevard Glendora, CA 91741 626-914-8501
[email protected] http://www.citrus.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: childcare provider Copper Mountain Community College Early Childhood Education 6162 Rotary Way Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-3791
[email protected] http://www.cmccd.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider San Francisco State University CEL/Elementary Education 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 415-282-3269
[email protected] http://www.sfsu.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Southwestern College Child Development 900 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-421-6700 http://www.swc.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: childcare provider
COLORADO Adams State College School of Education 208 Edgemont Alamosa, CO 81102 719-587-7776
[email protected] http://www.adams.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Front Range Community College Early Childhood Professions Program 4616 South Shields
Fort Collins, CO 80526 970-226-2500
[email protected] http://frontrange.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Pikes Peak Community College Technical, Industrial & Service Occupations 5675 South Academy Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-540-7450
[email protected] http://www.ppcc.cccoes.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition 2460 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-3575 800-424-4310 http://www.cdacouncil.org Occupational Fields: childcare provider
FLORIDA Early Childhood Association of Florida 6403 Tarawa Drive Sarasota, FL 34231 941-371-6392 http://www.ecaoffl.org Occupational Fields: childcare provider Eatonville COGIC Development Center PO Box 2456 Eatonville, FL 32751 407-644-3066 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Hillsborough County 5410 North 20th Street Tampa, FL 33610 813-757-3880 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Lake Childcare Apprenticeship Committee 2001 Kurt Street Eustis, FL 32726 Occupational Fields: childcare provider
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Little Folks Childcare and Education Services Inc. 6837 West Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407-299-8999 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Manatee Childcare Apprenticeship Program 603 11th Street, West Bradenton, FL 34205 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Pasco County Schools 7227 Land O’Lakes Boulevard Land O’Lakes, FL 34639 813-996-3600 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Peace River Childcare Workers Association 3225 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803-9709 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Pinellas Childcare Apprenticeship 5746 Hillside Street, North Seminole, FL 34642 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Pinellas County Schools Teen Parent Program 301 Fourth Street, SW Largo, FL 33770 813-586-1818 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Primary Prep Preschool 6919 Perrine Ranch Road New Port Richey, FL 34655 813-372-8077 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Santa Rosa Childcare Apprenticeship Program 200 Park Avenue Milton, FL 32570 Occupational Fields: childcare provider Volusia County 201 South Peninsula Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
http://volusia.org Occupational Fields: childcare provider West Pasco Childcare Apprenticeship 6527 Jefferson Street New Port Richey, FL 34652 Occupational Fields: childcare provider YMCA of Collier County 5450 YMCA Road Naples, FL 33942 941-262-8300 Occupational Fields: childcare provider
GEORGIA Albany State University Early Childhood Education 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705 912-430-4715
[email protected] http://asuweb.asurams.edu/asu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Athens Area Technical Institute 800 Highway 29 North Athens, GA 30601 706-355-5087
[email protected] http://www.universities.com/Schools/A/Athens_Area_ Technical_Institute.asp Occupational Fields: childcare provider Atlanta Technical Institute 1560 Stewart Avenue SW Atlanta, GA 30080 404-756-3730
[email protected] Occupational Fields: childcare provider Carroll Technical Institute Child Development 4600 Timber Ridge Drive Douglasville, GA 30135 770-947-7224
[email protected] Occupational Fields: childcare provider
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ILLINOIS Belleville Area College 2500 Carlyle Avenue Belleville, IL 62221 618-235-2700
[email protected] Occupational Fields: childcare provider City Colleges of Chicago—Harold Washington College Human Services 30 East Lake Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-553-5840
[email protected] http://hwashington.ccc.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Heartland Community College 1500 West Raab Road Normal, IL 61761 309-268-8740 Fax: 309-268-7958 http://www.heartland.edu/divisions/hs/chld/ Occupational Fields: childcare provider University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Special Education 288 Education Building 1310 South Sixth Street Champaign, IL 61820 217-333-0260
[email protected] http://www.uiuc.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
IOWA Downtown Childcare 575 Fifth Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 515-242-7890 Occupational Fields: childcare provider
MINNESOTA Alexandria Technical College Child Development 1601 Jefferson Street Alexandria, MN 56308 888-234-1222
[email protected] http://web.alextech.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Bemidji State University Professional Education 1500 Birchmont Drive, NE Bemidji, MN 56601 218-755-2073
[email protected] http://www.bemidjistate.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Rasmussen College Child Care Specialist Program 226 Park Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-529-1244
[email protected] http://www.rasmussen.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Rochester Community & Technical College Child Development 851 30 Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904-4999 507-280-3148
[email protected] http://www.roch.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
MONTANA University of Montana–Western Division of Outreach 710 South Atlantic Dillon, MT 59725 866-UMW-MONT http://www.umwestern.edu Occupational Fields: childcare worker
NEW YORK Broome Community College Psychological Education & Human Services Box 1017 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-778-5029
[email protected] http://www.sunybroome.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
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Daemen College Education 4380 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226-3592 716-839-8352
[email protected] http://www.daemen.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider Nanny School of Long Island Working With & Caring For Infants & Toddlers PO Box 295 Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 516-692-5890
[email protected] Occupational Fields: childcare provider State University of New York–Buffalo Learning & Instruction Graduate School of Education 15 Baldy Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 716-645-2453
[email protected] http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider State University of New York–Cobleskill Early Childhood Education Cobleskill, NY 12043 518-255-5421
[email protected] http://www.cobleskill.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
NORTH CAROLINA
http://www.stanly.cc.nc.us Occupational Fields: childcare provider Pamlico Community College Early Childhood Education PO Box 185 Grantsboro, NC 28529 252-249-1851
[email protected] http://www.pamlico.cc.nc.us Occupational Fields: childcare provider
OREGON Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Avenue Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-6958 http://www.clackamas.cc.or.us Occupational Fields: childcare provider Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-4501 541-737-1000 http://oregonstate.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
PENNSYLVANIA Bucks County Community College 275 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-8000 http://www.bucks.edu/catalog/2026.html Occupational Fields: childcare provider
Appalachian State University L.S. Dougherty Building Boone, NC 28608 828-262-2660
[email protected] http://www.appstate.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
Harrisburg Area Community College One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
[email protected] 717-780-2541 Fax: 717-780-1925 http://www.hacc.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
Stanly Community College Early Childhood 141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001 704-982-0121
Bellevue Community College Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute 3000 Landerholm Circle, SE
WASHINGTON
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Bellevue, WA 98007-6484 425-564-2348 Fax: 425-564-3128
[email protected] http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/ece Occupational Fields: childcare provider Bates Technical College 1101 South Yakima Avenue Tacoma, WA 98405 253-680-7000 http://www.bates.ctc.edu Occupational Fields: childcare provider
CANADA ALBERTA CDI College—Edmonton 9939 Jasper Avenue PO Box 30 Edmonton, AB T5J 2W8 866-378-2411 http://www.uc411.com/getprofile.asp?profileid=1471 Occupational Fields: childcare provider
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS RELATED SECTION: artists and artisans, book arts workers, business workers, crafts and trades workers at living
historical sites and farms, museum and gallery workers, printing industry workers, social activists and human services workers, theater workers Communications specialists inform and entertain through various media, including newspapers, magazines, books, newsletters, brochures, technical manuals, radio, television, motion pictures, and advertisements. They usually work in a specific department of a media organization, such as administration, editing and writing, advertising, or distribution. Some are self-employed. Publishers often own newspapers, magazines, or other media organizations and handle various administrative duties. Editors and editorial assistants, including copy editors and production assistants, decide what topics to include in their publications or broadcasts, review and correct manuscripts submitted by writers, write headlines and editorials, and are generally responsible for the publication’s content. Television and radio producers and program managers, also called program directors, supervise reporters and other employees in broadcast media. Journalists cover the news and voice their opinions on topics in editorials. Print journalists work for newspapers, magazines, and other publications printed on paper or distributed electronically. Broadcast journalists work for radio, television, and other media that broadcast information over the airwaves. Writers develop text for print or broadcast media. Nonfiction writers learn quickly about a broad array of topics and compose articles, books, company newsletters, and other reports. Columnists report regularly on specific topics or offer opinions and commentary, sometimes in a humorous way. News writers sometimes write articles from information gathered by reporters. Reporters and correspondents compile information and write news stories and feature articles. They interview people, research documents, observe the scene of the story, take notes, and sometimes shoot and edit videos or take photographs. Radio and television reporters frequently write stories and report “live” from the site. Reporters have a stressful job that requires a fast pace, deadline pressures, the need to obtain information from unwilling sources, and even physical danger while covering fires, wars, and other events. Some reporters work early in the morning or late at night, and many reporters frequently work long, irregular hours to meet deadlines or cover breaking news. Stringers are part-time or freelance reporters who usually are paid only for stories that are printed. Freelance writers are self-employed workers who generate their own
articles and fictional stories and submit them to publications. They often submit their work “on speculation,” that is, they complete the piece and send it to an editor, who has the option of buying it and publishing it or rejecting it without paying for it. Technical writers make scientific and technical information easily understandable to readers who may not be familiar with technical subjects. They prepare operating manuals, catalogs, assembly instructions, parts lists, and other documents. Their duties sometimes include planning, editing, and overseeing the preparation of photographs, illustrations, charts, and other graphic components. They often work for computer software firms or companies that manufacture aircraft, computers, chemicals, or pharmaceutical products. Biographers write the life histories of various people; they frequently specialize in celebrities, politicians, scientists, and other well-known subjects but may write memoirs and family histories of less famous people. Advertising copy writers specialize in writing concise, interesting text to promote the sale of goods and services. Public relations specialists devise advertising campaigns, write news releases and brochures, make themselves available for interviews, give speeches in various settings, and employ other techniques to create a favorable attitude toward corporations, special interest groups, and other clients. Creative writers use imagination, generally combined with facts gleaned from research and observation, to generate stories and essays that entertain and provoke thoughtful discussion on an unlimited range of topics. Poets communicate in verse. Screenwriters compose scripts for feature films and television. Playwrights compose scripts for performances on stage. Producers select plays or scripts for motion pictures and other theatrical performances, arrange financing, decide on the size of the production and its budget, hire directors and staff members, and negotiate the contracts of artistic personnel. Directors audition and select cast members, conduct rehearsals, and direct the work of the cast and crew to satisfy the directors’ interpretations of plays and scripts. Various other workers play essential roles in the communications industry. Proofreaders and copy editors read preliminary pages of type to find grammatical, typographical, or compositional mistakes. Photographers use their cameras to capture memorable images that supplement 197
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the text of news and feature articles, books, catalogs, and other projects; their work sometimes communicates without the aid of text in products such as calendars. Graphic designers and layout artists design publications and place text, headlines, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, and graphic elements on the pages. Advertising executives sell and sometimes design advertising, which typically provides the greatest percentage of a publication’s income. Radio announcers, also called disk jockeys, select and play recorded music; present news, sports, weather, and commercials; interview guests; and report on community activities and other matters of interest. They sometimes research and write scripts, including commercial and news copy, but often “ad-lib” much of their material. They may also operate the control board and sell commercial time to advertisers. Newscasters, anchors, weather forecasters, sportscasters, and news analysts are other announcers who work for radio and television companies. Stress is common among communications workers, who often work at a fast pace to meet deadlines. Many workers dislike the hectic lifestyle at media organizations, and they move into advertising, public relations, or other related careers. Internships and on-the-job training are common ways of learning the skills of this trade; however, paid internships and on-the-job training positions tend to be less common in this field than unpaid positions. Many students with a bachelor’s degree in journalism are required to complete on-the-job training or internships as part of their academic program, and many apprenticeship programs require some college background. The ability to concentrate in chaotic surroundings and to produce under pressure is important for some communications jobs. Curiosity, creativity, perseverance, self-motivation, and a broad range of knowledge are also helpful. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Some entry-level positions are paid, and others are not. Stringers and freelancers are often paid by the word or by the article.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Median annual earnings for writers are about $43,000, although some writers earn more than $85,000. Editors earn an average of about $41,000 with the range going up to more than $76,000. Earnings vary widely, depending on skill level, geographic area, the employer, and the specific job. Salaries for radio and television news analysts, reporters, and writers vary widely. They range from about $17,000 to more than $65,000 annually.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment for writers and editors is expected to grow about as fast as the average occupation through 2012, although competition for jobs will be stiff. Technical writers and those with talent, experience, or expertise in a subject such as science will have better chances of finding employment. Writers and editors for newspapers, periodicals, and book publishers are in increasing demand as a result of these publishers developing new market niches, including publishing material directly for the Internet. Employment for radio and television analysts, reporters, and correspondents is expected to grow more slowly than the average occupation through 2012 as a result of closures, mergers, and consolidations within the radio and television industries. For more information on apprenticeships for communications workers, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local media organizations.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications University of Kansas School of Journalism and Mass Communications Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-7640 http://www.ku.edu/~acejmc/STUDENT/STUDENT.SHTML Occupational Fields: journalist, broadcast journalist, television producer HTML Writers Guild
[email protected] http://www.hwg.org Occupational Fields: writer, graphic designer
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Netizen Islands, LLC 15023 North 73rd Street, Suite 206 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602-607-5859 Fax: 602-607-5848 Occupational Fields: editor, researcher
feet and adapt quickly to different situations. You must be outgoing, able to express your ideas, and assertive. Working in television requires dedication and initiative. The business is extremely difficult to break into, and once you do, the pay is low and you may have to move from city to city in order to get promoted.
Society for Technical Communication Inc. 901 N. Stuart Street, Suite 904 Arlington, VA 22203 703-522-4114 Fax: 703-522-2075
[email protected] http://www.stc.org Occupational Fields: technical writer, technical editor
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APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE KPLR-TV Department C Television Internships 4935 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 314-367-7211 http://wb11tv.trb.com Occupational Fields: broadcast journalist, television producer
General Nature of the Job A television broadcasting internship focuses on a particular department, such as promotions, news, creative services, or sales and marketing. Most internships in the communications field are not paid, but what you gain in experience is priceless. Working closely with staff members, interns are immersed in the television environment, learning how to write under pressure, how to edit videotapes, how to research stories, and much more. The internship program at KPLR-TV in St. Louis, Missouri, is affiliated with local colleges, and interns receive college credit. Internships usually last a semester and require 10 to 20 hours or work each week. Lainie Korn, a university senior, worked in the promotions department, where she wrote voice-overs, produced movie blocks (promotional spots for upcoming movies), helped with the design of print ads, and attended promotional events, such as hockey games. Previously, Lainie interned in community relations, where she wrote public service announcements, gave station tours, and helped produce the public affairs program. While the job may sound glamorous, it’s a lot of hard work and long hours. You need to be able to think on your
Lainie worked at the station three afternoons each week. When she arrived at the station, she consulted with the four staff members in promotions to see what they needed help with. One day she helped someone plan a movie block. They brainstormed ideas for background music: should the music be scary, upbeat, or dramatic? They drew some words in a font style found in a newspaper, then headed to the graphics department where a graphic artist scanned the drawing and brought it up on the monitor. Next, they screened the movie, looking for catchy lines, big explosions, or anything else that will be effective in the block. They made a list of the scenes they wanted to use, and the following day her colleague pieced the block together with the editors in the control room. Lainie enjoyed the fast pace in the television industry. She admits it’s a challenge having to be creative on cue and that the deadlines can be stressful, but she works well under pressure so she didn’t mind. She loved the variety of the job and interacting with different people. Lainie finds it exciting to see a finished project and notes, “if you do something well, you’re not the only person who knows it. The whole city watching will know, too.” The job isn’t all fun, however. As an intern, Lainie often found herself performing tedious but necessary tasks, such as logging tapes (watching tapes and recording the contents), photocopying, and fetching things. While Lainie appreciates the importance of an education, she also realizes sometimes work experience is as important as lessons learned inside a classroom.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Lainie has always loved performing. She was very active in high school drama but decided not to major in theater in college because she was worried about finding a job. Communications seemed a natural transition because she wanted something creative and challenging. As a sophomore, Lainie didn’t have enough college credits in the communications department to land internships through school, so she ventured out on her own. Internships are regarded highly in the television business, and Lainie wanted to try as many areas as possible to dis-
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cover her niche. Lainie called all the television stations in St. Louis, spoke with the internship supervisors, and sent cover letters and resumes. It must have worked—in addition to her internships with KPLR-TV, Lainie completed a newsroom internship, worked with CBS Productions in New York, and interned with CNN in New York, all in two years.
Salary Range Lainie received no compensation or benefits as a television intern, and when she graduates from college she can expect a salary of around $22,000 for an entry-level position in promotions. Those with prior experience in promotions may average $35,000 in a medium-size market. In a large market, such as New York City or Chicago, the head of a promotions department can earn more than $100,000. Lainie doesn’t foresee the salaries going up in the future. There are plenty of people willing to do the work for little pay because they want to work in television. In fact, the salary range for an entry-level news reporter in a small market is $18,000 to $23,000. Lainie knows she has a long struggle ahead of her, but she tries not to be discouraged because she knows she’s made the right career choice.
Advice Does the television industry still sound like your cup of tea? If so, Lainie strongly suggests you find an internship right away. She says, “I’ve never talked to any employer who has said they would hire someone without an internship experience, because they would have no clue what goes on at the station.” If you can’t find an internship immediately, at least conduct informational interviews with stations so you will have a better idea of what it’s really like. There’s no such thing as too many internships, so keep at it. Also, it’s important to keep a list of people you’ve met and to contact them every six months or so to let them know what you’re doing—they might remember you when a job opening arises.
tics if television broadcasting doesn’t work out, but she’ll stick with television for now. Her ultimate goal is to be a department head at a television station in New York City, so look for her name in lights.
ARKANSAS Arkansas Educational Telecommunications Network PO Box 1250 Conway, AR 72033 800-662-2386 http://www.aetn.org/aetn/intern.shtml Occupational Fields: television producer, programmer, public relations specialist, graphic designer, studio technician
CALIFORNIA International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #871 11519 Chandler Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-995-6195
[email protected] http://www.ialocal871.org Occupational Fields: motion picture script supervisor, continuity coordinator NBC San Diego 225 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 619-231-3939 http://www.nbcsandiego.com Occupational Fields: broadcast journalist
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Seagate Technology College Relations 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-6550 http://www.seagate.com Occupational Fields: public relations specialist, writer, researcher
In the next few years, Lainie hopes to be working in a medium to large city in business or television communications or public relations. She’d like to advance out of an entry-level position as soon as possible so she can earn more money and start paying back her school loans. Communications is a broad field, and the opportunities are endless. Lainie feels she could go into telecommunications, media buying, advertising, journalism, or poli-
Friends of the National Zoo National Zoological Park Washington, DC 20008 202-673-4950 http://www.fonz.org
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Occupational Fields: graphic artist, public relations specialist, photographer Radio Television News Directors Foundation 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838 202-659-6510 Fax: 202-223-4007 http://www.rtnda.org Occupational Fields: journalist Smithsonian Institution Arts and Industries Building Washington, DC 20560 202-357-3101 http://www.si.edu Occupational Fields: writer, editor, graphic designer, exhibit designer
Boston, MA 02134 413-781-2801 http://careers.wgbh.org/internships/internships.html Occupational Fields: television producer, television programmer, public relations
MICHIGAN Holland Community Television 162 East 19th Street Holland, MI 49423 616-394-4689 Fax: 616-392-1060 http://www.macatawa.org Occupational Fields: television producer, television director, photographer
MISSOURI FLORIDA Nickelodeon Studios Florida 3000 Universal Studios Florida Orlando, FL 32819 407-363-8500 Occupational Fields: television producer, public relations specialist, talent developer, casting assistant, art specialist
ILLINOIS Media One 688 North Industrial Drive Elmhurst, IL 60126-1557 630-716-2626 Occupational Fields: television producer, programmer, writer, broadcast technician, photographer
MARYLAND Storyfest School of Sacred Storytelling 18934 Rolling Road Hagerstown, MD 21742 800-277-7035 http://www.storyfest.com Occupational Fields: storyteller
MASSACHUSETTS WGBH Educational Foundation Human Resources Department (98-Int) 125 Western Avenue
WB11 KPLR-TV Department C 2250 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 314-447-1111 http://wb11tv.trb.com Occupational Fields: television writer, broadcast journalist, public relations specialist, graphic designer, marketer
NEBRASKA Center for Rural Affairs PO Box 136 Lyons, NE 68038 402-687-2100 Fax: 402-687-2200
[email protected] http://www.cfra.org Occupational Fields: documentary journalist, workshop organizer
NEW YORK Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers 1560 Broadway, Suite 700 New York, NY 10036-2501 212-719-3666
[email protected] http://www.atpam.com Occupational Fields: press agent
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Thirteen/WNET Heritage Project 450 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 212-560-1313 Fax: 212-560-1314 http://www.thirteen.org Occupational Fields: broadcast journalist, researcher, writer, graphic designer
OHIO Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fountain Square Columbus, OH 43224-1387 614-265-6998 http://www.dnr.state.oh.us Occupational Fields: public relations specialist, marketing specialist, computer operator, wildlife manager, biologist Ohio Expositions Commission 717 East 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211-2698 614-644-4000
[email protected] http://www.ohioexpocenter.com/oec/oec.htm Occupational Fields: public relations specialist Ohio State University Foreign Language Center 276 Cunz Hall Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-4361 Fax: 614-292-2682 http://flc.osu.edu/ Occupational Fields: video recorder, interviewer, writer Ohio Women’s Policy and Research Commission 30 East Broad Street, Suite 2701 Columbus, OH 43266-0920 614-466-5580 Occupational Fields: writer, researcher, data processor, legislative assistant, public relations specialist
PENNSYLVANIA Claritech Corporation 5001 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-621-3480 Occupational Fields: technical writer (software development) UPN 15 WLYH 3300 North Sixth Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1400 717-238-2100 http://www.upn15.com Occupational Fields: television producer
SOUTH CAROLINA Waccamaw Cable Advertising/GSM Productions 3930 Wesley Street, Suite 102 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-236-8188 Occupational Fields: television producer
WASHINGTON Broadcasters Training Network PO Box 85745 Seattle, WA 98145 888-767-2346 http://www.learn-by-doing.com/index.htm Occupational Fields: disk jockey, newscaster, sportscaster, radio/television announcer Q13 / KCPQ Television 1813 Westlake Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 206-674-1313 http://q13.trb.com Occupational Fields: television producer, television programmer, graphic designer, public relations specialist, marketer
COOKS, CHEFS, AND KITCHEN WORKERS RELATED SECTION: agricultural workers, crafts and trades workers at living historical sites and farms, health care workers, herbalists
Chefs and cooks typically prepare food in large quantities at restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, schools, hospitals, and other establishments. Some become famous or establish reputations for their places of employment. The job titles are sometimes used interchangeably, but in general chefs are better trained and may supervise a staff of cooks. Some specialize in a particular area, such as making sauces, frying, baking, broiling, or roasting. Fast-food and shortorder cooks prepare food in advance or within a few minutes, usually for restaurants and coffee shops that serve food such as hamburgers; this job requires only limited cooking skills and may also involve cleaning duties. Bakers, also known as pastry chefs, specialize in baked goods such as pastries, pies, cakes, and breads; they often prepare food by hand but may work in automated, industrial bakeries. The work involves planning menus, ordering food from suppliers, and inspecting the food for quality. Ingredients are measured and mixed, often with appliances such as blenders, slicers, and grinders. Chefs and cooks taste and smell the food during and after preparation and adjust ingredients accordingly. The food is cooked in ovens, broilers, roasters, ranges, and grills. In small restaurants, one cook might prepare all of the food, perhaps with the aid of a fast-food cook or one or two other kitchen workers. In large establishments the kitchen staff might include several chefs, apprentice cooks, a pastry chef, and assorted other workers. The setting might feature modern, efficient equipment and convenient, air-conditioned surroundings, or it might not be as well equipped. Kitchen work often involves stress from working quickly and in close quarters, long hours of standing, lifting heavy pots, working near hot ovens and ranges, and the risk of being cut or burned. The hours tend to be fairly regular in schools, hospitals, and other institutions but are often irregular in restaurants. Part-time or seasonal employment is common. Chefs and cooks have a better chance of advancement than other workers in food and beverage occupations; they often move from job to job, learning new skills and negotiating for higher salaries. Restaurant and food service managers supervise workers in restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, hotels, motels, schools, nursing homes, and other establishments. They are responsible for ensuring that work is completed efficiently and that the business makes a profit. In larger establishments, the management team might consist of
a general manager, assistant managers, and an executive chef. Various food preparation workers assist chefs, cooks, and bakers, often handling much of the preliminary washing, peeling, cutting, and trimming. They also stir and strain soups and sauces, make salads, and clean work areas, equipment, dishes, and silverware. Other food service workers include waiters and waitresses, who take customers’ orders and serve food and beverages; bartenders, who fill drink orders in restaurants, hotels, clubs, and lounges; and hosts and hostesses, who welcome customers, escort them to their tables, and provide them with menus. Butchers and meat, poultry, and fish cutters cut animal carcasses into meat for use in eating establishments, for sale in grocery stores, or for processing at commercial plants. In meat-packing plants, they slaughter animals, usually on assembly lines. In grocery stores, they weigh, wrap, label, and display cuts of meat in refrigerated cases. Butchers and cutters use meat saws, band saws, slicers, knives, cleavers, and other equipment that can cause injury, and they risk carpal tunnel syndrome from doing repetitive tasks. They often work in chilly, damp surroundings, and they must stand for long periods of time. On-the-job training and apprenticeships are common ways of entering this field. They accelerate the student’s career and provide an advantage when the applicant is interested in working for better restaurants and hotels. Apprentices, learning under the supervision of experienced workers, start by cutting vegetables and performing other simple tasks. Typically an apprenticeship runs for two or three years and consists mainly of hands-on training, along with classroom work in subjects such as planning menus, buying food supplies, selecting and storing food, and following safe sanitation practices. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Between $6 and $7 an hour for beginning apprentices and up to about $10.50 an hour for experienced apprentices.
[email protected] http://www.hereunion.org Occupational Fields: cook
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About $7 an hour, up to $20 or more an hour. Earnings vary, depending on the position, skill level, geographic location, employer, and union membership.
American Culinary Federation Culinarians of Colorado Apprentice Committee 820 16 Street, #421 Denver, CO 80202 303-308-1611
[email protected] http://www.acfchefs.org/chapter/co013.html Occupational Fields: cook
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JOB OUTLOOK Generally excellent, because continued growth is expected in the food and beverage industry. In addition to jobs at new establishments, openings will be created through the high turnover in this field. Prospects for meat cutters and butchers are fair, because the demand for meat is expected to increase, which will offset the loss of jobs due to mechanization. For more information on apprenticeships for cooks, chefs, and kitchen workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local school districts, restaurants, hotels, and culinary institutes.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS American Culinary Federation 180 Center Place Way St. Augustine, FL 32095 904-824-4468 Fax: 904-825-4758
[email protected] http://www.acfchefs.org Occupational Fields: cook Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union 10401 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895-3951 301-933-8600 http://www.bctgm.org Occupational Fields: cook Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union 1219 28th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007-3389 202-393-4373 Fax: 202-333-0468
General Nature of the Job An apprentice in culinary arts learns much more than how to scramble eggs. Apprentices must master the fundamentals of cooking and food preparation, including butchering, baking, making sauces and soups, sautéing, cooking vegetables, and more. Apprentices must also learn about nutrition, sanitation, equipment, planning menus, and supervising kitchens. You need to have basic math skills for computing quantities, a sense of timing (diners get annoyed when the vegetables are cold), organizational skills to make your kitchen efficient, hand-eye coordination (you want to cut the chicken, not your finger), and loads of creativity. And you might think the puffy white hats look suave, but chef ’s hours are long, with many of them spent standing in a steamy kitchen with a slew of employees, so stamina and people skills are indispensable. As you move up the ranks, you’ll find yourself spending more time behind a desk than a stove, taking care of staffing, ordering supplies, and planning and pricing the menu. The apprenticeship program sponsored by the American Culinary Federation requires three years of full-time, on-the-job training at a sponsoring house as well as a minimum of 192 classroom hours. How each chapter divides up these hours varies. At the Culinarians of Colorado, apprentices work full time and attend classes one to two nights a week. There are no strict eligibility requirements other than a great desire, a high school diploma, and U.S. citizenship.
Typical Day Rob McCrea arrives at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Denver at 6:00 a.m. He opens up the kitchen, turning on stoves, grills, and fires. Rob is in the saucier area today, where he makes three kinds of soup for lunch and four different sauces. They are running low on chicken stock,
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so Rob heads to the storeroom for 10 cases of chicken bones. He places the bones in a large kettle and brews up seventy gallons of stock. After a quick lunch break, Rob starts preparing for the rest of the week, making 10 to 20 gallons of each sauce from scratch. At 3:30 p.m, Rob heads to school. Class begins with a review of paperwork and a quiz. After 30 minutes, they move into the kitchen, where the instructor demonstrates how to bake a cake. Rob then sets out to bake his own cake along with his classmates. Class ends at 9:00 p.m., but not before the kitchen is cleaned. There isn’t much about being a chef that Rob doesn’t like, other than washing the dishes. He loves using his creativity, working with his hands, and carrying on the apprenticeship tradition by passing on his knowledge to others. Sure, there are challenges, such as making sure the restaurant turns a profit, your staff members are dedicated, and the kitchen runs efficiently and all the food turns out as it’s supposed to, but Rob keeps it all in perspective. Rob asserts, “It’s a high-stress job, but you’re feeding people, not saving lives.” Rob should know—he worked as a paramedic before entering the apprenticeship program.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Rob has always enjoyed cooking but took a detour before landing in the culinary program. After 10 years as a paramedic, he decided to reevaluate his career choice. He made a list of his likes and dislikes, and they all pointed to cooking. He started looking into culinary schools and learned about the apprenticeship program through the American Culinary Federation. Rob sees the valuable role business and computer classes played in his success as a chef. Without some business acumen, you’ll have a tough time making ends meet, so don’t spend all your time in home economics class.
Salary Range Salaries vary widely in the field of cooking and depend largely on location. In Denver a non-certified cook might earn $8 an hour and top out at $13, whereas a certified cook, sous chef, or chef at a small restaurant or country club can earn salaries in the $35,000 to $45,000 range. An executive chef for a large hotel may earn more than $100,000. Apprentices are considered staff members and are paid accordingly. Because Rob worked for a large corporation, he received full benefits. His employer also paid for his tuition, with the understanding that Rob would reimburse the company if he discontinued the program. Rob believes chef salaries will increase in the future. The job outlook is strong, demand is high, and the number of chefs emerging from culinary schools has multi-
plied. With school loans to repay, new chefs can’t afford to live on $10 an hour. Rob also feels the industry has become more demanding, and the chefs will need to be duly compensated for their skills and knowledge.
Advice If you’re interested in becoming a chef and entering an apprenticeship program, Rob stresses the importance of finding the right sponsor. When Rob sought a chef to study with, he looked for someone who had also learned through apprenticeship training and who did things the classic way, making foods from scratch. If you’re trying to decide between an apprenticeship program, which takes three full years to complete, and a culinary school, which offers eighteen-month programs, Rob still recommends the apprenticeship: “the culinary schools have a great base, there’s room for both, but in the apprentice program you spend 6,000 hours in the kitchen just doing, learning the right way to do it, learning the profitable way to do it.” A culinary school may not devote many hours to hands-on training so when you graduate, you may find yourself starting at the bottom. You must be extremely dedicated if you want to become a chef. Rob points out that he began his training with fifteen other apprentices but graduated with five. Rob says, “Give it 150 percent because you will get that back in return. If you give 50 percent, you’ll get 50 percent back from whoever is teaching you.”
Future Goals Rob plans to pursue the various culinary certification levels and reach the top, executive chef at the Hyatt Regency, in a few years. He wants to give back to the company that sponsored him and believed in his potential as a chef. Once he reaches that level, he may move on to something else. The opportunities are endless: chefs can go into consulting, teaching, food sales, become food stylists, or change careers completely because of the experience they gain in business management, public relations, finance, and manufacturing. Another option is to own a restaurant or business, which is Rob’s goal down the line—he wants to open a small inn with a great dining room. With his determination and energy, he seems likely to achieve his goal.
ALABAMA American Culinary Federation Birmingham Chapter Jefferson State Community College 2601 Carson Road
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Birmingham, AL 35215-3098 205-853-1200 Occupational Fields: cook, food service manager, baker, restaurant cook, club cook, hotel cook, corporate dining room cook American Culinary Federation Greater Montgomery Chapter Trenholm State Technical College 1225 Air Base Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36108 334-420-4496
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, food service manager, baker, restaurant cook, club cook, hotel cook, corporate dining room cook
ALASKA Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union PO Box 4142 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-4561 Occupational Fields: cook Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local #878 530 East Fourth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99510 907-272-6591 Fax: 907-277-8595 http://www.union878.com Occupational Fields: various hotel and restaurant employees
ARIZONA American Culinary Federation Chefs Association of Greater Phoenix 5419 E Charter Oaks Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254 602-953-1970
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer Chefs Association of Southern Arizona Pima Community College 5901 Calle Santa Cruz Tucson, AZ 85709 520-294-7777 x2321
[email protected] Occupational Fields: hotel and restaurant cook Maricopa Community Colleges 1245 East Buckeye Road Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-238-4300 http://www.maricopa.edu Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pantry goods maker Resort and Country Club Chefs Association of the Southwest East Valley Institute of Technology 1601 W. Main Street Mesa, AZ 85201 480-461-4132
[email protected] Occupational Fields: hotel and restaurant cook Tucson Culinary Alliance Ricardo Plaza 3124 East Pima Street, Building B Tucson, AZ 85716 520-327-3594 Occupational Fields: cook, hotel manager, restaurant manager
ARKANSAS American Culinary Federation Central Arkansas Chapter PO Box 3275 Little Rock, AR 72203 501-258-3319
[email protected] http://www.arkansaschefs.com Occupational Fields: cook
CALIFORNIA American Culinary Federation California Capitol Chefs Association PO Box 634 Weimar, CA 95736 530-368-2100 Fax: 530-637-5709 Occupational Fields: chef, cook American Culinary Federation Orange Empire Chefs Association Orange Coast College
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Hospitality Department 2701 Fairview Road, Box 5005 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005 714-432-5835 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Central Valley Opportunity Center, Modesto 912 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354 209-577-3210 Occupational Fields: cook Central Valley Opportunity Center, Winton Winton Small Business Incubator 6838 West Bridget Court Winton, CA 95388 209-357-3716 Occupational Fields: cook Los Angeles Culinary Institute 17815 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 109-A Encino, CA 91316 818-343-4900 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
COLORADO American Culinary Federation Pikes Peak Chapter Pikes Peak Community College 5675 South Academy Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-540-7371
[email protected] Occupational Fields: chef, cook Colorado Mountain Culinary Institute Admissions Office Keystone Resort Box 1414 Dillon, CO 80435 970-496-4153 Fax: 970-496-4323 http://www.coloradomtn.edu Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer Culinarians of Colorado 7150 Montview Boulevard Denver, CO 80220
303-264-3005
[email protected] www.acfchefs.org/chapter/co013.html Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union, Local #25 1003 K Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20001 202-737-2225 Fax: 202-393-3741 Occupational Fields: cook
FLORIDA American Culinary Federation Caxambas Chapter 3265 35th Avenue, NE Naples, FL 33939 239-793-7669 http://www.southwestfloridachefs.com Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Central Florida Chapter Mid-Florida Technical Institute 2900 West Oak Ridge Road Orlando, FL 32809 407-855-5880, x2285 Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker, restaurant cook, hotel cook, corporate dining room cook, resort cook American Culinary Federation Conch Republic Chapter Cheeca Lodge PO Box 527 Islamorada, FL 33036 305-664-4651 Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation First Coast Chapter 5437 Calloway Court Jacksonville, FL 32209 904-765-2140 Occupational Fields: cook
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American Culinary Federation Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter 9731 Northwest First Place Coral Springs, FL 33071 654-344-0817 Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Gulf to Lakes Chefs 2001 Kurt Street Eustis, FL 32726 352-589-2250, x152 Fax: 352-357-4776 Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Northeast Florida Chapter Amelia Island Plantation 3000 1st Coast Highway Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-277-5983 Fax 904-277-5158 Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Ocean Reef Club 350 Ocean Reef Drive Key Largo, FL 33037 305-367-2611 Fax: 305-367-6511
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Palm Beach County Chef Association 4275 Wood Ride #C Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-967-2487
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Sarasota Bay Area Chefs Association Sarasocat County Technical Institute 4748 Beneve Road Sarasota, FL 34233 941-924-1365 x62438 Fax: 941-921-7902
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook
American Culinary Federation St. Augustine Chapter 10 San Bartola Drive PO Box 3673 St. Augustine, FL 32085 904-824-4468 Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Tampa Bay Culinary Association Inc. Manatee Technical Institute 5603 34th Street West Bradenton, FL 34210-5297 941-751-7900 x1230 Fax: 941-751-7927
[email protected] http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/m Occupational Fields: cook American Culinary Federation Treasure Coast Chapter Indian River Community College 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981 772-462-4225
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, club cook, resort cook, corporate dining room cook, institutional cook American Culinary Federation Walt Disney World Corporation Box 10,000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 407-824-5233 Occupational Fields: cook Daytona Beach Community College Building 39, Room 149 PO Box 2811 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2811 904-255-8131, x3735 http://www.dbcc.cc.fl.us Occupational Fields: cook, chef, baker, pastry maker Gulf Coast Culinary Association 301 East Palmetto Avenue Pensacola, FL 32507 850-455-7005 Fax: 850-456-6369
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook
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Pinellas Cooks Apprenticeship Group 833 Milwaukee Avenue Dunedin, FL 34698 Occupational Fields: cook Pinellas County Schools Food Service Department 11111 Belcher Road, South Largo, FL 33773 813-586-1818 Occupational Fields: cook Polk County Cook Association 7700 State Road 544, North Winter Haven, FL 33881 941-299-5644 Occupational Fields: cook Radisson Hotel 2900 Southwest 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32608 352-377-4000 Occupational Fields: cook Southeast Florida Chef’s Association 5330 Bayside Court Cape Coral, FL 33904 Occupational Fields: cook
GEORGIA American Culinary Federation Chefs Association of Greater Atlanta Chattahoochee Technical College 2680 Gordy Parkway Marietta, GA 30066 770-509-6349 Fax: 770-509-6324
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer American Culinary Federation Golden Isles of Georgia Cloister Hotel—Sea Island Company Ocean Forest Golf Club 200 Ocean Road Sea Island, GA 31561 912-638-5834 Fax: 912-638-5850
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer
HAWAII American Culinary Federation Chefs de Cuisine Association of Hawaii 98-1791 #A Kaahumanu Street Aiea, HI 96701 808-372-0692
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer Foodland Super Market Limited Sack’n Save Foods 3536 Harding Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 808-732-0791 Occupational Fields: meat cutter Maui Community College Maui Chefs Association 310 West Ka’ahumanu Avenue Kahului, HI 96732 808-984-3225 http://www.maui.hawaii.edu Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker Tamura Superette Inc. 86-032 Farrington Highway Waianae, HI 96792 808-696-3321 Occupational Fields: meat cutter
ILLINOIS American Culinary Federation Chicago Chefs de Cuisine Inc. 4708 North Narragansett Avenue Harwood Heights, IL 60706 708-867-0873 http://www.chicagochefs.org Occupational Fields: chef, cook Casino Rock Island 18th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309-793-4200 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
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The Gourmet House 623 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309-794-0244 Occupational Fields: chef, cook LeFigaro Restaurant 1708 Second Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-786-4944 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Macomb Dining Company 127 East Carrol Street Macomb, IL 61455 309-833-3000 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Miss Mamies Catfish House 3925 16th Street Moline, IL 61265 309-762-8336 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Oakwood Country Club Rural Route Two Rock Island, IL 61201 309-799-3153 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Pinnacle Country Club 11928 Knoxville Road Milan, IL 61264 309-787-6191 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
Short Hills Country Club 2500 11th Street East Moline, IL 61244 309-755-0618 Fax: 309-755-0957 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Starved Rock Lodge PO Box 471 Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4227 Fax: 815-667-4455 http://www.starvedrocklodge.com Occupational Fields: chef, cook
INDIANA American Culinary Federation South Bend Chefs & Cooks Association Elcona Country Club 56784 CR 21 Bristol, IN 46507 574-295-6373 x117
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, institutional cook
IOWA The Abbey Hotel 1401 Central Avenue Bettendorf, IA 52272 319-355-0291 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
Rochelle Country Club U.S. Highway 251, South Rochelle, IL 61068 815-562-7279 Fax: 815-562-1036 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
American Culinary Federation Greater Des Moines Culinary Association Des Moines Area Community College 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard Andeny, IA 50021 515-964-6200 ext. 6566 Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, institutional cook
Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club Rural Route One Rock Island, IL 61201 309-793-1604 Fax: 309-794-2265 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
American Culinary Federation Quad Cities Chef de Cuisine Scott Community College 500 Belmont Road Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-441-4246
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Fax: 563-441-4204
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, institutional cook Davenport Country Club 25500 Valley Drive Pleasant Valley, IA 52767 319-332-4050 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Elmcrest Country Club 1000 36th Street, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-366-8401 Fax: 319-366-8404 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Francescon’s Restaurant 627 North Cody Road LaClaire, IA 52753 319-289-4721 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Geneva Country Club 3100 Bidwell Road Muscatine, IA 52761 319-263-8942 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Highlander Inn 2525 North Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-3150 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Holiday Inn, Iowa City 210 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-337-4058 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
515-223-1800 Occupational Fields: cook, chef Jumers Castle Lodge 900 Spruce Hills Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722 319-359-7141 Occupational Fields: chef, cook The Outing Club 2109 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803 319-324-5284 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Sheraton Inn, Cedar Rapids 525 33rd Avenue, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-366-8671 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Steeple Gate Inn Restaurant 100 West 76th Street Davenport, IA 52806 319-359-7531 Occupational Fields: chef, cook University Athletic Club 1360 Melrose Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-5439 Occupational Fields: chef, cook Wakonda Club 3915 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50309 515-285-4962 Occupational Fields: cook, chef
KANSAS Holiday Inn, Muscatine 2915 North Highway 61 Muscatine, IA 52761 319-264-5550 Occupational Fields: chef, cook
Alvamar Country Club 1809 Crossgate Drive Lawrence, KS 66047-3508 913-842-2929 Occupational Fields: cook
Holiday Inn, University Park 1800 50th Des Moines, IA 50266
American Culinary Federation Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association Johnson County Community College
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12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66210 913-469-8500 ext. 3611 http://www.johnco.cc.ks.us/home/index.php Occupational Fields: cook Crestwood Country Club 304 West Crestview Avenue Rural Route Three Pittsburg, KS 66762-9803 Occupational Fields: cook Eldridge Hotel 701 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, KS 66044-2345 913-749-5011 Occupational Fields: cook Fifi’s Restaurant 925 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66044-1836 913-841-7226 Occupational Fields: cook Free State Brewing Company 636 Massachusetts Street Lawrence, KS 66044-2236 913-843-4555 Occupational Fields: cook Holiday Inn 200 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044-1057 913-841-7077 Occupational Fields: cook Holiday Inn 530 Richards Drive Manhattan, KS 66502-3143 913-539-5311 Occupational Fields: cook Il Cappuccino 1611 Lecompton Road Leavenworth, KS 66048-5401 913-651-5668 Occupational Fields: cook Johnson County Community College 12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
913-469-8500, x3250 http://www.johnco.cc.ks.us Occupational Fields: cook, chef, baker, garde-manger, hospitality manager, hospitality accountant Lawrence Country Club 400 Country Club Terrace Lawrence, KS 66049-2445 Occupational Fields: cook Mount Carmel Medical Center Centennial and Rouse Pittsburg, KS 66762 800-231-9355 Occupational Fields: cook Olive Tree Restaurant 2949 North Rock Road Wichita, KS 67226-1196 316-636-1143 Occupational Fields: cook Service Business Forms, Limited 815 East Second Street, North PO Box 47068 Wichita, KS 67201-7068 316-264-4315 Occupational Fields: cook Shawnee Country Club 913 Southeast 29th Street Topeka, KS 66605-1399 913-233-2373 Occupational Fields: cook Top of the Tower, Inc. One Townsite Plaza Topeka, KS 66603-3412 913-354-7746 Occupational Fields: cook Topeka Country Club 2700 Southwest Buchanan Street Topeka, KS 66611-1399 Occupational Fields: cook University of Kansas Alumni Center Lawrence, KS 66044 913-864-2700 Occupational Fields: cook
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University of Kansas Kansas and Burge Unions Lawrence, KS 66045 913-864-4651 Occupational Fields: cook
LOUISIANA American Culinary Federation New Orleans Chapter Delgado Community College 615 City Park Avenue, Building 11 New Orleans, LA 70119-4399 504-483-4208 http://www.acfno.org Occupational Fields: cook
MAINE Herbert Hotel 246 Main Street Kingfield, ME 04947 207-265-2000 Fax: 207-265-3519 Occupational Fields: cook Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections 11 Independence Drive Freeport, ME 04032-1110 207-865-4071 Occupational Fields: candy maker
MARYLAND Bakery, Confectionary, and Tobacco Workers International Union 10401 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895-3951 301-933-9600 Fax: 301-946-8452 Occupational Fields: cook The Crossing at Casey Jones PO Box 1587 La Plata, MD 20646 301-932-6226 Fax: 301-609-7521 Occupational Fields: cook, hotel cook, restaurant cook, club cook, institutional cook
MASSACHUSETTS Epicurean Club of Boston 29 Johnson Street Saugus, MA 01906-1745 781-231-1115
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, hotel cook, restaurant cook, club cook, institutional cook
MICHIGAN American Culinary Federation Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association Oakland Community College 27055 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48018 248-522-3700 Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker, food service manager, hotel manager, chef, meat cutter American Culinary Federation Northwestern Michigan Lucile House CCC 6285 Swamp Road Frankfort, MI 49635 231-995-7196 Fax: 231-995-1134
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, hotel cook, restaurant cook, club cook, institutional cook
MISSOURI American Culinary Federation Central Missouri Chapter 4303 South Providence Columbia, MO 65211 573-214-3158 Fax 573-214-3109
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, chef, hotel cook, restaurant cook, club cook American Culinary Federation Chefs and Cooks of Springfield/Ozark 5661 South Franklin Avenue Springfield, MO 65810 Occupational Fields: cook, chef, hotel cook, restaurant cook, club cook
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American Culinary Federation Chefs De Cuisine of St. Louis The Gatesworth One McKnight Place St. Louis, MO 63124 314-372-2264
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, chef, hotel cook, restaurant cook, club cook St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Culinary Management 5600 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 314-644-9751 Fax: 314-951-9405 Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker, caterer, chef, nutritionist
Culinary Workers Union, Local #226 1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-385-2131 Occupational Fields: cook
NEW HAMPSHIRE American Culinary Federation Greater Northern New Hampshire The Balsams Resort Hotel Route 26 Dixville Notch, NH 03576 603-255-3861 Fax: 603-255-4670 Occupational Fields: cook
NEW JERSEY MONTANA Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union, Local #427 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-549-5931 Fax: 406-549-6346 Occupational Fields: cook United Food and Commercial Workers, Local #1981 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-452-4262 Occupational Fields: cook
NEBRASKA American Culinary Federation Professional Chefs of Omaha Metropolitan Community College PO Box 3777 Omaha, NE 68103-0777 402-449-8394 Occupational Fields: cook, food service manager, chef, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook
NEVADA Bartenders and Beverage Servers Union, Local #165 1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, NV 89102-2705 702-384-7774 Occupational Fields: bartender
Atlantic Community College Admissions 5100 Black Horse Pike Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2699 609-343-5000 http://www.atlantic.edu Occupational Fields: cook, pastry maker, baker, nutritionist
NEW MEXICO Higher Knead 3107 Eubank Boulevard, NE, #1 Albuquerque, NM 87111 Occupational Fields: cook Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87508 505-428-1228 Occupational Fields: cook
NEW YORK American Culinary Federation of Greater Buffalo 5084 Dana Drive Lewiston, NY 14092 716-614-6469 Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker Mid-Hudson Culinary Association Mohonk Mountain House Lake Mohonk
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New Paltz, NY 12561 845-256-2070 Fax: 845-256-2107 Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer
NORTH CAROLINA ACF Triad Chapter NC 3809 Abbeywood Place Jamestown, NC 27282 336-812-8083 Fax: 336-299-0260 Occupational Fields: cook, restaurant cook, hotel cook, club cook, hospital cook, caterer
OHIO American Culinary Federation Columbus Chapter Columbus State Community College 550 East Spring Street Columbus, OH 43215 614-227-2579 Fax: 614-287-5973 Occupational Fields: cook, food service manager Lakeland Community College 8613 Mayfield Road Chesterland, OH 44026 216-729-2665
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, chef, baker, pastry maker, restaurant cook, European-style cook
OKLAHOMA American Culinary Federation Culinary Arts of Oklahoma 3337 Northwest 70th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-749-3155 Fax: 405-749-3214 Occupational Fields: cook
OREGON Bakery and Confectionary Workers Union, Local #364 2205 North Lombard Street Portland, OR 97217
360-693-9989 Occupational Fields: cook
PENNSYLVANIA American Culinary Federation Laurel Highlands Chapter Westmoreland County Community College Armbrust Road Youngwood, PA 15697 724-925-4016
[email protected] http://www.westmoreland.cc.pa.us Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker American Culinary Federation Pittsburgh Chapter 717 Liberty Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15222 800-671-0901, ext. 4505 http://www.pci.edu Occupational Fields: cook Bucks County Community College Division of Business, Math, and Information Science 275 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 215-968-8226 http://www.bucks.edu Occupational Fields: chef Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-751-8000 http://www.ccp.cc.pa.us Occupational Fields: cook, chef The Restaurant School 4207 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-222-4200, x3011 Occupational Fields: cook, chef, pastry chef, food service manager, restaurant manager, baker
SOUTH CAROLINA American Culinary Federation Midlands Chapter 1314 Bushriver Road F-4 Columbia, SC 29210
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803-356-1810 Occupational Fields: chef Greenville Technical College Food Service Management Division PO Box 5616 Greenville, SC 29606-5616 800-723-0673 http://www.greenvilletech.com Occupational Fields: chef, manager
210-531-3200 http://www.accd.edu/spc/spcmain/spc.htm Occupational Fields: chef, cook, baker, pastry maker, food service manager Texas A&M University Texas Chefs Association, Brazos Valley Chapter College Station, TX 77843-1374 409-845-9312 Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker, institutional cook
TENNESSEE American Culinary Federation Middle Tennessee State Chapter Gaylord Opryland Hotel Culinary Institute 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 615-902-8039
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, hotel cook
TEXAS American Culinary Federation Capitol of Texas Chefs 11605 Fruitwood Place Austin, TX 78758 512-467-0240 Occupational Fields: cook, chef, hotel cook, resort cook, club cook American Culinary Federation Texas Chefs Association 409 North Briery Irving, TX 75061 972-313-2138 Occupational Fields: cook, baker, pastry maker El Centro College Main at Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75202 214-860-2202 Fax: 214-860-2049 Occupational Fields: cook, food service manager Saint Philip’s College Hospitality Operations 1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, TX 78203-2098
VERMONT American Culinary Federation New England Culinary Institute 250 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602 802-223-6324 http://www.neculinary.com Occupational Fields: chef, culinarian, manager American Culinary Federation North Vermont Chefs and Cooks Association Box 2575 Stowe, VT 05672 802-253-4236 Occupational Fields: cook, chef, hotel cook, restaurant cook, baker, pastry maker
VIRGINIA American Culinary Federation Nation’s Capitol Chefs 6289 Dunaway Court McLean, VA 22101 301-469-2018 Occupational Fields: cook, chef American Culinary Federation Southwestern Virginia Chapter Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center 110 Shenandoah Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016 540-853-8239
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook, chef Colonial Williamsburg Foundation PO Box 1776 Williamsburg, VA 23185
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757-2207004 Fax: 757-564-8084
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cook District of Columbia Department of Corrections PO Box 229 Lorton, VA 22199 202-673-2300, x115 Occupational Fields: cook J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College PO Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622 804-786-2069 http://www.reynolds.edu/hospitality Occupational Fields: cook Northern Virginia Community College 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 703-323-3457 http://www.nv.cc.va.us Occupational Fields: cook
WISCONSIN Wisconsin Restaurant Association 2801 Fish Hatchery Road Madison, WI 53713 608-270-9950 Fax: 608-270-9960 http://www.wirestaurant.org Occupational Fields: cook, chef
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Northwest Community College Box 338 Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0 250-842-5291 Fax: 250-842-5813 http://www.nwcc.bc.ca/ Occupational Fields: baker and pastry chef, culinary arts worker
Okanagan University College Faculty of Industrial Trades & Services 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 250-862-5457 Fax: 250-862-5469
[email protected] http://www.ouc.bc.ca/trades Occupational Fields: cook, chef Vancouver Community College 1155 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5 604-871-7000 http://apprenticeship.vcc.ca Occupational Fields: baker and pastry chef, culinary arts worker
NEW BRUNSWICK Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] http://www.aoc-acp.gnb.ca Occupational Fields: cook
ONTARIO St. Clair College Windsor Campus 2000 Talbot Road West Windsor, OM N9A 6S4 519-966-1441 Fax: 519-972-3811 http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/apprenticeship/ home_b.html Occupational Fields: baker and pastry chef, culinary arts worker
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Typically, the course of study at a cosmetology school runs for 6 to 15 months and includes on-the-job training and classroom instruction in anatomy, physiology, skin disorders, facial massage techniques, applied chemistry, sanitation, and basic business practices. Cosmetology schools offer low prices on haircuts, manicures, and other services in exchange for allowing students to practice their skills on customers under the supervision of experienced workers. At a cosmetology school, the student typically receives no wage but does earn tips from customers. Some states have reciprocity agreements, which allow licensed hairdressers to work in other states without applying for a license there, but others require hairdressers from other states to earn a new license. In general an applicant should
Cosmetologists—also known as hairstylists, hairdressers, or beauticians—help both male and female customers improve their personal appearance. They cut, wash, curl, straighten, and color hair; give scalp treatments, manicures, and facials; clean and style wigs; do makeup analysis; use electrolysis to remove hair permanently from skin; and advise customers on beauty products. Cosmetologists perform all the services that barbers do except shaving men. Barbers specialize in a range of hair care services for men and women and generally also offer shaving services for men. They also fit hairpieces, provide hair and scalp treatments, and give facial massages. Most barbers are licensed to perform the same services as cosmetologists except nail treatment and skin care. The three major concerns of cosmetologists are hair, skin, and nails. They talk with the customer to learn what services are wanted, and they usually offer advice. Cosmetologists sometimes do the work of a manicurist— cleaning, shaping, and polishing fingernails and toenails. Estheticians cleanse and promote a healthy, attractive look in skin through the use of cosmetic peels and other procedures and products. Cosmetologists work most often in beauty salons, hairstyling shops, department stores, hotels, nursing homes, retirement homes, hospitals, prisons, and funeral homes. Barbers typically work in barbershops or styling salons; most are self-employed. About one out of three cosmetologists is self-employed and either owns the shop or rents a “booth” (working space) there. The environment is usually clean, well-lit, and cheerful, but workers are exposed to chemicals and fumes from permanent waves and other procedures. Workers sanitize their instruments, keep their work areas clean, make appointments, keep records of procedures performed on customers, and sell cosmetic supplies. The job involves hours of standing. Evening, weekend, and lunch-time shifts are common. Part-time employment is common in this field. Educational requirements vary from state to state, but in general a cosmetologist must have graduated from an accredited barber or cosmetology school and pass a state licensing test. Some states require a high-school degree or GED, but others require only an eighth-grade education, and some have no educational requirements. In some states a one- or two-year apprenticeship under an experienced cosmetologist can substitute for graduation from barber or cosmetology school.
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be at least 16 years old have manual dexterity have a sense of form and artistry enjoy working with the public be willing to comply with customers’ wishes
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About 50 percent of the wages skilled workers earn, plus tips.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $20,000 to $30,000 a year for full-time workers. Most cosmetologists and barbers are paid either by the hour or on commission; they also receive tips. Earnings vary, depending on skill level, customer loyalty and tipping habits, the number of hours worked, the size of the shop, geographic location, and competition from other shops.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally very good, because a growing demand for cosmetology services is expected, particularly for manicures. A slight decline in the demand for barbers is expected; those who have a broad range of training will have the best chance of finding work. Hairdressers just entering the field will face competition from the large number of experienced workers in the job market. 218
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For more information on apprenticeships, licensing, and reciprocity requirements for cosmetologists and barbers, contact the individual programs listed below, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or cosmetology schools.
PROGRAM PROFILE Mid-State Technical College Division of Apprenticeship 500 32nd Street, North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-5650 Fax: 715-422-5345 TDD: 715-422-5456 http://www.mtsc.edu
General Nature of the Job Cosmetologists and barbers use their knowledge of hair, skin, beauty products, and fashion to help customers look their best. Apprentices most often work in salons and barber shops, where they shampoo, cut, and style hair; develop the artistry to know what cuts will look most attractive on each client; and learn to pay careful attention to the client’s preferences. Licensed cosmetologists and barbers often operate their own businesses, which they sometimes launch by renting a “booth” (working space) in someone else’s salon. As their clienteles grow, they frequently open salons or barber shops of their own, sometimes in their homes. Trainees often learn the trade at a vocational or technical school, where they receive classroom instruction and hands-on experience in a salon operated by the school. At Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, students can learn in that way or through an apprenticeship with a local cosmetologist or barber. Apprenticeship is a popular choice for students who live some distance from the school and prefer to commute only one day each week. “Whether they receive their training as apprentices or full-time students is dependent usually upon the student’s circumstances, that is, availability of time, money, child care, and contracting employer,” Eldean says. Each apprentice is responsible for finding a licensed cosmetologist or barber who will act as a mentor and provide all the student’s 3,712 hours of on-the-job training. The college provides an additional 288 hours of classroom instruction. Both elements of the program must be completed in not less than two years or more than four years.
The apprentice can begin studies at the college in either January or August of each year.
Typical Day Apprentices spend four days a week working on the job and one day at Mid-State Technical College during the 36 weeks of the academic year. At the college, students put in eight hours in the classroom, with one break in the morning and another in the afternoon. They work directly with instructors, participate in discussions on special topics, listen to lectures and guest speakers, observe as procedures are demonstrated, and complete independent study assignments. The curriculum includes studies in hygiene and grooming; bacteriology and sterilization; how to use tools, equipment, and implements; how to cut and style hair and wigs; shaving techniques; how to shape beards, mustaches, and eyebrows; how to apply facials, do manicures, and apply artificial nails; the chemistry of hair straightening, bleaching, and other procedures; anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the hair, skin, and nails; laws, rules, and professional ethics; and the history of cosmetology and barbering. During the rest of the week, apprentices work on the job, where the atmosphere is usually informal and chatty. Repeat customers strike up friendships with each other and with the beautician or barber, and visiting the shop becomes part of their routine. The practitioner carries on lively conversations with several clients at once while keeping track of how long one has been under the hairdryer, how another’s permanent is progressing, what type of beauty product would be most suitable for each person’s needs, who is scheduled to arrive next, and how much to charge each customer. Hair clippings must be swept up from the floor, certain instruments must be sterilized, and an array of curlers and other equipment must be kept in order. In this busy occupation, energy and the ability to work well with many types of people are important qualities. Eldean Walling, dean of the Service Technologies Division at Mid-State Technical College, explains, “As an apprentice, you must be self-motivated, responsible, dependable, assertive, cooperative, and tolerant. Of course, it is very important that you enjoy regular and constant interaction with others. One student began the program and, within a week, withdrew. She said she didn’t like to touch other people’s hair and skin!”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Eldean recommends preparing for this career by taking classes in art, English, communication, psychology, soci-
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ology, chemistry, biology, and first aid. She adds, “This is an extremely creative field. An appreciation of art and design is beneficial. It’s also important to have an interest in style, fashion, and new trends.” Some apprentices enter the program soon after high school, but others make that decision later in life, often juggling many other responsibilities at the same time. Eldean remembers one student in her early 40s who was commuting about 90 minutes to attend school: “She was just a wonderful success story. She knew what she wanted to do, and she really excelled. She did everything she was supposed to do. She was here every day, even when there was a foot of snow on the ground.” Initiative is important not only at school, but at work. Each student must find a beauty salon or barbershop that will accept an apprentice. This is usually done through a state or federal labor agency or a local job center, but some apprentices make arrangements with licensed cosmetologists or barbers with whom they are personally acquainted.
Salary Range Salaries are negotiated individually with the various employers. “Our advisory committee members say a standard hourly wage for a licensed practitioner would be about the cost of a hair cut. Assuming that a practitioner is able to complete two hair cuts an hour, the cost of one cut would approximate an appropriate hourly wage,” Eldean explains. The price of the second cut would offset rent and other operating costs. Apprentices and licensed practitioners earn additional income from tips and commissions on retail sales of beauty products. Some salons offer health and 401(k) benefits. “As the need for practitioners increases, benefits appear to also be increasing. The earning power of a terrific hair stylist is almost unlimited,” Eldean notes.
In addition, most students in this profession are women, and they tend to have many other demands on their time, including children, husbands, meals to cook, and houses to clean. “We tell our students that they need to get their lives in order so they can devote their time to school,” Eldean says.
Future Goals After completing the training at Mid-State Technical College, apprentices have the basic knowledge to practice their trade but continue to develop their skills on the job. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the state licensing examination. After passing the examination, they sometimes specialize in one aspect of the profession, such as nail or skin care, hairstyling for competitions, or selling cosmetic products. With at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job experience, they can complete further studies and take the examination to qualify as managers. With additional education they may teach cosmetology and barbering at a school such as MidState Technical College. Whatever the individual career path, Eldean says the prospects are good, because all job indicators show an increasing need for cosmetologists and barbers.
ALABAMA Alabama Board of Cosmetology 100 North Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130-1750 334-242-1918 Fax: 334-242-1926 http://alaweb.asc.edu/agency2.html Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
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Advice For someone considering an apprenticeship or any other kind of education, Eldean recommends investigating the details of the program and carefully thinking things through before committing to it. “Know what your education entails before investing your time and money,” she advises. “Be thoroughly aware of the requirements of an apprenticeship.” She points out that an apprenticeship might sound relatively easy, and it does provide an income during the training period, but some students don’t comprehend how much dedication it takes to complete 3,712 hours of on-the-job training and at least a year of studying theory at school.
Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811 907-465-2547 Fax: 907-465-2974 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber, hairdresser
ARIZONA Arizona Board of Cosmetology 1645 East Broadway Road Tempe, AZ 85282
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480-784-4539 Fax: 480-784-4962 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
ARKANSAS Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology 101 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201-3811 501-682-2168 Fax: 501-682-5640 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
CALIFORNIA California Barbering and Cosmetology Program PO Box 944226 Sacramento, CA 95814-6200 916-445-0713 Fax: 916-445-8893 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Board of Cosmetology Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration 614 H Street, NW, Room 923 Washington, DC 20001-3741 202-727-7454 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
FLORIDA Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2205 850-488-1395 Fax: 850-922-6959 http://fcn.state.fl.us/dbpr/bpr_org.html Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
GEORGIA COLORADO Colorado State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists 1560 Broadway, #1340 Denver, CO 80202-6000 303-894-7772 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber
CONNECTICUT Department of Public Health Cosmetology & Licensing 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12 APP Hartford, CT 06134 860-509-7569 Fax: 860-509-8457 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber, hairdresser, cosmetician
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 478-207-1430 Fax: 478-207-1363 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
HAWAII Hawaii Board of Cosmetology Professional and Vocational Licensing Division PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 808-586-3000 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
IDAHO DELAWARE Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Professional Regulation Division Dover, DE 19903-1401 302-739-4522 Fax: 302-739-2711 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber
Idaho State Board of Cosmetology 1109 Main Street, Suite 220 Boise, ID 83702-5642 208-334-3233 Fax: 208-334-3945
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
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ILLINOIS Illinois Professional Regulation Department 320 West Washington Street, Third Floor Springfield, IL 62786-0001 217-782-8556 Fax: 217-782-7645 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
INDIANA Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners Indiana Professional Licensing Agency 302 West Washington Street, Room EO-34 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2980 Fax: 317-232-2312 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
225-756-3404 Fax: 225-756-3410 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
MAINE Maine State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology State House Station, Sta. 35 Augusta, ME 04333 207-624-8603 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
MARYLAND Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists 500 North Calvert Street, Room 307 Baltimore, MD 21202-3651 410-230-6320 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
IOWA Iowa Cosmetology Board of Examiners Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor 321 East Twelfth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-3941 515-281-4416 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
KANSAS Kansas State Board of Cosmetology 2708 Northwest Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66617-1139 913-296-3002 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
KENTUCKY Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists 314 West Second Street Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-4262 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, hairdresser
LOUISIANA Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology 11622 Sunbelt Court Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4208
MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Board of Registration for Cosmetologists 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 617-727-9940 Fax: 617-737-1627 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
MICHIGAN Michigan State Board of Cosmetology PO Box 30018 Lansing, MI 48909 517-241-9201 Fax: 517-241-9280
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
MINNESOTA Minnesota Department of Commerce Cosmetology Unit 133 East Seventh Street St. Paul, MN 55101-2333 612-296-6319 Fax: 612-296-2886 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
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MISSISSIPPI Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology PO Box 55689 Jackson, MS 39296 601-987-6837 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
MISSOURI Missouri State Board of Cosmetology PO Box 1062 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-1052 Fax: 573-751-8167 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
603-271-3608 Fax: 603-271-6702 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber
NEW JERSEY New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling PO Box 45003 Newark, NJ 07101 973-504-6400 Fax: 973-504-6400 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, hairdresser
NEW MEXICO MONTANA Montana Cosmetology Licensing Board PO Box 200513 Helena, MT 59601-4140 406-841-2333 Fax: 406-841-2305
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
New Mexico State Board of Cosmetologists Plaza San Miguel PO Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-476-4690 Fax: 505-476-4665 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
NEW YORK NEBRASKA Nebraska State Department of Health State Board of Cosmetology Examiners PO Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509 402-471-2117 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
NEVADA Nevada State Board of Cosmetology 1785 East Sahara Avenue, Suite 255 Las Vegas, NV 89104-3733 702-486-6542 Fax: 702-369-8064 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire Board of Barbering and Cosmetology 2 Industrial Park Drive Concord, NH 03301-8520
Jerry’s Barber Apprenticeship 20 Whitehouse Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575-1320 516-546-5842 Occupational Fields: barber New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services 84 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 518-474-4429 Fax: 518-473-6648
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Board of Cosmetology 1201 Front Street, #110 Raleigh, NC 27609 919-733-4117 Fax: 919-733-4127 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
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NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology 1102 South Washington Street Bismarck, ND 58504-6244 701-224-9800 Fax: 701-222-8756 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
OHIO Ohio State Board of Cosmetology 101 Southland Mall Columbus, OH 43207 614-466-3834 Fax: 614-644-6880 http://www.state.oh.us/cos Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology 2200 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1530 Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5801 405-521-2441 Fax: 405-528-8310 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
OREGON Oregon Board of Barbers and Hairdressers 700 Summer Street, NE, Suite 320 Salem, OR 97310-1351 503-378-8667 http://www.hdlp.hr.state.or.us/bhhome.htm Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber, hairdresser
PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology PO Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-783-7130
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island State Board Health Division of Hairdressing & Barbering 3 Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, RI 02908 401-222-2511 Fax: 401-222-1272 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, hairdresser
SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology 3710 Landmark Drive Columbia, SC 29204-4062 803-734-9660 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Cosmetology Commission 500 East Capital Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 605-733-6193 Fax: 605-224-5072
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
TENNESSEE Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology 500 James Robertson Parkway, First Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1147 615-741-2515 Fax: 615-741-1310 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
TEXAS Texas Board of Barber Examiners 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110 Austin, TX 78701 512-305-8475 Occupational Fields: barber Texas Cosmetology Association PO Box 14158 Fort Worth, TX 76117 817-838-6678 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist Texas Cosmetology Commission PO Box 26700 Austin, TX 78755-0700 512-380-7600
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Fax: 512-454-0339 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
UTAH Utah State Board of Cosmetology Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing PO Box 45805 Salt Lake City, UT 84145 801-530-6730 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
VERMONT Vermont Secretary of State’s Office State Board of Cosmetology 26 Terrace Street, Drawer 09 Montpelier, VT 05609 802-828-2191 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
VIRGINIA Virginia Board for Cosmetology 3600 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230-4915 304-558-2924 Fax: 304-558-3450 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
WASHINGTON Washington State Licensing Department Cosmetology, Barber, Manicurist Unit PO Box 9026 Olympia, WA 98507 360-664-6626 Fax: 360-664-2550 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists 1716 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite Seven Charleston, WV 25302-3948 304-558-2924 Fax: 304-558-3450 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber
WISCONSIN Local Apprenticeship Office State Office Building 819 North Sixth Street, Room 260 Milwaukee, WI 53203 414-227-4398 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber Mid-State Technical College Division of Apprenticeship 500 32nd Street, North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-423-5650 Fax: 715-422-5345 TDD: 715-422-5456 http://www.mtsc.edu Occupational Fields: cosmetologist, barber Wisconsin Bureau of Business and Design Professionals Department of Regulation and Licensing PO Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708-8935 608-266-5511 Fax: 608-267-3816 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
WYOMING Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 302 Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-3534 Fax: 307-777-5700 Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Malaspina College 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 250-753-3245 Fax: 250-740-6489 http://www.mala.ca/homepage/index.asp Occupational Fields: cosmetologist Vancouver Community College 1155 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5
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604-871-7000 http://www.vcc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
NEW BRUNSWICK Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
ONTARIO St. Clair College Windsor Campus 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 519-966-1656 Fax: 519-972-3811 http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/apprenticeship/ home_b.html Occupational Fields: cosmetologist
CRAFTS AND TRADES WORKERS AT LIVING HISTORICAL SITES AND FARMS RELATED SECTIONS: agricultural workers, artists and artisans, farriers, herbalists, metalworkers, museum and
gallery workers Living historical sites, farms, and agricultural museums re-create the appearance and activities of the past. A historical farm, for example, might feature workers dressed in period costumes, preparing food using the methods of the time, operating horse-drawn equipment to raise crops, or demonstrating to the public such skills as pottery making, blacksmithing, silversmithing, making brooms, or weaving. Historical sites typically include re-created or restored buildings and reenactments of notable events. Their mission is to educate visitors, support historical and scientific research, and maintain museums where artifacts are collected, displayed, and interpreted. Because they sometimes operate on a tight budget, some facilities rely heavily on volunteers and interns to demonstrate and interpret historic skills or to staff reception areas, gift shops, and information centers. Volunteering to work at such sites is a good way to gain experience, make professional contacts, and perhaps be hired to continue working at that site. People who seek apprenticeships at living historic sites are often as interested in the experience of working there as they are in learning a craft. Others are already accomplished in a craft or trade but wish to explore the historic tools and skills involved. Some students plan to work in museums and are seeking curatorial and interpretive experience. These sites offer on-the-job training and apprenticeships that are highly flexible, depending on the applicant’s interests and the needs of the site, which may vary from year to year. The training might last for only a few days or for several months or years. Some sites train only one or two apprentices at a time, with new apprentices accepted only after current “apprentices” (who may have completed their training months or years before) decide to leave Many of these sites have no age or educational requirements for applicants, but they tend to prefer those with skills or interests in particular areas, who are able to interact with the public by lecturing on and answering questions about their craft. Applications are usually accepted throughout the year.
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Vary widely. Most are volunteer positions or internships (often available only to college students) that offer no financial compensation. Some offer a small stipend and perhaps housing on the premises.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Vary widely, depending on the trade and geographic location.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because more historical sites are considering beginning such programs. For more information on apprenticeships for crafts and trades workers, contact the individual programs listed below, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local historical sites and farms.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS The Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums 8774 Route 45 NW North Bloomfield, Ohio 44450 440-685-4410 Fax: 440-685-4410
[email protected] http://www.alhfam.org
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Hancock Shaker Village Route 20 Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-443-0188 http://www.hancockshakervillage.org
General Nature of the Job Hancock Shaker Village is a member of the Association for Living Historical Farms and Agricultural Museums 227
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(ALHFAM), an organization for people who work in living historical farms, agricultural museums, and outdoor museums of folk life. Its members are paid, with some volunteer museum staff filling a variety of roles. Some prepare food on open hearths; others plow, plant, cultivate, and harvest heritage crops; and others restore or replicate historic machinery, houses, barns, or ships. There are also skilled craftspeople who weave baskets, make furniture, or do blacksmithing. While their job responsibilities vary, what ALHFAM’s members have in common is a desire to translate or “interpret” the past to make it interesting to visitors today. Whether you’re working as a farmer, a basket maker, or a tour guide for Hancock Shaker Village, you’re called an “interpreter.” That means that it’s every employee’s job to educate visitors about their work and its historical relevance—and to make it interesting. “Number one, we want every visitor to have a great experience,” says master cabinetmaker Robert Rodriguez. At Hancock Shaker Village, there is a rich history to draw on. Until 1960, Hancock was a functioning—if dwindling—Shaker community nestled in western Massachusetts. It was one of eighteen main communities in America founded by Shakers, who came looking for a place to practice their religious beliefs. During its peak years, more than three hundred Shakers lived in Hancock. But by 1960, the Shaker Central Ministry agreed to sell the 1,200-acre property to a local group of people who wanted to preserve it as a museum. The museum, with its 20 original buildings and working farm and garden, now aims to preserve and interpret the Shaker’s communal society.
Typical Day On a typical day during the busy summer season, the village is humming with activity as early as 9:30 a.m. Visitors are beginning their walking tours of the buildings and grounds, consulting their maps for directions. Many visitors plan their day around the posted list of activities and presentations. Along with these scheduled talks about Shaker daily life, spirituality and religious practices, crafts, foods, or gardening and farming practices, visitors get a chance to observe life as it once was in the village. Gardeners are harvesting herbs, vegetables, and seeds, and a cabinetmaker is building a table, for instance. When Senseney is in the blacksmith shop, he generally works on a project for one of his private clients, usually a piece from the colonial era. “It’s a working blacksmith shop. The fire’s going, something’s being made. I tell [visitors] what I’m doing as I do it, and they ask questions.” Rodriguez, who has been restoring or making custom furniture for more
than fifteen years, uses some of his time at the village to make custom hand tools while chatting with visitors. From December through March, the village is closed except for special events like Winter Week in February, where activities include ice cutting demonstrations at the Shaker reservoir, ox- and horse-driven sleigh rides, and craft demonstrations. On Spring Farm Day, visitors can see teams of draft animals plow and prepare the fields for planting, and on Sheep & Wool Weekend, they can watch sheep be herded by border collies and then sheared. Once a year, the village also hosts an old-fashioned county fair weekend complete with tug-of-war and cider pressing. Throughout the year, the village hosts special evenings when guests enjoy a four-course candlelight Shaker dinner and a music program in the Believers’ Dining Room. The village also makes use of the quiet winter months to offer one- to four-day workshops by its master craftspeople. Students learn chair-seat weaving, basic hand tool use and joinery, beginning and advanced blacksmithing, knife forging, weaving, or various basketry methods. Senseney and Rodriguez both teach these workshops and consider them a good way to attract people to work in their shops at the village.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Getting hired as a part-time seasonal interpreter is an excellent way to get a broad overview of work at a historical farm or museum. At Hancock Shaker Village, a one-week training for interpreters in the spring covers Shaker history, specifics about the village, and effective communication with the public. Interpreters who want to learn more also have access to a number of books and videos on Shaker topics. Todd Burdick, Director of Education and Interpretation, explains what makes a good interpreter: “We look for people willing to learn a lot about 19th-century history, or with skills in certain areas, like blacksmithing, livestock management, or organic farming. Primarily, we try to hire people with inquisitive minds and good social skills.” Hancock Shaker Village takes a low-key approach to its apprenticeship program. In fact, some of the master craftspeople there suggested that the administration does not support the program sufficiently. The museum does not, for instance, recruit or conduct specific training for apprentices. Burdick acknowledges that it takes personal initiative to set the wheels of an apprenticeship in motion. Usually, people who wish to become apprentices approach a master craftsperson or gardener, and together, they devise a personalized program. Burdick stresses that an apprenticeship at the village is as much about educating the public as educating the apprentice. “It’s not a
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behind-the-scenes apprenticeship,” he says. “A person has to be able to communicate what they’re working on to the public.”
510-562-2267 http://www.ebparks.org/parks/arden.htm Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
Salary Range When asked what words of wisdom he has for people who want to work at Hancock Shaker Village, Burdick quips, “Do it for the love of it—and be independently wealthy.” His comment addresses the fact that you won’t become rich working for a historical farm or museum. Interpreters and craftspeople at Hancock are employed seasonally (April through November) and earn $8 an hour, with no benefits. Senseney says he makes more money on his own work, but that spending time at the village is a good way to get the word out about his blacksmithing business. On more than one occasion, visitors have asked him about creating reproduction metalwork for their historic homes. “I see a thousand people a day in the summer. That’s my advertising,” he says.
Advice Rodriguez encourages people who are interested in becoming a craftsperson at a historical farm or museum to take a workshop or seminar first. He says that he often enlists people who’ve taken his workshops to work in the village’s cabinetmaking shop with him. Senseney agrees, saying, “The best approach is to take introductory courses so that you’re not coming to a master craftsperson with nothing to offer. You need to come in with some knowledge because most blacksmiths, for instance, don’t have the time to train someone.”
Future Goals
COLORADO Cross Orchards Living History Farm 3073 F Road Grand Junction, CO 81504-4201 970-434-9814 Occupational Fields: museum curator, administrator
CONNECTICUT Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Avenue PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355 860-572-5339 http://www.mysticseaport.org/home.htm Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
FLORIDA Morningside Living History Farm 3540 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 352-334-2170 http://natureoperations.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
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Burdick says that the biggest plans underway at the village involve new programming for children. For example, there’s a series of special workshops for children and their parents, where kids learn papermaking, basketry, wool spinning, and other crafts. The village also just received a grant to purchase an incubator for the Poultry House, where children—and grown-up visitors—can watch chicks hatch. Burdick says, “We want to get inter-generations excited about coming here. The Shakers came up with a lot of ways of doing things that have benefited people. Children especially can learn from the past to create a better future.”
CALIFORNIA Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA 94555
Mission Houses Museum 553 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 808-531-0481 Fax: 808-545-2280 http://www.lava.net/~mhm Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
ILLINOIS Kline Creek Farm at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve Forest Preserve District of DuPage County PO Box 5000 Wheaton, IL 60189-5000 630-876-5900 http://www.dupageforest.com/EDUCATION/klinecreek. html Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
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INDIANA Conner Prairie Farm 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038-4499 317-776-6000 http://www.connerprairie.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter, museum worker, public relations specialist, tour guide
IOWA Living History Farms 2600 111th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 515-278-5286
[email protected] http://www.lhf.org/index.html Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
KENTUCKY The Homeplace Tennessee Valley Authority U.S. Highway 68, West Cadiz, KY 42211 502-924-5897 Occupational Fields: historic interpreter, forester, public relations specialist, graphic designer
207-897-4366 Fax: 207-897-4963
[email protected] http://norlands.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, carpenter, farmer, weaver
MARYLAND Furnace Town 3816 Old Furnace Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 410-632-2032 Occupational Fields: printer, gardener, weaver, broom maker, blacksmith U.S. National Park Service Williamsport Preservation Training Center 205 West Potomac Street Williamsport, MD 21795 Occupational Fields: preservation carpenter, painter, mason
MASSACHUSETTS Gore Place 52 Gore Street Waltham, MA 02154-6866 617-894-2798 http://www.goreplace.org Occupational Fields: various workers on historic farms
MAINE Norlands Living History Center Route 2, Box 1740 Livermore Falls, ME 04254 207-897-4366 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, carpenter, farmer Penobscot Marine Museum Church Street at US Route 1 PO Box 498 Searsport, Maine 04974-0498 207-548-2529 Fax: 207-548-2520
[email protected] http://www.acadia.net/pmmuseum Occupational Fields: historic interpreter Washburn-Norlands Living History Center 290 Norlands Road Livermore, ME 04253
Hancock Shaker Village Route 20 Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-443-0188 http://www.hancockshakervillage.org Occupational Fields: basket weaver, box maker, spinner, cabinetmaker Historic Deerfield Inc. Box 321 Deerfield, MA 01342-0321 413-774-5581 Fax: 413-775-7220 http://www.historic-deerfield.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter Old Sturbridge Village Personnel Department Route 20
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Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-3770 http://www.osv.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter Plimoth Plantation 137 Warren Avenue Plymouth, MA 02360-2429 508-746-1622 http://www.plimoth.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
Fax: 603-632-4346
[email protected] http://www.shakermuseum.org Occupational Fields: basket weaver, box maker, spinner, cabinetmaker Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road, PO Box 250 Tamworth, NH 03886 800-686-6117
[email protected] http://www.remickmuseum.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, carpenter, farmer
MICHIGAN Mackinac State Historic Parks PO Box 873 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 231-436-4100 Fax: 231-436-4210 http://www.mackinacparks.com Occupational Fields: archaeology interpreter, fiddler, drummer, blacksmith, craftsman, naturalist
NEBRASKA Wessels Living History Farm c/o Woody Ziegler 2206 Road 20 Waco, NE 68460 402-735-7413 Fax: 402-735-7413
[email protected] http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
NEW JERSEY Allaire Village Inc. Route #524, Allaire Road Farmingdale, NJ 07727 908-938-3311 http://www.allairevillage.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
NEW MEXICO Association for Living Historical Farms and Agricultural Museums El Rancho de las Golondrinas 334 Los Pinos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-4363 505-471-2261 http://www.alhfam.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
NORTH CAROLINA NEW HAMPSHIRE The Chester Eastman Homestead Route 113, 1788 Main Road North Chatham, NH 03813 603-694-3388 Fax: 603-694-2188
[email protected] http://www.cehfarm.com Occupational Fields: carpenter, farmer The Enfield Shaker Museum 24 Caleb Dyer Lane Enfield, NH 03748 603-632-4346
Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Road Huntersville, NC 28078 704-875-2312 Fax: 704-875-1724 http://www.lattaplantation.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter Old Salem PO Box F, Salem Station Winston-Salem, NC 27108-0346 888-653-7250 Fax: 336-721-7335 http://www.oldsalem.org
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Occupational Fields: historic interpreter, woodcarver, furniture maker, candle maker
OHIO Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094 800-366-3276 http://www.lakemetroparks.com/HTML/LFP/farmpark.html Occupational Fields: demonstrator in various historic and modern skills
SOUTH CAROLINA Freewoods Farm 9515 Freewoods Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 843-650-9139 http://qtstream.deis.sc.edu:16080/freewoods Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
TEXAS George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Richmond, TX 77469 281-343-0218 http://www.georgeranch.org Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms c/o Heritage Society of Austin PO Box 2113 Austin, TX 78768-2113 512-474-5198 Fax: 512-476-8687
[email protected] http://www.heritagesocietyaustin.org/pioneerfarm.html Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter The Sauer-Beckmann Farm PO Box 238 Stonewall, TX 78671 830-644-2252 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj/lbj.htm#farm Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
VERMONT Billings Farm & Museum PO Box 489 Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
802-457-2355 Fax: 802-457-4663
[email protected] http://www.billingsfarm.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter Shelburne Museum U.S. Route 7, PO Box 10 Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-3346 Fax: 802-985-2331
[email protected] http://www.shelburnemuseum.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
VIRGINIA Claude Moore Colonial Farm 6310 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101 703-442-7557 http://www.1771.org Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter Colonial Williamsburg Foundation PO Box 1776 Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776 757-229-1000 http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, musical instrument maker, cooper, cabinetmaker, gunsmith Frontier Culture Museum 1290 Richmond Avenue Staunton, VA 24401 540-332-7850 Fax: 540-332-9989
[email protected] http://www.frontiermuseum.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, farmer, musical instrument maker, cooper, cabinetmaker, gunsmith, weaver Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803 804-861-2408 Fax: 804-861-2820
[email protected] http://www.pamplinpark.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
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WASHINGTON Pomeroy Living History Farm 20902 Northeast Lucia Falls Road Yacolt, WA 98675 360-686-3537 Fax: 360-686-8111
[email protected] http://www.pomeroyfarm.org Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
WEST VIRGINIA Harper’s Ferry National Historic Park PO Box 65 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 304-535-6298 http://www.nps.gov/hafe/home.htm Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
BRITISH COLUMBIA Fort Steele Heritage Town 9851 Highway 93/95 Fort Steele, BC V0B 1N0 250-417-6000 Fax: 250-489-2624
[email protected] http://www.fortsteele.bc.ca/visitor/main/index.asp Occupational Fields: historic pioneer interpreter
NEW BRUNSWICK King’s Landing 20 Kings Landing Road Kings Landing, NB E6K 3W3 506-363-4999 Fax: 506-363-4989
[email protected] http://www.kingslanding.nb.ca/home.html Occupational Fields: historic interpreter
WISCONSIN Old World Wisconsin S103 W37890 Highway 67 Eagle, WI 53119 262-594-6300
[email protected]. http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/oww Occupational Fields: quilter, homesteader, blacksmith, farmer, cooper, cabinetmaker, gunsmith
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NOVA SCOTIA Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum 471 Poplar Drive Cole Harbour, NS B2W 4L2 902-434-0222 http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/farmmuseum Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter
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Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Drive SW Calgary, AB T2V 2X3 403-268-8599 Fax: 403-268-8501
[email protected] http://www.heritagepark.ca/visitor.htm Occupational Fields: historic interpreters
Doon Heritage Crossroads 10 Huron Road at Homer Watson Boulevard Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7 519-748-1914 Fax: 519-748-0009 Occupational Fields: historic farm interpreter, quilter, furniture maker, blacksmith
DISPENSING OPTICIANS RELATED SECTIONS: metalworkers, health care workers, aircraft and avionics mechanics and service techni-
cians, engineers and engineering technicians Dispensing opticians follow prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists to fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. To do this, they must examine the prescriptions written by doctors to determine the exact specifications of the lenses. They recommend eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer’s occupation, habits, and facial features. In addition, dispensing opticians must also measure clients’ eyes, including the distance between the centers of the pupils and the distance between the surface and the lens. For customers without prescriptions, they may use a lensometer to record eyeglass measurements. If they need further information, they may also obtain the customer’s previous record or verify a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist. Although the actual grinding and insertion of the lenses into frames is usually done by an opthalmic laboratory technician, it may be done by the dispensing optician in some cases. In either case, it is the written work order from the dispensing opticians that determines what is actually made. This work order includes prescriptions for lenses and information on their size, material, color, and style. After the glasses are made, dispensing opticians verify that the lenses have been ground to specifications. Then they may use their hands or a pair of special pliers to reshape or bend the frame so that the eyeglasses fit the customer properly and comfortably. Some also fix, adjust, and refit broken frames. Dispensing opticians also work with their customers to instruct them about adapting to, wearing, or caring for eyeglasses. Some dispensing opticians specialize in fitting contacts, artificial eyes, or cosmetic shells to cover blemished eyes. For contact lenses, dispensing opticians measure the shape and size of the eye, select the type of contact lens material, and prepare work orders specifying the prescription and lens size. All of this requires considerable skill, patience, and care. Some customers will require several different lens fittings before finally finding one that feels completely comfortable to them. To get the fit just right, dispensing opticians observe customers’ eyes, corneas, lids, and contact lenses with special instruments and microscopes. During several visits, opticians show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contacts. In addition to actually working with the customer on lens selection and fitting, there are numerous administrative duties that a dispensing optician must perform.
As with any medical office, extensive records are kept on the customers’ prescriptions, work orders, payments, and insurance information. Many opticians are also responsible for tracking inventory and sales, although this may sometimes be taken care of by an office manager, depending upon the size of the office. Dispensing opticians work in attractive and clean offices. It may be a medical office or a store. Sometimes the offices are small enough that only one customer is served at a time; others are large and may have several dispensing opticians working with customers at any one time. The job requires a lot of time standing, and there is some risk involved when cutting glass and dealing with chemicals and machinery in the preparation of lenses. Following proper precautionary procedures, such as wearing protective goggles when cutting glass, should insure worker safety. A 40-hour workweek is common in this profession, although some dispensing opticians, especially those in retail stores, may work longer hours. Part-time positions are also available. Dispensing opticians are most commonly employed at either a health and personal care store, such as an optical goods store, where customers may have their eyes examined, choose frames, and have glasses made on the spot, or in the office of an optometrist or ophthalmologist who sells glasses directly to patients. Some work in optical goods stores that are located in large department stores. Most dispensing opticians receive training on the job or through apprenticeships lasting 2 or more years. Employers generally hire individuals with no background in opticianry or those who have worked as opthalmic laboratory technicians. Training may be informal, on-thejob, or through a formal apprenticeship. Some employers, however, seek people with post-secondary training in opticianry. The apprenticeship programs are generally found with large employers, while smaller employers will provide less formal, on-the-job training. There are 21 states that license dispensing opticians, and in these states individuals without educational training in the field must serve an apprenticeship of between two and four years. In the other states that don’t license dispensing opticians, employers will offer either on-thejob or apprenticeship training. The apprenticeship for a dispensing optician will focus on the technical skills required to fit glasses and lenses, but it will also include training in office management and 234
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sales and in working directly with patients. Each state that offers licensing of dispensing opticians has their own set of procedures for meeting the license requirements. Information about this can be obtained by contacting the state board of occupational licensing. Those who wish to pursue formal education in opticianry may find programs available at local community colleges. There are a few colleges and universities who offer programs as well. In 2005, there were a total of 23 accredited programs that offer two-year associate degrees in ophthalmic dispensing or optometric technology. Although most programs require two years to complete, there are a few that can be completed in one year. In most states, students are eligible to take the licensure exam immediately after their graduation, but a few states require some work experience prior to taking the exam. Dispensing opticians may apply for certification of their skills from the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners. These organizations require that the certification be renewed every three years through continuing education. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■
be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate have good manual dexterity and the ability to work with small tools have an aptitude for basic physics and mathematics possess good skills for working with the public be detail-oriented and able to work precisely
number of middle-aged and elderly persons. Middle age is a time when many individuals use corrective lenses for the first time, and elderly persons generally require more vision care than others. Fashion demands and the development of new technologies that improve the look and function of lenses also influence activity in this field. Some of the improvements that will spur growth in the near future for dispensing opticians include better bifocal, extended-wear, and disposable contact lenses. Growth in the field will also result from the need to replace those who leave the occupation. Although the number of job openings will still be limited because the occupation is small. For more information on apprenticeship for dispensing opticians, contact local job centers, community colleges, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS For general information about opticians and a list of homestudy programs, seminars, and review materials, contact: American Board of Opticianry 6506 Loisdale Road, Suite 209 Springfield, VA 22150 http://www.abo.org
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Commission on Opticianry Accreditation 8665 Sudley Road Manassas, Virginia 20110 703-940-134
[email protected] http://www.coaccreditation.com/programsfees.htm
Apprentices in formal programs may earn up to 60 percent of wages earned by skilled dispensing opticians.
For a list of accredited programs in opticianry, contact
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POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Dispensing opticians earn between $16,000 and $45,000 a year, with the median wage being about $26,000 a year. Those who work in a physician’s office have the highest average wage.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment in this field is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012, with a growth in demand for corrective lenses fueling the occupation’s expansion. This is a result of an increase in the
National Academy of Opticianry 8401 Corporate Dr., Suite 605 Landover, MD 20785 800-229-4828 http://www.nao.org
For information on voluntary certification for dispensing opticians who fit contact lenses, contact National Contact Lens Examiners 6506 Loisdale Rd., Suite 209 Springfield, VA 22150 703-719-5800 Fax: 703-719-9144 http://www.abo.org
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APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Wohl Eye Center 303 E Army Trail Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-351-2030 Fax: 630-351-3983
[email protected]
General Nature of the Job An apprentice at Wohl Eye Center, John Elder will spend two years learning about the eye and the way it works and how to interpret prescriptions for eye glasses and contact lenses. Working with an experienced dispensing optician, he will also learn how to customize prescriptions for clients’ specific needs, as well as how to manage the business and sales aspects of an office or retail store. John likes the combination of technical, health-related work and retail aspects of the job. He says that working with people to assist them in getting the most comfortable and attractive fit in their eye glasses and contact lens selection is very rewarding. “People who wear glasses every day need to have a fit that they are happy with. When the get it, they are usually very appreciative.” If you struggle when using small hand tools and don’t enjoy precision work, the job of dispensing optician is probably not for you. The work requires excellent manual dexterity and comfort in dealing with very small tools. It also requires patience in dealing with customers. Good people skills is a must as you will constantly be interacting with customers in the process of fitting their glasses and lenses. The process can sometimes be lengthy and require up to three or four fittings, so it is important to communicate well and not become impatient.
Typical Day John arrives at work in the Wohl Eye Center at 8:30 a.m. most days. His first tasks are to help set up the store by cleaning, checking stock, doing paperwork, and checking the cash in the cash register. These jobs are shared by the three licensed opticians in the store, and John is usually assigned to help one of these opticians at a time. The store opens at 9:00 a.m., which is when John assists with his first contact lens appointment. He will observe the licensed optician, as well as help explain the cleaning, insertion, and replacement of contact lenses to the customer. The day may contain several more contact lens appointments, as well as appointments to repair previously purchased eye glasses, and to fit customers for new eye glasses. People come in for all sorts of things, he explains, and often they are just drop-ins. Sometimes they just need a loose screw in a pair of glasses to be tightened. Other times, we might
replace the silicon nose pads, or clean the lenses. The Eye Center does its own grinding, tining, and etching for eye glass lenses as well. One of Johns’ responsibilities each day is to call customers whose eye glasses are ready for pick-up. Before doing this, though, he must check the frames against the original orders to make sure they are correctly filled. The Eye Center closes at 5:30 p.m., and John likes the fact that his occupation has regular office hours and he is not required to work overtime or late hours.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice John worked formerly as an automobile mechanic but was not satisfied with how dirty the work was. He knew he enjoyed working with tools and fixing things, but he wanted a cleaner, safer work environment. When he learned about the apprenticeship opportunity at Wohl Eye Center, he thought he would enjoy the hands-on work in a retail atmosphere instead of in a dirty garage.
Salary Range For the first year of apprenticeship training, John will make 50 percent of what the licensed opticians make, or about $16,000 a year. In the second year of training the wage goes up to 65 percent of the licensed optician’s wage. When he graduates from the apprenticeship training program he hopes to start out making around $35,000 a year. As a apprentice at the Wohl Eye Center, he will receive all the benefits of a full-time dispensing optician there except for the ability to participate in the 401(k) plan.
Advice “It helps if you like physics, basic anatomy, algebra, geometry, and mechanical drawing,“ John says. If you don’t enjoy these subjects, you will probably not love the job. Training and the daily work involve instruction in optical mathematics, optical physics, and the use of precision measuring instruments and other machinery and tools. “I had a strong aptitude in these areas,” says John, “and I enjoy performing the kinds of calculations required on the job.” Also, if you don’t enjoy working with the public, you will struggle in this occupation. All kinds of people need glasses or contact lenses. Much of the time they are very pleasant, but occasionally you have a difficult individual to deal with, and you need to be able to remain tactful and professional regardless of the situation.
Future Goals John looks forward to working in a physician’s office when he graduates from his apprenticeship, at least that is his goal. “I may want to start my own optician’s office one day,” says John. He sees the potential for growth in the field
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with the population aging rapidly, but he is not certain he will want to take on the added responsibilities of owning a business if he finds someone for whom he enjoys working. “It’s an option,” he says. “Right now I am just happy to have a job with a secure outlook and that doesn’t require me to wear a jumpsuit and get filthy every day.”
ALASKA Alaska Eye Care Associates Alaska Eye Care Center 1345 West 9th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 907-272-2557
[email protected] http://opt.pacificu.edu/test/pulldown3/ residency/68640_PU_1.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
ARIZONA Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital – Sacaton Eye Clinic PO Box 38 Sacaton, AZ 85247 602-528-1200, ext. 1127 or 1544 Fax: 602-528-1389
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/ HUHUKAM.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Kayenta Health Center PO Box 368 Kayenta, AZ 86033 928-697-4156 Fax: 928-697-4168
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/ KAYENTA.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Sells Indian Hospital Eye Clinic PO Box 548 Sells, AZ 85634 520-383-7237 Fax: 520-383-7325
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/Media/Residencies%20PDF/ SELLS%20PHS.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System – Tucson VA Medical Center Optometry (3-124) (2-112A) 3601 South Sixth Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 520-629-4606 Fax: 520-629-4642
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/ SoArizonaVA.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
ARKANSAS Arkansas State University Mountain Home Opticianry Program Arkansas State University Mountain Home 1600 South College Street Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-508-6263 Fax: 870-508-6287 http://www.asumh.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Fayetteville VA Medical Center Eye Clinic 1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-443-4301, ext. 5678 Fax: 479-587-5921
[email protected] http://www.vacareers.com/FacilitiesInfo.cfm?FacID=565 Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
CALIFORNIA American Career College Optical Dispensing 4021 Rosewood Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004 877-809-8686 http://www.americancareer.com/programs/optical Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing The Center for the Partially Sighted 12301 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-458-3501 Fax: 310-458-8179
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/CPS.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
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Coast Career Institute Robert Mason 1354 South Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90015 213-749-9391 Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Eye Care Center at Southern California College of Optometry, Residency Program in Cornea and Contact Lens 2575 Yorba Linda Boulevard Fullerton, CA 92831 714-449-7422 Fax: 714-992-7811
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/ CORNEAANDCL.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Eye Care Center at Southern California College of Optometry, Residency Program in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy 2575 Yorba Linda Boulevard Fullerton, CA 92831 714-449-7423 Fax: 714-992-7846
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/POVT. pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Fresno VA Medical Center Eye Clinic 2615 East Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703 559-227-7549, ext. 5101 Fax: 559-228-5309
[email protected] Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center—Loma Linda Eye Clinic (112F) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 909-825-7084, ext. 2438 Fax: 909-422-3106
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/ Jerry%20Pettis.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Clinic Optometry (112C) 351 East Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-3328 213-253-2677, ext. 4624 Fax: 213-253-5123 E-mail:
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residenciespdf/ VALAACC.pdf Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Palomar Community College District Optical Technology 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069-1487 760-744-1150, ext.2290 http://www.palomar.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry School of Optometry University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-2020 510-642-8802
[email protected] http://spectacle.berkeley.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Optometry (123) Bldg 256, Room 136 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 310-268-3995 Fax: 310-268-3780
[email protected] http://www.scco.edu/residency/residencyinfo.html Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
CONNECTICUT Middlesex Community College Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing 100 Training Hill Road Middletown, CT 06547 860-343-5845
[email protected] http://www.mxctc.commnet.edu/mxhome/mxhome. htm Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
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FLORIDA Hillsborough Community College Ophthalmic Dispensing PO Box 30030 Tampa, FL 33630-3030 813-253-7430 http://www.hccfl.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Miami-Dade Community College Vision Care Tech/Opticianry Medical Center Campus 950 N.W. 20th Street Miami, FL 33127 305-237-4127 http://www.mdc.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
GEORGIA DeKalb Technical College Opticianry 495 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 404-297-9522 ext. 1207 http://www.nfos.org/dekalbtech.html Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Ogeechee Technical College Opticianry One Joe Kennedy Boulevard Statesboro, GA 30458 912-681-5500 http://www.ogeechee.tec.ga.us Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
HAWAII Leeward Community College Opticianry 96-045 Ala Ike Pearl City, HI 96782-3393 808-455-0011 http://www.lcc.hawaii.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
ILLINOIS Wohl Eye Center 303 East Army Trail Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-351-2030 Fax: 630-351-3983
[email protected] http://newvistalasik.com Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
INDIANA Indiana University Optician/Technician Program School of Optometry 800 East Atwater Bloomington, IN 47405 812-335-1298 http://www.opt.indiana.edu/programs/opttech/opttech. htm Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
MASSACHUSETTS ABB Optical 125 Enterprise Drive Marshfield, MA 02050
[email protected] http://www.abboptical.com Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Holyoke Community College Opticianry Program 303 Homestead Avenue Holyoke, MA 01040 413-552-2474 http://www.hcc.mass.edu/CATALOG/opticinary.html Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
NEVADA Community College of Southern Nevada Ophthalmic Technology/Ophthalmic Dispensing 6375 West Charleston Boulevard-W1A Las Vegas, Nevada 89146-1164 702-651-5834 http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu/health/ophthal.htm Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
NEW JERSEY Camden County College Opticianry PO Box 200
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Blackwood, NJ 08012 609-227-7200 x322 http://www.camdencc.edu/departments/ophthalmic/ index.htm Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-260-5298 http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/academics/deptsites/ vctech/index.shtml Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Essex County College Opticianry 303 University Avenue Newark, NJ 07102 973-877-3367 http://www.essex.edu/ Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Suffolk County Community College, Western Campus Opticianry Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, NY 11717 516-851-6282 http://www.sunysuffolk.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Raritan Valley Community College Ophthalmic Science PO Box 3300 Somerville, NJ 08876-1265 908-526-1200 x8277 http://rvcc2.raritanval.edu/~scieng/Ophthalm.html Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
NORTH CAROLINA Durham Technical Community College Opticianry 1637 Lawson Street Durham, NC 27703 919-686-3485 http://courses.durhamtech.edu/opticianry Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
NEW MEXICO Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Optical Technology 9169 Coors Road, N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87184 505-897-5359, ext. 5360 Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
NEW YORK Erie Community College Ophthalmic Dispensing 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221-7095 716-851-1570 http://www.ecc.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Interboro Institute of Opticianry 450 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019 212-399-0091 http://www.interboro.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing New York City College of Technology Department of Vision Care Technology 300 Jay Street
OHIO Cuyahoga Community College Optical Technology 700 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4454 http://www.tri-c.edu/CATALOG/0305/sequences/ programs/optical.htm Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
TENNESSEE Roane State Community College Opticianry 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748 865-354-3000, ext. 4319 http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/academic/healthsci/opticianry Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing The Learning Curve PO Box 5170 Sevierville, TN 37864-5170 865-453-3450
[email protected] Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
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TEXAS El Paso Community College Ophthalmic Technology PO Box 20500 El Paso, TX 79998 915-534-4075 http://www.epcc.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Tyler Junior College Vision Care Technology 1400 East Fifth Street Tyler, TX 75798 903-510-2020 http://www.tyler.cc.tx.us/vision/ Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
VERMONT Community College of Vermont Opticianry Program PO Box 120 Waterbury, VT 05676-0120 802-241-1190 http://www.ccv.vsc.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Tri-Service Optician Schools (TOPS) NWS, PO Box 350 Yorktown, VA 23691-0350 757-887-7600 http://138.143.250.101/nostra/optician.cfm Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Wytheville Community College Apprenticeship Related Instruction 1000 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 800-468-1195 ext. 4725 Fax: 276-223-4716
[email protected] http://www.wcc.vccs.edu Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA BC College of Optics Opticianry and Contact Lens Tech. #208-10070 King George Highway Surrey, BC V3T 2W4 604-581-0101 Fax: 604-581-0107 http://www.bccollegeofoptics.ca Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
VIRGINIA J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Opticianry PO Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622 804-523-5415 http://www.jsr.cc.va.us Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing Thomas Nelson Community College Opticianry Program 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, PO Box 9407 Hampton, VA 23670 757-825-2920 http://www.tncc.cc.va.us Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
Douglas College PO Box 2503 New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 604-527-5400 Fax: 604-527-5095 TTY/TDD: 604-527-5450 http://www.douglas.bc.ca Occupational Fields: opticians, dispensing
DRYWALLERS AND LATHERS RELATED SECTIONS: carpenters, floor layers, glaziers and glass makers, insulators and asbestos workers,
painters and paper hangers, plasterers, tile setters ers lose less time to inclement weather than most other construction workers. Most drywallers and lathers work 40 hours a week, but overtime is sometimes required. Some workers are paid by the hour; others are paid by the amount of work completed. Most drywall workers are employed by construction companies. Some are self-employed. In densely populated areas there may be enough drywall work for an individual to do drywall exclusively, but in other areas drywall work is most often done by painters and carpenters. Many drywall workers belong to trade unions, such as the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International, the Associated Builders and Contractors, the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, or the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Various unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades offer apprenticeships and on-the-job training for drywallers. Trainees work under the supervision of experienced drywall workers, typically starting by filling nail holes, carrying panels, and performing other simple tasks. Apprentices participate in course work and on-the-job training. Typically, the course of study runs for two to three years and includes instruction in cost estimation and other relevant skills. In general an applicant should
Drywall workers install thin, rigid panels of gypsum plaster covered on each side with heavy paper; these panels serve as an inexpensive substitute for plaster. Drywall, which is also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, gypsum board, or wallboard, is the most common underlying material in interior walls and ceilings. It may be covered with paint, wallpaper, paneling, or other finishing materials. Lathers work with lath, a supportive framework that can be covered with tile, plaster, or roofing material. Lath traditionally consisted of thin strips of wood nailed in a lattice pattern to the studs in the wall, but it is now commonly made of metal (often wire mesh) or gypsum panels similar to drywall. Sometimes lathers install lath around steel beams; the lath is then covered with plaster as a fireproofing measure. Lathers may specialize in applying certain types of material, such as gypsum, wood, or metal. Drywall installers, also called drywall applicators, measure and cut sheetrock and attach it to the wall or ceiling with nails, screws, or adhesives. When working with nails, the installer must hammer accurately to avoid breaking the sheetrock. Drywall installers sometimes construct an underlying framework of metal. They use keyhole saws to cut openings in the drywall for vents, plumbing pipes, and other objects. Because sheetrock is heavy and unwieldy, the installer may require an assistant or a lift to help hold the material until it is securely attached. Drywall finishers, also known as tapers, seal the joints where pieces of sheetrock meet. They apply a paste called “joint compound” along the seam with a trowel, press a strip of paper tape the length of the seam, smooth more compound across the surface and into any other imperfections in the wall, and sand the surface until no bumps or depressions remain. Several layers are often applied. The wall is then finished with a coat of paint, texturing, or wallpaper. Drywall workers and lathers must work precisely to make materials fit the wall or ceiling as planned. The work is often physically demanding. It requires long hours of standing, kneeling, bending, stretching, and heavy lifting. Some drywallers work on stilts to tape and finish ceilings and joints. Drywall workers often wear protective masks, because their jobs involve sanding or removing old plaster, which generates dust. There is risk of injury from falling off ladders and scaffolds and from working with power tools. Some drywall work is done on building exteriors, but most is done indoors. Consequently drywallers and lath-
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apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be in good physical condition have good manual dexterity have a basic knowledge of arithmetic
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From about $6 an hour to about $12 an hour, or half the rate paid to experienced workers, with raises commensurate with developing skills.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $10 an hour, up to $22 an hour. Earnings may vary, depending on the amount of overtime hours or the amount of work completed. 242
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JOB OUTLOOK Generally better than average, because demand for renovation of existing structures and the building of new structures is expected to increase, and there is a growing demand for insulated exterior wall coverings. Many workers with limited skills enter this trade, then discover that they dislike the work or require more steady employment, and they move on to other occupations, leaving thousands of new job openings annually. For more information on apprenticeships for drywall workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, local drywall contractors, or local chapters of related unions.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International 307 Annandale, Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22042-2454 703-534-8300 http://www.awci.org Occupational Fields: drywaller International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741
[email protected] http://www.ibpat.org Occupational Fields: drywaller, paperhanger
PROGRAM PROFILE Chicago Area Drywall Finishers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 1101 Taft Avenue Berkeley, IL 60163 708-449-9022 Fax: 708-449-5285
General Nature of the Program Drywall finishers apply tape to the joints of drywall panels, let them dry, then coat them again and again, till they are so smooth they virtually disappear from sight. It is an art—and a trade—all to itself. The drywall finisher is a skilled artisan who does what no one else can do: turn walls into rooms. And he—or she—can make an incredible living doing it.
In most areas, union drywall finishers can demand and get the prevailing hourly wage. Drywall finishing is also one of the shortest apprenticeship programs, which is why John decided to stick with it 30 years ago. Here’s how the Chicago program works. Once you’ve established that you have a high school diploma or its equivalency, you’re given a list of signatory contractors—union members who have agreed to hire apprentices from the Chicago area program. Then you apply for jobs with the contractors. “If you put out enough resumes and applications, you’ll get a job,” says John Hull, apprenticeship coordinator of the Chicago Area Drywall Finishers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. After being hired, you obtain an intent-to-hire letter from your employer and pay $200 for a temporary union permit. You’re now in the program. After 30 days of employment, another $265 toward union membership is due; 30 days after that, if you’re still working, you make a final payment of $170. At that time, you appear before the Board of Trustees, who represent the contractors, and they agree to give you reasonable employment for two years or as long as you’re in the program. Occasionally, John says, an apprentice’s employment with a contractor falls through before two years is up, usually due to an unexpected lack of work. When that happens, the program helps you find another job, and you continue to attend school.
Typical Day Drywall finishing takes place in three segments. First, you affix a paper tape to the joint with a glue compound. A bazooka, a cylindrical-shaped machine, pumps and dispenses the tape and compound simultaneously. After twenty-four hours, each side of the tape gets covered with a ten-inch bed coat. The bedding shrinks and recesses as it dries, so a final twelve-inch coat is applied. With each application, the joint gets wider and smoother. The outside and inside angles, such as the corners of the room, must also be taped, bedded, and finished. Texturing is part of the process, and drywall finishers can hand-apply textures as versatile as the human imagination. “I’ve seen everything from the Nike symbol to the nativity scene imprinted into walls,” John says. Apprentices also learn to finish drywall as smooth as satin, a technique not taught in many programs. Every situation you could possibly encounter in the field is taught at school, John says, and 80 percent of the curriculum is hands-on education.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice The Chicago Area Drywall Finishers Apprenticeship Program was founded on June 1, 1975. At first it was affiliated
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with Washburne Trade School, which had housed most of the apprentice occupations since 1958 under the direction of the Chicago Board of Education. The Chicago area program branched out and moved to its own facility in 1995, where it has more room to focus on all the latest techniques of drywall finishing. It takes only two years, or 4,000 hours of combined schooling, called contact hours, and on-the-job training to become a drywall finisher. The United States Department of Labor sets those standards, and drywall finishing is a government-certified profession. At the Chicago area program, apprentices attend classes once a week over two 18-week periods for a total of 288 contact hours. The remaining 3,712 hours are spent on the job. Most apprentices come to the Chicago area program through ads in the newspaper, just as John Hull did. As stressed by John, no tuition fees or tests are needed to become an apprentice. You do need a high school diploma or GED, and the program only trains union members. Union fees are paid in increments once you start full-time work, with an initial $475 fee paid upon obtaining a job. This buys you a temporary permit. It also allows you to earn union wages as soon as you begin work.
Salary Range Your first 60 days in the field serve as a probationary period. According to John, it’s physically demanding work and there’s more to it than most people ever realize. “You’ll know after the first two months if drywalling is for you,” John says. During the probationary period, a Chicago area apprentice earns 40 percent of a journeyman’s scale, or about $12.84 an hour. In the Chicago area program, a journeyman is a certified drywall finisher. For the next 1,000 hours of on-the-job training, apprentices earn 50 percent of the hourly scale, or $16.05. The wages increase 10 percent with every 1,000 hours of work until you’ve completed the required 4,000-hour program. After that, you receive your certification—by the program, the union, and the federal government—and you’re eligible to earn the full union wage of $32.10 an hour. Union wages vary nationwide, but certified drywall finishers can demand the prevailing wage anywhere they go in this country and Canada. “You go from flipping burgers at twenty thousand a year to a job making about fifty grand,” John says. “I believe in this program. It’s an alternative to the high tuition costs of college.” Drywall finishing, however, is a highly technical field. “You earn your money,” John says. John firmly believes that extensive knowledge is essential for a drywall finisher. Apprentices in the Chicago area program learn the
history and science of drywall, everything from the types of drywall available to how to order and store materials.
Advice John’s foremost advice for anyone who wants to pursue drywall finishing is to pay attention in math class. Everything is figured in square footage, and you need to know how to convert measurements. Drafting skills, such as reading blueprints, are also helpful to the would-be drywall finisher.
Future Goals Eighty-five percent of the apprentices who finish the Chicago area program go on to gainful employment. If the economy is good, so is the outlook for finding work as a drywall finisher. There’s also room for advancement. John started as an apprentice, became a journeyman, then moved into foreman and superintendent positions before applying to the Chicago area program as Apprenticeship Coordinator in 1991. Unions also negotiate excellent health benefits and retirement plans. Painters District Council #14 for example, the union for the Chicago Area Drywall Finishers, offers a ninety-dollar pension credit for every 1,300 hours—or one year—worked. “This is good, hard, honest work,” John said. “I take my children all around Chicago and show them the buildings and houses I drywalled. It’s a great sense of pride and accomplishment.”
ALABAMA Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #779 659 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-432-0133 Occupational Fields: drywaller
ALASKA Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #1555 344 Fairhill Road Fairbanks, AK 99712-1616 907-457-4444 Occupational Fields: taper
ARIZONA Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries PO Box 27693 Tempe, AZ 85285 602-802-0602
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Occupational Fields: drywaller, plasterer, lather, taper, acoustical carpenter Phoenix Drywall Tapers and Finishers 1841 North 24th Street, Suite 2 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-244-0768 Occupational Fields: taper
CALIFORNIA Associated General Contractors, San Diego 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92108 858-558-7444 Fax: 858-558-8444
[email protected] http://www.agcsd.org Occupational Fields: drywaller, lather Craft Training Center 26218 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-785-2282 Fax: 510-785-1798 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: drywaller Drywallers Union, Local #144 1400 Coleman Avenue, #F18 Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-452-8437 Occupational Fields: drywaller
Fresno, CA 93728-1141 209-264-4350 Occupational Fields: drywaller, lather Lathers Union, Local #440 1605 North Susan Street, #1 Santa Ana, CA 92703 714-554-1644 Occupational Fields: lather Painters and Decorators Union 600 Roble Avenue Pinole, CA 94564 510-724-3500 Occupational Fields: taper, painter, decorator Painters and Tapers Union, Local #52 26 Bernard Street, Room 20 Bakersfield, CA 93305-3493 661-325-1825 Occupational Fields: taper Painters Union, Local #294 Central Valley Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers 4831 East Shields Avenue Fresno, CA 93726-6437 559-255-2113 Occupational Fields: taper Painters Union, Local #376 404 Nebraska Street Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-2249 Occupational Fields: drywaller
Gold Coast Carpenters Union Carpenters District Council 412 Dawson Drive Camarillo, CA 93012-8010 805-482-9226 Occupational Fields: drywaller, lather
Sacramento Area Drywallers and Lathers 23217 Kidder Street Hayward, CA 94545-1632 510-785-5885 Occupational Fields: drywaller, lather
Lathers Union, Local #42-L 12115 Lakeland Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 562-903-1167 Occupational Fields: metal lather
Sacramento Area Drywallers and Lathers Union 4421 Pell Drive Sacramento, CA 95838-2534 916-923-1148 Occupational Fields: drywaller, lather
Lathers Union, Local #83 Central Valley Drywallers and Lathers 1335 North Hulbert Avenue
Southern California Painters and Drywallers 2077 South Yates Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040
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213-727-2811 Occupational Fields: drywall finisher United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Drywallers and Framers Union, Local #9506 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 8595 Miralani Drive San Diego, CA 92126 619-621-2670 Occupational Fields: drywaller, framer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Drywallers Union, Local #1506 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 5164 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90029 213-660-1506 Occupational Fields: drywaller
HAWAII Gypsum Drywall Contractors of Hawaii 2828 Paa Street, #3137 Honolulu, HI 96819-4438 808-837-6517 Occupational Fields: drywaller Hawaii Carpenters Training Office 1311 Houghtailing Street, Room 202 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-848-0794 Occupational Fields: drywaller Tapers Union, Local #1944 1287 Kalani Street, Suite 204 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-848-7766 Occupational Fields: taper
ILLINOIS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EHI Construction Inc. 1017 Brentwood Road, NE Washington, DC 20001 202-636-4585 Occupational Fields: drywaller International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741 http://www.ibpat.org Occupational Fields: drywaller, paperhanger
FLORIDA Drywall Finishers Union, Local #1942 2152 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33020-3969 954-923-1942 Occupational Fields: drywaller
Washburne Trade School Chicago Area Drywall Finishers 3233 West 31st Street Chicago, IL 60623 773-579-6100 Occupational Fields: drywaller
IOWA Quad City Painters PO Box 626 Bettendorf, IA 52722 309-355-7353 Occupational Fields: drywall finisher Sioux City Painters 230 Insurance Exchange Building Sioux City, IA 51101 712-255-6478 Occupational Fields: taper
MARYLAND Painting and Drywall Apprentices 2070 Tigertail Boulevard Dania, FL 33004 954-927-3308 Occupational Fields: drywaller
P and P Constructors, Inc. 660 Lofstrand Lane Rockville, MD 20850 301-251-6750 Occupational Fields: drywaller
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NEW YORK Carpenters Union, Local #532 456 East Church Street Elmira, NY 14901-2832 607-733-7542 Occupational Fields: lather, drywaller
OKLAHOMA Eastern Oklahoma Building, Construction, and Trade Council 2651 East 21st Street, #405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3365 Occupational Fields: lather
OREGON Southwest Washington Drywall Finishers 6915 Northeast 42nd Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503-287-4856 Occupational Fields: drywaller
VIRGINIA Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, National Office 307 East Annandale Road, Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22042-2433 703-534-8300 http://www.awci.org Occupational Fields: drywaller, stucco contractor
WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99220 509-534-0826 Occupational Fields: drywaller Carpenters, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Drywallers, and Cabinet Makers 2201 South 78th Street, Building B-512 Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-2629 Occupational Fields: drywaller
Carpenters Union, Local #1715 Vancouver Carpenters, Millmen, and Shipwrights 612 East McLoughlin Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98663-3393 360-693-0731 Occupational Fields: drywaller Columbia Basin Carpenters 2410 East Saint Helens Pasco, WA 99301 509-545-1781 Occupational Fields: drywaller Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Carpenters 5309 East Third Spokane, WA 99212 509-533-8833 Occupational Fields: drywaller Fluor Daniel Hanford M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352-1505 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: drywaller Longview-Kelso Carpenters, Millmen, Shipwrights and Millwrights 1316 Commerce Avenue Longview, WA 98632 360-423-5030 Occupational Fields: drywaller Northwest Washington Painters, Decorators, and Drywall Finishers 6770 East Marginal Way, South, Building D Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-8332 Occupational Fields: drywaller Olympic Painters, Decorators, and Drywallers 1101 South Yakima Avenue Tacoma, WA 98405 206-383-1330 Occupational Fields: drywaller Painters, Tapers, and Glaziers 2110 North Fancher Road Spokane, WA 99212
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509-533-8814 Occupational Fields: drywaller Wenatchee Area Carpenters 27 North Chelan Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-7653 Occupational Fields: drywaller Western Washington Lathing, Acoustical and Drywall Systems and Thermal Insulation Installers PO Box 3076 Renton, WA 98901 206-624-5481 Occupational Fields: drywaller, lather, acoustical ceiling installer Yakima-Kittitas Area Carpenters and Millmen 507 South Third Street Yakima, WA 98901 509-452-1994 Occupational Fields: drywaller
CANADA NEW BRUNSWICK Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: drywaller
ONTARIO St. Clair College Windsor Campus 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 519-966-1656 Fax: 519-972-3811 http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/apprenticeship/ home_b.html Occupational Fields: drywaller
ELECTRICIANS AND LINE WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: carpenters, communications specialists, electronics workers, elevator constructors, engi-
neers, mechanics, millwrights, operating engineers, pipe trades workers, printers, railroad workers, shipbuilders, theater workers Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems that deliver light, power, heat, air conditioning, and refrigeration. They often specialize in construction projects, where they install new wiring in buildings, for example, but they also repair electronic parts of machines for business and industry and perform general electrical maintenance work. Inside wiremen are electricians who install wiring and electrical equipment in new or renovated buildings. The job typically involves reading blueprints or sketching the placement of wiring and equipment; placing electrical conduit pipes or tubing in walls, ceilings, partitions, and other hidden areas; and running insulated electrical wire through the conduits. In houses, wiring covered with plastic is sometimes substituted for wires inside conduit. Inside wiremen also install electrical equipment, including switches, outlets, transformers, and circuit breakers. Maintenance electricians maintain and repair electrical systems that have already been installed, typically in schools, industrial sites, hospitals, shopping centers, and other buildings where regular servicing is necessary. They spend much time checking equipment, repairing minor problems, and performing other preventive maintenance. Some maintenance electricians specialize in residential work. In contrast, line workers, also known as linemen or line installers, install exterior poles, towers, wires, and cables that carry electricity, telephone transmissions, and cable television signals to houses and commercial sites. Most line workers are employed by electric utilities, or telephone and cable television companies; some work for specialized construction firms. Line workers must climb the poles or be lifted in special buckets mounted on swinging arms on trucks. Sometimes they attach other equipment—such as transformers, lightning arrestors, or circuit breakers—to electricity poles. High-voltage electricians work on lines that carry very powerful electric currents. Cable splicers, also known as cable splicing technicians, install telephone lines. Fiber optics installers work with hair-thin strands of glass called “fiber optic cables.” This type of cable is able to carry signals much more efficiently than copper cables. Some fiber optics technicians work with wiring and equipment for telephones, computers, and industrial machinery. Electric power generating plant operators work with machinery that produces electricity. Some power plants
are fueled by oil, coal, or natural gas; others operate on nuclear power. Operators oversee the boilers, coal crushers, turbines, and other machinery; regulate the flow of power to various power lines and generators; and make records and reports of the plant’s operations. Power distributors and dispatchers, also known as load dispatchers or systems operators, supervise the transmission of electricity via substations, transmission lines, and distribution lines that deliver current to residences, industrial plants, and other sites. They work with voltage transformers, circuit breakers, and other equipment; track the distribution of electricity throughout vast delivery systems; anticipate peaks and slumps in the need for electricity and adjust production accordingly; deal with transformer failures and other emergencies; and adjust the voltage being delivered through substations. Workers in power plants frequently work shifts at night, on weekends, and on holidays. They are required to take random tests for alcohol and other drugs. They generally work indoors, sitting or standing at control stations, which require unfailing attention. Most of these workers are employed by electric utility companies or government agencies; a few are employed by industries that generate their own electricity. Electricians use tools such as insulated pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, electric drills, soldering guns, oscilloscopes, ammeters, test lamps, and hacksaws. Cable splicers sometimes use power-driven equipment to dig ditches for burying the cables underground. The work of an electrician is sometimes physically challenging; it may require hours of standing, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and work in uncomfortable positions. Electricians are at risk of injury from electrical shock, falls, and cuts; line workers also risk injury from toxic chemicals, natural gas leaks, and falls from high poles. Line installers work outside, often in bad weather, and may put in very long or irregular hours and have to travel some distance to the work site. Most other electricians work 40 hours a week but may work some overtime. Maintenance electricians sometimes work nights, weekends, and on call. About 10 percent of electricians are self-employed. Apprenticeship, often offered through a local union or by an electrical contracting company, is the traditional way of entering this trade. Trainees learn under the supervision of experienced electricians, starting with 249
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simple tasks, such as drilling holes for wiring or setting conduit. Typically the course of study runs for three to five years and features 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and at least 144 hours of classroom study each year, including instruction in blueprint reading, electrical theory, mathematics, electrical codes, and other subjects. In most areas of the country, electricians are required to be licensed. In general an applicant should: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate not be color blind be in good health have at least average strength be agile have manual dexterity
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between about $8 and $15 an hour, or 30 percent to 50 percent of the rate paid to skilled workers, with periodic raises.
ual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, telephone companies, electric power and utility companies, or local electrical contractors.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Headquarters 900 Seventh Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20001 202-833-7000 Fax: 202-728-7676 http://www.ibew.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for the Electrical Industry 301 Prince George’s Boulevard, Suite D Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-249-2042 Fax: 301-715-2301 http://www.njatc.org Occupational Fields: electrician, lineman, wireman
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $19.90 an hour, up to about $33 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on the job and geographic location.
JOB OUTLOOK Job outlook for electrical workers is generally good, because employment of electricians is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 in response to the development of new technologies and general growth in the economy. New structures are being built and older structures are being renovated to accommodate new technology, such as computers, telecommunications equipment, and automated industrial machines. A decline is expected in the demand for line installers, particularly those that specialize in telephone and cable television wiring, because of the use of satellites and other technology that delivers signals without wires. Competition is expected to be keen for jobs in electrical power plants, because these jobs pay well and have low turnover. For more information on apprenticeships for electricians, contact the national organizations and individ-
NECA, Quad City Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee NECA-IBEW Joint Apprenticeship Program 2827 7th Avenue, Suite 10 Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-0056 Fax: 309-788-7296
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General Nature of the Job According to Clayton Harksen, an apprentice wireman needs to like change. The union assigns every job, and he never knows where he’ll be working or with whom. “You learn everything from industrial work to commercial work,” Clayton says. “Your jobs are carefully monitored so you experience everything.” You may work in a large industrial plant, installing new switch gear to operate large machinery. Your next job could be in a grocery store, wiring cash registers from under the floor. Some jobs last months, others a few days. During the five-year Quad City program, an apprentice studies under many journeymen. “There are several
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possible ways to do one task, and no one way is right. Every journeyman has his own idea of how to get the job done,” Clayton says. “It’s a great way to learn.” Jobs can be outdoors as well as in, and you have to be ready for anything. “If you look in my truck, you’ll find gear for every type of weather, thermal underwear, heavy gloves, sweaters.” Electricians work with their hands and lift equipment. “It’s physical work,” Clayton says. “You find ways to be good to your body.” The program requires 1,800 hours a year of training, with 180 spent in the classroom. Additional courses are offered periodically, some required and some not. Required courses include welding, first aid, and occupational safety classes. Although mandatory, these classes don’t count toward the required 180 hours.
Typical Day Clayton rises while it’s still dark and drives to the nearby ALCOA plant. He meets the rest of his crew at 6:50 a.m., and they ride into the huge complex together, in a van. It soon stops at a big aluminum outbuilding, and Clayton and three journeymen get out. Clayton carefully lays out his tools and receives final instructions from his journeyman. He then sets about his task: moving and installing a main switch gear used to operate motors. “It’s not just one piece,” Clayton says, “and it’s not all that easy to move.” The heavy gear, including a transformer, takes Clayton more than half a day to move using a truck forklift. At 9:30 a.m. he takes his morning coffee break and surveys his progress. By the time his half-hour lunch comes, he has moved most of the gear. “Once moved, I needed to install it,” Clayton says. The gear comes with predrilled holes. Clayton marks the concrete where the gear is going to be set down, drills holes in the concrete, then aligns the two sets of holes and bolts the gear in place. At quitting time, 3:30 p.m., Clayton and his crew aren’t quite finished. They stay an extra hour to move some things for tomorrow. Anything over eight hours, though, is paid time-and-a-half. Clayton returns home at 5:00. It’s not Tuesday, his regularly scheduled school night, but he wants to attend an add-on class on confined spaces. “It’s about crawling into a manhole and other small areas. You have to learn how to operate a machine called a sniffer. It checks the atmosphere for dangerous gases.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice “Electricity always fascinated me,” Clayton says, “not so much how to install it but where it originated and how it
worked.” Clayton was a nonunion electrician for several years before applying for an apprenticeship at age twentythree. Unionized electricians he knew encouraged him to apply. Applications to the program are taken the first working Monday of each month and cost $20. The only requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalent. There is no tuition fee, but apprentices pay for their books. Admission to the program is highly competitive, Clayton says, and last year they took 30 apprentices out of four hundred applicants. Clayton’s class numbers 15, 13 men and two women, and classes can go up to 30 people. “They pick through the best applications, then call you for an interview with six union committee members,” Clayton says. “It’s scary, but they’re looking for enthusiasm and commitment. Each apprentice is an investment.” If selected, you’re called for work. You go down to the union hall, fill out the selected paperwork, then go over to the union shop where you’ll be working and fill out their paperwork. “The next day, you’re on the job,” he says. School begins shortly thereafter and meets the same night each week from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Salary Range First-year apprentices earn 40 percent of the full union wage scale, which is currently $21.43 an hour in the Quad City area. After you’ve accumulated 1,000 hours, sometime in your first year, you’re inducted into the union and begin paying dues of 5 percent, taken out of your weekly paycheck. You’re also expected to pay quarterly union dues, an out-of-pocket cost of $62.40. At this time, you receive a 5 percent raise. After you complete your first year of apprenticeship, your hourly wage goes up to 50 percent of the union scale. You continue to get a 10 percent wage increase for every year of completed training with the required number of on-the-job hours. After 800 hours of training, apprentices become eligible for the union’s health benefit package as well as annuity and pension plans. For every year of service, union electricians earn $65 in pension. After graduating, an apprentice becomes a certified journeyman wireman. A journeyman wireman can travel anywhere in the country and, if there’s an electrical union, be employable at the prevailing union wage.
Advice Clayton advises would-be electricians to pay attention to math, especially algebra. You also need to enjoy studying and applying yourself. “There’s about four hours of homework every week,” Clayton adds. “The more dedicated you
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are, the more you’ll get out of it.” Apprentices should be mechanically inclined and enjoy problem-solving. Flexibility in working with all kinds of people is vital. Because you work with dozens of journeymen and they all have different personalities and ways of doing things, you have to stay open, he says.
Future Goals Clayton enjoys the diversity of his work more than anything else. After completing his apprenticeship, he wants to continue to move around and work out of a service department at a variety of jobs. Eventually, he wants to estimate the cost of jobs. An estimator does more deskwork, and jobs are figured on a computer. “That’s for when I’m older,” Clayton says, “after the body starts to slow down.” Clayton plans to continue taking classes after he’s finished the program. You can take advanced journeyman and wiring courses, as well as review the electrical codes, which change periodically. “In such a growing field,” he says, “you never stop learning. Now, there are fiber optics and computers. There’s no end to the directions you can go in.”
ALABAMA International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #136 845 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, AL 35235 205-833-0909 Fax: 205-833-0997
[email protected] http://www.ibew136.org Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #505 2244 Hall’s Mill Road Mobile, AL 36606 251-476-0275 Fax: 251-450-0957
[email protected] Occupational Fields: wireman, electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #558 PO Box 578 Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-2279
Fax: 256-383-0907
[email protected] http://www.ibew558.org Occupational Fields: wireman, electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Gulf Coast Chapter, Mobile 2058 Dauphin Street PO Box 6215 Mobile, AL 36660 251-479-9534 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
ALASKA Electrical Apprenticeship School 5144 East 22nd Avenue Anchorage, AK 99508-3704 907-337-9508 Occupational Fields: telephone line installer, wireman, electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #1547 3333 Denali Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 907-272-6571 Fax: 907-777-7255 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Alaska Chapter 712 West 36th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99503 907-561-1958 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
ARIZONA Arizona Independent Electrical Contractors Association 5060 North 19th Avenue, #213 Phoenix, AZ 85015-3212 Occupational Fields: electrician, line repairer, lineman Arizona Public Service Company PO Box 53933, MS 3036 Phoenix, AZ 85072-3933
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602-371-7850 Occupational Fields: electrician, line repairer, electric meter repairer, power plant operator ASARCO International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PO Box 8 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician ASARCO Ray Mine Unit, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #518 PO Box Eight Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-2236 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors, Phoenix 2702 North Third Street, Suite 2020 Phoenix, AZ 85004-4606 602-274-8222 http://www.azbuilders.org Occupational Fields: electrician Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors, Tucson North Swan Road, Suite 144 Tucson, AZ 85712 520-881-7930 Occupational Fields: electrician BHP Copper, Pinto Valley Operation PO Box 100 Miami, AZ 85539 520-473-6485 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
Citizens Utilities Company PO Box 280 Nogales, AZ 85628 520-761-7951 Occupational Fields: line installer National Electrical Contractors Association, Arizona Chapter 4315 North 12th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-263-0111 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Saguaro Chapter Globe-Miami Electrical 1661 North Swan Road, Suite 244 Tucson, AZ 85712 520-323-1622 http://www.azneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician Navopache Electric Cooperative PO Box 308 Lakeside, AZ 85929 520-368-5118 Occupational Fields: substation electrician, line installer, line repairer, meter repairer, substation operator Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 109 North 37th Avenue PO Box 6691 Phoenix, AZ 85005 602-393-3855 Occupational Fields: powerhouse electrician
BHP Copper, Superior PO Box 37 Superior, AZ 85273 520-689-2444 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
Phoenix, City of, Public Works Personnel Department 2631 South 22nd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-262-7784 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
Central Arizona Water Conservation District 23636 North Seventh Street Phoenix, AZ 85024 602-870-2384 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
PHX Electrical 615 East Palo Verde Drive Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-263-8104 Occupational Fields: electrician, inside wireman
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R.R. Donnelley 1145 West Gila Bend Highway, Box C-8 Casa Grande, AZ 85222 520-836-4418 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
Electricians Union 3033 Alvarado Street San Leandro, CA 94577-5707 510-351-2785 Occupational Fields: electrician
Salt River Project Personnel Department PO Box 52025 STC001 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2025 602-236-2182 Occupational Fields: electrician, substation electrician, line installer, line repairer, electric meter repairer
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 10300 Merritt Street Castroville, CA 95012-3307 408-633-2311 Occupational Fields: electrician
Tucson Electrical Power 220 West Sixth Street PO Box 711 Tucson, AZ 85702 520-745-3480 Occupational Fields: powerhouse electrician, substation electrician, line repairer, relay technician, electric meter repairer
ARKANSAS National Electrical Contractors Association, Arkansas Chapter 3807 McCain Park Drive, Suite 118 North Little Rock, AR 72116 501-758-2224 http://www.arneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician
CALIFORNIA Construction Craft Training Center 5750 Imhoff Drive Concord, CA 94520 510-785-2282 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: electrician, industrial electrician Construction Craft Training Center 26232 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-785-2282 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: electrician, industrial electrician
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3994 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93003 805-485-6229 Occupational Fields: electrician Los Angeles Housing Authority Human Resources Department 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-252-2525 http://www.hacla.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, California Central Coast Chapter 530 East Main Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-348-1200 Fax: 805-348-1203 http://www.cccneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Contra Costa Chapter 1024 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553-1604 925-372-3222 Fax: 925-372-0282
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, East Central California Chapter 2300 Tulare Street, Suite 110 Fresno, CA 93721-2286
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559-263-9683 Fax: 559-263-9688
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
707-765-1050 Fax: 707-765-1052
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Greater Sacramento Chapter 3960 Industrial Blvd, Suite 200B West Sacramento, CA 95691-3496 916-376-8980 Fax: 916-376-8985
[email protected] http://www.necasac.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, San Diego County Chapter 9350 Waxie Way, Suite 540 San Diego, CA 92123 858-571-6322 Fax: 858-571-6323
[email protected] http://www.necasandiego.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Kern County Chapter 3008 Sillect Drive, Suite 103 Bakersfield, CA 93308-6340 661-325-5937 Fax: 661-325-0481
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, San Francisco Chapter 555 Gough Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415-703-8333 Fax: 415-626-0658 http://www.sfeca.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Los Angeles County Chapter 675 South Arroyo Parkway, Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91105 626-792-6322 Fax: 626-792-6372
[email protected] http://www.la-neca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Orange County Chapter 180 South Anita Drive, Suite 103 Orange, CA 92868 714-634-8777 Fax: 714-634-8582
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Redwood Empire Chapter 7 Fourth Street, Suite 54 Petaluma, CA 94952
National Electrical Contractors Association, San Joaquin Chapter PO Box 8040 Stockton, CA 95208 209-478-8105 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, San Mateo County Chapter 805 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 200 PO Box 7150 Redwood City, CA 94063 650-328-3100 Fax: 650-328-3116
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter 1493 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95159 408-288-6100
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[email protected] http://www.scvneca.com Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern Sierras Chapter 1655 East Riverview Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 909-824-7050 Fax: 909-796-5270
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician, inside wireman, communications installer, audio installer, sound technician
COLORADO
Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician, outside electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Connecticut Chapter Hamden Center II 2321 Whitney Avenue, Suite 505 Hamden, CT 06518 203-287-1444
[email protected] http://www.necact.org Occupational Fields: electrician
DELAWARE
Associated General Contractors Colorado Building 1114 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80204 303-388-2422 http://www.agccolorado.org Occupational Fields: commercial electrician
Electrician Apprenticeship 814 West Basin Road New Castle, DE 19720-1708 302-322-5089 Occupational Fields: electrician
Denver Joint Electrical Committee 5610 Logan Street Denver, CO 80216-1302 303-295-1903 Occupational Fields: electrician
Big Inc. 2800 Bladensburg Road, NE Washington, DC 20018 202-832-8777 Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter 363 South Harlan Street, Suite 205 Lakewood, CO 80226 303-937-3900 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
Comcast Cable 900 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 202-832-2001 Occupational Fields: cable television installer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern Colorado Chapter 228 North Cascade, Suite 203 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-636-3901 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
CONNECTICUT General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road
D.C. Department of Public Works 2000 14th Street, NW, Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20009 202-727-1000 http://dpw.dc.gov Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #26 6220 Kansas Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20011 202-829-2900 Fax: 202-829-6086 http://www.ibewlocal26.org Occupational Fields: electrician
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Headquarters 900 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-833-7000 Fax: 202-728-7676 http://www.ibew.org Occupational Fields: electrician J.H. Bradby Inc. 7325 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20012 202-726-5600 Occupational Fields: electrician Jones Electric Company Inc. 2615 30th Street, NE Washington, DC 20018 202-635-1766 Occupational Fields: electrician
FLORIDA Associated General Contractors, Florida East Coast Chapter 2617 North Australian Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33407-5697 561-833-3609 http://www.agcfla.com Occupational Fields: electrician Central Florida Electricians 2738 Forsyth Road Winter Park, FL 32792 407-678-3733 Occupational Fields: electrician Charter Electrical Company 5566 Moncrief Road Jacksonville, FL 32209 904-768-8221 Occupational Fields: electrician Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) 1350 Baldwin Avenue PO Box 512 De Funiak Springs, FL 32435-0512 850-892-2111 Occupational Fields: electrician
Electrical Council of Florida 6107B Memorial Highway Tampa, FL 33615 813-885-9605 http://www.electricalcouncilfl.org Occupational Fields: electrician Florida Association of Electrical Contractors, Northeast Florida 1775 Lakeside Avenue St. Augustine, FL 32086 Occupational Fields: electrician Florida Association of Electrical Contractors, Osceola County 315 West Melody Lane Casselberry, FL 32707 407-260-1511 http://www.faeccf.org Occupational Fields: electrician Florida East Coast Electricians 4620 Summit Boulevard PO Box 15003 Palm Beach, FL 33406 Occupational Fields: electrician Florida Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Inc. PO Box 592949 8581 Avenue C Orlando, FL 32859-2949 407-438-3328 Occupational Fields: electrician Florida Public Utilities Company 2825 Pennsylvania Avenue PO Box 610 Marianna, FL 32447 850-526-6800 Occupational Fields: electrician Gainesville Electrical 2420 Northeast 17th Terrace PO Box 5428 Gainesville, FL 32627-5428 352-376-8375 Occupational Fields: electrician Gulf Coast Electrical 7830 North Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32514 Occupational Fields: electrician
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Heartland Electrical Apprenticeship Program 5505 Lake Haven Boulevard Sebring, FL 33872 Occupational Fields: electrician Independent Electrical Contractors, Florida West Coast Chapter FWCC 9500 Koger Boulevard, Suite 103 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Occupational Fields: electrician Independent Electrical Contractors, Southwest Florida 94 Second Street Naples, FL 34102-5909 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 927 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561-833-2461 Occupational Fields: electrician Jacksonville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Council 4951 Richard Street Jacksonville, FL 32207 904-737-7533 Occupational Fields: electrician Jacksonville Electric Authority 21 West Church Street Jacksonville, FL 32208 904-632-0300 Occupational Fields: electrician Jacksonville Saint Johns River 11201 New Berlin Road Jacksonville, FL 32226-2234 904-751-7700 Occupational Fields: electrician Leesburg, City of 501 West Meadow Street Leesburg, FL 34748 352-728-9720 Occupational Fields: electrician Miami Electrical 1601 Northwest 17th Avenue Miami, FL 33125
305-324-7578 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Florida West Coast Chapter 2103 West Cass Street Tampa, FL 33606-1233 813-253-0887 Fax: 813-254-3511
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, North Florida Chapter 4951-A Richard Street Jacksonville, FL 32207 904-636-0663 Fax: 904-636-0067
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, South Florida Chapter 7600 West 20th Avenue, Suite 215 Hialeah, FL 33016 305-828-9918 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician Ocala Electric Utility 2100 Northeast 30th Avenue PO Box 1270 Ocala, FL 34470-1270 352-351-6650 Occupational Fields: electrician Pate Electric 2336 Industrial Drive Panama City, FL 32405-6038 850-763-1066 Occupational Fields: electrician Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. PO Box 1577 Palatka, FL 32178-1577 813-963-0994 http://www.seminole-electric.com Occupational Fields: electrician
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Southern Line Contractor’s Chapter (SELCAT) 2512 Northwest Sixth Street Gainesville, FL 32609 Occupational Fields: electrician St. Petersburg Electricians 4020 80th Avenue, North, Room Seven Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Occupational Fields: electrician Tampa Electricians 5625 Harney Road Tampa, FL 33610 Occupational Fields: electrician W.R. Bodie Electric Company Inc. 2973 Edgewood Avenue, North Jacksonville, FL 32209 904-766-8611 Occupational Fields: electrician Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc. 14651 21st Street PO Box 278 Dade City, FL 33526-0278 352-567-5133 Occupational Fields: electrician
GEORGIA International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #779 502 First Avenue Columbus, GA 31901 706-322-8217 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Training Center 155 Crumley Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30312 404-523-5400 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Atlanta Chapter 4221 N. Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30341 770-454-6400 Fax: 770-454-8255
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Augusta Chapter 2918 Professional Parkway, #208 Augusta, GA 30907 706-262-6322 Fax: 706-650-7018
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Savannah Chapter 355 Stier Street Savannah, GA 31406 912-355-1252 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southeastern Line Constructors 1015 Tyrone Road, Suite 310 Tyrone, GA 30290 770-969-9209 Fax: 770-969-8849
[email protected] http://www.slccneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician United Auto Workers, Local #10 5407 Buford Highway, NE Doraville, GA 30340-1125 Occupational Fields: electrician
HAWAII Associated Builders and Contractors of Hawaii 207A Puuhale Road Honolulu, HI 96819 808-845-4887 Fax: 808-847-7876 http://www.abchawaii.org Occupational Fields: electrician Citizens Utilities Company Kauai Electric Division PO Box 278
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Eleele, HI 96705 808-246-4301 Occupational Fields: electrician, lineworker, power plant maintenance worker
Occupational Fields: cable television installer, lineworker, maintenance technician, electric service installer
Del Monte Fresh Products Inc. PO Box 200 Kunia, HI 96759 808-621-1208 Occupational Fields: electrician
Eastern/Central Idaho Electrical Pocatello Area Office 540 Pershing Avenue Pocatello, ID 83201 208-232-4300 Occupational Fields: inside wireman
IDAHO
Hawaiian Electric Company Personnel Administration PO Box 2750 Honolulu, HI 96840 808-543-4664 Occupational Fields: electrician Hawaiian Sugar Industry Trades Progression c/o A&B Hawaii Inc. PO Box 3440 Honolulu, HI 96801 808-525-6647 Occupational Fields: electrical control technician Hawaii Electrical Workers 1617 Palama Street Honolulu, HI 96817 808-845-2422 Occupational Fields: electrician Hawaii Electricians Training Fund 1935 Hau Street, Room 301 Honolulu, HI 96819 808-847-0629 Occupational Fields: electrician, wireman
Electrical Workers Union, Local #291 225 North 16th Street, Room 110 Boise, ID 83702-5169 208-343-4861 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Idaho Chapter 6729 Ustick Road Boise, ID 83704 208-322-4744 Fax: 208-322-1874
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician Northwest Lineman College 7600 South Meridian Road Meridian, ID 83642 208-888-4817 http://www.lineman.com Occupational Fields: lineworker
ILLINOIS Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: lineworker, alarm and communications electrician, sound technician, electrical pump mechanic, electrician Oceanic Cablevision 200 Akamainui Street Mililani, HI 96819 808-625-8370
Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust 6201 West 115th Street Alsip, IL 60803 708-389-1340 http://www.ejatt.com Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, American Line Builders 106 North Monroe Street West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-932-2102 Occupational Fields: electrician
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #9 4415 Harrison Street, Suite 330 Hillside, IL 60162 708-449-9000 Fax: 708-449-9001
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #19 1885 North Farmsworth, Suite 8 Aurora, IL 60505 630-820-3950 Fax: 630-820-3925
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #196 American Line Builders 2400 Big Timber Road, Building B, Suite 208 Elgin, IL 60123 847-888-1960
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #1582 418 Simms Street Fox Valley, IL 60599 630-896-0912 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Illinois Chapter 707 Northeast Jefferson Peoria, IL 61603 309-673-6900 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician, inside wireman National Electrical Contractors Association, Chicago and Cook County Chapter Five Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 940 Westchester, IL 60154 708-531-0022 Fax: 708-531-0071 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Eastern Illinois Chapter 1050 Essington Road, Suite B Joliet, IL 60435 815-729-2288 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Illinois Chapter 3701 S 6th Street Road Springfield, IL 62703-4702 217-585-9500 Fax: 217-585-9600
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Northeastern Illinois Chapter 31W007 North Avenue, Suite 100 West Chicago, IL 60185 630-876-5360 Fax: 630-876-5364
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Northern Illinois Chapter 4864 Colt Road Rockford, IL 61109 815-874-8400 Fax: 815-874-7701
[email protected] http://www.nilneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician
INDIANA Associated Builders and Contractors, Indiana 6825 Hillsdale Court Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-596-4950 Fax: 317-596-4957 http://www.abc-indy.org Occupational Fields: electrician Chrysler Corporation Kokomo Casting Plant PO Box 9007
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Kokomo, IN 46902-9007 317-454-1632 Occupational Fields: electrician
317-269-5956 Occupational Fields: electrician
Chrysler Corporation Foundry Plant 1100 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-240-4932 Occupational Fields: electrician
General Motors Corporation, Marion Metal Fabricating Division 2400 West Second Street Marion, IN 46952-3295 765-668-2080 Occupational Fields: electrician
Cummins Engine Company PO Box 3005 Mail Code 11861 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 812-377-5784 Occupational Fields: electrician
GM Powertrain Training Programs PO Box 271 Bedford, IN 47421 812-279-7261 Occupational Fields: electrician
Dana Corporation Spicer Axle Division 2100 West State Street PO Box 70 Fort Wayne, IN 46808 260-481-3017 Occupational Fields: electrician
Haynes International 1020 West Park Avenue Kokomo, IN 46901 765-456-6000 Occupational Fields: electrician
Delco Electronics PO Box 9005 Kokomo, IN 46904-9005 765-451-5011 Occupational Fields: electrician Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems 2401 Columbus Avenue Anderson, IN 46018 317-646-3628 Occupational Fields: electrician General Motors Corporation, Allison Transmission Division 4700 West 10th Street PO Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894 317-242-5321 Occupational Fields: electrician General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis Metal Fabricating Division PO Box 388 Indianapolis, IN 46206
Hendricks County REMC PO Box 309 Danville, IN 46122-0309 317-745-5473 Occupational Fields: lineworker Hoagland Electric Inc. 3622 Goshen Road Fort Wayne, IN 46818 260-489-5990 Occupational Fields: electrician Indianapolis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 1751 South Lawndale Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-270-5282 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician Indianapolis Power and Light Company Joint Apprenticeship Program 25 Monument Circle PO Box 1595 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-261-5266 Occupational Fields: electrical lineworker
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #16, and National Electrical Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 1321 Edgar Street Evansville, IN 47710 812-422-3343 Occupational Fields: inside wireman International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #305 138 Chambeau Road Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1702 260-483-6257 Fax: 260-483-8828 Occupational Fields: inside wireman International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #873 PO Box 2796 Kokomo, IN 46904 765-457-5371 Fax: 765-459-3951
[email protected] Occupational Fields: inside wireman International Union of Electrical Workers, Local #802, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 1355 Wayne Street Bluffton, IN 46714-3743 260-824-4313 Occupational Fields: electrician Lake County Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 2515 169th Street Hammond, IN 46323-2049 219-845-3454 Occupational Fields: construction electrician LTV Steel Employee Development 2500 New York Avenue Whiting, IN 46394 219-853-7361 Occupational Fields: electrical wireman, electrical maintenance technician Marion-Kokomo Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee PO Box 2796
Kokomo, IN 46904-2796 765-457-5371 Occupational Fields: inside wireman Miami Cass County REMC U.S. Highway 31 and County Road 100, North PO Box 168 Peru, IN 46970 317-473-6668 Occupational Fields: lineworker Mishawaka Municipal Utilities 126 North Church Street Mishawaka, IN 46544 219-258-1708 Occupational Fields: lineworker National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Indiana Chapter 8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1000 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-846-5680 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Northern Indiana Chapter 105 Woodland Court PO Box 2006 Michigan City, IN 46360 219-872-3151
[email protected] http://www.necani.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern Indiana Chapter PO Box 3075 Evansville, IN 47730 812-422-3259
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician Pillsbury Company 707 Pillsbury Lane New Albany, IN 47150 812-941-4356 Occupational Fields: electrician
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Reddinger Contractors Inc. PO Box 5361 Evansville, IN 47715 812-479-1171 Occupational Fields: electrician Reitz Electric Service Inc. 1420 Keck Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-423-3371 Occupational Fields: electrician Rolls-Royce Corporation 2355 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-230-5112 Occupational Fields: electrician, powerhouse stationary engineer Tell City Electric Department PO Box Nine Tell City, IN 47586 812-547-3411 Occupational Fields: electrical lineworker Terre Haute Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 950 Ohio Street Terre Haute, IN 47807 812-235-7541 Occupational Fields: electrician Whirlpool Corporation Employment and Wage Administration 5401 U.S. Highway 41, North Evansville, IN 47727 812-426-4496 Occupational Fields: electrician Zollner Company Unlimited Partnership 2425 Coliseum Boulevard, South Fort Wayne, IN 46803 260-426-8081 Occupational Fields: electrician
IOWA A and G Electric 2035 Deborah Drive Dubuque, IA 52001
319-588-4253 Occupational Fields: electrician A and W Electric Contractors 5372 Northwest 111th Drive Grimes, IA 50111-2072 515-986-3986 Occupational Fields: electrician ABC Electric 10520 Hickman, Suite ABC Des Moines, IA 50325 515-270-6400 Occupational Fields: electrician ACE Electric 165 Highway 965 North Liberty, IA 52317 319-337-3007 Occupational Fields: electrician Advanced Electrical Services 1233 Gilbert Court Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-6452 Occupational Fields: electrician AEC Electric 1105 140th Street, NW Amana, IA 52203 319-846-2830 Occupational Fields: electrician Aldridge Electric c/o Roguette America 628 Ridge Street Keokuk, IA 52632 319-524-7190 Occupational Fields: electrician All Country Electrical PO Box 1834 Waterloo, IA 50704 Occupational Fields: electrician American Electric 716 39th Street Des Moines, IA 50312 515-277-3602 Occupational Fields: electrician
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American Service and Installation 1105 East Ninth Street Des Moines, IA 50316 515-265-9194 Occupational Fields: electrician Ames Contracting 3501 243rd Avenue Keokuk, IA 52632 319-524-5153 Occupational Fields: electrician Anderson Electric 2232 Hendershot Road, NE Liberty, IA 52317 319-626-2440 Occupational Fields: electrician Anita Municipal Utility 828 Main Street Anita, IA 50020 712-762-3845 Occupational Fields: lineworker Baker Electric Inc. 111 Southwest Jackson Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315 515-288-6774 Occupational Fields: electrician
515-266-8396 Occupational Fields: electrician Burns Electric 6529 Northwest Sixth Drive Des Moines, IA 50313 515-289-2725 Occupational Fields: electrician, line installer Campbell Electric 720 East 59th, Suite B Davenport, IA 52807 563-386-0112 Occupational Fields: electrician Carlisle Municipal Utilities 115 School Street Carlisle, IA 50047 515-989-0840 Occupational Fields: lineworker Cedar Falls Utilities Utility Parkway PO Box 769 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-1761 Occupational Fields: municipal utility worker, lineworker
Ball Electric 505 New York Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 515-280-7406 Occupational Fields: electrician
Commonwealth Electric Company 1530 Second Avenue PO Box BU Des Moines, IA 50306 515-288-5783 Occupational Fields: electrician
Bierbaum Electric 3389 335th Street Waukee, IA 50263 515-224-9845 Occupational Fields: electrician
Control Installations 6200 Thornton Avenue, Suite 190 Des Moines, IA 50315 515-244-2551 Occupational Fields: electrician
Biermann’s University Electric Company 512 Elm Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-255-3137 Occupational Fields: electrician
C.P. Pfhol Electric Company 1827 White Street Dubuque, IA 52001 319-583-2131 Occupational Fields: electrician
Binder Electric Inc. 2138 Lyon Des Moines, IA 50317
Crown Electric 783 Highway One, West, #6 Iowa City, IA 52246-4221
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319-338-0794 Occupational Fields: electrician Davenport Electric Contract Company 529 Pershing Avenue PO Box 4229 Davenport, IA 52808 319-326-6475 Occupational Fields: electrician, line installer Deere and Company PO Box 4198 Davenport, IA 52808 563-388-4200 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician Deere and Company PO Box 1595 Des Moines, IA 50306 515-289-3208 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician DML Electric 8421 University Boulevard Des Moines, IA 50311 515-987-2677 Occupational Fields: electrician Electric Company 1906 North Ninth Street Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-0611 Occupational Fields: electrician Farm Aids Inc. 27761 Allens Grove Road Donahue, IA 52746-9753 319-843-2078 Occupational Fields: electrician
Atkins, IA 52206 319-446-7875 Occupational Fields: electrician Glass and Sons Electric Inc. 4605 Northwest 53rd Court Des Moines, IA 50310-2012 515-276-0318 Occupational Fields: electrician Gorham Electric Inc. 3763 Main Street PO Box 877 Keokuk, IA 52632 319-524-6883 Occupational Fields: electrician Graettinger Municipal Light Plant PO Box 178 Graettinger, IA 51342 712-859-3844 Occupational Fields: lineworker Gurnsey Electric Company PO Box 78 Ankeny, IA 50021 515-964-7004 Occupational Fields: electrician Guttenberg Power and Water 502 South First Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 563-252-1161 Occupational Fields: lineworker Harlan Municipal Utilities PO Box 71 Harlan, IA 51537 712-755-5182 Occupational Fields: lineworker
Feuerbach Electric Inc. 108 Third Avenue PO Box 237 Keystone, IA 52249 319-442-3297 Occupational Fields: electrician
Hoddy Gates Electric Service 3555 Shaw Road Central City, IA 52214 319-854-7436 Occupational Fields: electrician
G and H Electric Inc. 3021 74th Street PO Box 134
Hooper Construction 41st Avenue Drive PO Box 5282
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Occupational Fields: electrician, line installer
515-967-5874 Occupational Fields: electrician
Hubill Inc. 1025 West Second Street Davenport, IA 52808 563-324-9147 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
Johnson Electric 2116 Valley Drive Des Moines, IA 50321 515-288-2196 Occupational Fields: electrician
Indianola Municipal Utilities 111 South Buxton Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-9444 Occupational Fields: lineworker
K and W Electric PO Box 967 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-277-0415 Occupational Fields: electrician
Interstate Power Company 1000 Main Street PO Box 769 Dubuque, IA 52004 319-582-5421 Occupational Fields: lineworker
Keel Electric 1040 East Post Road Marion, IA 52302 319-377-9895 Occupational Fields: electrician
Iowa Electrical Apprentices 1948 Northwest 92nd Court Des Moines, IA 50325-5454 515-224-4349 Occupational Fields: electrician Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship 1948 Northwest 92nd Court Clive, IA 50325 515-224-4349 Occupational Fields: electrician Iowa Industrial Controls 357 205th Avenue Carlisle, IA 50047 Occupational Fields: electrician
Keosauqua Light and Power PO Box 216 Keosqauqua, IA 52565 319-293-3406 Occupational Fields: lineworker Keul Electric 1034 Army Post Road PO Box 35683 Des Moines, IA 50315 515-285-4250 Occupational Fields: electrician Kinsella Electric 9270 Military Road Dubuque, IA 52001 319-588-1157 Occupational Fields: electrician
J.D. Electric 715 Valley Street Burlington, IA 52601 319-754-7686 Occupational Fields: electrician
Kraiburg Industries PO Box 38 Lisbon, IA 52253 Occupational Fields: electrician
Jetco Electrical Service and Sales 208 First Street Avenua, South PO Box 397 Altoona, IA 50009-1726
Kurrent Electric 2242 229th Place Boome, IA 50036 515-292-1155
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Fax: 515-292-1157 Occupational Fields: electrician L.A. Fulton 3401 104th Street Des Moines, IA 50322 515-276-4265 Occupational Fields: electrician Lewis Electric Company 2424 East Fifth Street Sioux City, IA 51101-2226 712-252-2785 Occupational Fields: electrician Lint Mechanical Inc. PO Box 220 Dallas Center, IA 50063-0220 515-992-3970 Occupational Fields: electrician Lowry Electric PO Box 447 Montezuma, IA 50171 319-623-3170 Occupational Fields: electrician Marshall County REC 2908 South Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 515-752-1593 Occupational Fields: municipal utility worker, lineworker, electrician Matt’s Electrical Service PO Box 8117 Cedar Rapids, IA 52408 319-396-6144 Occupational Fields: electrician May Electrical Contractors, Limited 4921 Douglas, Suite Five Des Moines, IA 50310 515-270-9255 Occupational Fields: electrician Mayer Associated Services PO Box 727 Sioux City, IA 57049 Occupational Fields: electrician
Merit Electric, Limited PO Box 1428 Iowa City, IA 52240 319-354-5612 Occupational Fields: electrician Metro Electric Inc. 931 Steuben Street Sioux City, IA 51101 712-233-2438 Occupational Fields: electrician MidAmerican Energy 201 Southeast First Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-281-2963 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician, lineworker, municipal utility worker Midwest Gas Company 401 Douglas Street Sioux City, IA 51102 712-277-7624 Occupational Fields: municipal utility worker Millard Electric PO Box 278 Burlington, IA 52601 319-752-4571 Occupational Fields: electrician Missouri Valley Line Constructors PO Box 271 Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-5062 Occupational Fields: electrician, line installer, lineworker Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities 509 North Adams PO Box 637 Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-2121 Occupational Fields: lineworker, electrician Nate Moore Wiring Service 100 Melrose Avenue Iowa City, IA 52246 319-337-7152 Occupational Fields: electrician
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National Electrical Contractors Association, Iowa Chapter 3260 99th Street Des Moines, IA 50325 515-278-2341 http://www.iowaneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Quad Cities Chapter 736 Federal Street Davenport, IA 52803 563-322-5371 Fax: 563-322-0195
[email protected] http://www.qcneca.com Occupational Fields: electrician New London Municipal Utilities 601 East Main Street New London, IA 52645 319-367-7703 Occupational Fields: lineworker Nikkel and Associates 728 East Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010-6523 515-232-8606 Occupational Fields: electrician Noel Electric 708 11th Street Des Moines, IA 50266 515-224-1957 Occupational Fields: electrician Norm’s Koestner Electric 625 Valley Street Burlington, IA 52601 319-752-8357 Occupational Fields: electrician Norwood Electric PO Box 574 Prairie City, IA 50228 Occupational Fields: electrician Nystrom Electric Company 1504 West Third Street Sioux City, IA 51103
712-252-4032 Occupational Fields: electrician Par Electrical Contractors Inc. 1987 Northeast 58th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 515-266-1330 Occupational Fields: electrician, line installer Paulson Electric Company of Dubuque 685 Century Drive PO Box 1625 Dubuque, IA 52002 319-588-2373 Occupational Fields: electrician PJ Electric and Equipment Company PO Box 993 Sioux City, IA 51102-0993 712-252-0348 Occupational Fields: electrician Pleva Plumbing 1350 Bittersweet Road Woodward, IA 50276-8053 515-438-2279 Occupational Fields: electrician Precision Electric 4185 Alyssa Court Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-0123 Occupational Fields: electrician Ralston Foods Company Inc. 601 16th Street, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-368-0237 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician Reicher Electric 1410 First Avenue, East Dyersville, IA 52040 319-582-6449 Occupational Fields: electrician RGS Electric 5113B Tremont Avenue Davenport, IA 52803 319-324-4920 Occupational Fields: electrician
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Richardson Enterprises Rural Route Two, Box 154 Wapello, IA 52653 Occupational Fields: electrician Scott’s Electric PO Box 1257 Waterloo, IA 50704-1257 319-232-6870 Occupational Fields: electrician Seither and Cherry Company 2537 Henkel Avenue Keokuk, IA 52632 319-524-5472 Occupational Fields: electrician Seneca Electric 5636 Northeast 17th Street Des Moines, IA 50313 Occupational Fields: electrician Smith Electric 50 North Marble Dunkerton, IA 50626 319-822-7794 Occupational Fields: electrician Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative Old Highway Two, East Bloomfield, IA 52537 515-664-2277 Occupational Fields: lineworker Stickfort Electric Company Inc. 201 East 22nd Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-5438 Occupational Fields: electrician
Tesdell Electric 719 Southwest Goodwin Ankeny, IA 50021-4998 515-964-8641 Occupational Fields: electrician Thompson Electric 721 14th Street PO Box 207 Sioux City, IA 51102 712-252-4221 Occupational Fields: electrician Traer Municipal Utilities 649 Second Street Traer, IA 50675 319-478-8760 Occupational Fields: lineworker United Technologies Automotive 2500 Highway Six East Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-9281, x276 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician University of Iowa Physical Plant 100 FSB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5115 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician Voltmer Inc. Rural Route Six, Box Four Decorah, IA 52101 319-382-9214 Occupational Fields: electrician
Stroh Corporation 5000 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 515-244-8177 Occupational Fields: electrician
Waverly Electric Utilities 1002 Adams Parkway PO Box 329 Waverly, IA 50677 319-352-6251 Occupational Fields: lineworker
TEC Electric 432 East Fourth Street Davenport, IA 52801 309-796-2399 Occupational Fields: electrician
West Point Municipal Utilities 313 Fifth Street West Point, IA 52656 319-837-6313 Occupational Fields: lineworker
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Wink Electric Rural Route Two, Box 144 Anamosa, IA 52205 Occupational Fields: electrician Wolin and Associates 1720 Fuller Road Des Moines, IA 50265 515-243-5191 Occupational Fields: electrician
KANSAS Board of Public Utilities 700 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 913-573-6932 http://www.bpu.com Occupational Fields: electrician Colgate-Palmolive 18010 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-573-6464 Occupational Fields: electrician
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician, inside wireman Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc. 1850 West Oklahoma PO Box 368 Ulysses, KS 67880-0368 800-794-9302 Occupational Fields: lineworker South Kansas City Electric Inc. 9875 Widmer Road Lenexa, KS 66215 913-541-0545 Occupational Fields: electrician Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc. 101 Main Street PO Box 130 Scott City, KS 67871 800-762-0436 Occupational Fields: lineworker, meter repairer, substation technician
ConAgra Corn Processing Highway 59, West PO Box 650 Atchison, KS 66002-0640 913-367-3251 Occupational Fields: electrician
Electricians Union 4315 Preston Highway, Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40213 502-581-9210 Occupational Fields: electrician
Electricians Union, Local #271 810 West 13th Street Wichita, KS 67203 316-264-9231
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National Electrical Contractors Association, Louisville 1404C Browns Lane Louisville, KY 40207 502-893-2713 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 825 Vermont Street, Suite C Lawrence, KS 66044 785-832-2578 Occupational Fields: lineworker National Electrical Contractors Association, Kansas Chapter 1425 East Douglas, #1E Wichita, KS 67211-1640 316-265-7067 Fax: 316-265-7381
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA American Federation of Unions, Local #102 17775 Airline Highway Prairieville, LA 70769 504-927-6251 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #576 6703 Masonic Drive Alexandria, LA 71301-2114
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318-443-5811 Occupational Fields: inside wireman, electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Louisiana Baton Rouge Chapter 13456 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70817-4501 225-752-7970 Fax: 225-752-7912
[email protected] http://www.brneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, North Louisiana Chapter 9435 Mansfield Road, Suite 4A Shreveport, LA 71118 318-686-9541 http://www.nolaneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Ouachita Valley Chapter 901 Hudson Lane PO Box 2333 Monroe, LA 71207 318-387-4411 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, South Louisiana 501 Commerce Point Harahan, LA 70123 504-733-9370
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southwest Louisiana Chapter 701 Gray Street Westlake, LA 70669 337-436-0886 Fax: 337-436-0873
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MAINE Bath Iron Works 700 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530-2574 207-442-1820 Occupational Fields: marine electrician, electrical designer Bay Electric Company 140 Thadeus Street Portland, ME 04106 207-799-0350 Occupational Fields: electrician Enterprise Electric 46 Capital Avenue Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 207-353-2697 Occupational Fields: electrician Jones and Vining of Maine Inc. 765 Webster Street Lewiston, ME 04240 207-784-3547 Occupational Fields: electrician
MARYLAND Baltimore Electrical 269 West Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230-2732 410-247-3313 Occupational Fields: electrician Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point 5111 North Point Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21219 410-388-3000 Occupational Fields: electrician Cecil County Electrical Board 105 Brown Court Elkton, MD 21921 410-398-3044 Occupational Fields: electrician Cianbro Corporation 605 Pittman Road Baltimore, MD 21226
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410-636-3000 Occupational Fields: electrician Electrical Industry 301 Prince Georges Boulevard, Suite D Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8758 301-249-2042 Occupational Fields: electrician Electric General Corporation 9070 Junction Drive, Suite A Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 301-725-5700 Occupational Fields: electrician International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 301-967-4586 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Maryland Chapter 802 Cromwell Park Drive, South Glen Burnie, MD 21061 401-590-1189 Fax: 410-590-1198
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MASSACHUSETTS National Electrical Contractors Association, Boston Chapter 106 River Street West Newton, MA 02465 617-969-2521 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Massachusetts Chapter 67 Market Street Springfield, MA 01103 508-752-6422
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Western Massachusetts Chapter 67 Market Street Springfield, MA 01103 508-752-6422
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MICHIGAN Christian Labor Association United Construction Workers Union, Local #18 260 Gordon Street Zeeland, MI 49464 616-772-9164 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1358 Abbott Street Detroit, MI 48226 313-963-2130 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #876 American Line Builders 5749 Vinton Avenue, NW Comstock Park, MI 49321-9711 616-784-1133 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #979 1219 First Avenue, South Escanaba, MI 49829 906-786-1773 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Michigan Chapter 1026 North Washington Avenue PO Box 18006 Lansing, MI 48901 517-372-3080
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National Electrical Contractors Association, Southeastern Michigan Chapter 25180 Lahser Road Southfield, MI 48037 248-355-3500 Fax: 248-355-3868
[email protected] http://www.smcneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician United Auto Workers 3617 Gembrit Circle Kalamazoo, MI 49001 269-349-7569 Occupational Fields: inside wireman United Auto Workers 3731 Covington Road Kalamazoo, MI 49002 269-381-2703 Occupational Fields: electrician
MINNESOTA National Electrical Contractors Association, Minneapolis Chapter 5100 Gamble Drive, #365 Minneapolis, MN 55416 952-591-1800 Fax: 952-591-1930
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician, wireman National Electrical Contractors Association, St. Paul Chapter 380 East Lafayette Frontage Road, #216 St. Paul, MN 55107 651-224-3377 Fax: 651-224-3638
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Twin Ports Arrowhead Chapter 802 Garfield Avenue, Suite 102 Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-8115
http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
MISSISSIPPI International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #917 922 B Street Meridian, MS 39301 601-483-0486 Occupational Fields: wireman National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Mississippi Chapter 5685 Highway 18, South PO Box 8688 Jackson, MS 39204 601-372-4650
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
MISSOURI Glass Molders Pottery Plastics 500 Northwest Plaza, Suite 418 St. Ann, MO 63074-2209 314-739-3210 Occupational Fields: electrician Missouri Public Service 10700 East State Route 350 Kansas City, MO 64138-1871 800-303-0752 Occupational Fields: lineworker National Electrical Contractors Association, Kansas City Chapter 4016 Washington PO Box 32255 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-753-7444
[email protected] http://www.kcneca.com Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Missouri Valley Line Constructors PO Box 20166 Kansas City, MO 64195
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816-891-9066 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, St. Louis Chapter 3245 Hampton Avenue PO Box 2223 St. Louis, MO 63109 314-644-3030
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Nebraska Chapter 8031 West Center Road, Suite 204A Omaha, NE 68124 402-397-5105 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician O’Dell Electric 1000 West Third PO Box 937 South Sioux City, NE 68776 402-494-1653 Occupational Fields: electrician
MONTANA International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #768 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-549-3932 Occupational Fields: electrician Montana Electricians 2616 Bozeman Avenue Helena, MT 59604 406-449-7173 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Montana Chapter PO Box 6848 Helena, MT 59601 406-442-8330
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
NEVADA Associated Builders and Contractors, Sierra Nevada Chapter 740 Freeport, Suite 101 Sparks, NV 89431 775-358-7888 http://www.abcsierranv.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern Nevada Chapter 4175 Cameron Street, Suite C Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-876-7860 http://www.sncneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician
NEW JERSEY
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 8946 L Street Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-8147 Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Northern New Jersey 213 Summit Road PO Box 1081 Mountainside, NJ 07092 908-654-5770 Fax: 908-654-1754
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
Modlin Electric 502 Pine Street Dakota City, NE 68731-4028 Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern New Jersey Chapter Century Corporate Center 100 Century Parkway, Suite 260
NEBRASKA
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Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 856-722-6777 Fax: 856-722-6703
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
NEW MEXICO National Electrical Contractors Association, Central New Mexico Chapter 2620 San Mateo Boulevard, NE, Suite A PO Box 30006 Albuquerque, NM 87190 505-883-6677 Fax: 505-881-8909 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
NEW YORK International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #325 24 Emma Street Binghamton, NY 13905-2598 607-729-6171 Fax: 607-797-4101
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Albany Chapter 16 Wade Road Latham, NY 12110 518-785-5876
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician, inside wireman National Electrical Contractors Association, Finger Lakes Chapter 101 Old Cove Road, Suite 107 Liverpool, NY 13090 315-451-4278
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Flushing Chapter 17660 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY 11366 718-969-2200 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Hudson Valley Chapter 375 Route 32 Central Valley, NY 10917 914-928-3575 Fax: 845-928-3581
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Long Island Chapter 6080 Jericho Turnpike, #318 Commack, Long Island, NY 11725 516-462-0490
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, New York City Chapter 44 West 28th Street, 12th Floor New York, NY 10001 212-481-0530 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southern Tier Chapter 2-8 Hawley Street, Galleria Binghamton, NY 13901 607-723-8824 Fax: 607-723-3814
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Western New York State Chapter 90 Earhart Drive, #6 Williamsville, NY 14221-7802
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716-810-1664 Fax: 716-810-1788
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
NORTH DAKOTA Montana Dakota Utilities 400 North Fourth Street Bismarck, ND 58501-4022 701-222-7900 Occupational Fields: line worker, gas service lineworker, electric serviceman National Electrical Contractors Association, Dakotas Chapter Dakotas and Western Minnesota Electrical Workers 2901 First Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102-1999 701-293-1300
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician North Dakota Rural Electric Apprenticeship Training and Safety Program PO Box 727 Mandan, ND 58554-0727 701-663-6501 Occupational Fields: electrician
OHIO Electricians Union 1407 East Third Street Dayton, OH 45403 937-264-2052 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #245 American Line Builders 705 Lime City Road Rossford, OH 43460 419-666-3350 Occupational Fields: electrician
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #688 67 South Walnut Street Mansfield, OH 44902 419-526-4688 Occupational Fields: electrician Jefferson Smurfit Corporation United Paperworkers Union, Local #1973 407 Charles Street Middletown, OH 45042 513-424-4200 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, American Line Builders 63-C North Dixie Drive PO Box 487 Vandalia, OH 45377 937-898-5824
[email protected] http://www.albneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Ohio Chapter 3070 Riverside Drive, Suite 165 Columbus, OH 43221 614-481-8558
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Cincinnati Chapter 7815 Cooper Road, Suite B Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-791-8777 Fax: 513-791-7738
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Greater Cleveland Chapter 950 Keynote Circle, Suite 20 PO Box 348001 Cleveland, OH 44134 216-398-8440
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http://www.gccneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Penn Ohio Chapter South Bridge West, Suite J7 755 Boardman Canfield Road Youngstown, OH 44512 330-726-5525 Fax: 330-726-4906 http://www.pennohioneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Western Ohio Chapter 2210 Arbor Boulevard, Second Floor Dayton, OH 45439 937-299-0384
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OKLAHOMA Electricians Union 542 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 918-592-2929 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Eastern Oklahoma Chapter 112 Northeast 50th Street Tulsa, OK 73105 918-749-9449 http://www.okneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Western Oklahoma Chapter 112 Northeast 50th Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-848-8621 http://www.okneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician
OREGON Area One 12254 Southwest Garden Place Tigard, OR 97223
503-598-7789 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania Counties Metro Electrical Training Center 5600 Northeast 42nd Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503-287-0756 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Northwest Line Constructors 6162 Northeast 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503-255-4824 Fax: 503-256-1907 http://www.nwlineca.com Occupational Fields: electrician, lineworker, tree trimmer National Electrical Contractors Association, Oregon Columbia Chapter 601 Northeast Everett Street Portland, OR 97232 503-233-5787 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Oregon Pacific Cascade Chapter 1040 Gateway Loop, #A Springfield, OR 97477-1113 541-736-1443 Fax: 541-736-1449
[email protected] http://www.orecolneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician United Paper Workers Union, Local #1146 1125 West First Street Halsey, OR 97348 541-369-2335 Occupational Fields: electrician
PENNSYLVANIA International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3729 Chichester Avenue Boothwyn, PA 19061
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610-494-2820 Occupational Fields: inside wireman National Electrical Contractors Association, Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1630 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-732-1444
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Western Pennsylvania Chapter 5 Hot Metal Street, #301 Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2357 412-432-1155 Fax: 412-431-4988
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RHODE ISLAND International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 121 Brightridge Avenue Providence, RI 02914 401-435-4880 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts Chapter 779 Park Avenue PO Box 10357 Cranston, RI 02910 401-785-2990 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
TENNESSEE National Electrical Contractors Association, East Tennessee Chapter 3924 Volunteer Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 423-894-4357 Fax: 423-894-6447
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Memphis Chapter 6094 Apple Tree Drive, Suite 5 Memphis, TN 38115 901-366-9010 Fax: 901-366-6949 http://www.necamemphis.com Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Middle Tennessee Chapter 2605 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C Nashville, TN 37214 615-885-4441
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
TEXAS Austin Electricians PO Box 3527 Austin, TX 78764 512-472-5241 Occupational Fields: electrician Electrical Training Center 108 Covern Street Houston, TX 77061-2006 713-649-2739 Occupational Fields: wireman Electricians 1015 North Carroll Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 214-821-0720 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1906 Fourth Street Lubbock, TX 79415 806-744-4062 Occupational Fields: wireman International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 10021 West County Road 118 Midland, TX 79706 915-563-0581 Occupational Fields: electrician
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #72 1813 Orchard Lane Waco, TX 76705 254-754-3121 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #1151 200 North John Avenue Tyler, TX 75702 903-595-0294
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, El Paso Chapter PO Box 3865, Station A El Paso, TX 79923 915-778-4295
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, North Texas Chapter 2401 Avenue J, #217 Arlington, TX 76006 817-633-3332
[email protected] http://www.ntxneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Panhandle Chapter 101 South Lamar Amarillo, TX 79106 806-373-0281 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Red River Valley Chapter 4001 Featherston Wichita Falls, TX 76308 940-691-1164
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Southeast Texas Chapter 4825 Wilcrest, Suite 303 Houston, TX 77042 713-977-2522 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, South Texas Chapter 774 East Locust Street San Antonio, TX 78212 210-226-6331
[email protected] http://www.necasa.org Occupational Fields: electrician
UTAH Mountain States Line Constructors 7001 South 900 East, Suite 240 Midvale, UT 84047 801-562-2929 Occupational Fields: electrician, lineworker National Electrical Contractors Association, Intermountain Chapter 2125 W 2300 South West Valley City, UT 84119 801-486-6900 Fax: 801-486-6916
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Western Line Constructors 7001 South 900 East, Suite 240 Midvale, UT 84047 801-566-8600
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician Utah Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Council 3400 West 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-975-1945 Occupational Fields: electrician
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VERMONT Schaal Electric 73 Depot Street Wilder, VT 05088 802-295-3988 Occupational Fields: electrician
VIRGINIA District of Columbia Department of Corrections PO Box 229 Lorton, VA 22199 202-673-2300, x115 Occupational Fields: electrician Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1100 Alexandria, VA 22302 703-549-7351 Occupational Fields: construction electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #26 American Line Builders 6306 Peters Creek Road, NW Roanoke, VA 24010 540-563-0336 Occupational Fields: electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #80 1500 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA 23518 757-480-1767 Occupational Fields: wireman
National Electrical Contractors Association, Washington, D.C., Chapter 4200 Evergreen Lane, Suite 335 Annandale, VA 22003 703-658-4383 http://www.wdcneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician Newport News Shipbuilding Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000 Occupational Fields: electrician, maintenance electrician
WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99220-3787 509-534-0826
[email protected] http://www.ipcabc.org Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Benton Rural Electric Association PO Box 1150 Prosser, WA 99350 509-786-2913 Occupational Fields: lineworker
M.C. Dean Inc. Route 50 at Pleasant Valley Road PO Box 220870 Chantilly, VA 22022 703-502-4532 Occupational Fields: electrician
Boise Cascade PO Box 500 Wallula, WA 99363 509-545-3326 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
National Electrical Contractors Association, Virginia Chapter 2510 Grenoble Road Richmond, VA 23294 804-672-2234 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
Capitol Building and Grounds Division OB-2, M/S PA-11 Olympia, WA 98504-4848 360-902-6224 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
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Centralia City Light 1100 North Tower Street Centralia, WA 98531 360-330-7684 Occupational Fields: lineworker
Pateros, WA 98846 509-923-2226 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
Chelan County Public Utility District #1 PO Box 1231 Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231 509-663-8121 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
Eatonville, Town of PO Box 309 Eatonville, WA 98328 360-832-3361 Occupational Fields: lineworker
Chewelah, City of PO Box 258 Chewelah, WA 99109 509-935-8311 Occupational Fields: lineworker Clallam County Public Utility District #1 PO Box 1090 Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-452-9771 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Clark County Public Utility District #1 PO Box 8900 Vancouver, WA 98668-8900 360-992-3338 Occupational Fields: lineworker Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties PO Box 1076 Longview, WA 98632 360-425-2482 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Cowlitz County Public Utility District PO Box 3007 Longview, WA 98632 360-423-2210 Occupational Fields: lineworker Douglas County Public Utility District #1 Wells Hydroelectric Project 28905 U.S. Highway 97
Ellensburg, City of Light Department 420 North Pearl Street Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-962-7219 Occupational Fields: lineworker Ferry County Public Utility District #1 PO Box 1039 Republic, WA 99166 509-775-3325 Occupational Fields: lineworker Grant County Public Utility District #2 PO Box 878 Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-3541 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Grays Harbor County Public Utility District #1 PO Box 480 Aberdeen, WA 98520 360-538-6284 Occupational Fields: lineworker INTALCO Aluminum Corporation 4050 Mountain View PO Box 937 Ferndale, WA 98248-0937 360-384-7061 Occupational Fields: industrial electrician, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #76 National Electrical Contractors Association, Southwest Washington Chapter
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3001 South 36th Street Tacoma, WA 98409 253-475-2922 Fax: 253-475-0844 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #77 PO Box 12129 Broadway Station Seattle, WA 98102 206-323-4505 http://www.ibew77.com Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician International Electrotechnical Commission, Washington 11630 Airport Road, Suite 300 Everett, WA 98204 425-259-2677 http://www.iec-etf.org/ Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Lewis County Public Utility District #1 PO Box 330 Chehalis, WA 98532 360-740-2416 Occupational Fields: lineworker Mason County Public Utility District #1 N-21971 Highway 101 Shelton, WA 98584 360-877-5249 Occupational Fields: lineworker
360-459-3667 Occupational Fields: lineworker National Electrical Contractors Association, Inland Empire Chapter 1715 North Atlantic Street Spokane, WA 99205 509-328-9670 http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Local #112 8340 West Gage Boulevard, #414 Kennewick, WA 99336 509-783-0589 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Puget Sound Chapter 1200 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 901 Seattle, WA 98109 206-284-2150 http://www.necaseattle.org Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Southwest Washington Chapter 8815 South Tacoma Way, Suite 102 Tacoma, WA 98499 253-584-4095 Fax: 253-584-6894
[email protected] http://www.necasww.org Occupational Fields: electrician
Mason County Public Utility District #3 PO Box 277 Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-8255 Occupational Fields: tree trimmer
Northwest Packing 1600 Simpson Avenue PO Box 30 Vancouver, WA 98666-0030 360-696-4356 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
McCleary Light, Power Light and Power Maintenance Apprenticeship 100 Third Street McCleary, WA 98557
Northwest Washington Electrical Industry 306 Anderson Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-428-5080
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Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Okanogan County Electric PO Box 69 Winthrop, WA 98862-0069 509-996-2228 Occupational Fields: lineworker Orcas Power and Light Company OPALCO PO Box 187 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-3525 Occupational Fields: lineworker Pacific County Linemen PO Box 619 Long Beach, WA 98631 360-642-3191 Occupational Fields: lineworker Peninsula Light Company PO Box 78 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253-857-1505 Occupational Fields: lineworker Port Angeles City Light 240 West Front PO Box 1150 Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-417-4731 Occupational Fields: lineworker Port Townsend Paper Corporation PO Box 3170 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-379-2125 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Public Utility District #1 of Benton County 1500 South Ely Kennewick, WA 99336-0270 509-582-1258 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
Public Utility District #1 of Wahkiakum County PO Box 248 Cathlamet, WA 98612 360-795-3266 Occupational Fields: lineworker Sandvik Special Metals PO Box 6027 Kennewick, WA 99336 509-586-4131 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Seattle Marine Electrical Workers 2700 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-4600 Occupational Fields: marine electrician, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Seattle, City of 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3100, Room SSCB-220 Seattle, WA 98104-5031 206-386-1607 Occupational Fields: lineworker Signal Electric PO Box 6209 Kent, WA 98064-6209 253-872-7177 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Simpson Timber Company Woodworkers Lodge W38 PO Box 98 Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-5541 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Snohomish County Public Utility District #1 1802 75th Street, SW PO Box 1107 Everett, WA 98206-1107 425-347-5588 Occupational Fields: tree trimmer
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Spokane Area Electrical Apprenticeship Committee 2110 North Fancher Road PO Box 11673 Spokane, WA 99212 509-534-0922 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Sumas, City of PO Box Nine Sumas, WA 98295 360-988-5711 Occupational Fields: lineworker Tacoma, City of Public Works Traffic 4619 Southwest 328th Place Federal Way, WA 98023 253-591-5511 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Tacoma, City of Light Division PO Box 11007 Tacoma, WA 98411 253-502-8720 Occupational Fields: lineworker, construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Tanner Electric Cooperative PO Box 1426 North Bend, WA 98045 425-888-0623 Occupational Fields: lineworker Transition to Trades 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard, SW Tacoma, WA 98499 253-589-5824 Occupational Fields: electrician Washington Water Power Company 1411 East Mission PO Box 3727 Spokane, WA 99220-3727 509-482-4044 Occupational Fields: lineworker
Weyerhaeuser Company, Raymond 51 Ellis Street Raymond, WA 98577 360-942-6317 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician Weyerhaeuser Company, Snoqualmie 7001 396th Avenue, SE Snoqualmie, WA 98065 425-888-7570 Occupational Fields: construction electrician, residential electrician, low voltage/sound electrician, communication electrician
WEST VIRGINIA International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #317 American Line Builders 1848 Madison Avenue, Suite A Huntington, WV 25704 304-429-5013
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, West Virginia Ohio Valley Chapter 1 Players Club Drive, #401 Charleston, WV 25311 304-346-1331
[email protected] http://www.wvohneca.org Occupational Fields: electrician
WISCONSIN Algoma Hardwoods Inc. 1001 Perry Street Algoma, WI 54201-1698 920-487-5221 Occupational Fields: electrician Curwood Inc. 718 High Street New London, WI 54961 920-982-5110 Occupational Fields: electrician Dean Foods 901 West Commerce Cambria, WI 53923-0237
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920-348-5223 Occupational Fields: maintenance electrician
920-336-4229 Occupational Fields: electrician
Fox River Paper Company PO Box 2215 Appleton, WI 54912 920-733-7341 Occupational Fields: electrician
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association 131 West Wilson Street, Suite 400 Madison, WI 53703 608-258-4400 Occupational Fields: electrician
Great Northern Corporation Corrugated 395 Stroebe Road Appleton, WI 54914 920-739-3671 Occupational Fields: electrician
Wisconsin Utilities Association 44 East Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703 608-257-3151 http://www.wiutilities.org Occupational Fields: electrician
Kaukauna Cheese Products PO Box 1974 Kaukauna, WI 54130-7074 414-788-3524 Occupational Fields: electrician National Electrical Contractors Association, Milwaukee Chapter 115 South 84th Street, #110 Milwaukee, WI 53214 414-778-0305 Fax: 414-778-0224
[email protected] http://www.neca-milw.org Occupational Fields: electrician, wireman National Electrical Contractors Association, Wisconsin Chapter 2200 Kilgust Road Madison, WI 53713 608-221-4650 Fax: 608-221-4652
[email protected] http://www.wisneca.com Occupational Fields: electrician Rhinelander Paper Company 515 West Davenport Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-369-4100 Occupational Fields: electrician U.S. Paper Mills Corporation 824 Fort Howard Avenue De Pere, WI 54115
WYOMING National Electrical Contractors Association, Wyoming Chapter 158 South Fenway Casper, WY 82601 307-234-8142
[email protected] http://www.necanet.org Occupational Fields: electrician
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 604-434-5734 http://www.bcit.ca Occupational Fields: electrician College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 250-489-2751 Fax: 250-489-1790 http://www.cotr.bc.ca Occupational Fields: electrician Department of Okanagan University College Faculty of Industrial Trades & Services 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 250-862-5457
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Fax: 250-862-5469
[email protected] http://www.ouc.bc.ca/trades Occupational Fields: electrician Electrical Industry Training Institute Unit C, 12330-88th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3J6 866-590-8911 Fax: 604-590-8912 Occupational Fields: powerline technician, utility arborist
NEW BRUNSWICK Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: electrician, lineman
ONTARIO St. Clair College Windsor Campus 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 519-966-1656 Fax: 519-972-3811 http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/apprenticeship/ home_b.html Occupational Fields: powerline technician, utility arborist
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS RELATED SECTIONS: communications workers, electricians and line workers, elevator constructors, engineers, mechanics, theater workers
Electronics technicians develop, produce, and service radios, televisions, telephones, video cameras, stereos, home security systems; computers, photocopiers, and other office machines; and specialized electronics equipment, such as medical diagnostic machines, radar, and navigational systems. They are sometimes also known as electronics engineering technicians or electronics mechanics. For more specific jobs they may also be called electrical instrumentation technicians, electrical and electronic instrument repairers, television repairers, radio repairers, telephone repairers, or computer repairers. Those who maintain and repair equipment used in factories, offices, and private homes may be called electronics sales and service technicians or customer representatives. Electronics technicians work in electronics shops, offices, laboratories, industrial plants, government sites, and at retail and wholesale outlets where electronics equipment is sold. Some workers travel to private homes or business sites to service and repair equipment. Some specialize in working with one type of equipment. Others assist scientists and engineers who design and test experimental equipment. This work may involve the use of automated machines to build the new equipment. These technicians may help inspect and test the equipment, offer suggestions for improving the product or the production process, and write reports to document their work. A significant percentage of electronics technicians are self-employed. Some sell equipment wholesale or retail. Working environments for electronics technicians are usually clean, brightly lighted, and climate-controlled, but assignments at some locations, such as factories, may involve work in noisy, hot, or cramped quarters. Telephone workers sometimes must climb ladders, telephone poles, and roofs. Crouching, crawling, reaching, and lifting are commonly required. Shifts may vary widely, sometimes including work on weekends or holidays, and may require that the repairer be on call during off hours. Working technicians require continuing education to keep up with new technology. Apprentices to this trade work under the supervision of experienced electronics technicians. They participate in course work and on-the-job training. Typically, the course of study runs for four years and includes instruction in
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From minimum wage to more than $20 an hour.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $12 an hour, up to $18 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on the occupation and type of equipment being repaired.
JOB OUTLOOK Good opportunities are expected for most types of precision instrument and equipment repairer jobs. Overall employment growth is projected to be slower than the average for all occupations over the 2002–12 period. However, projected growth varies by occupation specialty. Good opportunities are expected for those who work in this field, although growth is expected to be slower than the average for all occupations through 2012. The outlook varies somewhat depending upon the specific occupation, with medical equipment repairers poised to see the most growth in their field. For more information on apprenticeships for electronics technicians, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Association for Computing Machinery 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 288
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212-869-7440 http://www.acm.org Occupational Fields: computer repairer Communications Workers of America 501 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-434-1266 http://www.cwa-union.org Occupational Fields: electronics technician, electronic equipment repairer, telephone repairer Electronics Technicians Association 5 Depot Street Greencastle, IN 46135 800-288-3824 Fax: 765-653-4287
[email protected] http://www.eta-i.org Occupational Fields: electronics technician Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals 2200 East Devon Avenue, Suite 268 Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-299-4227 http://www.iccp.org Occupational Fields: computer software developer, computer repairer International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians 3608 Pershing Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107 800-946-0201 Fax: 817-921-3741
[email protected] http://www.iscet.org Occupational Fields: electronics technician
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Siemens Telecom Networks Electronics Technician Advance Program (ETAP) 400 Rinehart Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-328-2460 Fax: 407-328-2463
[email protected] http://www.siemens.com/usa
General Nature of the Job Ryan Bouley believes Siemens’s Electronics Technician Advance Program (ETAP) puts you eons ahead of anyone else with an electronics education. “From ETAP, I came to understand the corporate world of electronics, how things run in a company to achieve a finished product,” Ryan says. “You can’t get that from school alone.” Apprentices begin in high school with the Tech Prep/Youth Apprenticeship Program and continue on in a two-year college program. They can then advance to earn a four-year college degree in the final phase of what Siemens calls the 2+2+2 program. It’s a comprehensive dose of electronics combined with real-world business. High school students apprentice for one academic school year, learning the basic theories of electronics. They receive in-school instruction and get paid to work at the ETAP training center after school for a minimum of five hours a week, developing simple projects to test their knowledge. “Our class made a transparent phone,” Ryan says, “so we could see what’s inside and what makes it work. We understood start to stop, from the time you pick up your phone, what goes into that call.” After high school, you can exit the program or enter the two-year apprenticeship program at Seminole Community College. You must also go through regular admission procedures for Seminole and be accepted by the college. High school students who successfully complete the program and are accepted into college receive a $1,000 scholarship from Siemens. Siemens also pays tuition costs and lab fees for ETAP apprentices. After completing the two-year community college program, you can exit the program as a certified Siemens engineer with an associate of science degree in electronics engineering technology, or go on to enter a four-year college. Either way, as a successful Siemens apprentice, you’re assured a job with the corporation. Siemens is one of the oldest and best-known electronics and telecommunications companies in the world, with operations in more than 190 countries. Established in 1847, Siemens has been training apprentices for more than 100 years.
Typical Day Ryan’s career as an ETAP apprentice at Seminole Community College began every day at 8:00 a.m. and ended at 5:00—not counting study time. Ryan worked and went to school for six straight terms, including summers. Siemens has a lab on campus, and ETAP apprentices work there from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The rest of the day, they attend their regular college courses, carrying a full load and all
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the course requirements for their associate’s degree. Ryan was paid $9.00 an hour for his work at the newly remodeled, all-glass Siemens campus lab, which he referred to as the training center. “It was a rigid, hands-on training,” Ryan said. Most of the work as an electronics technician is done indoors, and Ryan said it is not physically demanding work. “It’s analytical. You use your mind.” In the lab, Ryan processed all the electrical theory he had learned to obtain the end product, the circuit board. “We designed and soldered boards,” he said, “and I understood everything that goes into circuitry today.” And that’s a lot. Circuitry is the foundation of all telecommunication systems, such as computers and phones, and the linking of such systems together. For one semester, ETAP apprentices work full time at a Siemens corporation for some onthe-job training. Ryan worked at the plant in Lake Mary, dividing his time equally between all departments. Ryan chose to go on to complete his four-year degree at the University of Central Florida. Although his apprenticeship in ETAP is technically over, he continues to work part-time at Siemens while he finishes up his degree.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Ryan always liked to take things apart and put them back together. His parents gave him lots of encouragement. In his high school in Lake Mary, he took a vocational electronic course and was all ears when a representative from Siemens came and gave a presentation about ETAP. Students in the Lake Mary region who attend one of the seven participating high schools can choose to attend the Tech Prep/Youth Apprenticeship Program—it’s open to everyone who has a 2.5 overall grade point average and a 2.75 in math (out of a possible 4.0). High school graduates who wish to be considered for ETAP should make an appointment with a counselor at Seminole Community College to discuss the program and their options.
Salary Range Annual salaries for graduates who finish the ETAP program range from $23,000 to more than $38,000, depending on the market conditions of the electronics industry, the geographical area, and the technical skill of the student. That’s for entry-level employment with a two-year degree. Students who complete their training and course work with ETAP are expected to sign on with Siemens for at least one year. Siemens hopes you’ll stay longer. “Siemens is a lifelong training program,” Ryan said, “and you continue to learn and take courses at Siemens for as long as you work there. It’s a real opportunity.” Siemens offers health and benefit package to its employees.
Advice If you’re interested in being an electronics apprentice, you need to work hard in math and science. Good interpersonal communication skills are also key, Ryan says, so you can explain complicated procedures to customers in simple language. Would-be electronics technicians should also obtain a firm electronics background early on, if they can. Ryan feels fortunate that his high school offered an electronics course. “If you have an analytical mind,” Ryan says, “and if you like seeing how things work, look for an ETAP program and give it a shot.”
Future Goals Ryan got a taste of the sales engineering department while apprenticing with ETAP, and he plans to stay on in that area, as a full-time Siemens employee, at least for awhile. Sales engineers design complicated systems based on customer needs, then oversee their installation and continued success. “I may sell a paging system to a hospital that allows a doctor to be reached anywhere in the building,” Ryan says. “I would develop the system and see it through. It’s the sales engineer’s job to ensure that the whole project goes smoothly.” Ryan adds that there are so many options for his future, he’s not sure where he’ll be in the years ahead. “I could go anywhere in the world, working in one of the many Siemens corporations. I’d like to go into management someday, possibly working in MIS (management of information systems). Telecommunications is the cutting-edge field to be in right now,” Ryan says. “The possibilities are endless.”
ALASKA Electrical Apprenticeship School 5144 East 22nd Avenue Anchorage, AK 99508-3704 907-337-9508 Occupational Fields: telephone line installer
ARIZONA Motorola Semiconductor Product Sector 2200 West Broadway Road, MD-148 Mesa, AZ 85202 602-655-3656 Occupational Fields: laboratory tester R.R. Donnelley 1145 West Gila Bend Highway, Box C-8 Casa Grande, AZ 85222
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520-836-4418 Occupational Fields: electronics technician Tucson Electrical Power 220 West Sixth Street PO Box 711 Tucson, AZ 85702 520-745-3480 Occupational Fields: electronics technician
CALIFORNIA Siemens Rolm Communications Inc. 5201 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054-1129 408-492-2000 http://www.siemens.com/usa Occupational Fields: field technician, customer representative
CONNECTICUT General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Occupational Fields: electronics technician
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Communications Workers of America 501 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-434-1266 http://www.cwa-union.org Occupational Fields: electronics technician, electronic equipment repairer, telephone repairer International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #815, Cliffbourne Place 2512 Cliffbourne Place, NW, Suite 2A Washington, DC 20009-1512 Occupational Fields: electronics technician, sound technician, computer service technician International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #815, Ninth Street 5900 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 4 Washington, DC 20011-1949
Occupational Fields: electronics technician, sound technician, computer service technician
FLORIDA Siemens Telecom Networks Electronics Technician Advance Program (ETAP) 400 Rinehart Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-328-2460 Fax: 407-328-2463
[email protected] http://www.siemens.com/usa Occupational Fields: telecommunications technician, electronics technician
GEORGIA Gwinnet Technical Institute 1250 Atkinson Road PO Box 1505 Lawrenceville, GA 30246-1505 770-962-7580 Occupational Fields: electronics technician Siemens Energy and Automation Inc. 100 Technology Drive Alpharetta, GA 30202-3900 770-740-3000 http://www.siemens.com/usa Occupational Fields: electronics technician
HAWAII Hawaiian Sugar Industry Trades Progression c/o A and B Hawaii Inc. PO Box 3440 Honolulu, HI 96801 808-525-6647 Occupational Fields: industrial engineer, nondestructive technician, instrument technician, electrical control technician, mechanical drafter
ILLINOIS Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals 2200 East Devon Avenue, #268 Des Plaines, IL 60018 Occupational Fields: computer software developer, computer repairer
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INDIANA Cummins Engine Company PO Box 3005 Mail Code 11861 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 812-377-7174 Occupational Fields: electronic engineering technician, computer software developer, instrumentation technician Electronics Technicians Association 5 Depot Street Greencastle, IN 46135 800-288-3824 Fax: 765-653-4287
[email protected] http://www.eta-i.org Occupational Fields: electronics technician Whirlpool Corporation Employment and Wage Administration 5401 U.S. Highway 41, North Evansville, IN 47727 812-426-4496 Occupational Fields: electronics technician
LOUISIANA Louisiana State Radio and TV Technicians Board 555 Julia Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 504-383-0185 Occupational Fields: radio repairer, television repairer
MARYLAND International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 301-967-4586 Occupational Fields: electronics technician
MONTANA Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Vocational Services Department 1130 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 406-543-6691 Occupational Fields: computer technician
NEVADA IOWA IES Utilities Inc. 119 East Main Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 515-754-5864 Occupational Fields: electronic instrument repairer, control technician
KANSAS Howard Electronics 6222 North Oliver Street Wichita, KS 67220-3518 316-744-1984 Occupational Fields: electronics technician Mulvane Radio and Television, Inc. 205 West Main Street Mulvane, KS 67110-1766 316-777-1041 Occupational Fields: electronics technician, sales and service technician
Western Communications 688 Idaho Street Elko, NV 89801-3822 702-738-7422 Occupational Fields: radio communication
NEW YORK Association for Computing Machinery 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 212-869-7440 http://www.acm.org Occupational Fields: computer repairer Siemens Corporation 1301 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 212-258-4000 http://www.siemens.com/usa Occupational Fields: electronics technician, field technician, customer representative, telecommunications technician
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NORTH CAROLINA American Tobacco Company 301 North Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27320 910-349-6261 Occupational Fields: electronics technician Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. PO Box 29503 Raleigh, NC 27626-0503 919-365-2200 http://www.siemens.com/usa Occupational Fields: electronics technician, quality control technician
NORTH DAKOTA Telephone Apprenticeship Training and Safety Program PO Box 369 Mandan, ND 58554-0369 701-663-0026 Occupational Fields: telephone technician
OHIO Ohio State University Foreign Language Center 1841 Millikin Road Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-4361 http://flc.osu.edu Occupational Fields: computer software developer United Paperworkers Union, Local #1973 1630 Central Avenue Middletown, OH 45055 513-423-7959 Occupational Fields: electrical instrument technician
OKLAHOMA Eastern Oklahoma Building Construction and Trade Council 2651 East 21st Street, Suite 405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3365 Occupational Fields: electronics technician, sound technician, communication technician
TEXAS International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians 3608 Pershing Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107 800-946-0201 Fax: 817-921-3741
[email protected] http://www.iscet.org Occupational Fields: electronics technician
VIRGINIA Newport News Shipbuilding Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000 Occupational Fields: nondestructive tester
WASHINGTON INTALCO Aluminum Corporation 4050 Mountain View PO Box 937 Ferndale, WA 98248-0937 360-384-7061 Occupational Fields: meter technician, instrument technician
WISCONSIN Consolidated Papers Inc. 231 First Avenue, North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-442-3111 Occupational Fields: electronics technician Fox River Paper Company PO Box 2215 Appleton, WI 54913-2215 414-733-7341 Occupational Fields: instrumentation technician International Paper Company, Thilmany Division 600 Thilmany Road Kaukauna, WI 54130 414-766-8404 Occupational Fields: electrical instrumentation technician
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P. H. Glatfelter Company 225 West Wisconsin Avenue Neenah, WI 54956 414-727-2400 Occupational Fields: electrical instrumentation technician Repap USA Inc. 433 North Main Street Kimberly, WI 54136-1440 414-788-3511 Occupational Fields: instrument mechanic Wausau Paper Mills Company 202 Second Street PO Box 305 Brokaw, WI 54417-0305 715-675-3361 Occupational Fields: electrical technician, instrumentation technician
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 604-434-5734 http://www.bcit.ca Occupational Fields: electronics technician
ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS RELATED SECTIONS: boilermakers, electricians and line workers, electronics workers, ironworkers, mechanics,
millwrights, sheet metal workers, welders To learn their trade, most elevator constructors complete on-the-job training and courses offered by the National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIP). This international organization, with headquarters in Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts, is administered jointly by elevator companies and the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). Nonunion shops sometimes offer training through independent contractors. Individual elevator companies offer additional training to help mechanics gain proficiency with their specific equipment. Many elevator mechanics also augment their education with night classes at colleges. The course of training to become an elevator mechanic includes years of specialized studies, beginning with a sixmonth apprenticeship. During this probationary period, the trainee works on the job with professional mechanics in the day and spends several evenings at school each week. The trainee begins by carrying materials, bolting rails to elevator shafts, and assembling elevator cars. The student’s work is evaluated by the union, fellow employees, and the employing company. If the work is satisfactory, the trainee may take a probationary helper examination from the National Elevator Industry Educational Program. A trainee who fails to pass the test must give up the job for four months, after which the probationary period can be undertaken again. Trainees who pass the examination are promoted to the rank of “helpers” and continue on-the-job training during the day and classroom work at night for at least four years; the typical apprentice serves for about five years. The schoolwork features courses in electronic circuit design, blueprint reading, mathematics, physics, and safety. Trainees who complete the required courses and have accumulated at least four years of on-the-job experience may take the very difficult, comprehensive mechanics test, also administered by the National Elevator Industry Education Program. Those who fail the examination must wait a year before attempting it again. After passing the test, the trainee receives a mechanics card and is certified to work on elevators in the United States and Canada. Most states and cities require that elevator constructors be licensed. In general an applicant should
Elevator constructors, also known as elevator installers and repairers or elevator mechanics, build and maintain 10,000-pound machines that are hoisted repeatedly to a height of 50 floors or more. Maintenance mechanics oil and grease the machinery, replace parts, make adjustments, test the machinery, and do some repairs. Service mechanics do major repairs, modernization, and modifications, which may involve work with cutting torches and rigging equipment. Typically, elevator constructors specialize in installing, maintaining, or servicing this equipment. Elevator mechanics do electric wiring and maintenance work, install cables, adjust the elevator’s motion to its optimum level of smoothness, and make sure that the elevator always comes to a stop exactly level with the floor. They also install doors, woodwork, and electrical buttons inside the elevator. In addition, elevator mechanics install, maintain, and repair escalators, dumbwaiters, material lifts, moving walkways, and similar equipment. The job requires knowledge of hydraulics, electricity, electronics, welding, and woodworking, along with the ability to read blueprints and electrical prints. Computer literacy and an understanding of both analog and digital electronics are essential, since the work might involve elevator controls of all types and ages. Because the elevator must function precisely, the elevator mechanic should be very conscientious and dependable, able to wire multiple conductor electrical cables without an error. Some of the work is done outside, often in uncomfortable weather, or inside in dim lighting. The worker must climb to high scaffolds or platforms. Physical strength is important; the mechanic will be working with heavy materials, such as guide rails that weigh more than two hundred pounds and are stacked straight up for many stories. These rails must be bolted or welded to the walls of the elevator shaft, and the elevator car must also be bolted or welded together. There is some danger of falling or suffering an electrical shock. The work is usually completed in a 40-hour week, but maintenance and service mechanics often work overtime and are sometimes on call to repair important equipment. Most elevator installers and repairers work for special trade contractors, local contractors, companies that manufacture elevators, wholesalers, government agencies, or businesses that maintain and repair their own equipment.
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From $9 an hour up to about $21, or 50 percent to 70 percent of the wage paid to experienced mechanics.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $25 an hour, up to more than $30 an hour for the highest paid workers.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because buildings that feature elevators will continue to be constructed, machinery will need to be maintained, and older equipment will need to be modernized. Workers with training in electronics are expected to have the best prospects. For more information on apprenticeships for elevator constructors, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, elevator manufacturers, or elevator repair and maintenance contractors. International Union of Elevator Constructors 7154 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 410-953-6150 Fax: 410-953-6169
[email protected] http://www.iuec.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor National Association of Elevator Contractors 1298 Wellbrook Circle, Suite A Conyers, GA 30012 770-760-9660
[email protected] http://www.naec.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #2 300 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607 312-421-1440 Fax: 312-421-7143
General Nature of the Job “The neat thing about elevator construction,” Ernie says, “is that it’s everything—electrical, mechanical, carpentry, engineering. Elevator constructors get to do it all.” So far, Ernie has worked on the modernization of old elevators and the service and repair of existing elevators. Bringing elevators up to code is one of the most important aspects of his job as helper. “Everything has to be code,” he says, “and it changes all the time.” “We bring a lot of hall stations, where the elevator buttons are, up to code for disabilities. The call buttons need to be no higher than 42 inches from the floor and readable in Braille,” Ernie says. After a new job, the elevator adjuster comes to make any necessary corrections. “These guys are the top dogs in the elevator business,” he comments. After Ernie finished overhauling the 75-year-old elevator, he got to work with the adjuster, helping him fine-tune the elevator’s operation to the proper specifications. In the final phase, the city inspector comes to certify the elevator for code and safety. Ernie’s work so far has been indoors, with elevators that already exist. But elevator constructors also work outdoors, in the elements. “New elevators go up with the building,” Ernie says, “and you’re right there, out in the weather.”
Typical Day Ernie’s days go from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some breaks in between and half an hour for lunch. He goes with a mechanic, or certified elevator constructor, to the job he’s assigned. “Most jobs last a few days to a week,” Ernie says. “Lately, we’ve been installing a lot of restrictors to comply with a new code that just passed.” Restrictors prevent an elevator door from opening if the car is 12 inches or more above or below a floor. “People were forcing open the doors of elevators stuck between floors and jumping off. They would fall back into the shaft and get seriously hurt. With restrictors, you can’t get those doors open.” On the job, Ernie’s exposed to many different elevator systems made by a variety of companies. “Westinghouse, Otis, Montgomery, they all have different ways of manufacturing elevators,” he says. “Elevators are really specific, and I’ve learned a tremendous amount about them in my first year.” Every Thursday, Ernie attends school from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Safety is stressed with every module, or unit,
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and so far Ernie has covered six of the 21 required modules. The first, Introduction to Elevator Safety, lasted three weeks. Others include instruction on reading elevator blueprints; installing buffers, which force an elevator to stop or stay within a certain speed; and assembling the elevator car and roping the counter weight. Helpers must pass all 21 modules to become mechanics, as well as pass a final comprehensive exam. “I can’t miss school, either,” Ernie adds. “You have to attend 70 percent of your classes, and if you miss one, it comes out to 66 percent.” School breaks for the summer, but work on the elevators keeps right on going.
need to go where the buildings—and the elevators—are going up.
Advice Ernie advises would-be elevator constructors to gain a background in mechanics, electronics, engineering, and carpentry. “If you have a chance, take some vocational courses in school,” he says. The principles of physics become useful when dealing with elevator cables, and careful measuring is important. “I suggest people learn a bit before they try this. If you have an aptitude for mechanics and enjoy learning how machines work,” Ernie says, “you’ll be able to pick this up.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Both of Ernie’s younger brothers are elevator constructors. When Ernie graduated from high school, he went right into the navy and became a jet engine mechanic. He later earned an associate’s degree in electronics, then worked for 13 years in the field as a polygraph technician. “But the pay wasn’t that great,” Ernie says. For a while he serviced elevators for Chicago’s famous department store, Marshall Fields. “They didn’t have the people with the big experience. For that, they needed to call the union.” To get into the program, you need to fill out an application at the Local #2. When a company needs a worker, they call the union for a referral; those hired can begin working for a six-month probationary period. During probation, you must pay $40 a month for a permit, which allows you to work in the field while you attend school. After six months, or 1,000 hours, would-be helpers take a skills test to determine their probability of making it all the way through the program’s difficult course work. If you do well, you’re initiated into the union as a cardcarrying helper. Helpers who apply themselves can finish the program in four years. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Salary Range Licensed elevator mechanics make $30.01 an hour in the Chicago area. When you first start the program, you make 50 percent of a union mechanic’s scale. Once you attain helper status, your pay rate goes up to 70 percent of the union scale and you’re eligible for overtime and full benefits. As with most unionized building trades, the health benefits and pension plans are excellent. Ernie believes the elevator business is going to get more technical in the years to come. Computerized elevators are now a big part of the field. Likewise, says Ernie, the skills needed to work on elevators will become more advanced. To have a future as an elevator constructor, you
Future Goals Ernie plans to be a mechanic and to someday teach elevator construction. “I like being in charge of a job,” he says, “and I think I’d be a pretty good teacher. I’ve trained people before, and it’s right up my alley.” It’s also a hard job, Ernie says, not just physically but mentally. “This is a dangerous job, and safety is critical. You have to be level headed and serious at all times.”
ALABAMA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #24 5221 First Avenue, North Birmingham, AL 35212 205-591-4185 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
ARIZONA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #140 1841 North 24th Street, Suite 6 Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-273-0025
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
CALIFORNIA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #8 690 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 415-285-2900
[email protected] http://www.iuec8.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
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COLORADO International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #25 7510 West Mississippi Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226 303-937-8039 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
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[email protected] http://www.iueclocal2.com Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
INDIANA CONNECTICUT International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #91 914 Main Street, Suite 203 East Hartford, CT 06103 860-289-8689
[email protected] http://local91.rucrazy.net Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #34 6501 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46226 317-546-9704
[email protected] http://www.iuec34.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
MASSACHUSETTS FLORIDA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #71 3800 Northwest 35th Avenue Miami, FL 33142 800-238-7171
[email protected] http://www.iuec71.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
International Union of Elevator Constructors Mechanics and Helpers 11 Larson Way Attleboro Falls, MA 02763 508-699-2200 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
MICHIGAN International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #139 1912B Lee Road, Suite C2 Orlando, FL 32810 407-291-7808
[email protected] http://www.iuec139.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #36 1640 Porter Street Detroit, MI 48216 313-961-0717
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
NEBRASKA GEORGIA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #32 374 Maynard Terrace, Southeast, Suite 214 Atlanta, GA 30316 404-378-6208
[email protected] http://iueclocal32.com Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #28 5418 South 27th Street, #2 Omaha, NE 68107 402-734-7632
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
NEW YORK ILLINOIS International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #2 300 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60607
Elevator Industry Association Inc., Local #3 3540 36th Street New York, NY 11106 212-689-0789 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
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International Union of Elevator Constructors 15042 12th Avenue Flushing, NY 11357 718-767-7004 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors 1740 Penfield Road Penfield, NY 14526 716-385-1550 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #14 3527 Harlem Road, Suite 10A Buffalo, NY 14225 716-833-5528
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #62 615 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13204 315-422-5219
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
OHIO International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #11 1579 Summit Road Cincinnati, OH 45237 513-761-4787
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #37 23 West Second Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 614-291-5859
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
OKLAHOMA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #63 2200 North Classen Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73106-5801 405-521-9385
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #83 1502 East Second Street Tulsa, OK 74120-2214 918-587-1662
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
PENNSYLVANIA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #59 2163 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 717-564-2749 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
TEXAS International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #31 2626 Sutherland Street Houston, TX 77023 713-926-1335
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #81 311 South St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-1942
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
WISCONSIN International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #45 PO Box 429 Akron, OH 44310 330-535-7222
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #15 9004 West Lincoln Avenue, #208 Milwaukee, WI 53227-2452 414-543-3140
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
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CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #82 #314-8988 Fraserton Court Burnaby, BC V5J 5H8 604-293-1281
[email protected] Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
ONTARIO International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #50 421 Nugget Avenue, Unit 6 Scarborough, ON M1S 4L8 416-754-2424 http://www.iuec50.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #90 300 Fennel Street, East Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2 905-383-9166 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #96 #103 21Antares Drive Nepean, ON K2E 7T8 613-228-3415 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
QUEBEC International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #89 434 St. Francois Xavier Montreal, QC H2Y 2T3 514-843-6878 http://www.iueclocal89.org Occupational Fields: elevator constructor International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local #101 6246 Mont Rachet St. Emile, QC G3E 2A6 418-845-8571 Occupational Fields: elevator constructor
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caused a fire. Fire marshals investigate the cause of fires that involve arson, criminal negligence, death, or serious injury. Fire lookouts live in remote stations high on top of mountains, where they watch for forest fires and report the location of any blaze via radio or telephone. Fire rangers patrol forests to spot fires and hazardous conditions and to enforce fire-prevention regulations. Wildland firefighters attempt to extinguish blazes in forests, rangelands, and other natural settings. Smoke jumpers parachute from airplanes to battle fires in wilderness areas and other inaccessible locations. Most professional firefighters work for city fire departments; some work at state and federal facilities, such as airports. In rural areas, firefighters are often volunteers. Firefighters spend much of their time preparing for emergencies by maintaining their equipment and holding practice drills. Most fire stations have dining areas and quarters for sleeping. The occupation is dangerous, since firefighters must enter burning buildings full of smoke, heat, chemicals, and gases. While fighting fires, they wear protective gloves, boots, helmets, and other gear. Firefighters work particularly long hours and may put in a great deal of overtime during emergencies. Search and rescue workers locate and assist lost, stranded, or injured hikers, hunters, campers, travelers, and other people in danger. They often work in remote sites, such as wilderness areas, state and national parks, and national forests. Sometimes they are called upon to find drowning victims, people who have been buried under avalanches or earthquake debris, or victims of other disasters. Specially trained dogs frequently aid the work, using their excellent sense of smell to locate victims. Most emergency services technicians go through similar training in first aid and other basic skills, sometimes at the same training centers; later they learn the more advanced skills of their chosen specialty. Certification for EMTs is required in all states. Candidates begin their training with an 80- to 120-hour program offered at community colleges; hospitals; and police, fire, and health departments. Next they complete a 10-hour internship in a hospital or emergency room, then they must pass an examination to become a Registered EMT-Basic. To attain the next skill level, EMTIntermediate, they train for 35 to 55 additional hours, gain a specified amount of clinical and field experience, and must pass another examination. To attain the highest skill
Emergency services technicians are professionals who save lives and protect property in times of crisis. These occupations require quick action and calm thinking during life-or-death emergencies. Many times specialists in these trades have gone through similar training and will work together during emergencies. They work indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather, usually under extremely stressful conditions. Emergency medical technicians, commonly called EMTs or paramedics, are frequently the first medical personnel at the scene of emergencies such as heart attacks, car wrecks, gunshot wounds, and poisonings. The patient might require procedures such as cardiac resuscitation, clearing of the breathing passages, splinting of broken bones, treatment for shock, or extrication from beneath a car or other heavy object. Usually working in two-person teams, EMTs diagnose the nature of the crisis, administer first aid, and transport patients to a hospital. In the course of their work, they must deal with emotionally disturbed patients, people under the influence of drugs, and exposure to diseases such as hepatitis B and AIDS from bleeding patients. EMTs also risk hearing loss from being near ambulance sirens and back problems from lifting patients. EMTs most often work for ambulance services; fire, police, and rescue squad departments; and hospitals. Most paid EMTs work in cities; in rural areas they often volunteer their time. Irregular hours and 50-hour workweeks are common in this field. Firefighters protect lives and property from fire. They attempt to prevent fires by inspecting buildings and educating the public. When fires break out the firefighters try to extinguish them and rescue trapped and injured people. Typically they each have specific responsibilities, such as connecting hoses to fire hydrants, operating water pumps, or raising ladders; their duties may change quickly during the emergency, however. Afterward they might help determine the cause of the blaze. Firefighters also help with emergency medical care, control and clean up the sites of oil spills and other accidents, and assist with recovery efforts after natural disasters. They often respond to the scene of automobile accidents. Fire protection engineers detect fire hazards in residences and places of work and design prevention programs and automatic systems that sense fires and extinguish them. Fire investigators attempt to determine what 301
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level, EMT-Paramedic, they put in another 750 to 2,000 hours of classroom instruction, clinical experience, and another internship in the field. EMTs who work for fire or police departments must also be qualified firefighters or police officers. To retain their certification, all EMTs are required to continue advancing their education and working in the profession. Training varies for firefighters, but written and physical tests are usually required. Some fire departments require 20/20 eyesight and the ability to lift 70 to 100 pounds. Others require a civil service examination, a drug test, and a medical examination. Some pay their employees to pursue relevant degrees at colleges and universities. Large fire departments operate training centers, where candidates receive practical and classroom instruction. A growing number of fire departments offer three- or fouryear apprenticeships that combine classroom instruction and on-the-job training. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■
apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate have a driver’s license be in good physical condition be able to keep calm under stress enjoy excitement and responsibility
ticularly with hospitals and private ambulance services; this is partly due, however, to the high turnover in these positions because of relatively low pay and high stress. Competition is keen for fire-fighting positions, which offer excitement and high pay and do not require more than a high school education. For more information on apprenticeships for emergency services technicians, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, local hospitals, ambulance services, and fire departments.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians PO Box 1400 Clinton, MS 39060 800-346-2368 Fax: 601-924-7325
[email protected] http://www.naemt.org Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Rocco V. Morando Building 6610 Busch Boulevard PO Box 29233 Columbus, OH 43229 http://www.nremt.org Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician
Salaries vary, but many apprenticeship programs in this field offer no salary and actually require the apprentice to pay for training.
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POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $10 to $15 an hour for EMT-Basic or EMT-Ambulance workers; and about $12 to $15 for firefighters, up to about $20 an hour plus benefits and pension plans.
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[email protected] http://www.firesafe.com/education.html Occupational Fields: firefighter Western States Fire Information Resource http://www.wsfire.com Occupational Fields: firefighter
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because there will be a continued need for emergency services. Employment of emergency services technicians is expected to grow faster than the average occupation through 2012. Urbanization and population growth will increase the demand for full-time paid EMTs and paramedics rather than for volunteers. EMTs have an excellent chance of finding employment, par-
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE E.M.S. Paramedic Training Program Butte Community College 3536 Butte Campus Drive Oroville, CA 95965 530-895-2487
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General Nature of the Job An EMT performs basic life support like CPR. Trauma emergency medicine, though, is done by a paramedic. Paramedics open blocked airways and position endotracheal tubes through the mouth so pure oxygen can feed directly into the lungs. Paramedics defibrillate patients—administer electric shock through the heart— or open up an intravenous [IV] line so drugs can reach the blood stream in a hurry. “We stabilize patients at the scene until we can get them to a hospital,” says EMT Lisa Terry-Cohen. According to Lisa, establishing good patient rapport at the scene is crucial. “The first thing paramedics do is take a patient history and help the person relax. We must be confident or the patient won’t be. It’s hard to stabilize an anxious patient,” Lisa said. Lisa carries a hand-held radio that gives out a tone when the 911 dispatcher calls in. The dispatcher tells the nature of the scene and whether the call is a code two or three. Paramedics work closely with police, sheriff, and fire departments who are dispatched to the scene and often arrive first. “If it’s a crime scene, such as domestic violence, the police have to secure the area before we go in. We all work closely together, sharing information, helping each other out,” Lisa said. “We also need to communicate well with ER [emergency room] staff.”
Typical Day Lisa considers the Butte Community College paramedic program one of the best nationwide. It requires more than 1,000 hours of training, done in a specific order. Students first attend 320 hours of classroom instruction. You then embark on six weeks of in-hospital training. “After we get a solid base of knowledge,” Lisa said, “we spend one or two weeks each in the ER, OR [operating room], ICU [intensive care unit], and OB-GYN [obstetrics-gynecology]. Those are 40-hour weeks. It’s very thorough.” In the hospital, Lisa learned to open a line and defibrillate someone in a safe environment. “Not doing the procedures correctly can do a lot of damage. You can end a person’s life,” Lisa said. After hospital training, Lisa began the final phase: working a rig. Interns are required to work 20 full shifts on an ambulance—a shift is twenty-four hours—and have a minimum of 40 advanced life support (ALS) contacts. Starting an IV, administering medicine, and defibrillating a patient qualify as ALS contacts. Twenty-four-hour ambulance shifts start at 7:30 a.m., and Lisa’s first duty of the day was to check out the rig. “We went through a checklist to make sure everything was there and working,” Lisa said. Paramedics take a lot
of pride in their rigs and the equipment found inside. Portable oxygen cylinders, a cardiac monitor, different size blades to open up airways, and Magill forceps for foreign body removal are some of the supplies an ambulance carries. “We usually ate breakfast after that, then began a long list of chores, cleaning our station, our home away from home,” Lisa said. “We took turns giving required presentations on procedures, washed the ambulance, and waited for a call to come through.” “The first shift, I just observed,” Lisa said. “By the second shift, I could do some procedures, but it was a matter of confidence. I wasn’t ready. By the tenth shift, I was talking to the firefighter more, taking charge a little. The paramedics we worked with were very patient and explained things well. But I had to know the right questions to ask, and that took time.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Lisa worked as an EMT in Orange County for several years before deciding to become a paramedic in 1997. She is athletic and strong, qualities she considers imperative for paramedics. “The gurney weighs 70 pounds,” Lisa said, “and people sometimes weigh 200. You have to be strong.” As a lifeguard in college, Lisa enjoyed CPR and first aid. Her love for emergency medicine took off from there, and she switched majors from accounting to fire science. Lisa finished the Butte program with an associate’s degree in paramedicine. The Butte program requires students to have a high school diploma or its equivalent and to have certification in the first phase of EMT training (EMT-I). College placement tests are also required, and students pay $13 a college unit for the 27-unit, one-year program. Paramedic interns rarely receive paid on-the-job training, and training requirements vary from state to state.
Salary Range Lisa believes the field of paramedics is becoming saturated. “For a long time, it was the profession to go into,” she said. “The pay and benefits in big cities are terrific.” Paramedics in southern California make up to $90,000 a year with full benefits packages. Privately owned ambulance companies in smaller towns, however, like the one where Lisa works in northern California, pay much less. “Our pay is $29,000 a year.” Paramedics are often hired to work per diem, or to fill in when needed, and those positions carry no benefits at all. “Only 20 percent of our staff is actually on payroll,” Lisa said. “We have fifteen per diem medics, myself included.”
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“There’s also a chance managed care will change the field of paramedicine,” Lisa said. “Some people believe in the yellow cab theory—that a cab can get you there just as fast for a lot less money. It’s not true, of course, but it’s a threat to this profession.”
Advice “Get in good shape and stay strong,” Lisa advises wouldbe paramedics. Emotional strength is just as important. Lisa suggests people become EMTs first, to see if they like the pressure of emergency medicine. “It’s a far less costly way to see if you like the field. The responsibility is huge, and it’s not for everyone,” she said. If you like first aid, CPR, and anatomy, paramedicine may be for you.
ALASKA Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health PO Box 110616 410 Willoughby Avenue, Room 109 Juneau, AK 99811 907-465-3027 Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, paramedic
Future Goals
Alaska Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Prevention 5700 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507 907-269-5789 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Lisa loves emergency medicine and the satisfaction she gets from helping people feel more comfortable with their situation. Someday Lisa hopes to go back to school for medical research or to become a physician’s assistant. “Paramedics do hold people’s lives in their hands, and it’s very stressful,” Lisa said. “We’re people, too, and we need to take breaks.”
Alaska Division of Emergency Services PO Box 5750 Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5750 907-428-7000 http://www.ak-prepared.com Occupational Fields: firefighter
ALABAMA Alabama Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Care Standards 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36104-3725 334-206-5383 http://www.adph.org Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Alabama Fire College Personnel Standards Commission 2501 Phoenix Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 205-391-3776 Occupational Fields: firefighter Fireman Training Division 1001 North Court Street Montgomery, AL 36104-2009 334-240-4626 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Hagevig Regional Fire Training 2601 Sherwood Lane Juneau, AK 99801-8546 907-789-4936 Occupational Fields: firefighter
ARIZONA Phoenix Fire Training Academy 2430 South 22nd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009-6918 602-262-6393 Occupational Fields: firefighter
ARKANSAS Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205-3866 501-661-2262 http://www.healthyarkansas.com Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
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Arkansas Fire Academy, Jonesboro Northeast Training Center 3105 Fire Academy Drive Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-932-9703 Occupational Fields: firefighter Black River Technical College Box 468 Pocahontas, AR 72455 800-844-4471 Occupational Fields: firefighter Cossatot Technical College, DeQueen 183 Highway 399 DeQueen, AR 71832 870-584-4471 Occupational Fields: firefighter Southern Arkansas University Tech, Main Campus 100 Carr Road PO Box 3499 East Camden, AR 71701 870-574-1521 http://www.saumag.edu Occupational Fields: firefighter Southern Arkansas University Tech, Marshall PO Box 818 Marshall, AR 72650 870-574-1521 http://www.saumag.edu Occupational Fields: firefighter Southern Arkansas University Tech, North Little Rock 6612 Wayne Drive Little Rock, AR 72118 870-574-1521 http://www.saumag.edu Occupational Fields: firefighter
CALIFORNIA California Emergency Medical Services Authority 1930 Ninth Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814-7044 916-322-2300 http://www.emsa.cahwnet.gov
Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic California Firefighters 1780 Creekside Oaks, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833 916-648-1717 Occupational Fields: firefighter Los Angeles Fire Department City Personnel Department 700 East Temple Street, Room 150 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-847-5233 http://www.lafd.org Occupational Fields: firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic Sacramento Firefighters 3230 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816-4405 916-264-5352 Occupational Fields: firefighter San Diego Fire Department Naval Training Center, Camp Nimitz San Diego, CA 92138 619-523-2924 Occupational Fields: firefighter
COLORADO Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South Denver, CO 80222-1523 303-692-2980 http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cdphehom.asp Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Colorado Division of Fire Safety Prevention Services Division 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 303-692-2389
[email protected] http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdps/dfsps.htm Occupational Fields: firefighter
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Vail Fire Department 42 West Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657-5705 970-479-2250 Occupational Fields: firefighter
CONNECTICUT Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services 410 Capitol Avenue PO Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134 860-509-7975 http://www.dph.state.ct.us/OHCPHHO/EMS_Office/ welcome_to_oems.htm Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
DELAWARE Delaware Department of Public Safety PO Box 527 Delaware City, DE 19706 302-326-6000 http://www.delawarepublicsafety.com Occupational Fields: firefighter Delaware Office of Paramedic Administration Division of Public Health 655 South Bay Road Blue Hen Corporate Center, Suite 4-H Dover, DE 19901 302-739-4710 Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician, ambulance attendant, paramedic
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Firefighters, Local #36 2120 Bladensburg Road, N.E. Suite 210 Washington, DC 20018-1498 202-635-8500 Fax: 202-526-2986 http://www.iafflocal36.com Occupational Fields: firefighter National EMT Resident Matching Program 2450 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20037
202-828-0676 Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician
FLORIDA Bayshore Fire Protection and Rescue Services District 17350 Nalle Road Fort Myers, FL 33917 239-543-3443 Occupational Fields: firefighter, rescue worker Englewood Area Fire District 599 South Indiana Avenue Englewood, FL 34223-3787 941-474-3311 Occupational Fields: firefighter Florida State Fire College State Fire Marshall 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0340 850-413-3100 http://www.fldfs.com/sfm Occupational Fields: firefighter North Port Fire Rescue District 5700 North Port Boulevard North Port, FL 34287 Occupational Fields: firefighter, rescue worker San Carlos Park Fire Department 8013 Sanibel Boulevard, SE Fort Myers, FL 33912 239-267-7525 Occupational Fields: firefighter Sarasota County Fire Department and Emergency Medical 6750 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34241 941-316-1215 Occupational Fields: firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic
GEORGIA Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services PO Box 4626 Macon, GA 31208 http://www.gaemt.org
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HAWAII Hawaii Department of Health 1250 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, HI 96813 808-733-9210 http://www.state.hi.us/health Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician Hawaii Fire Council Training Center 890 Valkenburgh Honolulu, HI 96818 808-422-0827 Occupational Fields: firefighter University of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816 808-734-9288 Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician, paramedic
IDAHO Idaho EMS System 450 West State Street, Fifth Floor Boise, ID 83702-6005 208-334-5994 Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Idaho Fire Marshal Division of Vocational Education PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720 208-334-4370 Occupational Fields: firefighter
ILLINOIS Fire Administration 1101 Belvidere Road Waukegan, IL 60085-6201 847-249-5410 Occupational Fields: firefighter Illinois Department of Public Health 525 West Jefferson Street, Third Floor Springfield, IL 62702-5051 217-782-4977
http://www.idph.state.il.us/home.htm Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Illinois State Fire Marshall 714 Veterans Memorial Drive Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618-244-8499 Occupational Fields: firefighter
INDIANA Fort Wayne Fire Department 3404 Conestoga Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46808 260-427-1170 Occupational Fields: firefighter Fort Wayne Fire Department 2700 Dwenger Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46802 219-483-1155 Occupational Fields: firefighter Indiana Government Center 302 West Washington Street, Room 208 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738 317-232-3980 Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Indianapolis Fire Department 555 North New Jersey Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-327-6041 Occupational Fields: firefighter Kokomo Fire Department 215 West Superior Street Kokomo, IN 46901 317-457-2636 Occupational Fields: firefighter Public Safety Training Institute Indiana Government Center, South 402 West Washington Street, Room E241 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739 800-666-7784 Occupational Fields: firefighter
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Valparaiso Fire Department 205 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-462-8325 Occupational Fields: firefighter
IOWA Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 515-281-3741 http://www.idph.state.ia.us Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Iowa State University Fire Service Institute Ames, IA 50011-8365 515-294-4111 Occupational Fields: firefighter
KANSAS Dodge City Fire Department 709 South 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801 316-225-8185 Occupational Fields: firefighter, fire inspector
LOUISIANA Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness 7667 Independence Boulevard PO Box 44217 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 800-256-7036 http://www.loep.state.la.us Occupational Fields: firefighter, emergency medical technician
MAINE Maine Emergency Medical Services 152 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 207-626-3860 http://www.state.me.us/dps/ems Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, paramedic
MARYLAND Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Building 199 College Park, MD 20742 301-226-9900 http://www.mfri.org Occupational Fields: firefighter Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems 653 West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-3666 http://miemss.umaryland.edu/ Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, cardiac rescue technician, paramedic University of Maryland–College Park 6200 Pontiac Street Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 800-275-6374 http://www.mfri.org Occupational Fields: firefighter U.S. Fire Administration 16825 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-447-1000 http://www.usfa.fema.gov Occupational Fields: firefighter
MASSACHUSETTS Louisiana State University Pleasant Hall, Room 327 Baton Rouge, LA 70803 504-388-6325 http://www.lsu.edu Occupational Fields: firefighter
Barnstable Fire Training School Flintrock Road Barnstable, MA 02630 508-771-5391 http://www.barnstablefire.org Occupational Fields: firefighter
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Fire Department, Springfield 100 Grochmal Avenue Springfield, MA 01151-1055 413-787-6417 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Gogebic Community College E4946 Jackson Road Ironwood, MI 49938-1300 906-932-4231 Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
Fire Department, Worchester 455 Main Street Worchester, MA 01608-1805 508-799-1827 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Kellogg Community College 450 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397 616-965-3931 http://www.kellogg.cc.mi.us Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
Massachusetts Department of Public Health 470 Atlantic Avenue, Second Floor Boston, MA 02210-2208 617-753-8300 http://www.mass.gov/dph Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
Lake Superior State University 1000 College Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-1637 906-635-2541 http://www.lssu.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 617-732-6127 http://www.mgh.harvard.edu Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician, paramedic
Michigan Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 412 West Ottawa Lansing, Michigan 48933-1518 517-372-7391 Fax: 517-372-1731 http://www.maemt.org Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
Stow Fire Department 16 Crescent Street Stow, MA 01775-1154 508-897-4537 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Macomb Community College 14500 East 12 Mile Road Warren, MI 48088 586-445-7999 http://www.macomb.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
MICHIGAN Bay De Noc Community College 2001 North Lincoln Road Escanaba, MI 49829-2524 906-786-5802 http://www.baydenoc.cc.mi.us Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Delta College, International Center 1410 North 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601-1204 517-754-4443 http://www.delta.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
Michigan Department of Community Health 3423 North Logan Street Lansing, MI 48906-2934 517-373-1837 http://www.michigan.gov/mdch Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Michigan Firefighters Training Council 7150 Harris Drive Lansing, MI 48917 517-322-1922 Occupational Fields: firefighter
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Michigan State Police Recruiter’s Office 1200 Sixth Street Detroit, MI 48226-2424 313-256-2979 http://www.michigan.gov/msp Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931-1200 906-487-1885 http://www.mtu.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Mid Michigan Community College 1375 South Clare Avenue Harrison, MI 48625-9442 517-386-6622 http://www.midmich.cc.mi.us Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Muskegon Community College 221 South Quarterline Road Muskegon, MI 49442-1493 616-773-9131 http://www.muskegon.cc.mi.us Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855-5305 800-682-9797 http://www.nmu.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Northwestern Michigan College 1701 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686-3016 800-682-9797 http://www.nmc.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Oakland Community College—Pontiac 17 South Saginaw St. Pontiac, MI 48342-2227 248-232-4618 http://www.oaklandcc.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
Oakland Community College—Southfield 22322 Rutland Drive Southfield, MI 48075-4793 248-233-2700 http://www.oaklandcc.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Saint Clair Community College 323 Erie Street Port Huron, MI 48060 810-984-3881 http://www.stclair.cc.mi.us Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist Schoolcraft Community College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-462-4400 http://www.schoolcraft.edu Occupational Fields: emergency services specialist
MISSISSIPPI Fire Department 1244 South Gallatin Street Jackson, MS 39201-6105 601-960-1460 Occupational Fields: firefighter National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians PO Box 1400 Clinton, MS 39060 800-346-2368 http://www.naemt.org Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician
MISSOURI Fire Marshall 200 North Second Street Saint Charles, MO 63301-2851 314-949-3249 Occupational Fields: firefighter Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services PO Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6356
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http://www.dhss.mo.gov/EMS Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, paramedic Missouri State Fire Marshal Division of Fire Safety 2401 East McCarty Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 800-877-5688 http://www.mdfs.state.mo.us Occupational Fields: firefighter
MONTANA Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences 1400 East Broadway Street Helena, MT 59601-5231 406-444-3895 Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
402-471-2027 Occupational Fields: firefighter Nebraska State Fire Marshal 438 West Market Street Albion, NE 68620-1241 402-395-2164 Occupational Fields: firefighter
NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire Division of Emergency Services 107 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2231 http://www.nhoem.state.nh.us/ Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
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Montana State Fire Marshal PO Box 201415 Helena, MT 59620 406-444-3874 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Firefighters Association, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 24 West Lafayette Street Trenton, NJ 08608-2002 609-396-9766 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Montana State Fire Service 750 6th Street, Southwest Suite 205 Great Falls, MT 59404 406-761-7885 http://www.montana.edu/wwwfire Occupational Fields: firefighter
Trenton, City of Division of Fire Safety 244 Perry Street Trenton, NJ 08611 609-989-4000 Occupational Fields: firefighter
NEBRASKA Nebraska State Department of Health PO Box 95044 Lincoln, NE 68508-2529 402-471-2158 http://www.hhs.state.ne.us Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, paramedic, advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician Nebraska State Fire Marshal 246 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508-1804
NEW MEXICO Firefighters Training Academy 600 Aspen, Southwest Academy Road Socorro, NM 87801 505-835-7500 Occupational Fields: firefighter New Mexico Department of Emergency Medical Services 2500 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-476-7701
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http://www.health.state.nm.us Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
NEW YORK New York State Department of Health Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12237 518-474-2011 http://www.health.state.ny.us/contact Occupational Fields: certified first responder, basic emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic State Fire Administrator 41 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12231 518-474-6746 Occupational Fields: firefighter
NORTH CAROLINA Fire and Rescue Commission 322 Chapanoke Road, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27603-1202 919-661-5880 http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/default.asp Occupational Fields: firefighter Wilmington Fire Department 20 South Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401-4535 910-341-7846 Occupational Fields: firefighter
NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Department of Health and Consolidated Laboratories 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Second Floor Bismarck, ND 58505-0660 701-328-2388 http://www.ehs.health.state.nd.us Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency, paramedic
OHIO Department of Public Safety 240 Parsons Avenue, Room 229 PO Box 7176 Columbus, OH 43205-0167 614-466-9447 http://ohiopublicsafety.com Occupational Fields: firefighter, basic emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, advanced-epinephrine medic, advanced-defibrillator medic, paramedic
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management 2401 North Lincoln Boulevard PO Box 53365 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-521-2481 http://www.ok.gov/oem Occupational Fields: firefighter, police officer, emergency medical technician, paramedic Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technicians Association PO Box 864 Norman, OK 73070 405-262-7667 http://www.oemta.com Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician, Oklahoma State Department of Health EMSC Resource Center Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma CHO 1B1303 940 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104
[email protected] http://emsc.ouhsc.edu Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Oklahoma State University 1723 West Tyler Stillwater, OK 74078-8041 405-744-5727 http://www.okstate.edu Occupational Fields: firefighter
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OREGON Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training 550 Monmouth Avenue, North Monmouth, OR 97361 503-378-2100 http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/index.shtml Occupational Fields: firefighter Oregon Fire Instructors Association PO Box 176 Stanfield, OR 97875 541-449-1123 Occupational Fields: firefighter Oregon Health Division 800 Northeast Oregon Street, Suite 607 Portland, OR 97232 503-731-4011 http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic emergency medical techncian Oregon State Firefighters Council 55 Southwest Ash Street Portland, OR 97204 503-771-7255 http://www.osffc.org Occupational Fields: firefighter Oregon State Fire Marshal 4760 Portland Road, Northeast Salem, OR 97305-1760 503-378-3473 http://egov.oregon.gov/OOHS/SFM Occupational Fields: firefighter
PENNSYLVANIA Chester Fire Department Borough of Eddystone Chester, PA 19013 610-874-9193 Occupational Fields: firefighter Harrisburg Fire Department 123 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-255-3131 Occupational Fields: firefighter Lancaster City Fire Bureau Human Resources Office 100 South Queen Street, Suite 103 Lancaster, PA 17603 717-291-4866 Occupational Fields: firefighter Pennsylvania Department of Health Commonwealth and Forster, Suite 1032 Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-787-8741 http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, paramedic
RHODE ISLAND Providence Fire Department 274 Reservoir Avenue Providence, RI 02907-3514 401-781-3439 Occupational Fields: firefighter
SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Fire Academy Koger Office Park, Kingstree Building PO Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 803-896-4300 Occupational Fields: firefighter South Carolina Firemen Association Fire Department 403 East Curtis Street Simpsonville, SC 29681-2664 864-967-9545 Occupational Fields: firefighter
SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 4200 E Highway 44 Rapid City, SD 57703 605-393-1088
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Fax: 605-394-6027
[email protected] http://www.sdemta.org Occupational Fields: firefighter South Dakota Department of Health 615 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-3361 http://www.state.sd.us/doh Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, paramedic South Dakota Fire Marshal 118 West Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-3562 http://www.state.sd.us/dps/fire/FIRE_hom.htm Occupational Fields: firefighter
TENNESSEE Firefighters Commission 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37219-1204 615-741-6780 Occupational Fields: firefighter Tennessee Department of Health 425 Fifth Avenue, North, First Floor Nashville, TN 37247-0701 615-741-2584 http://www.state.tn.us/health Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
TEXAS Fire Department Recruiting 1621 Festival Beach Road Austin, TX 78702-5408 512-477-5784 Occupational Fields: firefighter Texas Commission on Fire Protection PO Box 2286 Austin, TX 78768-2286 512-918-7100 Occupational Fields: firefighter
Texas Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Management 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3199 Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician Texas Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Management PO Box 149200 Austin, TX 78714-9200 512-834-6740 http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/ems/emshome.htm Occupational Fields: emergency care attendant, basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician
UTAH Fire Department Training Division 5822 Amelia Earhart Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3745 801-596-5249 Occupational Fields: firefighter Utah Department of Health 288 North, 1460 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3100 801-538-6280 http://health.utah.gov Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Utah Valley State College 800 West 1200, South Orem, UT 84058-5999 801-863-8000 Occupational Fields: firefighter
VERMONT Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05401-3875 802-863-7310 http://www.vdh.state.va.us/oems Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, defibrillator, paramedic
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VIRGINIA Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-864-7001 http://www.vdh.state.va.us/oems Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
WASHINGTON Centralia Fire Department 512 North Pearl Street Centralia, WA 98531-4661 360-330-7681 Occupational Fields: firefighter City Hall, Kennewick 600 S outh Auburn Street Kennewick, WA 99336-5625 509-585-4231 Occupational Fields: firefighter Fire Station One 136 South Chelan Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801-2902 509-664-3950 Occupational Fields: firefighter Fire Station Training Center 3808 East Nora Avenue Spokane, WA 99207-7267 509-625-7150 Occupational Fields: firefighter Hoquiam Fire Department 625 Eighth Street Hoquiam, WA 98550-3522 360-532-3312 Occupational Fields: firefighter Kelson Fire Department 701 Vine Street Kelso, WA 98626-2621 360-577-3056 Occupational Fields: firefighter Kent Fire Department 24611 116th Avenue, SE Kent, WA 98031-4939
206-859-3322 Occupational Fields: firefighter Washington Emergency Medical Training 3403 Steamboat Island Road, NW Olympia, WA 98502-9587 360-786-0514 http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
WEST VIRGINIA Beckley Fire Department 1102 North Eisenhower Drive Beckley, WV 25801-3118 304-256-1787 Occupational Fields: firefighter Charleston Fire Department 808 Virginia Street, West Charleston, WV 25302-1820 304-348-8137 Occupational Fields: firefighter Clarksburg Fire Department 465 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301-2843 304-624-1665 Occupational Fields: firefighter Dunbar Fire Department 907 Dunbar Avenue Dunbar, WV 25064-3126 304-766-0215 Occupational Fields: firefighter Huntington Fire Department 839 Seventh Avenue Huntington, WV 25701-2117 304-696-5950 Occupational Fields: firefighter Moundsville Fire Department 804 Sixth Street Moundsville, WV 26041-1925 304-845-2050 Occupational Fields: firefighter
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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources PO Box 100 Elkview, WV 25071 304-558-3956 http://www.wvemstsn.net Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency medical technician
WISCONSIN Fire Department 2250 South Batting Loop Solon Springs, WI 54873 715-378-4111 Occupational Fields: firefighter Fire Education and Training 1750 Pearson Street Madison, WI 53704-2555 608-246-4587 Occupational Fields: firefighter Firefighters Apprenticeship Seven North Pinckney Madison, WI 53703 608-251-5832 Occupational Fields: firefighter Waukesha Fire Department W250s 3567 Center Road Waukesha, WI 53186-7364 414-542-3199 Occupational Fields: firefighter Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services 1414 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53703-3044 608-266-1568 http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
WYOMING Department of Fire Prevention First Floor, West Wing 122 West 25th Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7288 http://wyofire.state.wy.us Occupational Fields: firefighter Wyoming Division of Health 2300 Capitol Avenue, Fifth Floor Cheyenne, WY 82001-3644 307-777-7955 http://wdhfs.state.wy.us/ems Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico Emergency Medical Services Former Ruiz Soler Hospital Bayamon, PR 00959 809-781-1066 Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician
VIRGIN ISLANDS Virgin Islands Emergency Medical Services Saint Thomas Hospital Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 809-776-8311 Occupational Fields: emergency medical technician
CANADA ALBERTA Alberta College of Paramedics 304 Capilano Centre 9945 50 Street Edmonton, AB T6A 0L4 780-466-2772 Fax: 780-466-2869 http://www.collegeofparamedics.org Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Cochrane Fire/EMS Box 10 Cochrane, AB T0L 0W0 403-932-7501 Fax: 403-932-3910 Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
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Grande Prairie Regional EMS 10710 - 97 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7G6 780-538-1253 Fax: 780-513-5288 http://www.gprems.com Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
ONTARIO Paramedic Association of Canada 300 March Road, 4th Floor Ottawa, ON K2K 2E2 613-836-6581 Fax: 613-836-2914
[email protected] http://www.paramedic.ca Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
BRITISH COLUMBIA The British Columbia Ambulance Service PO Box 9600 712 Yates Street, 5th Fl Victoria, BC V8W 9P1 250-953-3298 Fax: 250-953-3119 http://www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/bcas Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
NEW BRUSWICK Maritime EMS 3 Prince of Wales Street St. Andrews, NB E5B 3W9 506-529-1995 Fax: 506-529-8977
[email protected] http://www.maritimeems.ca Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
SASKATCHEWAN Prairie Emergency Medical Services Fort Saskatchewan 780-997-6400 Fax: 780-997-6410
[email protected] http://www.prairieems.com Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic Saskatchewan Paramedic Association 557 12th Street, West Prince Albert, SK S6V 3C1 877-725-4202 Fax: 306-764-6780
[email protected] http://www.spa.sk.ca Occupational Fields: basic emergency medical technician, intermediate emergency medical technician, paramedic
ENGINEERS AND ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS RELATED SECTIONS: auto body workers; boilermakers; carpenters; communications specialists; electricians
and line workers; electronics technicians; elevator constructors; health care workers; ironworkers; machinists; mechanics; metalworkers; millwrights; operating engineers and stationary engineers; pipe trades workers; printing industry workers; railroad workers; sheet metal workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; mechanics; welders Engineers design, develop, and oversee the production of a wide range of industrial products. They also design and supervise construction projects. In general their jobs require expertise in mathematics and sciences, along with problemsolving ability and creativity. Engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, frequently in research and development projects, production, or inspection duties. They may specialize in any of the branches of engineering. Aerospace engineers design and help produce airplanes, spacecraft, rockets, and other flying machines for military and commercial purposes. They may specialize in such areas as navigation or production, or they may concentrate on one kind of product, such as helicopters or missiles. Chemical engineers apply their knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and engineering to resolve problems associated with the manufacture or use of chemicals. They may concentrate on a particular area, such as polymerization, oxidation, or pollution control. Civil engineers design and oversee the construction of buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, sewage systems, and other projects. They often specialize in an area such as geotechnical or environmental engineering. Electrical and electronics engineers design and oversee the production of electrical and electronic equipment, including motors, power generators for utility companies, industrial robots, radar, computers, and video equipment. Industrial engineers help organizations increase their productivity by better using employees, equipment, materials, energy, and information. They serve as a connecting link between management and the production end of industry. Mechanical engineers design a broad array of equipment, tools, and various machines, including engines, turbines, refrigeration units, and robots. Some specialize in an area such as underwater technology or power plant engineering. Metallurgical, ceramic, and materials engineers develop new metal alloys, ceramics, and other materials for specific purposes, such as ceramic tiles for space shuttles or
turbine blades for airplanes. Metallurgical engineers specialize in the extraction, refining, and processing of ores and subsequent metalworking processes, such as forging and casting. Ceramic engineers work with nonmetallic, inorganic materials that are processed at high temperatures, such as glass products, aircraft engine parts, tile, and electric power line insulators. Materials engineers develop new materials, such as the composites used in aerospace machinery, and test existing materials, requirements, and specifications. Mining engineers locate, excavate, and process ore for use in manufacturing. They design mines, oversee their construction, find ways to ship ore to processing sites, and design innovative mining equipment. They often specialize in working with one kind of ore, such as silver or copper. Nuclear engineers conduct research on nuclear energy and radiation. They also design and operate nuclear power plants that produce electricity and run ships in the Navy. Some concentrate on designing nuclear weapons or devising uses for radioactive substances. Petroleum engineers find and develop oil and natural gas deposits. They also invent ways to retrieve oil and gas efficiently from beneath the ground. Engineers work in factories and laboratories, at construction sites, and in many other locations. Some usually work indoors; others often work outdoors. They typically work 40 hours a week but may put in overtime to meet deadlines. The occupation is sometimes quite stressful and may involve travel to various work sites. Some engineering technicians enter the field without formal training and learn on the job, working under the supervision of experienced technicians, engineers, or scientists. Others first learn some basic skills in the military or at vocational schools or community colleges. Organizations listed in this section of the book are sponsoring apprenticeship programs or on-the-job training designed to help prepare candidates for careers in engineering. Most engineers enter the field by obtaining a college degree, then developing their skills on the job by 318
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working under the supervision of experienced engineers. Large companies sponsor classroom training and seminars to help employees advance their careers. In general an applicant should
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gram sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD). It gives academically talented high school students the opportunity to work in a DoD laboratory under a scientist’s direction for eight consecutive weeks—and to get paid doing it. SEAP began in 1980, when President Carter directed the Department of Defense to initiate a program to give students a mentoring relationship while experiencing hands-on activities in engineering and science. Students work closely with one scientist all summer, assisting that person in their area of research. The Army and Navy began a comprehensive program in the Washington/Baltimore area, and SEAP has since expanded to include programs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, Idaho, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.
Vary widely; apprentices in this field often receive a stipend or some type of nominal compensation for their time.
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be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be able to work as a member of a team be creative have an aptitude for mathematics and sciences have good communication skills
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $10 an hour, up to about $20 an hour for engineering technicians. Engineers start at about $15 an hour and average about $25 an hour, but skilled workers may earn much more.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because industries continue to improve their equipment and processes in order to remain competitive. Also, there are relatively few qualified candidates in some engineering fields. For more information on apprenticeships for engineers, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the individual programs listed below.
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAP) National Office 1776 G Street, NW, Suite 171 Washington, DC 20052 202-994-2234 http://www.seas.gwu.edu
General Nature of the Job When J. P. Blackford first started apprenticing with the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP), he was a rising junior at St. Anselm’s Abbey High School in Washington, DC. SEAP is a government-funded pro-
J. P. arrived at the Naval Research Laboratory at 9:00 a.m. every morning his first summer with SEAP. He sat down at his computer terminal to devise codes for a study in radiology. “I was good with computers at school, so I accepted an apprenticeship in computer science,” J. P. says. He soon realized that computer science was not for him. He liked working at the lab, though, and returned the following summer to work on a project that measured the damping effect. For eight weeks J. P. duplicated the different oil compounds found in the ocean and watched as they decreased the amount of wave activity. That second summer, J. P.’s day started every morning at 8:00 and went until about 5:00. “The hours you work are really up to your mentor and the type of research you’re doing,” J. P. says. “You do average forty hours a week, but how they fall out varies.” J. P. worked one-on-one with his mentor; other apprentices worked in pairs or small groups. He did most of his work in the laboratory, and there he found his niche. “I knew I wanted to be an environmental engineer after that summer,” J. P says. According to J. P., one of the most valuable aspects of the program is helping you decide what you want—or don’t want—to do with your life. J. P. learned what engineering is all about. “There is not always a set experiment with all the specific equipment to do what you’re trying to do,” he says. The plastic vibrator made with the radio speaker is one example. “The scientist I worked with devised that contraption himself,” J. P. says. “The first summer I worked in the environmental field, I had to keep making adjustments with the machinery. You think it’s all mapped out in a catalog. It’s not.” For a time, J. P. had the assignment of applying force, with a machine, to certain materials. “I applied force to
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one compound, tested it, then applied some more.” For every bridge, highway, or building, whether it’s made out of concrete, steel, or plastic, you have to know how much force and strain it can withstand—and for how long— before it collapses. “Understanding how engineering techniques apply to our everyday world is what hooked me,” J. P. says. “Being an apprentice at SEAP gives you that experience.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice To get into the program, you need to fill out a Student Application Form, write a personal essay about why you want to be in the program, and include a school transcript with standardized test scores if available. Teacher recommendations are required, and the program is competitive. Two thousand students apply each year to the Washington, D.C., area program, and only about 600 get in. Apprentices are responsible for providing their own transportation to the job site, and no housing is available. A technical paper describing your research, and the results, is required from all apprentices.
Salary Range J. P. received a $1,200 stipend for his first summer apprenticeship at SEAP. Since then, the stipend has gone up to $1,600. J. P. feels the money is an added incentive, but not the only benefit. “It’s the experience, even if you don’t know exactly what career you want to be in.” he says. “You make more than you would working all summer at a burger joint, and it’s much more productive.”
Advice Being a SEAP apprentice made all the difference for J. P. “My lab experience put me heads above the rest of my classmates in terms of performance,” he says. J. P. graduated from college with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering. Once in college, he continued as a SEAPCQL apprentice (The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program for Continuing College Students) at the university he attended. He became a lab assistant to the same mentor he worked with at the Naval Research Laboratory, a situation that worked out well for both of them. He continued to get paid, and the scientist got an experienced lab assistant. J. P. advises high school students who do well in science and math and have an interest in engineering, the environment, or any of the science fields, to apply for an apprenticeship with the SEAP program in their area.
Future Goals After leaving the SEAP apprenticeship, J. P. went on to obtain a master’s degree in environmental engineering, then continued on for a doctorate. He hopes to teach parttime and do consulting work. Someday, he may open up his own consulting firm. “Teaching will keep me on top of my field,” J. P. says, and the need for writing environmental impact statements will not go away. Although the political climate to make our environment cleaner will ebb and flow, J. P. believes the push for cleaner standards is here to stay. J. P. thinks engineering is a viable field for two reasons. First, there is a shortage in this country. “In my undergraduate class, there were only three people,” J. P. says. “And anytime you have a shortage, you have good paying jobs.” Engineers with bachelor of science degrees can go on to make $30,000 to $40,000 a year. Second, the options for careers are almost endless. “Engineering is very specialized now,” J. P. says. “Civil Engineering is a good example. It used to cover a broad area. Now, there are structural engineers, transportation engineers, environmental engineers. You can break that down even further to earthquake engineering, water resources, and so forth.” The more our knowledge grows, the more jobs you’re going to have in science and engineering, J. P. says.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAP) National Office 1776 G Street, NW, Suite 171 Washington, DC 20052 202-994-2234 http://www.seas.gwu.edu Occupational Fields: scientist, mathematician, engineer U.S. National Aeronautic and Space Administration QEM Network 1818 N Street, NW, Suite 550 Washington, DC 20036 202-659-1818 http://qemnetwork.qem.org Occupational Fields: scientist, mathematician, engineer
INDIANA Cummins Engine Company Inc. PO Box 3005 Columbus, IN 47201-6258 812-377-5000
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Fax: 812-377-3334 Occupational Fields: mechanical engineering technician, metallurgical technician, chemical technician
MARYLAND U. S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head 101 Strauss Avenue Indian Head, MD 20640-5035 Fax: (301) 744-6620 http://www.ih.navy.mil Occupational Fields: engineer, engineering technician
MASSACHUSETTS Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Education Office, MS #31 86 Water Street Woods Hole, MA 02543-1026 508-548-1400 http://www.whoi.edu Occupational Fields: chemical engineer, oceanographic engineer, marine biologist, marine geologist, marine chemist, oceanographer
NEW HAMPSHIRE U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory 72 Lyme Road Hanover, NH 03755 603-646-4500 http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil Occupational Fields: scientist, engineer
NORTH CAROLINA U.S. Army Research Office 4300 South Miami Boulevard Durham, NC 27703-9142 919-549-0641 Occupational Fields: scientist, engineer
TEXAS U.S. Air Force Civilian Personnel Management Center 555 E Street, West, Suite One Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150-4530 210-565-2252 Fax: 210-565-3330 http://www.usaf.com/orgs/8.htm Occupational Fields: scientist, engineer
MICHIGAN The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC) 6501 East 11 Mile Road AMSTA-TR-D MS 110 Warren, MI 48397 586-574-5758 http://www.tacom.army.mil/tardec Occupational Fields: engineer, engineering technician
MINNESOTA Minnesota, University of Geometry Center 1300 South Second Street, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-626-0888 http://www.geom.umn.edu Occupational Fields: mathematician, teacher, computer software developer, video animation producer
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 604-434-5734 http://www.bcit.ca Occupational Fields: engineer
FARRIERS RELATED SECTIONS: agricultural workers, artists and artisans, crafts and trades workers at living historical sites
and farms, ironworkers the horse’s way of moving, diagnosis of lameness and other disorders, forge work, hoof trimming, and how to nail shoes to hooves. Some schools accept only a few applicants at a time and give preference to those with some experience and a proven interest in working with horses. Farriers are usually not required to be licensed, but efforts are underway to impose some regulations on the trade. National certification is available. In general an applicant should
Farriers, also called horseshoers, trim horses’ hooves and attach protective and corrective shoes made of metal, rubber, or other materials. They help equine athletes achieve their highest level of performance, protect working horses from chipping their hooves on stones and other surfaces, and help overcome physical problems in the legs and feet that might otherwise make a horse unsound. A farrier begins by examining the horse to detect any defects that might be helped by proper shoeing. The farrier learns additional information by discussing the horse’s performance with its owner, watching the animal move, and noting the pattern of wear on the hooves or old shoes. The farrier then rasps the hoof into its optimum shape, forms a shoe to fit exactly, and nails it to the hoof. The nailing does not hurt the horse, because nails are inserted into the exterior part of the hoof, which resembles the material in human fingernails. Farriers must own various tools, including driving hammers, rounding hammers, knives, tongs, shoe pullers, shoe stamps, pritchels, nippers, rasps, pull offs, creasers, clinchers, clinch blocks, and clinch cutters. They work with forges, anvils, arc welders, and other metalworking equipment. They use safety glasses, hearing protectors, aprons, and steel-toed shoes. They risk injury from unruly horses who might kick, bite, or step on them; burns from welding and metal-shaping equipment; and back problems from bending over for long periods of time as they work on horses’ hooves. Most farriers are self-employed. They may have clients who hire them regularly, but they may sometimes have slack periods with little work to do, particularly during the winter, when horses are not being used. A farrier’s work requires traveling to farms and other sites. The work may be done inside barns, arenas, and other buildings, but often it must be done outdoors, and sometimes in uncomfortable weather. Some farriers learn their trade through one or more apprenticeships with local farriers. Others attend farrier schools, which feature on-the-job training at local horse ranches and farms. Some schools are affiliated with colleges or universities. Many farrier schools help their students find apprenticeships with experienced farriers during or after their course of study at the schools. Typically these programs run anywhere from a few weeks to about a year and include field tours, laboratory demonstrations, and classroom instruction in equine anatomy, horse handling, fabricating shoes from metal and other materials, techniques to use shoes to correct hoof problems and alter
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be at least 17 years old like and understand horses be in good physical condition be able to lift about 75 pounds have the proper horseshoeing and safety equipment
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Vary widely. Apprentices in this field often receive little or no compensation. In many programs, they are charged tuition.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Negotiated individually with clients. Earnings vary widely, depending on skill level and geographic area.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because there are more than 10 million horses in the United States, and there is a shortage of skilled, expertly trained farriers to shoe them. There will always be a need for farriers, since their job cannot be done by machines. For more information on apprenticeships for farriers, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local farriers and farrier schools.
WEB SITES Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center
[email protected] http://www.horseshoes.com/position/frpswnor.htm Occupational Fields: farrier 322
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Farrier’s Web Ring http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=Farriers&list Occupational Fields: farrier Universal Algorithms Inc. 805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97205 503-973-5222 Fax: 503-973-5252
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farrier, horse trainer World Wide Farriers Directory
[email protected] http://www.farriers.com Occupational Fields: farrier
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Kentucky Horseshoeing School 11251 Mt. Eden Road, Highway 53 South PO Box 120 Mount Eden, KY 40046 502-738-5257 Fax: 502-738-5258
[email protected] http://www.kyhorseshoeing.com
General Nature of the Job Farriers perform work that cannot be duplicated by machines. It takes knowledge and skill to achieve the perfect balance in a horse’s hooves, to recognize and correct problems in the animal’s way of moving, and to treat lameness from injury or disease. The trade requires expertise in welding, forging, equine psychology, anatomy, and physiology. Farriers work where their clients’ horses are: in barns, in fields, at racetracks, in show rings, or even in the wilderness during a competitive trail ride. It’s a job for people who love animals, being outdoors, and doing physical work with their hands. It also involves a certain creativity and artistry. “I love forging, working with the steel,” Mary Paulhamus says. “It’s a hands-on, craft kind of thing. You need an eye for curves and angles, balance, symmetry.” As an apprentice at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School in Mount Eden, Kentucky, Mary is learning her trade in the heart of Bluegrass Country, where there is probably a higher concentration of horses than anywhere else in the world. It’s only a short drive to Louisville, site of the Ken-
tucky Derby at Churchill Downs; and Lexington, site of Keeneland Race Course, the Red Mile Harness Track, and the Kentucky Horse Park. There are hundreds of horse farms in the surrounding area, and most of those horses need shoes. “It’s amazing how many people need a farrier,” Mary remarks. The apprenticeship program, designed for people committed to becoming professional farriers, is open only to the top 10 percent of students who have completed the school’s twelve-week Master Farrier Course. There are usually about twenty students and two apprentices enrolled at the school. Apprentices perform demonstrations for the other students and practice their craft under the close supervision of journeyman farrier Mitch Taylor, the school’s director.
Typical Day Mary works part-time at the school and operates her own horseshoeing business during the rest of the week. She arrives at the school by 8:00 a.m. and spends several hours using forges, anvils, and hammers to make sets of shoes. She completes at least one forging assignment every day. The apprentices work without supervision during the morning, perfecting their skills through experience. “You learn by repetition. The more shoes you make, the better you are,” Mary explains. Before beginning her apprenticeship she had already completed 12 weeks of in-depth classes in anatomy, corrective shoeing, welding, and other topics. Now she spends her afternoons assisting students enrolled in those courses and performing demonstrations for their benefit while Mitch supervises. Horses with grass founder, physical defects, and other hoof problems are brought to the school, and the apprentices and other students learn to trim and shoe them. Sometimes the trainees travel to job sites or attend guest lectures and demonstrations by expert farriers, veterinarians, and other knowledgeable professionals. Most apprentices remain in the program for about a year, until they’re skilled enough to do corrective and therapeutic shoeing and to work on horses that must compete in events such as jumping, dressage, or reining. “They’re performance horses. You can’t make a mistake,” Mary notes. She has been here for three years, happy to learn as much as she can, and expects to be striking out on her own soon.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Operating a farrier business was not something Mary could have anticipated 20 years ago, when she was earn-
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ing a bachelor’s degree in art. She didn’t plan to be a professional artist, though. In fact, she had raised a family and was considering returning to college to pursue a degree in geology when she became interested in horses. She began taking jumping lessons in exchange for cleaning stalls and was soon participating in dressage events. Her horse hated that, so they switched to 50-mile endurance rides. To avoid standing in line during those competitions to have a farrier care for her horse’s hooves, Mary learned to shoe and trim her own horse. Soon she began shoeing other people’s horses, sometimes for money. The realization that she would like to be a professional farrier came as something of a surprise, but she was so sure of her decision that she sold her horse, horse trailer, and other gear to attend the Kentucky Horseshoeing School. “I knew it was what I wanted to do. I thought, ‘I’ll get all that stuff again someday,’” she recalls. When she first arrived at the school, she was required to dissect legs that had been cut off horses at a nearby dog-food factory. “It was the dead legs that made me stay!” she says with a laugh. “I was fascinated by those feet. It’s an amazing feat of engineering that God did. The foot is elastic, and everything is in there, and it works.”
Salary Range Apprentices at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School are paid about $250 a week, depending on how many days they work. They receive periodic raises but have no health insurance or other benefits. Apprentices and other students at the school receive free housing in the school’s three dormitories, if they wish. Men and women live in separate dormitories, which feature kitchens and lounges. Mary lives in a house nearby, and the school has paid her rent during her time as an apprentice. Attending school here does cost some money. Tuition for the 16-week course, which is a prerequisite to obtaining an apprenticeship, is $6,500. Apprentices invest another $1,147 in tools by the time they complete their training. Mary points out that it’s still cheaper than attending college, students graduate in a relatively short time, and apprentices begin earning money while they’re still in training. After graduation, she says, the farrier business can be very profitable: “Some racehorse shoers make a quarter of a million dollars a year.” Most farriers make nowhere near that much; their range of income varies widely, depending on the individual, the type of horses being shod (per-
formance horses require shoeing more often), and geographic area. Mary says the fee for shoeing a horse out West might be about $35, compared to more than $100 in New England.
Advice Mary is enthused about her apprenticeship and believes it will give her an advantage over her competitors who have less education, because she has learned techniques they cannot offer. “People who don’t have the training are just not going to make it. In today’s society a lot of people have performance horses, and they need farriers who know what they’re doing,” she says. Farriers are not required to be certified, but Mary strongly recommends obtaining certification by completing an examination offered by the American Farriers’ Association. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School recommends that its apprentices obtain certification but does not require it. To anyone considering a career as a farrier, Mary says, “You need to be physically fit. It’s real strenuous. Also, be meticulous about details.”
Future Goals After completing her apprenticeship, Mary expects to expand her farrier business, but she knows her income will depend on the number of projects she can complete each day: “It’s a hard job. One person can only handle so many horses.” She might specialize in therapeutic work, and she is especially interested in performance horses that participate in three-day events or reining competitions. “It’s more exacting than just putting a regular shoe on. People appreciate that,” she says.
ALABAMA Auburn Horseshoeing School Inc. 770 Lee Road, Suite 191 Auburn, AL 36830 800-664-6884 Occupational Fields: farrier
ARIZONA Tucson School of Horseshoeing 2230 North Kimberlee Road Tucson, AZ 85749 520-749-5212 Occupational Fields: farrier
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Western’s School of Horseshoeing 2801 West Maryland Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-242-2560 Occupational Fields: farrier
CALIFORNIA California Polytechnic State University of Extended Education One Grand Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-3601 805-756-2053 Occupational Fields: farrier Merced College 3600 M Street Merced, CA 95348 209-384-6250 http://www.merced.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: farrier Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School 9625 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95829 916-366-6064 Occupational Fields: farrier Sierra Horseshoeing School Route Two, Box 22B Bishop, CA 93514 619-872-1279 Occupational Fields: farrier
Colorado State University Equine Sciences Program Fort Collins, CO 80523-1679 970-491-8373
[email protected] http://equinescience.colostate.edu Occupational Fields: farrier Pikes Peak Community College 322 Sunbird Cliffs Lane, West Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719-540-7348 http://www.ppcc.cccoes.edu Occupational Fields: farrier
FLORIDA Florida State Farrier’s Association 1800 Marsh Road Oviedo, FL 32765 407-349-2568 Occupational Fields: farrier
GEORGIA Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association 14013 East Highway 136 Lafayette, GA 30728 706-397-8047 http://www.bwfa.net Occupational Fields: farrier Casey and Son Horseshoeing School 14013 East Highway 136 Lafayette, GA 30728 706-397-8909 Occupational Fields: farrier
COLORADO Butler Graduate Farrier Training PO Box 1390 La Porte, CO 80535 970-221-2834 Occupational Fields: farrier Colorado School of Trades 1575 Hoyt Street Lakewood, CO 80215 303-233-4697 Occupational Fields: farrier
ILLINOIS Equine Educational Services PO Box 413 O’Fallon, IL 62269 618-632-7921 Occupational Fields: farrier Midwest Horseshoers School 2312 South Maple Macomb, IL 61455
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309-833-4063 Occupational Fields: farrier
KANSAS Shur Shod Horseshoeing School PO Box 119 Cimarron, KS 67835 316-855-2303 Occupational Fields: farrier
KENTUCKY American Farrier’s Association 4089 Ironworks Pike Lexington, KY 40511 606-233-7411 http://www.americanfarriers.org Occupational Fields: farrier Kentucky Horseshoeing School Highway 53 PO Box 120 Mount Eden, KY 40046 502-738-5257 Occupational Fields: farrier
MARYLAND Arabber Preservation Society 122 South Schroeder Street Baltimore, MD 21223-2613 410-234-1017 http://www.baltimoremd.com/arabber Occupational Fields: farrier Maryland Horseshoeing School 11200 Wolfsville Road Smithsburg, MD 21783 301-416-0800 Occupational Fields: farrier
MISSOURI Heartland Horseshoeing School 327 Southwest First Lane Lamar, MO 64759 417-682-6896 http://www.mofoxtrot.com/heartland Occupational Fields: farrier
MONTANA Cowtown Horsehoeing School PO Box 841 Miles City, MT 59301 406-232-3362
[email protected] http://www.cowtownhorseshoeing.com Occupational Fields: farrier Montana State University 119 Linfield Hall Bozeman, MT 59717 406-994-2648 http://www.montana.edu Occupational Fields: farrier
NEW HAMPSHIRE John S. Hammond Balloch’s Crossing Route 12A Box 894 Cornish, NH 03745 603-542-5802 Occupational Fields: farrier
NEW MEXICO Mesa Technical College 911 South 10th Street Tucumcari, NM 88401 800-473-4453 Occupational Fields: farrier Turley Forge Blacksmithing School 919A Chicoma Vista Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-471-8608 Occupational Fields: farrier
NEW YORK Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Ithaca, NY 14853 607-253-3127 Occupational Fields: farrier
NORTH CAROLINA Guild of Professional Farriers PO Box 684 Locust, NC 28097
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[email protected] http://www.horseshoes.com/assoc/national/guild Occupational Fields: farrier Southeastern Horseshoers on Education 7101 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1466 Occupational Fields: farrier
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Farrier’s College Route 2, Box 88 Sperry, OK 74073 800-331-4061 Occupational Fields: farrier Oklahoma Horseshoeing School 26446 Horseshoe Circle Purcell, OK 73080 800-538-1383 Occupational Fields: farrier
VIRGINIA Eastern School of Farriery PO Box 1368 Martinsville, VA 24114 800-336-7273 Occupational Fields: farrier
WASHINGTON Farrier’s Association of Washington State PO Box 405 Duvall, WA 98019 509-447-2088 Occupational Fields: farrier Walla Walla Community College 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla, WA 99362 509-527-4291 http://www.wwcc.edu/home Occupational Fields: farrier
WEST VIRGINIA Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School Route One, Box 28B Ardmore, OK 73401 405-223-0064 Occupational Fields: farrier
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre Route One, Box 66 Waverly, WV 26184 800-679-2603 http://www.meredithmanor.com Occupational Fields: farrier
OREGON Linn Benton Community College 6500 Southwest Pacific Boulevard Albany, OR 97321 503-917-4582 http://www.linnbenton.edu Occupational Fields: farrier
TEXAS Sul Ross State University PO Box C-114 Alpine, TX 79832 432-837-8011 http://www.sulross.edu Occupational Fields: farrier
CANADA ONTARIO Canadian Horeshoeing School Rural Route #2 7762 Highway #7 East Guelph, ON N1H 6H8 519-824-5484
[email protected] Occupational Fields: farrier
FLOOR LAYERS RELATED SECTIONS: carpenters, drywallers and lathers, insulators and asbestos workers, laborers, painters and
paperhangers, plasterers, tile setters Floor layers, also called floor covering installers, install a wide range of decorative and protective floor coverings, including carpet, linoleum, tile, rubber surfaces, and hardwood flooring. Some installers, such as carpet layers and linoleum installers, specialize in one type of floor covering. Many floor covering installers are carpenters who provide floor covering services in addition to their other work. Floor layers work in homes, offices, restaurants, stores, industrial plants, schools, hospitals, and other buildings. First they examine the floor and repair or make corrections for any defects—including structural unsoundness—that could affect the look and performance of the flooring. Next they measure the area and plan how they will lay out the floor covering to accommodate traffic patterns and any seams in the material. Sometimes they install a layer of underlayment or padding, then install the floor covering on top of it. Materials such as carpeting and linoleum must be smoothed out and fastened securely to prevent them from slipping or stretching. Some floor coverings are cut in large, complex shapes to fit around corners and down hallways and stairs. Floor layers use hand tools and power tools, including carpet knives, stretchers, hammers, drills, rubber mallets, staple guns, putty knives, and saws. They also work with adhesives, plastics, and nails. Floor covering installation involves a great deal of bending, kneeling, crawling, stretching, standing, and heavy lifting. The work is almost always done indoors in clean, safe, brightly lit surroundings during the daytime, but some work is done at night or during the evenings to avoid interfering with employees or customers. Floor layers tend to enjoy more stable employment than some other construction workers, because floor coverings in existing buildings need refurbishing even at times when new buildings are not being constructed. A large percentage of floor covering installers are self-employed. Others work for flooring contractors or retailers who sell floor coverings. Many belong to unions, such as the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries-International. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training sponsored by individual contractors and labor unions are the most common ways of entering this trade. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced flooring installers, starting with tasks such as helping stretch newly installed
carpet or installing stripping and padding. Later, trainees progress to measuring, cutting, and fitting. Typically the course of study runs from about eighteen months to four years and includes classroom instruction. With experience, floor layers may be promoted to supervisory positions for large installation companies. Others are self-employed as independent contractors or subcontractors. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Usually about half the rate paid to experienced workers.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES The median hourly wage for floor layers is about $16 but can be as high as $27 an hour. Earnings vary widely, depending on the size of the project, geographic location, and union membership. Floor covering installers are paid either by the hour or by the amount of flooring installed.
JOB OUTLOOK This occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average occupation through 2012, reflecting the continued need to renovate existing structures. In addition, new structures such as schools, hospitals, and other buildings, will be furnished with floor coverings. Carpeting will continue to be a popular choice for covering floors made of concrete or plywood, and new carpets are being designed to look better and last longer than ever before. For more information on apprenticeships for floor covering installers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, local flooring contractors, or retailers. 328
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NATIONAL PROGRAMS Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association 7439 Milwood Drive West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-661-5015 Fax: 248-661-5018
[email protected] http://www.fcica.com Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer Home Builders Institute 1201 15th Street NW, Sixth Floor Washington, DC 20005 202-371-0600 Fax: 202-266-8999
[email protected] http://www.hbi.org Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741
[email protected] http://www.iupat.org Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer National Association of Home Builders 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-266-8200 x0 Fax: 202-266-8400 http://www.nahb.org Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer
only way to fix a botched job is to rip it out and start over.” To Nate, laying floor is a work of art as well. “I love this trade,” Nate says. “I like the work and the outcome, taking a floor and transforming it.” Floor layer apprentices learn to install soft vinyl that comes in a roll and vinyl composite tiles that are laid down individually. There’s carpet that’s laid over a pad, glued down, or stretched. Some carpet is put on bare concrete; it requires one kind of installation. Other carpet is held in place by Tackless, a strip of paper lined with tacks that goes along the perimeter of the wall. Most tools used to install floors are small, unless you have to pull up old carpet or tiles before you install new covering. A knee kicker is a common tool that attaches to your knee to boot the carpet into place or put a seam together. A stretcher is needed for bigger jobs. It measures one-and-a-half feet long and pushes the carpet firmly along the floor to give it a tight stretch. Floor layers can specialize in commercial or residential floor laying. Commercial jobs take you inside large buildings, like schools and hospitals and Hewlett-Packard plants. Residential floor layers go inside people’s homes and cover their floors with colorful ceramic tiles and polished hardwood. “If you’re smart, you’ll learn both,” Nate says. “The more you know how to do, the more employable you are. I can do both. I prefer commercial, and I’m in a position where I can choose.” Floor layers typically work indoors. The job can be physically demanding—laying carpet is harder on the body than laying vinyl—but Nate feels mentally challenged by his work. “Each job is new and different,” he says. “And although there are right and wrong ways to lay floors, there is no certain way to do each job. That’s up to the journeyman.” During the course of the three-and-ahalf year program, Nate has worked with over 30 journeymen, learning something unique from each one.
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Southwest Washington Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Layers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Committee 11105 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR 97220 503-255-8444 Fax: 503-255-8194
The union shop where Nate works bids for—and gets— some of the biggest jobs in the state of Oregon. Most days, Nate arrives on the job at 6:30 a.m., and sometimes that means starting out before the sun comes up. “We travel all over for jobs,” Nate says, “and that’s fun.” Some jobs take longer than others, depending on the floor and working conditions. “We may arrive at the job site, all ready to go, and find the floor is damp or the electricians haven’t finished. Then, we just turn around and go back.” Laying floors calls for collaboration with other building trades, and sometimes, Nate says, it can be a battle. “We have to get the floor down, but the cabinets need to go down
General Nature of the Job “The floor is a finished product,” Nate Tate’s supervisor says. “You need to do it right the first time because the
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first and the plumber is right behind us. We have to try to get along.” At quitting time, 2:30 p.m., Nate heads home to prepare for class, which meets every Wednesday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Clark Junior College in Vancouver, Washington. Almost all the instruction is hands-on learning, and classes consist of three subjects: carpeting, laminating or Formica, and hard surfaces like vinyl. “You learn how to do everything,” Nate comments, “and the instructors are top notch in their trade.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Nate considers himself lucky. When he was just 20, he began working with a nonunion company run by a husband-wife team. “The wife was a terrific floor layer,” Nate says. “She taught me to do marble fireplaces, beautiful hardwood floors, and Formica. It gave me the knowledge I needed to get into a bigger company. I didn’t even know there were floor layers before that.” To get into the Portland program, would-be apprentices fill out an application and attend a personal interview. Your background and character are taken into consideration, and you must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applications are taken twice a year, in January and July, and the number of applicants usually exceeds the number of openings. If accepted, your name is put on a list and remains active for two years. When shops need apprentices, they call the first name on the list. Once you’re employed by a shop, you begin classes and on-the-job training. Apprentices pay a $250 initiation fee to the union, taken out of their paychecks in increments. Monthly union fees run about $20.
Salary Range Apprentices begin work at 50 percent of a journeyman’s $19.92 hourly wage. Every January and July, apprentices are re-rated and guaranteed a 10 percent increase until they’re at 80 percent of the scale. After that, wages increase 5 percent until they reach journeyman status. Health benefits for apprentices and their families begin after three months, and vacation and pension benefits kick in after six months. The pension for floor layers is excellent. “You can usually retire at more than you made on the job,” Nate says. When Nate graduates with his journeyman license, he’ll be able to go anywhere, present his card to the local union, and find work as a floor layer. As with most building trades, the need for floor layers is tied to the economy and the amount of building and remodeling taking place. “But everyone needs floors,” Nate says.
Advice “Work hard, be on time, and show enthusiasm,” Nate advises new apprentices. “You can pick up the skills as you go, but attitude counts for a lot on this job.” Apprentices need to observe closely and pay attention to others on the job. Math skills, especially measuring, and drafting skills are also a help to future floor layers.
Future Goals Nate plans to stick with commercial floor laying. The bigger jobs take longer and are physically easier. “In residential jobs you move from job to job practically everyday,” Nate says. “You also move a lot of furniture.” Nate thinks about opening his own shop some day, but realistically sees himself staying with the union, gaining as much knowledge as he can. “I look forward to journeyman status and running my own jobs,” Nate says. “I like to work with apprentices and teach them.”
ALABAMA Painters and Allied Trades Union 3381 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109 334-272-6268 Occupational Fields: painter Painters and Allied Trades Union 109 Gusmus Boulevard Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 205-383-1997 Occupational Fields: painter Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #779 659 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36602 334-432-0133 Occupational Fields: painter
ALASKA Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #1555 PO Box 71428 800 30th Avenue, Building A Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-457-4444
[email protected] Occupational Fields: painter
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CALIFORNIA Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California 2350 Santa Rita Road Pleasanton, CA. 94566-4190 925-462-9640 Fax: 925-462-8307 http://www.ctcnc.org Occupational Fields: hardwood floor layer
COLORADO International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 1 2170 South Lipan Street Denver, CO 80223-4012 303-761-1324 Fax: 303-777-9321 http://www.iupatdc1.org Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, resilient tile layer
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 2152 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33020-3969 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 162 Northwest 29th Street Miami, FL 33127-3930 305-573-8440 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #88 3818 West Bay Vista Avenue Tampa, FL 33611 813-835-5888 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #164 1236 East 18th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741 Fax: 202-637-0771 http://www.iupat.org Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-546-6206, x300 Occupational Fields: carpet layer, floor layer
FLORIDA Central Florida Painters and Allied Tradesmen 8434 Avenue C, Building 126 McCoy Air Force Base Orlando, FL 32827 407-843-0050 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer
Jacksonville Painters, Decorators, and Allied Trades 4000 Union Hall Place Jacksonville, FL 32205 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer
GEORGIA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 4816 Impala Lane Albany, GA 31705 912-438-7278 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades PO Box 1722 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-265-7371 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #193 501 Pulliam Street, SW, Suite 427 Atlanta, GA 30312
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404-524-8859 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer
HAWAII Carpet, Linoleum, and Soft Floor Layers Union, Local #1926 1001 Dillingham Boulevard, #215 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-845-5252 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 2240 Young Street Honolulu, HI 96826 808-947-6606 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #47 6501 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46226-5645 317-546-5638 Fax: 317-546-5903 Occupational Fields: carpenter, floor layer, millwright, pile driver Northeast Indiana Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund 1091 Mariner Drive PO Box 1690 Warsaw, IN 47581-1690 219-269-4220 Occupational Fields: carpenter, floor layer, millwright, pile driver
IOWA ILLINOIS International Union of Painters and Allied Trades 520 12th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-8081 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #607 212 South First Street Rockford, IL 61104 815-963-1254 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer Quad City Carpenters 479 27th Street East Moline, IL 61244 309-755-3585 Occupational Fields: floor installer
INDIANA Indiana Regional Council of Carpenters JATF 6125 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226-5603 317-549-9417 Occupational Fields: floor layer
Dave’s Floor Trends 100 East 53rd Street Davenport, IA 52807 319-386-6726 Occupational Fields: floor installer Heritage House Floor and Wall Shop 418 East Second Street Davenport, IA 52801 319-323-9991 Occupational Fields: floor installer Iowa Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo 2160 East Douglas Des Moines, IA 50313 515-265-3467 Occupational Fields: floor installer, tile layer
KANSAS International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local Union 417 East English Street Wichita, KS 67202-4400 316-264-3384 Occupational Fields: floor installer Topeka Floor Layers Union, Local #1179 1231 Northwest Eugene Street Topeka, KS 66608
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816-842-1515 Occupational Fields: floor layer
LOUISIANA International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades 1930 Beaumont Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 504-927-2446 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #783 533 11th Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 318-436-5625 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1244 2669 Lexington Avenue Kenner, LA 70062-5370 504-466-3294 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer
MARYLAND Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee 9109 Westphalia Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-736-1696 Occupational Fields: carpet layer
MASSACHUSETTS New England Regional Council of Carpenters Local Unions #51, #56, #67, and #2168 803 Summer Street, Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02127 800-275-6200 http://www.necarpenters.org Occupational Fields: floor coverer
MICHIGAN International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades 1191 East Ten Mile Road Madison Heights, MI 48071
810-548-0090 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer
MINNESOTA International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #106 2002 London Road Duluth, MN 55812-2144 218-724-6466 Occupational Fields: floor layer
MISSISSIPPI International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1225 2941 Market Street Pascagoula, MS 39547-5164 601-762-1806 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer
MISSOURI Resilient Floor and Decorative Kansas City Floor Coverers Union 6301 Rockhill Road, #312 Kansas City, MO 64131-1194 816-361-9711 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
MONTANA International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #260 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer
NEW YORK District Council of Carpenters, New York Labor Technical College 395 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 212-727-2224 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades 585 Aero Drive Buffalo, NY 14225-1405
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716-886-3984 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer
OKLAHOMA Eastern Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades Council 2651 East 21st Street, Suite 405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3305 Occupational Fields: floor installer Resilient Floor and Decorative 4620 East 11th Street Tulsa, OK 74112-4217 Occupational Fields: soft floor layer
OREGON Southwest Washington Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Layers 11105 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR 97220-2555 503-255-8444 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer
PENNSYLVANIA Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters 1718 Heilmandale Road Lebanon, PA 17404 717-273-5277 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
TENNESSEE International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades 3540 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 901-452-6862 Occupational Fields: carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer
VIRGINIA Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, National Office 307 East Annandale Road, Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22042-2433 703-534-8300 http://www.awci.org Occupational Fields: floor layer, ceiling installer
WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99220 509-534-0826 Occupational Fields: floor layer Painters, Tapers and Glaziers 2110 North Fancher Road Spokane, WA 99212-1331 509-928-3556 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer Spokane Floor Coverers Association Linoleum and Carpet City West 1426 Francis Spokane, WA 99205-9438 509-326-9431 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer Western Washington Carpet, Linoleum, and Soft Tile Layers 2819 First Avenue, Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-4046 Occupational Fields: floor coverer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer
WEST VIRGINIA International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #226 2715 Belle Arbor Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-698-4163 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 Occupational Fields: floor coverer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer
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International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #813 2001 Pine Street Kenova, WV 25530 304-453-2818 Occupational Fields: floor layer, carpet layer, linoleum layer International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #970 706 Virginia Street, East Charleston, WV 25301-2706 304-344-9172 Occupational Fields: floor coverer, carpet layer, linoleum layer, soft tile layer
WISCONSIN Burgmeier Company Inc. 2969 North 114th Street Milwaukee, WI 53222 414-476-1030 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
403-283-0747 Fax: 403-283-6425
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Edmonton Local Union #1325 10425 Princess Elizabeth Avenue Edmonton, AB T5G 0Y5 780-471-3200 Fax: 780-477-7143 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Edmonton Local Union #1460 #66 9703 41st Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 6M9 780-430-1460 Fax: 780-430-9784 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
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CANADA ALBERTA United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Alberta & Northeastern Territories Regional Council 4038 10425 Princess Elizabeth Avenue Edmonton, AB T5G 0Y5 780-474-8599 Fax: 780-474-8910 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Calgary Local Union #2010 301 10th Street Northeastern Calgary, AB T2N 1V5 403-283-0747 Fax: 403-283-6425 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Calgary Local Union #2103 301 10th Street Northeastern Calgary, AB T2N 1V5
Kwantlen University College 12666 72nd Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 604-599-2100
[email protected] http://www.kwantlen.ca/trades Occupational Fields: floor covering United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Castlegar Local Union #2300 #2 2320 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X1 250-365-2813 Fax: 250-365-2164 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Central British Columbia District Council 4215 909 5th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3K7 250-564-6043 Fax: 250-562-4201 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Cranbrook Local Union # 1719 202 –105 9th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M1 250-426-4761 Fax: 250-426-2884 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Duncan Local Union #1812 (British Columbia) PO Box 571 Duncan, BC V9L 3X9 250-748-1812 Fax: 250-748-7709 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Hope Local Union #2423 PO Box 1225 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 604-869-9038 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Kelowna Local Union # 1370 #8 552 Eastern Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 4Z4 250-763-8314 Fax: 250-763-6641 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Kitimat Local Union #1081 PO Box 94 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4 250-635-4747 Fax: 250-624-3497 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Kootenay Carpenters & Woodworkers District Council 4195 #2 2320 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2X1
250-365-2813 Fax: 250-365-2164 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Northeastern British Columbia Canada District Council 4223 PO Box 94 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4 250-635-4747 Fax: 250-624-3497 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America North Vancouver Isle Local Union # 1989 #1-830 14th Avenue Campbell River, BC V9W 4H4 250-287-2422 Fax: 250-287-4730 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Okanagan Valley District Council 4196 #7 3107 B 31 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2G9 250-549-1488 Fax: 250-542-5576 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Nanaimo Local Union #527 169 Comox Road Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9 250-753-9155 Fax: 250-754-5544 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Penticton Local Union #2511 118 - 3004 South Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5J6 250-487-1567 Fax: 250-487-1567
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Port Alberni & Vic Local Union #513 PO Box 38 Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M6 250-723-9988 Fax: 250-723-9940 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Powell River Local Union #2068 6239 Walnut Street Powell River, BC V8A 4K4 604-483-3036 Fax: 604-483-3369 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Prince George Local Union #1998 909 5th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3K7 250-564-6043 Fax: 250-562-4201 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Prince Rupert Local Union # 1735 PO Box 94 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P4 250-624-5617 Fax: 250-624-3497 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Surrey Local Union #2736 Suite 202/14625 108th Avenue Surrey, BC V3R 1V9 604-585-2736 Fax: 604-585-1334 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver Island District Council 4198 210 2750 Quadra Street Victoria, BC V8T 4E8
250-383-8116 Fax: 250-383-1603 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver Local Union #506 #3 1583 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7P 2S4 604-986-3466 Fax: 604-986-7952 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver Local Union # 1541 Unit #105 1628 Fosters Way Delta, BC V3M 6S6 604-524-6900 Fax: 604-524-6919
[email protected] http://www.bcfloorlayers1541.org Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver Local Union #1928 720 12th Street New Westminster, BC V3M 4J9 604-525-1091 Fax: 604-520-3128 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver Local Union #2404 14625 108th Avenue, Suite 203 Surrey, BC V3R 1V9 604-584-2404 Fax: 604-584-2405 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver New Eastern & Fraser Vl 4197 720 12th Street New Westminster, BC V3M 4J9 604-525-1091 Fax: 604-520-3128 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vancouver-New Westminster Local Union #1995 Suite 204-2806 Kingsway Vancouver, BC V5R 5T6 604-437-0491 Fax: 604-437-9798 http://
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Vernon Local Union # 1346 #7 3107 B 31 Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 2G9 250-542-8814 Fax: 250-542-5576 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Victoria Local Union # 1598 #210 2750 Quadra Street Victoria, BC V8T 4E8 250-383-8116 Fax: 250-383-1603 http://www.victoriacarpenters.com Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
MANITOBA United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Flin Flon Local Union #1614 68 Church Street Flin Flon, MB R8A 1K7 204-687-7123 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Manitoba Regional Council of Carpenters 4208 611 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2W1 204-774-1609 Fax: 204-786-6811
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Pine Falls Local Union #2612 PO Box 448 Pine Falls, MB R0E 1M0 204-367-8861 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Winnipeg Local Union #343 611 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2W1 204-774-1609 Fax: 204-786-6811 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Winnipeg Local Union #1443 611 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2W1 204-774-1609 Fax: 204-786-6811 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Winnipeg Local Union #1515 PO Box 2026 Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R3 204-786-0325 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
NEW BRUNSWICK United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Lameque Local Union #2716 10265 Route II Six Road, NB E1X 3A9 506-393-6207 Fax: 506-452-1060 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Maissonnette Local Union #2717 1725 Rue Chatillon
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Maisonnette, NB E8N 1X1 506-727-3267 Fax: 506-727-0906 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America New Brunswick Regional Council of Carpenters 4121 277 Main Street, Suite 201 Fredericton, NB E3A 1C6 506-450-8830 Fax: 506-452-1060 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
506-450-8830 Fax: 506-237-2005 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Shippegan Local Union #2821 475, rue St-Raphael N St. Raphael, NB E8T 1S3 506-344-7459 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
NEWFOUNDLAND United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Plaster Rock Local Union #2450 23 Bridgeview Street Plaster Rock, NB E7G 1E9 506-356-4117 Fax: 506-356-4258 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Province of New Brunswick Local Union #1386 277 Main Street, Suite 201 Fredericton, NB E3A 1E1 506-450-4024 Fax: 506-452-1060
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Saint John Local Union #840 PO Box 339 Saint John, NB E2L 3Z3 506-696-6050 Fax: 506-696-7758 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Saint John Local Union #2262 c/o NBRC 277 Main Street, Suite201 Fredericton, NB E3A 1C6
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Council 4245 PO Box 3040 Paradise, NF A1L 3W2 709-364-5430 Fax: 709-364-5486 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
ONTARIO United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Cambridge Local Union #785 680 Fountain Street North Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 519-653-7543 Fax: 519-653-2837
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Carpenters District Council of Ontario 4203 5780 Timberlea Blvd, Suite 103 Mississauga, ON L4W 4W8 905-238-3063 Fax: 905-238-3012 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Central Ontario Regional Council 4099 64 Signet Drive Weston, ON M9L 1T1
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416-749-7440 Fax: 416-749-5466 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Fort William Local Union #1669 7-929 Fort William Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3A6 807-344-0611 Fax: 807-345-2548 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Goderich Local Union #2222 150 Cambria Road North Goderich, ON N7A 2R1 519-524-6601 Fax: 519-524-5831
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Greater Ontario Regional Council 4212 5500 Canotek Road., Suite 104 Ottawa, ON K1J1K6 613-741-2603 Fax: 613-741-4421 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Kingston Local Union #249 1724 Bath Road, Suite 201 Kingston, ON K7M 4Y2 613-384-3316 Fax: 613-384-3730
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Kingston Local Union #1410 1072 Gardiners Road Unit 15 Kingston, ON K7P 1R7 613-384-4883 Fax: 613-384-9146
[email protected] http://www.millwrightsontario.com Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America London Local Union #1946 189 Exeter Road Unit F London, ON N6L 1A4 519-652-2992 Fax: 519-652-6733 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Hamilton Local Union #18 1342 Stonechurch Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 2C8 905-522-0752 Fax: 905-522-0122 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Millwright Regional Council of Ontario 4200 79 Sunrise Avenue Toronto, ON M4A 1A9 416-757-5161 Fax: 416-757-0183 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Hamilton Local Union #1916 300 Fennel Avenue East Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2 416-385-2462 Fax: 416-385-8864 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Niagara Falls Local Union #1007 PO Box 8 Thorold, ON L2V 3Y7 905-227-1007 Fax: 905-227-6533 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Ontario Acoustic & Drywall District Council 4241 64A Signet Drive Weston, ON M9L 1T1 416-749-0675 Fax: 416-749-6040 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Ottawa Local Union #93 5500 Canotek Road, Unit 102 Ottawa, ON K1J1K6 613-745-1513 Fax: 613-745-3769
[email protected] http://www.local93.org Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Ottawa Local Union #2041 5470 Canotek Road, Unit 103 Ottawa, ON K1J 1K6 613-746-1265 Fax: 613-744-0912 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Pembroke Local Union #2000 Post Office 9135 Postal Terminal Ottawa, ON K1G 3T8 416-744-1207 Fax: 613-731-8774 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Province of Ontario Local Union #1030 25-2300 Finch Avenue West Toronto, ON M9M 2Y3 416-785-7006 Fax: 416-785-7459 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Saint Catharines Local Union #2737 2300 Finch Ave. W. Unit 25 Weston, ON M9M 2Y3 905-227-7223 Fax: 905-227-4953 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Sarnia Local Union #1256 151 Indian Road South Sarnia, ON N7T 3W3 519-344-2674 Fax: 519-336-4449 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Sarnia Local Union #1592 1151 Confederation Street Sarnia, ON N7S 3Y5 519-337-7021 Fax: 519-337-7993 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Sault Ste. Marie Local Union #446 123 March Street, #105 Ground Floor Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2Z5 705-949-3170 Fax: 705-945-6087 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Smith Falls Local Union #1988 39 Chambers Street, Room 303 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2Y3 613-283-5670 Fax: 613-275-2439 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Sudbury Local Union #1425 1191 Lansing Avenue, Unit #6
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Sudbury, ON P3A 3T6 705-524-7434 Fax: 705-524-7467 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Sudbury Local Union #2486 495 Spruce Street Sudbury, ON P3C 1P3 705-673-3866 Fax: 705-675-7856 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Thunder Bay Local Union #1151 936 Tungsten Street Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z6 807-623-3937 Fax: 807-623-8490 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Toronto Local Union #27 222 Rowntree Dairy Road Woodbridge, ON L4L9T2 905-652-4140 Fax: 905-652-4139
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Toronto Local Union #675 64a Signet Drive Weston, ON M9L 1T1 416-749-0675 Fax: 416-749-6040 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Toronto Local Union #1072 2300 Finch Ave West Unit #25 Weston, ON M9M 2Y3 416-744-1207 Fax: 416-744-9993 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Toronto Local Union #2309 79 Sunrise Avenue Toronto, ON M4A 1A9 416-757-8754 Fax: 416-757-2225
[email protected] http://www.millwrightsontario.com Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Toronto Local Union #3219 95 Shorting Road, Mezzanine Scarborough, ON M1S 5B9 416-250-0621 Fax: 416-250-9351 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Western Ontario District Council 4207 1587 8th Street Courtright, ON N0N 1H0 519-867-2255 Fax: 519-867-2255 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Whitby Local Union #397 116 King Street East Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N5 905-623-1242 Fax: 905-623-5306
[email protected] Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Windsor Local Union #170 2300 Finch Ave West Unite #25 Toronto, ON M9M 2Y3 416-744-1207 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Windsor Local Union #1244 3161 Lloyd George Boulevard
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Windsor, ON N8T 2V5 519-944-5588 Fax: 519-944-6683 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Windsor Local Union #494 2362 Central Avenue Windsor, ON N8W 4J2 519-258-5533 Fax: 519-258-2223 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Wingham Local Union #172 2300 Finch Ave West Unite #25 Toronto, ON M9M 2Y3 416-744-1207 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
QUEBEC United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Montreal Local Union #2817 825, Rue Bellerive, Suite 102 Longueuil, QC J4J 1A5 450-677-4554 Fax: 450-677-8228 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Montreal Local Union #134 7851 East Jarry Street, Suite 250 Montreal, QC H1J 2C3 514-355-1141 Fax: 514-355-3989 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Province of Quebec Local Union #380 825 Rue Bellerive Suite 102 Longueuil, QC J4J 1A5 450-677-4554 Fax: 450-677-8228 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Quebec City Local Union #160 204-2300 Pere-lelievre Quebec, QC G1P 2X5 418-686-0114 Fax: 418-686-1756 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Sorel Local Union #761 201 Robillard Sorel-Tracy, QC J3P 7W1 450-742-1707 Fax: 450-742-3022 Occupational Fields: floor covering installer
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activists and human services workers Funeral directors, also called morticians or undertakers, make funeral and burial arrangements in mortuaries. Their job involves comforting and assisting family members during a time of great grief and confusion. Funeral directors make arrangements for clergy members, pallbearers, and others to help during the memorial service; establish the location, date, and time of wakes and other ceremonies; decorate the premises; send a hearse to transport the body to the mortuary; write obituaries and send them to newspapers; arrange for preparation and transport of remains to or from other states; and arrange the details of the burial, entombment, or cremation. Funeral directors generally maintain a selection of caskets and urns for families to purchase, and they help with paperwork, such as death certificates and applications for pensions or Social Security benefits. Most funeral directors are also licensed embalmers. Embalmers preserve, disinfect, and improve the appearance of dead bodies. They prepare bodies for autopsies and dissection classes, help pathologists, and keep records. Embalmers usually work in funeral homes but may work in hospitals, medical schools, pathology departments of crime laboratories, and other settings. Large funeral homes often employ one or more embalmers and several apprentices. Embalming is an ancient practice that has been widely practiced in the United States since the Civil War, when bodies needed to be preserved and shipped home. Embalming slows a body’s deterioration after death, maintaining it in a lifelike appearance that will be presentable for viewing during a funeral ceremony. In some states, all bodies must be embalmed if they are not buried within a day or two after the time of death. Embalmers begin work by cleaning the skin and hair of bodies that have not been subject to autopsies. They make an incision in the neck or groin, insert tubes into large blood vessels, and pump a disinfecting and preserving agent throughout the circulatory system. At the same time, the blood is forced out of the body. Embalmers also remove fluid and gases from the trunk, apply cosmetics to improve the appearance of the face, style the hair, dress the body, and lay it out in a casket. On bodies that have been autopsied or disfigured, the embalmer uses cotton, wax, plaster of Paris, cosmetics, and other products in an attempt to restore the body’s appearance. Embalmers and funeral directors work indoors in clean surroundings. They must dress conservatively and
keep their hair short and trimmed. Undertakers often direct funerals in homes, places of worship, grave sites, and cemeteries, and their work hours are sometimes long and irregular. Because they work with people of various religions and social customs, they must maintain flexibility and comply with the wishes of the deceased person’s family. Embalmers occasionally work evening or weekend shifts. They sometimes work on people who have died of contagious diseases, but they observe stringent sanitation procedures that minimize the probability of infection. Most funeral homes have been in business for decades, providing a stable working environment. About a third of funeral directors are self-employed. In most states, embalmers and funeral directors study mortuary science at postsecondary institutions, then complete apprenticeships that include on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced workers. Training programs include instruction in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, restorative art, and embalming; longer programs offer courses in business management, psychology, grief counseling, and legal and ethical subjects. Typically, apprenticeships run for one year, but some last up to three years. Afterward the apprentice must pass a state licensing examination. Some states require embalmers to take continuing education classes to renew their licenses. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■
have a high school diploma or hold a GED certificate have some postsecondary education in mortuary science be at least 21 years old have great tact, discretion, composure, and compassion
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $9 an hour.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Most funeral directors earn between $33,000 and $58,000 annually, although a small percentage earn substantially more. Embalmers generally earn about half as much as funeral directors. 344
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JOB OUTLOOK Employment of funeral directors is projected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through the year 2012, although the employment prospects for funeral directors who also embalm should be good. The need to replace funeral directors who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons will account for more job openings than will employment growth. For more information on apprenticeships for funeral directors and embalmers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local funeral homes.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS American Board of Funeral Service Education 13 Gurnet Road, Suite 316 PO Box 1305 Brunswick, ME 04011 207-798-5801
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer, mortician National Funeral Directors Association 13625 Bishop’s Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 800-228-6332 Fax: 414-541-1909
[email protected] http://www.nfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer, mortician
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home GI Bill Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Training Programs for Veterans 1140 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805 260-426-9494
General Nature of the Job A funeral director not only oversees funeral services and meets with families but also makes removals from hospitals, nursing homes, and residences and prepares the remains, which includes embalming and cosmeticizing. This can be a physically demanding job—funeral directors work on their feet, lifting and carrying in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day and night.
Funeral directors must enjoy working with the public and be able to deal with people who are grieving. You must be compassionate and caring to enter this line of work. Artistic skills, creativity, patience, and the ability to work with your hands are critical, and you must be able to withstand handling corpses. Most students in the mortuary science field must complete an apprenticeship prior to receiving a funeral director and embalmer license. Although standards vary from state to state, students usually complete schooling, pass the national certification exam, and then enter an apprenticeship before taking state exams and becoming licensed. This is the route apprentices at D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home take.
Typical Day There’s no such thing as a typical day for Michelle Tracy, a funeral director apprentice. She works 24-hour shifts, two days a week. Her workday begins at 8:00 a.m., and she spends the morning at a church funeral, lining up cars for the procession, participating in the service, and transporting the casket to the cemetery for burial. After the funeral service, Michelle and her coworkers return to the funeral home, have a quick lunch, and get ready to prepare seven bodies for the following day’s visitations. Each body will take about two hours. Referring to a photograph, she sprays on makeup with an airbrush and applies the lipstick by hand. She and her partner then dress the individual and place the body in a casket. Michelle diligently works until 1:00 a.m. She hopes to get some sleep, but the funeral home receives a call, and Michelle must pick up a body. After returning to the funeral home, Michelle must embalm the body immediately, which entails injecting the body with embalming fluid and extracting the blood. Bodies can take anywhere from 45 minutes to two and a half hours to embalm. By the time Michelle is finished, it is 4:00 a.m. She wearily heads off for a nap, hoping she can sleep until her shift is over, but she is awakened at 6:00 a.m. for another call. Not all days are as busy as this one, and often she can sleep all night. Michelle enjoys the constant variety of her work, explaining, “every single day is different. You never know what’s going to happen. One day you might get one to two calls, and another day you might get nine calls. It just depends on the day.” At many funeral homes, apprentices work regular hours but are on call. Michelle prefers her two 24-hour shifts, which offer her five-day weekends. While it can be a challenge dealing with death and bereavement all the time, Michelle enjoys helping people
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in need. She states, “when a family member comes up to you and hugs you and thanks you, that is so rewarding. For someone to come up at a time like that, you know they really, truly mean it.” Michelle also likes cosmeticizing and preparing the deceased for funerals, making them look as natural as possible. Being a funeral director can be stressful and emotional—there are deadlines, many things go on at once, and sometimes the grief can be overwhelming. And the hours? “Every funeral home is open every day, twentyfour hours a day. So you can call a funeral home any time you want, any day, holidays, whenever,” Michelle explains. There can be a social stigma against being a funeral director, but Michelle loves her job and contends that it has made her appreciate life more. She says, “life is pretty precious, and you never know what’s going to happen. Sometimes you really start to think about that.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Michelle started college as a nursing major but decided to switch to mortuary science when she started having doubts about nursing. Because nurses and funeral directors both have to deal with death and be compassionate, Michelle figured it wouldn’t be too much of a stretch. Michelle also had some personal experience with bereavement that led her to believe she could be a successful funeral director—when her father passed away a few years earlier, she had found herself in the role of support giver. Michelle says, “I never tell families, ‘I know what you’re going through. I know how you feel,’ but I do know.” Michelle transferred to a college of mortuary science, and when she graduated, she found the apprenticeship at D.O. McComb and Sons in a trade magazine. Through the apprenticeship, Michelle has gained hands-on experience in embalming, working with families, conducting funeral services, cosmeticizing, and completing paperwork, such as social security documents.
Salary Range Apprentices are employees of the funeral homes, and salaries vary widely, although generally apprentices may expect to earn about half of what licensed funeral directors earn, including full benefits. Union membership varies by region. Michelle believes the job outlook is positive, especially for her. Mortuary science has traditionally been a maledominated field, and demand for females and minorities is high. Michelle feels she has job security as well, since death is a natural part of life. She states, “in my field, no
one is going to be able to talk to a computer and make funeral arrangements.”
Advice If you’re interested in becoming a funeral director or embalmer, Michelle suggests working or volunteering in a funeral home to see if you can handle the environment and its atmosphere. But first, Michelle advises, “make sure, before you go to school, before you work in a funeral home, that this is seriously what you want to do.” Mortuary science shouldn’t be taken lightly, and Michelle recalls the risk she took by enrolling in mortuary science school. If she hadn’t liked it, she would have lost a year of college plus tuition.
Future Goals After Michelle finishes her apprenticeship, she will take the Indiana exams and become a licensed funeral director. Because she enjoys working with the community and families, she hopes to focus more heavily on the business end of funeral directing than the preparation end. With the increasing corporate management of funeral homes, funeral directors can move into management and become regional managers of funeral homes, go into sales and sell caskets, fluids, and other supplies, or become buyers and search the country for funeral homes for the corporation to acquire.
ALABAMA Alabama Board of Funeral Services 11 South Union Street, Suite 219 Montgomery, AL 36130-9522 334-242-4049 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Alabama Funeral Directors Association PO Box 241281 Montgomery, AL 36124-1281 334-277-9565 Fax: 334-277-8028
[email protected] http://www.alabamafda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
ALASKA Alaska Licensing Examiner Department of Commerce and Economic Development Juneau, AK 99811-0806 907-465-2695 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
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ARIZONA Arizona Funeral Directors Association 2753 East Broadway, Suite 101 Box 414 Mesa, AZ 85204-1579 480-649-1144 Fax: 480-649-0362
[email protected] http://www.azfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers 1400 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007-3004 602-542-3095 http://www.funeralbd.state.az.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
ARKANSAS Arkansas Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 101 East Capitol, Suite 113 Little Rock, AR 77201 501-682-0574 http://www.accessarkansas.org/fdemb Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Arkansas Funeral Directors Association 9 Shackleford Plaza, Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72211 501-228-8781 Fax: 501-228-5535
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
CALIFORNIA California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau 400 R Street, Suite 3040 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-445-4010 http://www.cfb.ca.gov Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer California Funeral Directors Association One Capitol Mall Suite 320 Sacramento, CA 95814-3229 916-325-2361 Fax: 916-444-7462
[email protected] http://www.cafda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
COLORADO Colorado Funeral Directors Association 7853 East Arapahoe Court, Suite 2100 Englewood, CO 80112-1361 303-694-4728 Fax: 303-694-4869 http://www.cofda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
CONNECTICUT Connecticut Department of Public Health Embalmers and Funeral Directors Licensure Hartford, CT 06106 860-509-7603 http://www.dph.state.ct.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Connecticut Funeral Directors Association 350 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 202 Wethersfield, CT 06109-1700 860-721-0234 Fax: 860-257-3617
[email protected] http://www.ctfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
DELAWARE Delaware Board of Funeral Service 861 Silver Lake Boulevard Cannon Building, Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904 302-739-4522 http://www.professionallicensing.state.de.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Delaware Funeral Directors Association T.E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc. 15522 South DuPont Highway Harrington, DE 19952 302-398-3884 Fax: 302-398-3681
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Funeral Directors Association Bianchi Funeral Services 814 Upshur Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-5837 202-529-5579 Fax: 202-529-1994
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer District of Columbia Funeral Directors Board Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration, Room 923 614 H Street, NW Washington, DC 90001-7200 202-442-4400 http://www.dcra.dc.gov Occupational Fields: funeral director
FLORIDA Florida Department of Professional Regulation Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Tallahassee, FL 32399-0754 850-921-8215 Fax: 850-922-2316 http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/funer/fun_index. shtml Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Florida Funeral Directors Association PO Box 10727 Tallahassee, FL 32302-2727 850-224-1969 Fax: 850-224-7965
[email protected] http://www.ffda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
Georgia State Examining Boards 166 Pryor Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 404-656-3933 http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
HAWAII Hawaii Funeral Directors Association Dodo Mortuary Inc. 199 Wainaku Street Hilo, HI 96720-2398 808-935-5751 Fax: 808-935-1074
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Hawaii Sanitation Branch Department of Health Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-8000 Fax: 808-586-4729 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer, undertaker
IDAHO Idaho Funeral Service Association PO Box 820 Meridian, ID 83680 208-888-2730 Fax: 208-338-9442
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Idaho Occupational Licenses Bureau Owyhee Plaza 1109 Main Street, Suite 220 Boise, ID 83702 208-334-3233 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
GEORGIA Georgia Funeral Directors Association PO Box 1865 Roswell, GA 30077-1865 770-592-8002 Fax: 770-592-3686
[email protected] http://www.gfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
ILLINOIS Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Professional Services Section Springfield, IL 62786 217-785-0800 http://www.idfpr.com Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
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Illinois Funeral Directors Association PO Box 7127 Springfield, IL 62791-7127 217-525-2000 Fax: 217-525-8342
[email protected] http://www.ifda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
INDIANA D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home 1140 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4397 260-426-9494 Occupational Fields: funeral director Indiana Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service Indiana Government Center South, Room W072 402 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-234-3031 http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/funeral Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Indiana Funeral Directors Association 1305 W 96th Street, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-846-2448 Fax: 317-846-6534
[email protected] http://www.indiana-fda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
IOWA Iowa Board of Mortuary Science Department of Public Health 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 http://www.idph.state.ia.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Iowa Funeral Directors Association 2400 86th Street, Suite 22 Des Moines, IA 50322-4306 515-270-0130 Fax: 515-270-1569
[email protected] http://www.iafda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
KANSAS Kansas Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association 1200 South Kansas Avenue Topeka, KS 66612 785-232-7789 Fax: 785-232-7791
[email protected] http://www.ksfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts 700 Southwest Jackson, Suite 904 Topeka, KS 66603-3758 785-296-3980 Fax: 785-296-0891
[email protected] http://www.accesskansas.org/ksbma Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
KENTUCKY Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky PO Box 4779 Frankfort, KY 40604-4779 502-223-0622 Fax: 502-223-0628
[email protected] http://www.fdaofky.com Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Kentucky Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors PO Box 324 Crestwood, KY 40014 502-241-3918
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
LOUISIANA Louisiana Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors PO Box 8757 Metairie, LA 70011 888-508-9083 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Louisiana Funeral Directors Association 309 Saint Landry Street Lafayette, LA 70506 337-289-5950 Fax: 337-289-5951
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[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MAINE American Board of Funeral Service Education 13 Gurnet Road, Suite 316 PO Box 1305 Brunswick, ME 04011 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer, mortician Maine Board of Funeral Service State House Station 35 Augusta, ME 04333 207-624-8623 http://www.state.me.us/pfr/olr Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Maine Funeral Directors Association 38 Young Avenue Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-9100 Fax: 207-729-0143
[email protected] http://www.mefda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MARYLAND Maryland State Board of Morticians 4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215-2299 410-764-4792 http://dhmh.state.md.us/bom Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Maryland State Funeral Directors Association 311 Crain Highway, SE Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-553-9106 Fax: 410-728-0547
[email protected] http://www.msfda.net Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Board of Funeral Service Leverett Saltonstall Building Boston, MA 02202
617-727-1718 http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/em Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association 536 Broad Street, Suite 4 Weymouth, MA 02189-1395 781-335-2031 Fax: 781-335-3245
[email protected] http://www.massfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MICHIGAN Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science PO Box 30018 Lansing, MI 48909
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2420 Science Parkway Okemos, MI 48864 517-349-9565 Fax: 517-349-9819
[email protected] http://www.mfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MINNESOTA Minnesota Funeral Directors Association 10800 Old County Road 15 Plymouth, MN 55441 763-398-0115 Fax: 763-398-0118
[email protected] http://www.mnfuneral.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Minnesota Mortuary Science Section 121 East 7th Place PO Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164 651-282-3829 Fax: 651-282-3839
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http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/mortsci Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
406-449-7244 Fax: 406-443-0979
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Board of Funeral Service 3010 Lakeland Cove, Suite W Flowood, MS 39202-2442 601-932-1973 http://www.msfuneralboard.com Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Mississippi Funeral Directors Association PO Box 22932 Jackson, MS 39225-2932 601-969-6789 Fax: 601-969-6790 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MISSOURI Missouri Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 3605 Missouri Boulevard Jefferson City, MO 65102-0423
[email protected] http://pr.mo.gov/embalmers.asp Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Missouri Funeral Directors Association PO Box 104688 Jefferson City, MO 65110-4688 573-635-1661 Fax: 573-635-9494
[email protected] http://www.mofda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
MONTANA Montana Board of Funeral Service PO Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513 406-444-5433
[email protected] http://www.discoveringmontana.com/dli/fnr Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Montana Funeral Directors Association PO Box 4267 Helena, MT 59604-4267
NEBRASKA Nebraska Bureau of Examining Boards Department of Health and Human Services Credentialing 301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor Lincoln, NE 68509-5007 402-471-2115 http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/fun/ Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Nebraska Funeral Directors Association PO Box 83313 Lincoln, NE 68501-3313 402-423-8900 Fax: 402-476-6547
[email protected] http://www.nefda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NEVADA Nevada Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers 305 North Carson Street, #201 Carson City, NV 89701 702-290-5366 http://www.funeral.state.nv.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Nevada Funeral Directors Association Palm Memorial Park & Mortuary 1325 North Main Street Las Vegas, NV 89101-1097 702-464-8300 Fax: 702-382-2155 Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Health and Welfare Building Concord, NH 93301-6527 603-271-4648 http://www.nh.gov/funeral Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
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New Hampshire Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association PO Box 386 Pittsfield, NH 03263-0386 603-435-7953 Fax: 603-435-5231 http://www.nhfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NEW JERSEY New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association PO Box L Manasquan, NJ 08736 Phone: 732-974-9444 Fax: 732-974-8144
[email protected] http://www.njsfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NEW MEXICO New Mexico Board of Thanatopractice 725 Saint Michael’s Drive PO Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-476-4625 Fax: 505-476-7095 http://www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/thanato Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer New Mexico Funeral Service Association French Mortuary Lomas Chapel 10500 Lomas Boulevard, Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87112 505-275-3500 Fax: 505-275-8745
[email protected] http://www.nmfsa.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NEW YORK New York Bureau of Funeral Directing New York State Department of Health 433 River Street, Suite 303 Troy, NY 12180 518-402-0785
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
New York State Funeral Directors Association 426 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205 518-452-8230 Fax: 518-452-8667
[email protected] http://nysfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Board of Funeral Service 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108 Raleigh, NC 27605 919-733-9380 http://www.ncbfs.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer North Carolina Funeral Directors Association 5860 Faringdon Place, Suite 2 Raleigh, NC 27609-3931 919-876-7886 Fax: 919-876-5382
[email protected] http://www.ncfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Board of Embalmers PO Box 632 Devils Lake, ND 58301 701-662-2511 Occupational Fields: embalmer North Dakota Funeral Directors Association 14658 Maple Drive, Southeast Mentor, MN 56736-9486 701-360-3118 Fax: 877-353-8938
[email protected] http://ndfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
OHIO Ohio Funeral Directors Association PO Box 21760 Columbus, OH 43221-0760
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614-486-5339 Fax: 614-486-5358
[email protected] http://www.ohio-fda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Ohio State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 77 South High Street, 16th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 614-466-4252 http://www.nfda.org/www.funeral.ohio.gov Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association 6801 North Broadway Suite106 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-843-0730 Fax: 405-843-5404
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Oklahoma State Board of Funeral Directors 4545 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 175 Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3418
[email protected] http://www.okfuneral.com Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania Board of Funeral Directors PO Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 717-783-3397 http://www.dos.pa.us/bpoa/fundirbd/mainpage.htm Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association 7441 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112-3609 717-545-7215 Fax: 717-545-7360
[email protected] http://www.pfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation State Health Department Building, Room 104 Providence, RI 02980 401-222-2827 http://www.healthri.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association 21 Silverwood Drive 401-885-3760 Fax: 401-885-7090
[email protected] http://www.rifda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
OREGON Oregon Funeral Directors Association 12725 SW 66th Avenue, Suite 105 Portland, OR 97223-2547 503-639-1186 Fax: 503-624-2903
[email protected] http://www.ofda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board Portland State Office Building, Suite 430 800 Northeast Oregon Street, Box 19 Portland, OR 97232 503-731-4040 http://www.oregon.gov Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Board of Funeral Service Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation PO Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 http://www.llr.state.sc.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer South Carolina Funeral Directors Association PO Box 1350 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-1350 843-881-3634 Fax: 843-881-3659
[email protected] http://www.scfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
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SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Board of Funeral Service 132 East Illinois Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-1600 Fax: 605-642-1756 http://www.nfda.org/careers/licensing Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer South Dakota Funeral Directors Association PO Box 1037 Pierre, SD 57501-1037 605-224-1353 Fax: 605-224-7426
[email protected] Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
TENNESSEE Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers 500 James Robertson Parkway, 2nd Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1144 615-741-2378 http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/funeral Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Tennessee Funeral Directors Association 1616 Church Street Nashville, TN 37203-7203 615-321-8792 Fax: 615-321-8794
[email protected] http://www.tnfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
http://www.tfsc.state.tx.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
UTAH Utah Department of Professional Licensing PO Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 801-530-6396 http://www.dopl.utah.gov Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
VERMONT Vermont Board of Funeral Service Division of Licensing and Registration 81 River Street Montpelier, VT 05609-1106 802-828-2390 http://www.sec.state.vt.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Vermont Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association Cabot Funeral Home 1 Rose Hill Woodstock, VT 05091-1030 802-457-1222 Fax: 802-457-1026
[email protected] http://www.vfdea.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
VIRGINIA TEXAS Texas Funeral Directors Association 1513 South Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78741 512-442-2304 Fax: 512-443-3559
[email protected] http://www.tfda.com Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Texas Funeral Service Commission PO Box 12217 Austin, TX 78754-3896 512-936-2474
Virginia Board of Funeral Directors 5803 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23228 804-662-9907 http://www.dhp.state.va.us Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Virginia Funeral Directors Association 5803 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23228-5427 804-264-0505 Fax: 804-264-3260
[email protected] http://www.vfda.net Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
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WASHINGTON Washington Funeral and Cemetery Office Business and Professions Division PO Box 9012 Olympia, WA 98507-9012 360-664-1555 Fax: 360-586-4414 http://www.wa.gov/dol/bpd/funfront Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer Washington State Funeral Directors Association 3819 100th Street, Southwest, Suite 7C Lakewood, WA 98499 253-588-7111 Fax: 253-588-7444
[email protected] http://www.wsfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
Wisconsin Bureau of Business and Design Professionals Funeral Directors Apprentice Licensing 13625 Bishop’s Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 http://drl.wi.gov/boards/fdr Occupational Fields: funeral director Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association 2300 North Mayfair Rd., Suite 595 Wauwatosa, WI 53226-1508 414-453-3060 Fax: 414-453-9860
[email protected] http://www.wfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
WYOMING WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 179 Summers Street, Suite 305 Charleston, WV 25301 304-558-0302 http://www.wvfuneralboard.com Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer West Virginia Funeral Directors Association 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 345 Charleston, WV 25301-2616 304-345-4711 Fax: 304-346-6416
[email protected] http://www.wvfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
WISCONSIN National Funeral Directors Association 13625 Bishop’s Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 800-228-6332 http://www.nfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer, mortician
Wyoming State Board of Embalming 2020 Caret Avenue, Suite 201 Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-7788 http://plboards.state.wy.us/embalmers Occupational Fields: embalmer Wyoming Funeral Directors Association PO Box 4267 Helena, MT 59604 406-449-7244 Fax: 406-443-0979
[email protected] http://www.wyfda.org Occupational Fields: funeral director, embalmer
GLAZIERS AND GLASS MAKERS RELATED SECTIONS: artists and artisans, auto body workers
In general an applicant should
Glaziers cut, install, and remove various types of glass, plastics, and other materials used as substitutes for glass. Auto glass installers, aircraft safety glass installers, and certain other glaziers specialize in particular areas of glass installation. Glaziers work on construction projects, in auto body shops, at aircraft manufacturing companies, at retail glass shops, and at wholesale outlets. A glazier may work on windows, doors, shower doors, tabletops, display cases, or mirrors. The project might involve working with related materials such as steel and aluminum window frames, hinges, locks, rubber gaskets, metal clips, or molding. The tools of a glazier’s trade include cutting boards, glasscutting blades, straightedges, glazing knives, saws, drills, grinders, putty, and glazing compounds. Sometimes the glass must be lifted into place with a crane or other hoisting equipment. Glass makers make glass by hand or by machine. This highly skilled trade has been held in high regard since ancient times. Flint glass makers specialize in working with pressed flint glass, which contains 25 to 35 percent red lead and is pressed in molds. Usually glass is cut at a contractor’s shop or factory and is delivered to a construction site, where glaziers install it and secure it with putty, gaskets, clips, or other materials. Occasionally the glazier cuts the glass on site. Much of the work is done outdoors, sometimes in uncomfortable weather, often on high scaffolds. Glaziers are constantly kneeling, bending, standing, and lifting materials. There is risk of being cut by glass, injured by hand and power tools, or falling from scaffolds. Apprenticeship is a common way of entering this trade. Trainees learn under the supervision of experienced workers, starting with simple tasks and moving into the cutting and installation of glass after they have learned to handle the tools of the trade. They participate in onthe-job training and an average of 144 hours of classroom instruction or home study each year. Typically, the course of study runs for three to four years and includes instruction in mathematics, blueprint reading, sketching, first aid, and general construction techniques. Apprenticeship programs are offered through the National Glass Association, local contractors’ associations, and unions. Glaziers on construction projects often belong to the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades.
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be at least 17 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate have good eyesight be in good physical condition not be afraid of heights have some understanding of electricity, electronics, and computers
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $5.50 an hour and $12 an hour for beginning apprentices, or about 50 percent to 60 percent of the rate paid to experienced workers, with raises every six months. Experienced apprentices earn between $8.50 an hour and $28 an hour.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From $15 an hour up to $36 an hour plus benefits. Earnings vary, depending on location, the weather, and whether the work is unionized.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment opportunities are expected to be excellent for glaziers, largely due to the numerous openings that are created each year when experienced glaziers leave the occupation. In addition, many potential workers may choose not to enter this occupation because they prefer work that is less strenuous and has more comfortable working conditions. Employment of glaziers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2012, as a result of growth in residential and nonresidential construction, including modernization and repair of structures that already exist. Glass, which is a popular material for bathrooms and kitchens, is being improved for better insulating properties, noise control, privacy, and safety features. Therefore, it is expected to be in great demand in the future. Opportunities for glaziers vary by location, however, depending on the economy and the amount of construction underway. Cities generally offer more opportunities for both apprenticeships and subsequent employment. 356
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For more information on apprenticeships for glaziers and glass workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, or your state bureau of apprenticeship training.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Aluminum, Brick, and Glass Workers International Union 3362 Hollenberg Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044-2432 314-739-6142 Occupational Fields: glazier, bricklayer Glass Molders, Pottery, Plastics, and Allied Workers International Union 608 East Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063-1735 610-565-5051
[email protected] http://www.gmpiu.org Occupational Fields: glazier, potter International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741
[email protected] http://www.ibpat.org Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glassworker
MASTER CRAFTSMAN PROFILE Glazier’s Union, Local #558 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee 9902 East 62nd Street Raytown, MO 64133 816-358-2440
General Nature of the Job According to Donnie Carr, the glass business is getting more complex all the time. The Kansas City, Missouri, four-year glazier apprenticeship program that Donnie coordinates has changed considerably since 1986, when he was an apprentice. “We learn how to handle hazardous chemicals found on the job. We teach ergonomics, picking up glass without hurting yourself, to improve worker
longevity and eliminate back problems. When I went through the program, it wasn’t this detailed.” Glaziers install glass that needs to be framed and sized—doors, windows, and mirrors. Windows on houses, however, come framed and ready to install, so the carpenter does those. There are different kinds of glass and different systems used to install them. Ground-level storefronts use one-inch thermal glass installed with a flush glaze system, where rubber vinyl pockets on the backside of an aluminum frame hold the glass in place and keep it weather tight. The frame is assembled on the job and the glass is flushed into it. Putting glass into high-rise buildings using a pressure plate system is a bit trickier. The frames are already erected and the one-inch-thick glass is made to size—usually five by six feet, weighing three hundred pounds. Glaziers, strapped into safety harnesses, work on a hanging scaffold with a 24foot platform suspended between two cables. A glazier inside the building applies the suction cups and hands the glass off to workers perched on the platform. If it’s a bit blustery outside, you can forget working until the wind dies down. Some pieces of glass are so big, it takes eight to ten glaziers to handle them. “It gets a little crowded then,” Donnie says.
Typical Day Monday and Tuesday, Donnie performs all the necessary work to create a top-notch apprenticeship program. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, he reports to a union shop at 8:00 a.m., picks up an assignment slip, and meets the apprentice going out on the job with him. He wanted it that way. In 1997, when Donnie was first appointed coordinator, he worked full-time developing the program. “I was bored stiff with all the deskwork,” he says. Now, he also teaches classes every Saturday morning. So now he works with his tools part-time. “We load up whatever we’re going to need. Then I give the apprentice the order ticket and let him tell me what he think needs to be done. If I see a big mistake about to be made, I’ll step in. Otherwise, I let him work it out. If I do it, they’re not going to learn.” At 5:00 p.m., Donnie knocks off work. “When I work with my tools, I go home at quitting time. That doesn’t happen in the office.” On Saturdays, Donnie teaches apprentices to cut, edge, and handle glass. Classroom instruction includes mockups of different installation systems and reviewing blueprints. “In this business, one-sixteenth of an inch is too much to be off,” Donnie explains. “We strive for perfect . . . Once you learn what to look for, it’s not that hard to be perfect.” Apprentices are required to have 144 hours
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of class and lab work a year. “Quality work,” says Donnie, “comes with knowledge.”
Path to Becoming a Master Donnie began working with art glass, or stained glass, in 1979. At the time he knew nothing about glass, but his good friend’s father, a glass cutter, inspired him. He worked for a stained glass company in Kansas City, but wanted the pay and benefits of the union. Donnie applied twice to the glazier apprenticeship program, in 1980 and 1983, before he finally got in. “I don’t know what took so long,” he says, but once in “I pushed myself hard.” In 1993, he became an instructor. Would-be apprentices can fill out an application at the glaziers union the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. A committee interviews and evaluates the candidate, and attitude and enthusiasm count a lot. Past experience is impressive, but not necessary. Applicants need to be 18 years old with a high school diploma or its equivalent. “We have apprentices in their mid-forties,” Donnie says, “and no one is discriminated against.” Apprentices accepted into the program are placed on a list, and if an applicant hasn’t been called to work in two years, he or she can reapply to the program. “How soon an apprentice gets called depends on the workload. Right now, we have about two years worth of work lined up. The economy is great and buildings are going up all over.”
Salary Range Apprentices starting out begin work at 50 percent of the hourly union wage scale in the Kansas City area or $15.53 an hour. A $400 union initiation fee is required, with $100 due up front. Work performance is reviewed every six months, and if you’re doing fine, you get a 5 to 10 percent raise depending on the length of time you’ve been in the program. After 350 paid hours, apprentices receive full medical coverage for themselves and their families. As with most unionized building trades, the wages and benefits for carded journeymen glaziers is negotiated. Donnie believes the pay scale, and the benefits, can only get better nationwide as the trade becomes more demanding. “They can make glass lighter or darker with the turn of a knob,” Donnie says, “and installing glass in California or Hawaii, because of the earthquakes, is very different. You have to be aware of all these new systems.”
Advice In high school Donnie spent a lot of time in metal and wood shop. “You have to be mechanically inclined and
like working with your hands,” he says. Math skills and blueprint-reading skills come in handy. You use a level, Donnie says, and the buildings have to go up straight. But his most important piece of advice is to get out and talk to people in the business. “Visit with a glazier or go to a shop and see what’s happening.”
Future Goals Donnie enjoys all aspects of his job. He likes organizing the apprenticeship program and looks forward to making it even better. “The most important aspect of my job is the classroom instruction.” Donnie’s goal is to keep apprentices well trained so they can do a good job. He also wants to work with his tools as long as he can. “Apprentices respect you more if you’re out there, doing the work with them.”
ALABAMA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #57 PO Box 320291 Birmingham, AL 35232 205-592-7293 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #779 659 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-432-0133 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1293 PO Box 2632 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 256-383-1997 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
ALASKA Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #1555 344 Fairhill Road Fairbanks, AK 99712-1616 907-457-4444 Occupational Fields: glazier
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ARIZONA Arizona Glazing Industry 1841 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-267-8988 Occupational Fields: glazier International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #86 1841 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-244-9821 Occupational Fields: glazier
ARKANSAS International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #424 1315 West 2nd Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-371-0424 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
CALIFORNIA Glaziers and Glassworkers Union, Local #132 Fresno Area Glaziers and Glassworkers 4831 East Shields Avenue Fresno, CA 93726-6437 209-252-2774 Occupational Fields: glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 16 2705 Constitution Drive Livermore, CA 94551 925-245-1080 http://www.dc16iupat.org Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 36 297 North Marengo Avenue, Suite 120 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-584-9925 http://www.dc36.org Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #3 8400 Enterprise Way, Room 123 Oakland, CA 94621 510-632-4900 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #12 2102 Almaden Road, Suite 106 San Jose, CA 95125 408-265-4911 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #52 26 Bernard Street, Room 20 Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-325-1825 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #83 1130 Industrial Avenue, Suite 7 Petaluma, CA 94952 707-765-6870 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #95 8658 East Cleta Street Downey, CA 90241 562-861-9616 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #169 8400 Enterprise Way, Room 118 Oakland, CA 94621 510-430-8486 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #272 406 Main Street, Suite 420 Watsonville, CA 95076
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831-768-6915 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #294 1987 N. Gateway Boulevard, Suite 101A Fresno, CA 93727 559-255-2113 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #376 404 Nebraska Street Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-2249 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #487 7111 Governors Circle Sacramento, CA 95823 916-393-2742 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #507 2102 Almaden Road, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95125 408-979-7871 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #567 1819 Hymer Avenue Sparks, NV 89431 775-356-8567 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #741 935 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 925-228-7020 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #767 7111 Governors Circle, Sacramento, CA 95823 916-393-2742 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #831 3360 Flair Drive, Suite 101 El Monte, CA 91731 626-288-6115 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #913 1755 East Bayshore Road, Suite 14A Redwood City, CA 94063 650-364-7317 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1053 300 8th Avenue, Suite 9 San Mateo, CA 94401 510-632-1836 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1176 8400 Enterprise Way, Room 124 Oakland, CA 94621 510-632-7456 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1237 7111 Governors Circle Sacramento, CA 95823 916-393-2742 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1247 8051 Pioneer Boulevard Whittier, CA 9060
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562-695-7402 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1621 2102 Almaden Road, Suite 104 San Jose, CA 95125 408-266-1302 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #2345 219 West Manchester Boulevard, Suite 5 Inglewood, CA 90301 310-671-4598 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
561-833-3609 Occupational Fields: glazier
HAWAII Glaziers and Glass Workers Union, Local #1889 1001 Dillingham Boulevard, Room 317 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-847-1758 Occupational Fields: glazier, glassworker
ILLINOIS Quad City Glaziers 520 12th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-8080 Occupational Fields: glazier
COLORADO Glaziers, Architectural Metalworkers, and Glassworkers Union 1950 West Union Avenue Englewood, CO 80110-8208 303-761-1324 Occupational Fields: glazier, glassworker, architectural metalworker
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, Northwest Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741 http://www.ibpat.org Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural metalworker
INDIANA Barry Seat Cover and Auto Glass Inc. 1924 South Michigan Street South Bend, IN 46613 219-288-4603 Occupational Fields: auto glass installer Glaziers Architectural Metal and Glass Workers Union, Local #1165 Indiana Glaziers, Architectural Metalworkers, and Glassworkers 6501 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46226-5645 317-542-7565 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
LOUISIANA FLORIDA Anchor Glass Container Corporation 2121 Huron Street Jacksonville, FL 32205 904-786-1010 Occupational Fields: glazier Associated General Contractors, Florida East Coast Chapter 2617 North Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5697
Painters Union, Local #783 533 11th Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 318-436-5625 Occupational Fields: glazier
MAINE Champion Glass 619 Main Street South Portland, ME 04106
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207-282-3303 Occupational Fields: glazier, auto glass installer
MARYLAND Glaziers Union, Local #963 3900 James Street Suitland, MD 20746 301-345-7400 Occupational Fields: glazier
MISSOURI Aluminum, Brick, and Glass Workers International Union 3362 Hollenberg Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044-2432 314-739-6142 Occupational Fields: glazier, bricklayer Glass Molders Pottery Plastics 500 Northwest Plaza, Suite 418 St. Ann, MO 63074 314-739-3210 Occupational Fields: process technician Glaziers Union, Local #558 9902 East 62nd Street Raytown, MO 64133 816-358-2440 Occupational Fields: glazier
NEVADA Northern Nevada Associated Builders and Contractors 593 Overmeyer Road Sparks, NV 89431 702-358-7888 Occupational Fields: glazier
NORTH CAROLINA Laws Stained Glass Studio Inc. 145 Ebenezer Road Statesville, NC 28625 704-876-3463 Occupational Fields: stained glass glazier
OHIO Aluminum, Brick, and Glassworkers Union 1325 Belden Drive Uhrichsville, OH 44683-9734 614-922-0610 Occupational Fields: glazier, glassworker
OKLAHOMA Glaziers Union, Local #1433 PO Box 244 Copan, OK 74022-0244 918-532-4841 Occupational Fields: glazier
OREGON Southwest Washington Glaziers, Architectural Metal, and Glassworkers 11105 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR 97220 503-255-3920 Occupational Fields: glazier, glassworker, architectural metalworker
PENNSYLVANIA Glass Molders, Pottery, Plastics, and Allied Workers International Union 608 East Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063-1735 610-565-5051 Occupational Fields: glazier, potter Glaziers Union, Local #252 2980 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 215-934-5080 Occupational Fields: glazier
TEXAS Painters and Glaziers, Local #53 7940 Northaven, Suite Four Dallas, TX 75230 214-363-6358 Occupational Fields: glazier
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WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter North 1404 Thor Court PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99920-3787 509-534-0826 Fax: 509-535-9967 http://www.ipcabc.org Occupational Fields: glazier Glaziers, Architectural Metal, and Glassworkers 6770 East Marginal Way, South Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-7001 Occupational Fields: glazier, glassworker, architectural metalworker Painters, Tapers, and Glaziers 2110 North Fancher Road Spokane, WA 99212-1331 509-533-8814 Occupational Fields: glazier
604-524-8334 http://ww.dc38.ca Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
MANITOBA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1671 34 Higgins Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3BOA5 204-943-2497 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
NOVA SCOTIA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 39 95 Simmonds Drive Dartmouth, NS B3BIN7 902-450-5068 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
WISCONSIN Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards 201 East Washington Avenue PO Box 7946 Madison, WI 53707-7946 608-266-3332 http://www.dwd.state.wi.us Occupational Fields: glazier
CANADA ALBERTA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #177 C/O IUATk 17318-106 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S1H9 780-484-8645 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
BRITISH COLUMBIA International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 38 7621 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V3N 3C7
ONTARIO International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 46 130 Toro Road Toronto, ON M3J3M9 416-630-9604 http://www.paintersontariocouncil.com Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 205 & Local #1795 1430 Osprey Drive Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5 905-304-0001 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #114 880 Lady Ellen Place, Suite 104 Ottawa, ON K1Z 5L9 613-722-6293 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1590 1151 Confederation Street Sarnia, ON N7S3Y5 519-337-3791 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1671 191 Wolseley Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 3G5 807-345-2681 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1671 214-744 Ouellette Avenue Windsor, ON N9A1C3 519-256-8050 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1824 124 Sydney Street South Kitchener, ON N2G 3V2 519-744-4714 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1904 767 Barrydowne Road, Lower Level Sudbury, ON P3A 3T6 705-688-1904 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
QUEBEC International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 97 9393 Edison, 2nd Floor Ville D’Anjou, QC H1J 1T4 514-353-1135 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
SASKATCHEWAN International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local #1960 9 Osler Place Regina, SK S4R2X3 306-721-0006 Occupational Fields: glazier, architectural glazier, glassworker
HEALTH CARE WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: child care workers and educators, emergency services technicians, midwives, social activists and human services workers
Health care workers help people maintain and regain their health. Entry-level and support workers in the health fields also keep records, stock supplies, clean and maintain equipment, and perform other tasks that keep their organization running smoothly. Athletic trainers help athletes and other exercisers maintain good health, prevent and recover from injuries, and achieve their optimum level of performance. Physician assistants help physicians by performing routine diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services. They take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and X rays, and make preliminary diagnoses. In addition, they apply sutures, splints, and casts to minor injuries, and they sometimes prescribe medications. Pharmacy assistants mix pharmaceutical preparations under the direction of pharmacists. They also dispense medications, label and store supplies, and clean equipment and work areas. Pharmacy technicians fill orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and perform related tasks under the direction of staff pharmacists or pharmacy supervisors. They keep records of medications delivered to the pharmacy, sort and store merchandise as it arrives, note inventory shortages and other needs, and sometimes clean and help maintain equipment. Dental hygienists examine and clean teeth, perform other preventive dental care, record the presence of any disorders, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene, apply fluorides and other materials to prevent cavities, take and develop dental X-rays, place temporary fillings and dressings, remove sutures, and smooth metal restorations. They sometimes administer local anesthetics and place and carve dental fillings. Dental hygienists frequently have the options of part-time work and flexible schedules; they may hold part-time jobs in more than one dental office. Dental assistants work alongside dentists as they examine and treat patients, sterilize instruments and equipment, provide patients with postoperative instructions, and teach patients proper oral health care. Dental assistants are not licensed to perform as many tasks as dental hygienists. Dental laboratory technicians, also called dental technicians, fill prescriptions from dentists for crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental prosthetics. They are sometimes self-employed. Dispensing opticians fit eyeglasses in accordance with prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optom-
etrists. They help customers select frames, order laboratory work, adjust the finished glasses, and sometimes fit contact lenses. Ophthalmic laboratory technicians—also called manufacturing opticians, optical mechanics, or optical goods workers—make prescription eyeglass lenses and sometimes make lenses for telescopes and other optical instruments. Licensed practical nurses, also called licensed vocational nurses, care for patients under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses. They perform duties such as taking temperatures, monitoring blood pressure, treating bedsores, and applying dressings. Orthotic technicians make braces and surgical supports. Prosthetic technicians make artificial limbs and appliances. Other occupations supporting health practitioners include office nurses, podiatric assistants, physical therapy assistants, orthodontic technicians, and occupational therapy assistants. Medical record technicians, also called health information technicians, organize the myriad records generated in health care facilities and strive to ensure that those records are as complete and accurate as possible. Some are self-employed. Medical assistants perform routine clinical and clerical duties to keep the offices of physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists, and optometrists running smoothly. Most health care workers are employed at facilities such as hospitals, clinics, schools, public health agencies, or medical and dental offices. They usually work indoors in clean, bright surroundings. They risk exposure to infectious diseases and harm from working near radiological equipment, anesthetic gas, and other hazards. Their jobs often involve standing, walking, stooping, and lifting. Many workers in the health care fields learn their trades through on-the-job training, which can run from one month to several years, depending on the trade. Trainees learn under the supervision of experienced health care professionals. Typically, the course of study includes instruction in classes such as pharmacology, nutrition, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, microbiology, radiography, and safety procedures. In general an applicant should ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From minimum wage and up, depending on the position, geographic location, and employer.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $12 an hour, up to $30 or more an hour plus benefits. Earnings vary, depending on the exact occupation in the health care field, geographic location, skill level, education level, and employment setting.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment for dental assistants, dental hygienists, medical assistants, occupational therapist assistants, and pharmacy assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average occupation through 2012. Demand for all types of medical services is high because people are living longer than ever before. In addition, health care facilities are cutting costs by employing more assistants and technicians to perform work previously done by more highly trained workers. For more information on apprenticeships for health care workers, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local health care facilities.
[email protected] http://www.aota.org The American Physical Therapy Association 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1488 http://www.apta.org American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 7272 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 http://www.ashp.org Canadian Dental Assistants’ Association 1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 208 Ottawa, Ontario K2C 2B5 613-521-5495 Fax: 613-521-5572 http://www.cdaa.ca National Association of Dental Assistants 900 South Washington Street, Suite G-13 Falls Church, VA 22046 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 2215 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20037 http://www.ptcb.org
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE American Academy of Physician Assistants 950 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1552 703-836-2272 Fax: 703-684-1924
[email protected] http://www.aapa.org American Dental Assistants Association 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1730 Chicago, IL 60601 312-541-1550 Fax: 312-541-1496 http://www.dentalassistant.org American Occupational Therapy Association 4720 Montgomery Lane Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 301-652-AOTA
Multicultural Institute of the Academic Health Center Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Room 1-125 Moos Tower 420 Delaware Street, MMC 735 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-624-5100 Fax: 612-624-2191
General Nature of the Job “This kind of work is so delicate,” says Amber Baylor. “Every sample has to remain sterile. If you think there’s even a slight chance something got contaminated through handling, you simply have to discard it and start again.” As a medical research apprentice, Amber learned to be cautious and mindful of her surroundings. Amber found her way into medical research through the Multicultural Institute’s Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP), coordinated by the University of Minnesota.
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The institute offers a variety of summer programs for high school students. The medical research apprenticeship for juniors and seniors lasts eight weeks and pairs students with a mentor, usually a university faculty member, who works with the apprentice throughout the summer. When Amber first came to the lab, she assisted her mentor and two other lab workers by typing—or identifying—different bacteria strains that came into the lab, then entering the findings into a computer database system. After a few weeks, Amber began work on her own project, which her mentor helped her develop. Once she collected all the serum, she needed to set it against the reference strains to determine the presence of antibodies. To do this, Amber aligned her serum samples to the reference strains in a well plate—a flat, plastic dish with 96 little cups in it, each about half the size of a pencil eraser. “The wells align horizontally and vertically, like a grid on a map,” says Amber. “Each reference strain crosses each serum once, and I can tell which strain meets which serum by the way I arranged them on the grid. If a serum contains antibodies to a particular strain of strep bacteria, it inhibits the opacity factor and the serum remains clear. From the findings of the well plate I know what type of strep is prevalent.”
Typical Day Amber’s day as a research apprentice begins around 9:00 a.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. “Our first two days consist of orientation,” says Amber, “and all the apprentices become good friends in that time.” During orientation, apprentices are introduced to different lab techniques and how to use the equipment and materials found in labs. Mondays also include other important aspects of the program: diversity and multicultural training, harassment in the work place, and seminars on occupations in science research. “People from different areas, like genetic counseling, come and talk to us. We learn about ethics issues in science, such as animal experimentation,” says Amber. “And, in our spare time, we’re required to visit our fellow apprentices’ lab sites.” Once work begins on individual projects, Amber and the other apprentices use Mondays to share their ideas and collaborate together. Apprentices are required to write a report and design a poster describing their project, and its results, in detail. “We all learned together how to do a computer-generated poster,” says Amber, “and it took hours.” How Amber spends her days at the lab depends on what stage of the process her project is in at the time. “At first, the whole task seemed overwhelming,” says
Amber. “I doubted my own capacity. But I took one day at a time, carefully setting up the work that needed to get done that day. I got through it. It’s a great sense of accomplishment.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Amber wants to be a physician, and she knows she’ll need to do medical research at some point in her career. For the past two summers, Amber participated in the Career Mini Internship Program, another curriculum offered by the Multicultural Institute of the Academic Health Center. Here, she observed a surgeon at work at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital and stitched up a hog in the pig lab, where medical students practice surgical techniques, at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her science teacher encouraged her to apply for the medical research apprenticeship. “It’s very hands-on education,” says Amber, “and it’s great. I got to apply my book learning and use advanced lab equipment.” To apply, you must be completing the eleventh or twelfth grade and have two years of science and one year of math. You must submit an application, discuss your interest in science, and tell why you want to participate in the RAP program. Teacher recommendations and transcripts are required, and students of color are encouraged to apply. There is a deadline for application, so contact the RAP office for details. Apprentices are not provided with housing, and most students live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Salary Range Apprentices in the RAP program are paid the hourly minimum wage for their lab work. In the private sector, entry-level salaries for medical researchers with a doctorate degree are about $24,000 a year, but you can expect that to double after a few years of lab experience. There is a substantial shortage for researchers in all fields of science, and this is a good time to explore the possibility of a career in research. The RAP program is funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Advice Amber’s main advice to those who want to do medical research is to take it slow, one day at a time. “In research, you only get the long-term results after hundreds of tests,” says Amber. “The major findings take years, and you can’t mind the tedious part of it.” The work is also incredibly fastidious, says Amber. “You must be prepared and willing to do something over—repeat a procedure as many times as it takes to get it right.”
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Future Goals Amber plans to enter college in the fall to begin the long 10-year haul toward a career as a physician. “I want to go into family practice someday and work in clinics.” Amber hopes to travel around the country and work in different clinical programs.
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CALIFORNIA ALABAMA University of Alabama at Birmingham Surgical Physician Assistant Program School of Health Related Professions RMSB 481 1530 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-1212 205-934-4407
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ARKANSAS Harding University Physician Assistant Program Box 12231 Searcy, AR 72149 501-279-5642
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ARIZONA Arizona School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program 5850 East Still Circle Mesa, AZ 85206 480-219-6040
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American Society of Ocularists 690 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104-5101 415-399-0747 Occupational Fields: ocularist Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Physician Assistant Program College of Health Sciences 1731 East 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 323-563-5879
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[email protected] http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/ksom.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program School of Allied Health Professions Nichol Hall, Room 2033 Loma Linda, CA 92350 909-558-7295
[email protected] Occupational Fields: physician assistant Loving Hands Institute of Healing Arts 639 11th Street Fortuna, CA 95540-2346 707-725-9627 http://www.lovinghandsinstitute.com Occupational Fields: massage therapist, natural healer
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Merced County Private Industry Training Department, Los Banos 848 Sixth Street Los Banos, CA 93635 209-826-0636 http://www.co.merced.ca.us/pitd/pitdhome.htm Occupational Fields: medical assistant Merced County Private Industry Training Department, Merced 1020 West Main Street Merced, CA 95340 209-385-7326 http://www.co.merced.ca.us/pitd/pitdhome.htm Occupational Fields: medical assistant Riverside County Regional Medical Center/Riverside Community College Primary Care PA Program 16130 Lasselle Street Moreno Valley, CA 92551 909-571-6166 http://www.rcc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Samuel Merritt College Physician Assistant Program 450 30th Street, Suite 4708 Oakland, CA 94609 510-869-6623
[email protected] http://www.samuelmerritt.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant San Joaquin Valley College Primary Care PA Program 8400 West Mineral King Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 559-651-2500 ext. 351
[email protected] http://www.sjvc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Stanford University School of Medicine Primary Care Associate Program Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program 703 Welch Road, Suite F-1 Palo Alto, CA 94304-5750
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[email protected] http://pcap.stanford.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Touro University – California College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program Office of Admissions 1310 Johnson Lane Vallejo, CA 94592 888-652-7580
[email protected] http://www.touro.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of California–Davis Physician Assistant Program/Family Nurse Practitioner Program Department of Family and Community Medicine 2516 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 254 Sacramento, CA 95817-2297 916-734-3551
[email protected] http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Western University of Health Sciences Primary Care Physician Assistant Program 309 East Second Street Pomona, CA 91766-1854 909-469-5378
[email protected] http://www.westernu.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Western Career College Sacramento Campus & Corporate Office 8909 Folsom Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95826 916-361-1660 http://www.westerncollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist Western Career College Pleasant Hill 380 Civic Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 510-609-6650
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http://www.westerncollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist Western Career College San Leandro Campus 170 Bayfair Mall San Leandro, CA 94578 510-276-3888 http://www.westerncollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist
COLORADO Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program 13300 West 6th Avenue Denver, CO 80228-1213 303-914-6386
[email protected] http://www.rrcc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program PO Box 6508, Mail Stop F543 Aurora, CO 80045 303-315-7963
[email protected] http://www.uchsc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
CONNECTICUT Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program Office of Graduate Admissions (AB-GRD) 275 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518-1908 203-582-8672
[email protected] http://www.quinnipiac.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program School of Medicine 47 College Street, Suite 220 New Haven, CT 06510 203-785-2860
[email protected] http://info.med.yale.edu/phyassoc Occupational Fields: physician assistant
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington University Physician Assistant Program 900 23rd Street NW, Suite 6148 Washington, DC 20037 202-994-7644
[email protected] http://www.gwumc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Howard University Physician Assistant Program College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences 6th & Bryant Street, NW, Annex I Washington, DC 20059 202-806-7536
[email protected] http://www.cpnahs.howard.edu/AHS/Pa/Introduction.htm Occupational Fields: physician assistant
FLORIDA Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences Physician Assistant Program 11300 NE Second Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33161 305-899-3964
[email protected] http://www.barry.edu/gms/default.htm Occupational Fields: physician assistant Miami Dade College Physician Assistant Program Medical Center Campus 950 NW 20th Street Miami, FL 33127-4693 305-237-4420
[email protected] http://www.mdc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
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[email protected] http://www.nova.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Nova Southeastern University-Naples Physician Assistant Program 2655 Northbrooke Drive Naples, FL 34119 239-992-1711 ext. 24
[email protected] http://www.nova.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Florida Physician Assistant Program PO Box 100176 Gainesville, FL 32610-0176 352-265-7955
[email protected] http://www.medicine.ufl.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
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IDAHO Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program Campus Box 8253 Pocatello, ID 83209-8253 208-282-4726
[email protected] http://www.isu.edu/PAprog Occupational Fields: physician assistant
ILLINOIS John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County/Malcolm X College Physician Assistant Program 1900 W. Van Buren, #3241 Chicago, IL 60612 312-850-7255 Occupational Fields: physician assistant
GEORGIA Emory University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Department of Family and Preventive Medicine 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 280 Atlanta, GA 30322 404-727-7825
[email protected] http://www.emorypa.org Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 800-458-6253
[email protected] http://www.midwestern.edu/il-pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant Program Physician Assistant Department AE 1032 Augusta, GA 30912 706-721-3246
[email protected] http://www.mcg.edu/sah/PhyAsst Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - M (Formerly Finch University of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School) Physician Assistant Program 3333 Green Bay Road, Building #51 North Chicago, IL 60064-3095 847-578-3312
[email protected] http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
South University Physician Assistant Program 709 Mall Blvd. Savannah, GA 31406 912-201-8025
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Physician Assistant Program Lindegren Hall, Room 129, Mail Code 6516 Carbondale, IL 62901-6516 618-453-5527
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http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/~paprogram Occupational Fields: physician assistant Lewis and Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-7000 TTY: 618-468-2270 http://www.lc.cc.il.us Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist
INDIANA Butler University/Clarian Health Physician Assistant Program College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-940-9969
[email protected] http://www.butler.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Saint Francis Physician Assistant Program 2701 Spring Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808 260-434-7763
[email protected] Occupational Fields: physician assistant Ito and Koby Dental Studios Inc. 6402 Castleplace Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-849-5143 Occupational Fields: dental technician Saint Anthony Health Care 1299 North Meridian, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-423-4861 Occupational Fields: health facility administrator
IOWA Des Moines University Physician Assistant Program 3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312 515-271-7854
[email protected] http://www.uomhs.edu/pa/index.htm Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program College of Medicine 5167 Westlawn Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-8922
[email protected] http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
KANSAS Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program College of Health Professions Campus Box 43 Wichita, KS 67260-0043 316-978-3011
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KENTUCKY University of Kentucky Physician Assistant Program College of Health Sciences 900 South Limestone Street, Suite 205 Lexington, KY 40536-0200 859-323-1100
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LOUISIANA Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program School of Allied Health Professions 1501 Kings Highway, P O Box 33932 Shreveport, LA 71130-3932 318-675-7317
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http://www.lsuhsc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
MARYLAND Nursing Assistant Training Program 2300 Dulaney Valley Road Timonium, MD 21093 410-252-4500 Occupational Fields: nursing assistant National Academy of Opticianry 8401 Corporate Drive, Suite 605 Landover, MD 20785 301-577-4828 Fax: 301-577-3880 http://www.nao.org Occupational Fields: optician National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD 20892-2190 301-496-4261
[email protected] http://www.nidcr.nih.gov Occupational Fields: dental researcher
MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Physician Assistant Studies Program 179 Longwood Avenue, WB01 Boston, MA 02115 617-732-2140 http://www.mcphs.edu/MCPHSWeb Occupational Fields: physician assistant Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program 202 Robinson Hall Boston, MA 02115 617-373-3195
[email protected] http://www.northeastern.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Springfield College/Baystate Health System Physician Assistant Program 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109 800-343-1257 http://www.spfldcol.edu/homepage/dept.nsf Occupational Fields: physician assistant
MICHIGAN National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-4000 http://www.ninds.nih.gov Occupational Fields: scientist, researcher
Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program 101 Foust Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 989-774-2478
[email protected] http://www.chp.cmich.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 301-594-3900 http://www.nih.gov Occupational Fields: scientist, researcher
Grand Valley State University Physician Assistant Program 310 Michigan Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-331-3356
[email protected] http://www.gvsu.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
United Health Care Inc. 2811 Lord Baltimore Drive Baltimore, MD 21244 301-621-4694 Occupational Fields: optical technician
University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant Program 4001 West McNichols Road
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Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-2474
[email protected] http://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/paprogram Occupational Fields: physician assistant Wayne State University Department of Physician Assistant Studies College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-1368
[email protected] http://www.pa.cphs.wayne.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5138 269-387-5314 http://www.wmich.edu/paprog Occupational Fields: physician assistant Lansing Community College PO Box 40010 419 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48901-7210 517-483-1265 http://www.lcc.edu Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist
MINNESOTA Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program Campus Box 149 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-330-1399
[email protected] http://www.augsburg.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Minnesota Multicultural Institute 515 Delaware Street, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-624-3915 http://www.umn.edu
Occupational Fields: health caregiver, health researcher, teacher
MISSOURI Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program Doisy College of Health Sciences 3437 Caroline Street St. Louis, MO 63104-1111 314-977-8521
[email protected] http://www.slu.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Southwest Missouri State University Department of Physician Assistant Studies 901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65804 417-836-6151
[email protected] http://www.smsu.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
MONTANA Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program 1511 Poly Drive Billings, MT 59102-1797 406-657-1190
[email protected] http://pa.rocky.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant St. Patrick Hospital Human Resources Department 500 West Broadway PO Box 4587 Missoula, MT 59802 406-329-5625 http://www.saintpatrick.org Occupational Fields: pharmacy technician Village Health Care Center 2651 South Avenue, West Missoula, MT 59804 406-728-9162 Occupational Fields: nursing assistant
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NEBRASKA Union College Physician Assistant Program 3800 South 48th Street Lincoln, NE 68506 402-486-2527
[email protected] http://www.ucollege.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program 984300 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-4300 402-559-9495
[email protected] http://www.unmc.edu/dept/alliedhealth Occupational Fields: physician assistant
NEW HAMPSHIRE Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences-Manchester Physician Assistant Program 1260 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 800-225-5506 ext. 4
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NEW JERSEY Seton Hall University Physician Assistant Program 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079-2689 973-275-2596
[email protected] http://gradmeded.shu.edu/prog_master_physician_ assistant.htm Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Physician Assistant Program Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854-5635 732-235-4444
Fax: 732-235-4820 http://www2.umdnj.edu/paweb Occupational Fields: physician assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical researcher, medical assistant, athletic trainer, medical records technician
NEW MEXICO The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Family & Community Medicine MSC 09 5040, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 505-272-9678
[email protected] http://hsc.unm.edu/som/fcm Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant University of St. Francis Physician Assistant Program 4401 Silver Avenue, SE, Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87108 888-446-4657
[email protected] http://www.stfrancis.edu/conah/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
NEW YORK Albany Medical College Center for Physician Assistant Studies 47 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 4 Albany, NY 12208-3412 518-262-5251
[email protected] http://www.amc.edu/academic/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center 1650 Selwyn Avenue, Suite 11D Bronx, NY 10457 718-960-1255
[email protected] http://www.bronx-leb.org Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant
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The Brooklyn Hospital Center/Long Island University 121 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-260-2780
[email protected] Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Cornell University Student Services Office 52009 Schurman Hall Ithaca, NY 14853-6401 Tel: 607-253-3700 http://www.cornell.edu Occupational Fields: medical researcher, veterinarian CUNY York College Physician Assistant Program 94-20 Guy Brewer Blvd, Room 1E12 Jamaica, NY 11451 718-262-2823
[email protected] http://www.york.cuny.edu/PA/index.shtml Occupational Fields: physician assistant DYouville College Physician Assistant Program 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 716-881-7713 http://careers.dyc.edu/guide/sec1/msg_pa.htm Occupational Fields: physician assistant Daemen College Physician Assistant Department 4380 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226-3592 800-462-7652
[email protected] http://www.daemen.edu/academics/physician_assistant Occupational Fields: physician assistant Hofstra University Physician Assistant Studies Program 113 Monroe Lecture Hall 127 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 516-463-4074
[email protected] http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/HCLAS/PAP/index_ PAP.cfm Occupational Fields: physician assistant Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program Department of Biology 1419 Salt Springs Road Syracuse, NY 13214-1399 315-445-4745
[email protected] http://www.lemoyne.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant Mercy College Graduate Program in Physician Assistant Studies 1200 Waters Place Bronx, NY 10461 914-674-7635
[email protected] http://grad.mercy.edu/physicianassistant Occupational Fields: physician assistant New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program Riland Bldg, Suite 352 Northern Boulevard Old Westbury , NY 11568-8000 516-686-3881
[email protected] http://www.nyit.edu/schools_programs/allied_health/ physician_assistant.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital One Pace Plaza, Room Y-31 New York, NY 10038 212-346-1357
[email protected] http://appserv.pace.edu/execute/page.cfm?doc_id=6594 Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Rochester Institute of Technology 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5603 716-475-2978
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[email protected] http://www.rit.edu/~676www/main_pa.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York (Brooklyn and Queens Region) 175-05 Horace Harding Expressway Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 718-357-0500 ext. 106
[email protected] http://www.svcmc.org/portal/training/allied_ health.asp Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York (Staten Island Region) 75 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, NY 10304-3850 718-354-5570 http://www.svcmc.org/portal/training/allied_health.asp Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education CUNY Medical School/Harlem Hospital Center 138th Street and Convent Ave, Harris Hall, Suite G15 New York, NY 10031 212-650-7745
[email protected] http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/bulletin02/sophie_davisU.htm Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant SUNY/Downstate Medical Center Health Science Center 450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1222 Brooklyn, NY 11203 718-270-2324/5
[email protected] http://www.hscbklyn.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant
SUNY Stony Brook School of Health Technology & Management SHTM - HSC, L2-424 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8202 631-444-3190 ext. 6
[email protected] http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/som Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Touro College School of Health Sciences 1700 Union Boulevard Bay Shore, NY 11706 631-665-1600 http://www.touro.edu/shs Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Touro College – Manhattan Campus School of Health Sciences 27-33 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 212-463-0400, ext. 792
[email protected] http://www.touro.edu/shs Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Wagner College/Staten Island University Hospital 74 Melville Street Staten Island, NY 10309-4035 718-226-2928
[email protected] http://www.siuh.edu/pa/pa.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant Weill Cornell Medical College Physician Assistant Program (A Surgical Focus) 1300 York Avenue, Box 195 New York, NY 10021 212-746-5133/5134
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http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/phy_ ass.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant, pharmacy assistant, athletic trainer, licensed practical nurse, medical records technician, medical assistant
[email protected] http://www.wfubmc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
NORTH DAKOTA NORTH CAROLINA Duke University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program DUMC 3848 Durham, NC 27710 919-681-3161
[email protected] http://pa.mc.duke.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant East Carolina University Physician Assistant Program School of Allied Health Sciences West Research Campus, 1157 VOA Site Greenville, NC 27834 252-744-1100
[email protected] http://www.ecu.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant Guilford Technical Community College PO Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282 336-334-4822 TTY: 336-841-2158 http://technet.gtcc.cc.nc.us Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program Department of Community Medicine PO Box 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 701-777-2344
[email protected] http://medicine.nodak.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
OREGON Oregon Health Division Oregon Preschool Immunization Consortium 800 Northeast Oregon Street, #21, Suite 840 Portland, OR 97232 503-731-4235 Occupational Fields: communications specialist Oregon Health Sciences University Physician Assistant Program 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, GH219 Portland, OR 97201-3098 503-494-1484
[email protected] http://www.ohsu.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Methodist College Physician Assistant Program 5107B College Centre Drive Fayetteville, NC 28311 910-630-7495
[email protected] http://www.methodist.edu/paprogram Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Pacific University Physician Assistant Program School of Physician Assistant Studies 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-352-2898
[email protected] http://www.pacificu.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1006 336-716-4356
Arcadia University Physician Assistant Program Brubaker Hall, Health Science Center
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450 South Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 215-572-2082
[email protected] http://www.arcadia.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Chatham College Physician Assistant Program Woodland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15232 412-365-1412
[email protected] http://www.chatham.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant DeSales University Physician Assistant Program 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, PA 18034-9568 610-282-1100 x1415
[email protected] http://www.desales.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Drexel University Hahnemann Physician Assistant Program College of Nursing & Health Professions 1505 Race Street, 8th Floor, MS 504 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 215-762-7135
[email protected] http://cnhp.drexel.edu/GradProgs/PAProg Occupational Fields: physician assistant Duquesne University Physician Assistant Program John G. Rangos, Sr., School of Health Sciences 323 Health Sciences Building Pittsburgh, PA 15282 800-456-0590
[email protected] http://www.healthsciences.duq.edu/pa/pahome.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant Gannon University Physician Assistant Program 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541-0001 814-871-7474
[email protected] http://www.gannon.edu/PROGRAMS/UNDER/phyasst.asp Occupational Fields: physician assistant Kings College Physician Assistant Program 133 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 570-208-5853
[email protected] http://www.kings.edu/paprog Occupational Fields: physician assistant Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Program Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-893-2541
[email protected] http://www.pa.gradstudies.lhup.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Marywood University Physician Assistant Program 2300 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18509 570-348-6298
[email protected] http://www.marywood.edu/departments/PA_Program/ program.stm Occupational Fields: physician assistant Pennsylvania College of Technology Physician Assistant Program DIF #123 One College Avenue Williamsport, PA 17701-5799 570-327-4779
[email protected] http://www.pct.edu/schools/hs/bpa Occupational Fields: physician assistant Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Department of Physician Assistant Studies 4190 City Avenue, Rowland Hall Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-871-6772
[email protected] http://www.pcom.edu/Academic_Programs/aca_pa/ Degree_Programs_Physician_Assi/degree_programs_ physician_assi.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant
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Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program School House Lane & Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-951-2908
[email protected] http://www.philau.edu/paprogram Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Nashville, TN 37210-2877 615-248-1225
[email protected] http://www.trevecca.edu/schools/arts.sciences/ physician.asst Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Saint Francis University Department of Physician Assistant Sciences PO Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940-0600 814-472-3020
[email protected] http://www.stfrancis.edu/conah/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756 512-834-6615 Fax: 512-834-6677 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us Occupational Fields: athletic trainer
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Seton Hill University Physician Assistant Program Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 800-826-6234
[email protected] http://www.setonhill.edu/academics/index.cfm?ACID=131 Occupational Fields: physician assistant
SOUTH CAROLINA Greenville Technical Community College PO Box 5616 Greenville, SC 29606-5616 864-250-8111 http://technet.gtcc.cc.nc.us Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist
TENNESSEE Bethel College Physician Assistant Program 325 Cherry Avenue, PO Box 329 McKenzie, TN 38201 731-352-4247
[email protected] http://www.bethel-college.edu/bethelpa Occupational Fields: physician assistant Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program 333 Murfreesboro Road
Baylor College of Medicine Room 107 BTXX, One Baylor Plaza Houston, TX 77030-3498 713-798-4619
[email protected] http://www.bcm.edu/pap Occupational Fields: physician assistant, medical assistant, medical researcher, medical records technician, licensed practical nurse, pharmacy assistant Grayson County College 6101 Grayson Drive Denison, TX 75020 903-465-6030 http://grayson.edu Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist National Athletic Trainers Association 2952 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75247 214-637-6282 http://www.nata.org Occupational Fields: athletic trainer Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health, Department of Diagnostic & Primary Care Physician Assistant Program 3600 North Garfield Midland, TX 79705 915-620-9905
[email protected] http://www.ttuhsc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
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University of North Texas Physician Assistant Studies Health Science Center at Fort Worth 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699 817-735-2301
[email protected] http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/pasp Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Physician Assistant Program 6011 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-9090 214-648-1701
[email protected] http://www.utsouthwestern.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant The University of Texas - Pan American Physician Assistant Studies Program 1201 West University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 956-381-2298
[email protected] http://www.panam.edu/colleges/index.cfm?curcol=4 Occupational Fields: physician assistant The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Physician Assistant Program Department of Physician Assistant Studies 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 6249 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 210-567-8811
[email protected] http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~prepa/programs.html Occupational Fields: physician assistant The University of Texas Medical Branch Physician Assistant Program School of Allied Health Services 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1145 409-772-3046
[email protected] http://www.sahs.utmb.edu/programs/pas Occupational Fields: physician assistant
UTAH University of Utah Physician Assistant Program 375 Chipeta Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801-581-7766
[email protected] http://www.utah.edu/upap Occupational Fields: physician assistant
VIRGINIA American Board of Orthotics Inc. 330 John Carlisle Street, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314-2747 703-836-7114 Occupational Fields: orthotics technician, prosthetics technician District of Columbia Department of Corrections PO Box 229 Lorton, VA 22199 202-673-2300, x115 Occupational Fields: dental assistant Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program 700 West Olney Road, Suite 1110 PO Box 1980 Norfolk, VA 23501-1980 757-446-7158
[email protected] http://www.evms.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant James Madison University Physician Assistant Program Dept of Health Sciences, MSC 4301 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 540-568-2395
[email protected] http://www.jmu.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program 920 S. Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24016 540-985-4016
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http://www.jchs.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College PO BOX 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622 804-371-3000 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist Shenandoah University Division of Physician Assistant Studies 1460 University Drive Winchester, VA 22601 540-542-6208
[email protected] http://www.su.edu/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant
WASHINGTON University of Washington MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program 4311 11th Avenue NE, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98105-4608 206-616-4001
[email protected] http://www.washington.edu/medicine/som/depts/ medex Occupational Fields: physician assistant
WISCONSIN Marquette University Department of Physician Assistant Studies College of Health Sciences 1700 Building P.O. Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 414-288-5688 http://www.marquette.edu/chs/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse-Gunderson Lutheran Medical Foundation/Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences Physician Assistant Program 1725 State Street, 4031 Health Science Center LaCrosse, WI 54601-3767
608-785-6620
[email protected] http://www.marquette.edu/chs/pa Occupational Fields: physician assistant University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program Room 1050 Medical Sciences Center 1300 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 608-263-5620 http://www.physicianassistant.wisc.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant
WEST VIRGINIA Alderson Broaddus College Physician Assistant Department PO Box 2036 Philippi, WV 26416 304-457-6283
[email protected] http://www.ab.edu Occupational Fields: physician assistant Mountain State University Physician Assistant Program 609 South Kanawha Street, P O Box 9003 Beckley, WV 25802-9003 304-253-7351 http://www.mountainstate.edu/majors/ onlinecatalogs/undergrad/programs/ PhysicianAssistantPrerequisiteProgram.aspx Occupational Fields: physician assistant
VIRGIN ISLANDS Connor Dental Center Nisky Center, Suite 216 St. Thomas, VI 00802-5806 340-776-0030 Occupational Fields: dental assistant
CANADA ALBERTA CDI College–Calgary Dental Assisting Program 206 7th Avenue SW, Suite 200
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Calgary, AB T2P 0W7 403-232-6410 Fax: 403-266-0830
[email protected] http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Edmonton Dental Assisting Program 9939 Jasper Avenue PO Box 30 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2W8 780-424-6650 Fax: 780-425-3263
[email protected] http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Columbia College Dental Assisting Department Micheline Gagnon-Wardill 802 Manning Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 7N8 888-235-9370
[email protected] http://www.columbia.ab.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant KDM Dental College International Inc. Dental Assisting Department 520, 940 - 6th Avenue, S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 3T1 403-264-2744 or 800-463-9201 Fax: 403-264-2757 http://www.kdmdental.com
[email protected] Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant KDM Dental College International Inc. Dental Assisting Dept. 2101, 10104 - 103 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 0H8 780-423-6863 or 800-463-9201
Fax: 780-423-6892 http://www.kdmdental.com
[email protected] Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Day Program & Distance Delivery Program 11762-106th Street Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1 780-471-7686 Fax: 780-491-3149 http://www.nait.ab.ca/programs/DAS Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Dental Assisting Program 1301-16th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 0L4 403-284-8737 Fax: 403-284-8171 http://www.sait.ab.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
BRITISH COLUMBIA Camosun College Certified Dental Assistant Program 3100 Foul Bay Road Victoria, BC V8P 5J2 250-370-3228 http://www.camosun.bc.ca/hhs/_certified_dental_ assistant_/index.php Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist CDI College–Burnaby 4603 Kingsway Street, Suite 211 Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4 604-437-8585 Fax: 604-437-8595 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Surrey 9801 King George Highway, Suite 216 Surrey, BC V3T 5H5 604-585-8585 Fax: 604-585-9509
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Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Victoria 405 Eaton Centre 1150 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8W 3M9 250-386-3432 Fax: 250-386-3376 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 250-562-2131 http://www.cnc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant College of the Rockies PO Box 8500 2700 College Way Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 250-489-2751 Fax: 250-489-1790 http://www.cotr.bc.ca/DentalAssist/ Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Douglas College PO Box 2503 700 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 604-527-5664 http://www.douglas.bc.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Malaspina University College 900 Fifth Avenue Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 250-753-3245 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
Okanagan University College 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 250-862-5424
[email protected] http://www.ouc.bc.ca/health/dental Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant University College of the Fraser Valley Chilliwack Campus 45635 Yale Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 6T4 604-792-0025 Fax: 604-792-0733 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Vancouver Community College 250 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9 604-443-8400 Fax: 604-443-8504 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant West Coast College of Health Care Unit 1 - 15355 - 102A Avenue Surrey, BC V3R 7K1 604-951-6644
[email protected] http://www.westcoastcollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
MANITOBA Keewatin Community College 436 7th Street East PO Box 3000 The Pas, MB R9A 1M7 204-627-8500 Fax: 204-627-8514 http://www.keewatincc.mb.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
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Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology A306-2055 Nortre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 204-632-2339 Fax: 204-632-4859 http://www.rrc.mb.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
NEW BRUNSWICK Dental Assisting Academy of New Brunswick 8 Bayside Drive, Second Level Saint John, NB E2E 4K4 506-646-9270 Fax: 506-646-9274 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Oulton’s College 190 Assomption Boulevard Moncton, NB E1C 1A4 506-858-9696 Fax: 506-858-8490
[email protected] http://www.oultonscollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
NEWFOUNDLAND Keyin College 7 Austin Street PO Box 13609, Station A St. John’s, NF A1B 4G1 709-579-0900 Fax: 709-579-6002 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
ONTARIO Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Nepean, ON K2G 1V8 613-727-9797 Fax: 613-727-7754 http://www.algonquincollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology 1400 Barrydowne Road Sudbury, ON P3A 3V8 705-566-8101 Fax: 705-524-8469
[email protected] Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology 100 College Drive PO Box 5001 North Bay, ON P1B 8K9 705-474-7600 Fax: 705-474-2384 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Barrie 320 Bayfield Street, Suite 201 Lower Level Barrie, ON L4M 3C1 705-739-4444 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
NOVA SCOTIA Nova Scotia Community College Institute of Technology 5685 Leeds Street PO Box 2210 Halifax, NS B3J 3C4 902-491-4602 Fax: 902-491-4620
CDI College–Kitchener 44 Gaukel Street, 2nd Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4P3 519-745-1140 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
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CDI College–Mississauga 90 Dundas Street West, 6th Floor Mississauga, ON L5B 2T5 905-273-7706 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–North York 5734 Yonge Street, Suite 100 North York, ON M2M 4E7 416-221-4386 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Ottawa 1200 St. Laurent Boulevard, Unit 261 PO Box 239 Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8 613-742-8100 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Scarborough 2425 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 400 Scarborough, ON M1K 5G6 416-288-5333 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Sudbury 66 Elm Street Sudbury, ON P3C 1R8 705-688-1188 http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant CDI College–Toronto South 2 Bloor Street West Cumberland Terrace, Upper Level Toronto, ON M4W 3E2 416-963-8633 http://www.cdicollege.com
Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant College Boreal 21 Boulevard Lasalle Sudbury, ON P3A 6B1 705-560-6673 Fax: 705-521-6010
[email protected] http://www.borealc.on.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology PO Box 398 Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1 807-475-6110 Fax: 807-623-9165 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Durham College of Applied Arts & Technology 2000 Simcoe Street North PO Box 385 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L7 905-721-2000 Fax: 905-721-3195 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology PO Box 4005 1460 Oxford Street East London, ON N5V 1W2 519-452-4430 Fax: 519-659-5781 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant George Brown College PO Box 1015, Station “B” 160 Kendal Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2T9 416-415-5000 ext. 4558 Fax: 416-415-4794
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http://www.gbrownc.on.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology 825 Memorial Avenue Orillia, ON L3V 6S2 705-325-2740 Fax: 705-325-3690
[email protected] http://www.georgianc.on.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Kingston Learning Centre Dental Assisting Program 742 Arlington Park Place Kingston, ON K7M 7N7 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Maxwell College 270 Front Street Belleville, ON K8N 2Z2 613-962-7700 Fax: 613-962-3309
[email protected] http://www.maxwellcollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Medix School 1299 Oxford Street, East London, ON N5Y 4W5 519-659-4822 Fax: 519-659-2516 http://www.swmedix.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Medix School 248 Stirling Avenue South Kitchener, ON N2G 4L1 519-895-0013 http://www.swmedix.com
Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology Dental Assisting Dept. PO Box 1005 Welland Campus 300 Woodlawn Road Welland, ON L3B 5S2 905-735-2211 Fax: 905-735-8112 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant St. Clair College Of Applied Arts 2000 Talbot Road West Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 519-966-1656 Fax: 519-972-3811 http://www.stclaircollege.ca Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PEI Dental Assistants Association Holland College Charlottetown Centre 140 Weymouth Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1 902-566-9564 Fax: 902-566-9563 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
QUEBEC CDI College–Montreal Département d’Assistance Dentaire 416 Boul de Maisonneuve Oeust Montréal, QC H3A 1L2 514-849-1234 Fax: 514-849-9034
[email protected] Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
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C.F.P. Fierbourg Département d’Assistance Dentaire 800 Place Sorbonne Charlesbourg, QC G1H 1H1 418-622-7820 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
Ecole l’Oasis Département d’assistance dentaire 624, Rue Lafontaine Chicoutimi, QC G7H 4V4 418-698-5012 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
C.F.P. Vingt-Quatre Juin Département d’Assistance Dentaire 639 Rue du 24 Fleurimont, QC J1E 1H1 819-822-5420 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
Pearson Adult and Career Centre Dental Assistants Department 8300 Rue Georges Ville Lasalle, QC H8P 1E5 514-363-6213 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
C.F.P. Vision-Avenir Département d’Assistance Dentaire 30 Boulevard Raymond Hull, QC J8Y 1R6 819-771-7620 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Ecole de Formation Professionnelle de Châteauguay Département d’Assistance Dentaire 225, Boulevard Brisebois Châteauguay, QC J6K 4Y6 450-692-8267 Fax: 450-692-0970
[email protected] Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Ecole des Metiers des Faubourgs de Montreal Département d’assistance Dentaire 2185 Ontario East Montréal, QC H2K 1V7 514-596-4600 Fax: 514-596-5717 Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
SASKATCHEWAN CDI College–Saskatoon Dental Assisting Program 374 - 3rd Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M5 306-244-8585 Fax: 306-244-0788
[email protected] http://www.cdicollege.com Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology 4500 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4P 3A3 306-798-0121 Fax: 306-798-9993 http://www.siast.sk.ca/wascana Occupational Fields: dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, physician assistant, pharmacy assistant
HERBALISTS RELATED SECTIONS: agricultural workers; cooks, chefs, and other kitchen workers; crafts and trades workers at living historical sites and farms; health care workers; midwives
Herbalists cultivate and harvest herbal gardens and sometimes harvest wild plants for food, seasoning, medicine, massage, smoking, fiber, art, and other uses. They are adept at growing and identifying plants; preparing tinctures, teas, cough syrups, and other compounds; and knowing which plants might help certain health disorders. Herbalists may be considered health consultants but are not qualified to practice medicine unless they obtain the proper licenses; they cannot diagnose medical illnesses or prescribe medications or other treatments. Wildcrafters locate and harvest herbs and other plant products, such as pine cones, that grow wild. They often harvest on public lands, including national forests and range lands, where harvesting permits may be required. Most wildcrafters take care not to harm stands of wild plants by overharvesting, trampling, or otherwise damaging the ecosystem. Some herbalists operate or are employed on commercial farms, where they might grow a crop such as mint in large fields or a variety of herbs in plots that make intensive use of a small amount of land. Others grow a few herbs in their gardens and generate additional income by conducting nature walks and other educational classes. Some own stores that sell natural foods. Health care professionals sometimes study herbalism to incorporate medicinal plants into their practice. Herbalists are sometimes employed in botanical jobs with organizations such as government agencies and universities. Herbalists are frequently involved in efforts to protect rare, threatened, and endangered species of plants. Herbalists are experts on plants such as yarrow, mugwort, Oregon grape, mullein, and pipsissewa. Many of these plants grow wild in roadside ditches, lawns, and gardens, where they are commonly considered to be weeds. Herbalists may harvest the entire plant or perhaps only leaves, flowers, roots, bark, or seeds, then dry them or reduce them to essential oils. They must recognize poisonous plants and know which parts of generally nonpoisonous plants can be toxic. Herbalists spend a great deal of time working with plants outdoors or in greenhouses; they also work in curing sheds and other buildings where plants are processed. They frequently work during inclement weather. Some herb farmers use pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals on their crops, but many herbalists operate organic farms and gardens with no chemicals. Herbalists work
with sharp tools, such as pruning shears and harvesting knives; botanical guides and other reference books; and alcohol, oil, and other ingredients used in herbal preparations. Apprenticeship is a common way of learning this trade. Trainees work under the supervision of experienced herbalists, often taking intensive field trips that may last for several days. Other apprentices work in fields and processing centers at commercial herb farms and gardens. Typically the course of study runs for a few weeks to a few months and includes instruction in subjects such as plant identification, native plants, locating plants in the wild, growing herbs, making herbal preparations, recognizing poisonous plants, cleaning and processing techniques, and ecology. Classes are often small, consisting of five to 15 apprentices. Where tuition is charged, apprentices may have the option of trading work for it. Graduates typically earn a certificate of completion; they are usually not considered knowledgeable in the field until they have finished a series of apprenticeships, often under different mentors. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■
have respect for natural healing be willing to “tread lightly” on local ecosystems expect to work hard during the apprenticeship be dedicated to learning the trade
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Some apprentices pay tuition for the experience; others volunteer to work on commercial operations, trade their work for tuition, or receive a salary or a percentage of the proceeds from the harvest.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Vary widely, depending on skill level, the job setting, geographic location, the growing season, the type of herb being harvested, and other factors. Some herbalists make a living at the trade; others work part-time or seasonally.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because there is increasing demand for quality herbs and herbal preparations, particularly those that are organically raised. 389
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For more information on apprenticeships for herbalists, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local herbalists and natural food distributors.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS AgAccess: The Agriculture Information Source 603 Fourth Street Davis, CA 95616-4113 916-756-7177 Fax: 916-756-7188 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Columbines and Wizardry Herbs Inc. Columbines School of Botanical Studies PO Box 50532 Eugene, Oregon 97405 541-687-7114
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General Nature of the Job Herbalist apprentices don’t fall neatly into a single category. They come from diverse backgrounds and often have very different reasons for collecting and using medicinal plants. Some are botanists and biologists who are interested in how herbs fit into the scientific and natural world. Others are naturopathic health practitioners who want a deeper understanding of the herbal nutrients they prescribe for their clients. Still others are drawn to herbalism for practical or personal reasons, such as treating a chronic health condition. Throughout Claudette Aras’s apprenticeship with Columbines & Wizardry Herbs in Eugene, Oregon, her focus has been on wildcrafting—or gathering and processing plant material from its native environment. Claudette is careful to draw the distinction between wildcrafters and commercial pickers who have picked certain herbs—such as goldenseal—to near extinction in the forests. “No matter how desirable an herb might be,” Claudette emphasizes, “you have to look at the bigger picture.” A welltrained wildcrafter never damages or depletes a plant found in nature. Certain plants, such as ground orchids and trilliums, for instance, are classified as “no picks” because they are scarce or grow back too slowly.
Herbalists learn which parts of the plant—such as the root, bark, leaves, flowers, or seeds—have medicinal properties. These portions are harvested and used for various preparations such as teas, salves, poultices, and tinctures (herbs concentrated in alcohol). Some herbalists set up naturopathic businesses where they provide clients with individualized herbal treatment plans.
Typical Day It’s not unusual to find Claudette walking through the woods for eight or nine hours a day. Her backpack loaded with plastic bags, clippers, a hand lens, water bottles, lunch, and extra clothing, she meets her fellow apprentices and their instructor at a central spot, and together they drive into the Cascade Mountains. They park alongside the road and then venture in, staying clear of marked trails so as to avoid human contamination of the plants. After a long day of gathering herbs, it’s not unusual for the class to stay in the woods a bit longer to take a soak in the natural hot springs or to swim in a river. These frequent field trips have helped Claudette hone her ability to identify specific plants and families of plants according to unique markings and characteristics. “You learn which plants grow in which eco-niches,” Claudette explains. “Certain herbs, for instance, grow only on lava rock. Others need shade, moisture, and at least 3,000 feet altitude.” During Claudette’s first-year of apprenticeship, she went on nine full-day field trips in the spring and four overnight trips in the summer. She also attended two-hour lectures once a week to practice plant identification and learn about herbal preparations. Currently, Claudette is enrolled in advanced courses tailored to each apprentice’s interests. She also spends much of her time on gathering trips with other advanced apprentices. While she doesn’t consider her interest in herbs a career, Claudette sees the fruits of her training all the time. Last year, for instance, her neighbor’s son developed cold sores around his mouth just three days before prom. “He was distraught—and in pain too. I gave him some berberis nervosa [Oregon grape] to stop the pain and boost his immune system. The cold sores were almost invisible after about a day and a half.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Claudette enrolled in her first apprenticeship course four years ago, but her experiences with holistic healing go back much further. During the 1950s and 60s, she and her husband traveled and lived in many other countries for his work with the United Nations. She recalls living in
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Eastern Turkey when their child came down with croup, a serious respiratory infection. “I had no choice but to rely on local remedies. The [local people] made a chest plaster that helped reduce the symptoms enormously.” Despite several positive experiences like this, Claudette remained skeptical about what she considered “primitive” cures. The turning point for Claudette came after her husband’s death, when she went back to school to get her master’s degree in anthropology. In the course of her studies and dealing with a great deal of personal stress, she became drawn to alternative, holistic approaches to healing, such as shamanism and meditation. This led to her exploration of the broader subject of wellness. Eventually, Claudette opened her own practice as a psychotherapist in which she helped her patients become more in tune with their internal states and life habits. After moving to Oregon, Claudette heard about the apprenticeship program at Columbines & Wizardry Herbs through a neighbor. It sounded interesting, but at the time, Claudette couldn’t have guessed how important it would become to her. “It’s brought me a new circle of friends,” she observes. “We share a common way of looking at the world.”
unnecessary. “This generation—if they’re taught—will learn that you don’t need to use an elephant to kill a flea,” she says.
Future Goals Claudette plans to continue taking classes through the advanced apprenticeship program. She’s particularly interested lately in the discussions about specific chemical compounds in herbs that cause healing effects in the human body. For now, Claudette is content to collect herbs in the wild and to dispense them to family and friends from a handcrafted apothecary cupboard in her kitchen. She says that she knows quite a few people who make their livings as herbalists, but for her, it’s more of a passion than a career. She simply enjoys helping her friends and family find solutions to their health problems.
ALABAMA American Holistic College of Nutrition 1704-PL 11th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Salary Range Apprentices at Columbine Wizardry and Herbs don’t receive a salary; in fact, they pay tuition, which is not uncommon in this field. The cost of the beginning apprenticeship program at Columbines and Wizardry Herbs is $1,900 for the spring term and $1,100 for the summer term. The second-year program costs $1,500 for lectures and field trips. Most apprentices feel that this expense is quickly recouped by the value of the herbs that they collect on field trips. After going through an apprenticeship program, some people decide to start their own businesses as naturopaths or herbal manufacturers. However, Howie Brounstein, who runs Columbines & Wizardry Herbs, cautions that it takes additional training, ingenuity, and business savvy to be successful. “It’s hard to become rich as an herbalist,” he says. He estimates that a well-trained wildcrafter, for instance, makes about eight dollars an hour gathering herbs.
ALASKA The Traditional School of Sacred Arts PO Box 956 Tok, AK 99780-0956 907-883-3865
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Greenfingers Foundation for Studies in Herbal Medicine 5515 North Seventh Street, #119 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-277-8363 Fax: 602-997-2170
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If you’re interested in herbalism, Claudette suspects that you’ve already found your way into botany classes. She encourages students to spend plenty of time in nature and with plants. It’s also important, she feels, to become in tune with your body so that you don’t rush to use antibiotics and other medicines when these solutions are
Herbalist Certification School 7121 East 6th Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-468-1187 Occupational Fields: herbalist
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Sonoran Herbal Institute PO Box 86477 Tucson, AZ 85754-6477 520-743-3980 Occupational Fields: herbalist
ARKANSAS Dripping Springs Garden Route Four, Box 158 Huntsville, AR 72740 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs), herbalist
CALIFORNIA American School of Herbalism 1840 41st Avenue, MB#102-292 Capitola, CA 95010 408-457-9096 Occupational Fields: herbalist Aromatherapy Institute & Research PO Box 2354 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 916-965-7546
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist Dry Creek Herb Farm 13935 Dry Creek Road Auburn, CA 95602-9332 916-878-2441 Occupational Fields: herbalist Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine 1801 Wiltshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90403 213-453-8833 Occupational Fields: herbalist Five Branches Institute College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 200 Seventh Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 408-476-9424 Occupational Fields: herbalist Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies Course 219 Carl Street San Francisco, CA 94117-3804
415-564-6785 Fax: 415-564-6799
[email protected] http://www.jeannerose.net Occupational Fields: herbalist Loving Hands Institute of Healing Arts 639 11th Street Fortuna, CA 95540 707-725-9627 Fax: 707-725-2471 Occupational Fields: herbalist Natural Healing Institute PO Box 230294 Encinitas, CA 92024 Fax: 760-943-9477
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist Ohlone Center for Herbal Studies 924 San Miguel Road Concord, CA 94519 510-691-4756 Occupational Fields: herbalist Old Mill Farm School of Country Living PO Box 463 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-0244 Occupational Fields: farmer (rice, dairy goat), herbalist, sustainable forester, energy specialist Oriental Healing Arts Institute 1945 Palo Verde Avenue, Suite 208 Long Beach, CA 90815 213-425-5210 Occupational Fields: herbalist Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy PO Box 6723 San Rafael, CA 94903 415-479-9121 Fax: 415-479-0119 Occupational Fields: herbalist Platonic Academy of the Herb Renaissance PO Box 409 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 408-423-7923 Occupational Fields: herbalist
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Samra University of Oriental Medicine 600 St. Paul Avenue #100 Los Angeles, CA 90017-2014 213-487-2672 Occupational Fields: herbalist
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Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine 1919 State Street, Suite 204 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-898-1180 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Connecticut Institute for Herbal Studies 900 Wells Road Wethersfield, CT 06109-2417 860-666-5064
[email protected] http://www.ctherbschool.com Occupational Fields: Chinese herbalist, natural pet care
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School of Herbal Healing PO Box 1367 Occidental, CA 95465 707-874-2843 Occupational Fields: herbalist Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1314 Second Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-917-2202 http://www.yosan.edu Occupational Fields: herbalist
COLORADO Artemis Institute of Natural Therapies PO Box 1824 Boulder, CO 80306 303-443-9289 Occupational Fields: herbalist Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1441 York Street, Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 303-329-6355 Occupational Fields: herbalist Quintessence Aromatherapy Inc. PO Box 4996 Boulder, CO 80306 303-258-3791 Occupational Fields: herbalist School of Natural Medicine PO Box 7369 Boulder, CO 80306-7369 303-443-8284 Fax: 888-593-6733
DELAWARE Renewal of the Spirit Institute PO Box 371 Delaware City, DE 19706 302-834-5407
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FLORIDA Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy 16018 Saddlestring Drive Tampa, FL 33618 813-265-2222 Fax: 813-265-2222 Occupational Fields: herbalist
GEORGIA Living With Herbs PO Box 2032 Forest Park, GA 30050 404-361-0587 Occupational Fields: herbalist
INDIANA Earthcraft Farm Rural Route One, Box 226-C Bringhurst, IN 46913 317-268-2669 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist Trinity College of Natural Health 810 South Buffalo Street Warsaw, IN 46580
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800-428-0408 Fax: 574-267-7006 Occupational Fields: herbalist
MAINE Blessed Maine Herb Farm School 257 Chapman Ridge Road Athens, ME 04912 207-654-2879 http://www.blessedmaineherbs.com/apclas20.html Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist
MARYLAND Conley Farm 12400 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-0146
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MASSACHUSETTS Blazing Star Herbal School Three State Street Shelburne Falls, MA 01370-1011 413-625-6875 Occupational Fields: herbalist Cedar Spring Farm 159 Long Pond Drive Harwich, MA 02645 508-430-4372 http://www.cedarspringherbfarm.com Occupational Fields: herbalist EarthSong Herbals Central Street Marblehead, MA 01945 781-631-4312 http://www.earthsongherbals.com Occupational Fields: herbalist
MICHIGAN Blue Heron Academy 2040 Raybrook SE, Suite 104 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-285-9999 Fax: 616-956-7777
[email protected] http://www.blueheronacademy.com Occupational Fields: herbalist Gaia Center for Holistic Studies PO Box 3599 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 734-769-7794
[email protected] http://www.gaiahealingarts.org Occupational Fields: herbalist
MINNESOTA Midwest School of Herbal Studies PO Box 120845 New Brighton, MN 55112 Occupational Fields: herbalist Minnesota School of Acupuncture & Herbal Studies 2501 West 84th Street Minneapolis, MN 55431-1602 952-888-4777 Occupational Fields: herbalist
MISSISSIPPI Southeast School of Botanic Medicine 1001 E Beach Boulevard Pass Christian, MS 39571 228-452-5664
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MISSOURI New England Center for Aromatherapy 286 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Suite 12 Brighton, MA 02135 617-787-4204 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Prairie Wise Herbal School 1156 West 103rd Street #123 Kansas City, MO 64114 816-361-4081 Occupational Fields: herbalist
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MONTANA Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute PO Box 579 Hot Springs, MT 59845 406-741-3811 Occupational Fields: herbalist
NEW HAMPSHIRE Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs RFD 1 Box 275 Groveton, NH 03582 603-636-2286 Occupational Fields: herbalist
NEW JERSEY Herbal Therapeutics PO Box 553 Broadway, NJ 08808 908-835-0822 Fax: 908-835-0824
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist The Natural Way 113 Cornelia Street Boonton, NJ 07005 973-257-1046 Fax: 973-257-1480 Occupational Fields: herbalist
NEW MEXICO American Institute of Vedic Studies PO Box 8357 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-983-9385 Occupational Fields: herbalist Aroma Research Institute of America PO Box 282 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-473-1717 Fax: 505-473-1717 Occupational Fields: herbalist The Ayurvedic Institute PO Box 23445 Albuquerque, NM 87192-1445 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Desert Bloom Herbs 1606 North Florida Silver City, NM 88061 505-388-3542 http://www.desertbloomherbs.com Occupational Fields: herbalist Desert Woman Botanicals PO Box 263 Gila, NM 88038 505-535-2860
[email protected] http://www.gilanet.com/desertwoman Occupational Fields: herbalist Higher Knead Inc. 3107 Eubank NE, Suite 1 Albuquerque, NM 87111 505-275-2100 Occupational Fields: herbalist International Institute of Chinese Medicine PO Box 4991 Santa Fe, NM 87502 505-473-5233 Occupational Fields: herbalist New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts PO Box 932 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-982-6271 Fax: 505-988-2621 Occupational Fields: herbalist
NEW YORK Flynn’s School of Herbology 60 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003 212-677-8140 Occupational Fields: herbalist Keith’s Farm PO Box 146 Westtown, NY 10998 914-856-4955 Occupational Fields: farmer (vegetables, herbs), herbalist
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Markristo Farm 2891 Route 23 Hillsdale, NY 12529 518-325-4261 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist Northeast School of Botanical Medicine PO Box 6626 Ithaca, NY 14851-6626 607-539-7152
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist Wise Woman Herbal Medicine Classes PO Box 64 Woodstock, NY 12498 914-246-8081 Occupational Fields: herbalist Wittenberg Center for Alternative Resources 188 Wittenberg Road Bearsville, NY 12409 914-679-9764 Occupational Fields: shaman, organic farmer, herbalist
NORTH CAROLINA Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine PO Box 213 Asheville, NC 28802 828-275-6221 Fax: 828-350-0603
[email protected] http://www.blueridgeschool.org Occupational Fields: herbalist Southeastern School of Herbal Studies 100 Manor Court Greensboro, NC 27403 336-834-4143
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist Sustenance Farm 1108 Callicutt Road Bear Creek, NC 27207 919-837-5805 Occupational Fields: farmer, homesteader, herbalist
OHIO Healing Heart Herbals PO Box 8651 Newark, OH 43058 614-323-3278 Occupational Fields: herbalist New Horizons 53166 State Route 681 Reedsville, OH 45772 614-378-6366 Occupational Fields: herbalist
OREGON Alchemy Botanicals 253 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-4418 Fax: 541-488-4419
[email protected] http://www.alchemybotanicals.com Occupational Fields: herbalist American Herbal Institute 3056 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 888-437-2539 Occupational Fields: herbalist Blue Iris Botanicals PO Box 10914 Eugene, OR 97440 541-744-1013 Occupational Fields: herbalist College of the Crystal Waterfall 6146 Lauderback Street NE Keizer, OR 97303 503-990-0120 Occupational Fields: herbalist Columbines and Wizardry Herbs, Inc. PO Box 50532 Eugene, OR 97405 541-687-7114 Occupational Fields: herbalist Herb Pharm 20260 Williams Highway Williams, OR 97544-9612
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541-846-7464 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist, botanist National College of Naturopathic Medicine 11231 Southeast Market Street Portland, OR 97216 503-255-4860 Occupational Fields: herbalist Oregon College of Oriental Medicine 11231 Southeast Market Street Portland, OR 97216 503-253-3443 Occupational Fields: herbalist
PENNSYLVANIA Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Institute 931 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-627-8201 Occupational Fields: herbalist New Morning Farm HCR 71, Box 168B Hustontown, PA 17229 814-448-3904 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist
UTAH Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing PO Box 412 Springville, Utah 84062 800-372-8255
[email protected] http://www.snh.cc Occupational Fields: herbalist
VERMONT Partner Earth Education Center 1525 Danby Mountain Road Danby, VT 05739 802-293-5996 Fax: 802-293-5996 http://www.partnereartheducationcenter.com Occupational Fields: herbalist Peters Farm Association 9 Peters Farm Road South Hero, VT 05486 802-372-8772 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist Sage Mountain Herbs PO Box 420 East Barre, VT 05649 802-476-9825 Occupational Fields: herbalist
TENNESSEE Lisa’s Greenhouse 450 Davidson Chapel Lane Bloomington Springs, TN 38545 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist
TEXAS Beijing School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine of Texas 2901 Montgomery Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-737-7401 Occupational Fields: herbalist World Hunger Relief, Inc. PO Box 639 Elm Mott, TX 76640 817-799-5611 Occupational Fields: farmer, herbalist
VIRGINIA Bear Mountain Outdoor School, Inc. US 250 Hightown, VA 24444 703-468-2700 Occupational Fields: herbalist
WASHINGTON Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 1307 North 45th Street Seattle, WA 98103 206-633-2419 Occupational Fields: herbalist Ravencroft Graden Box 170 Startup, WA 98293
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360-794-2938
[email protected] http://www.ravencroftgarden.com Occupational Fields: herbalist
604-521-5822 Fax: 604-526-1561
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School of Herbal Medicine PO Box 168 Suquamish, WA 98392 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Natures Way Herbal Health Institute RR #2, S18A-C-4 Lumby, BC V0E 2G0 604-547-2281 Occupational Fields: herbalist
WEST VIRGINIA Augusta Heritage Center Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV 26241 304-636-1903 Occupational Fields: herbalist
CANADA ALBERTA Wild Rose College of Natural Healing 1228 Kensington Road NW, #400 Calgary, AB T2N 4P9 403-270-0936 Fax: 403-283-0799
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist
BRITISH COLUMBIA College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, Box 8500 Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 250-489-2751 Fax: 250-489-1790 http://www.cotr.bc.ca Occupational Fields: herbalist David O’Reilly Organic Herb Farm RR 2, S-157C Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 250-498-6044 Fax: 250-498-6690. Occupational Fields: herbalist Dominion Herbal College 7527 Kingsway Avenue Burnaby, BC V3N3C1
ONTARIO Artemisia Institute c/o RR#8, 617682 Owen Sound, ON N4k 5W4 519-372-2216
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist The Canadian College of Natural Healing Forest Street Ottawa, ON K2B 8E6 800-267-8732 Occupational Fields: herbalist The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 1255 Sheppard Ave. East Toronto, ON M2K 1E2 416-498-1255 Occupational Fields: herbalist The Canadian College of Oriental Medicine 120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4P 1E2 416-410-4986 Occupational Fields: herbalist Canadian Holistic Training School & Mississauga School of Aromatherapy 200A-2155 Leanne Boulevard Mississauga, ON L5K 2K8 905-822-5094 Occupational Fields: herbalist The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition 10720 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3C9 800-569-9938 Occupational Fields: herbalist
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Ghent, Monika, Registered Herbalist 416-537-8842
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist Institute of Holistic Nutrition 18 Wynford Drive North York, ON M3C 3S2 416-386-0940 Occupational Fields: herbalist Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine 368 Dupont Street Toronto, ON M5R 1V9 416-925-6752 Occupational Fields: herbalist International Academy of Natural Health Sciences 380 Forest St. Ottawa, ON K2B 8E6 800-267-8732 Fax: 613-820-4046
[email protected] Occupational Fields: herbalist
Practical Herbal Course 2826 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M6P 1Y7 416-763-3211 Occupational Fields: herbalist Saugeen Shores Countryside Retreat Seminars RR # 1 Southampton, ON, N0H 2L0 519-832-4160 Occupational Fields: herbalist School of Complementary Healthcare 1288 Highbury Avenue London, ON N5Y 1B4 519-472-0011 Occupational Fields: herbalist The School of Natural Healthcare 93 Marietta Street Wroseter, ON N0G 2X0 519-335-6799 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Little Nettle Herb Farm RR 1 Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0 515-874- 4532 Fax: 705-560-5275 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Spirit of the Earth 5871 Bells Road London, ON N6P 1P3 519-652-9109 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Living Earth School of Natural Therapies 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 1 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8 416-591-0400 Fax: 905-303-8724. Occupational Fields: herbalist
The Toronto Institute of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture 212 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5T 2R9 416-603-0236 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology PO Box 2034 Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2 905-575-1212 Fax: 905-575-2505 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 302 Toronto, ON M6E 2K3 416-782-9682 Occupational Fields: herbalist
The Packard School of Nutrition 586 Alexander Street Sudbury, ON P3R 1R3 Occupational Fields: herbalist
Transformational Arts Center 3305 Yonge Street, # 301 Toronto, ON M4N 2L6 Occupational Fields: herbalist
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QUEBEC L’ Academie de Phytotherapy du Quebec 3805 Rue Belair Montreal, QC H2A 2C1 514-725-1712 Fax: 604-598-8616 Occupational Fields: herbalist
SASKATCHEWAN Yogayu Natural Health Institute 331 Keeley Cresent Saskatoon, SK 306-664-3873 Fax: 306-664-2933 Occupational Fields: herbalist
INSULATORS AND ASBESTOS WORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: carpenters, drywallers and lathers, floor layers, glaziers and glass makers, laborers, paint-
ers and paperhangers, plasterers, roofers, sheet metal workers, shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers, tile setters amounts of power, heat, or coolants. Some are selfemployed. It is common for carpenters, drywall workers, and heating and air-conditioning installers to perform insulating work. Skilled workers may advance to supervisory positions or become contract estimators. Many insulators and asbestos workers belong to the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers or the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, International. Unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades offer apprenticeships and on-the-job training for insulators and asbestos workers. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced insulators and asbestos workers, progressing from simple tasks to the more skilled jobs of the trade. They participate in course work and on-the-job training. Typically the course of study runs for two to four years and includes in-depth instruction, followed by written and practical examinations. It usually takes less time to learn to install insulation in residential buildings than in commercial or industrial facilities. Most states require that asbestos workers be licensed and complete a three-day training program administered by the National Asbestos Council. In general an applicant should
Insulators install material designed to reduce heat loss, prevent condensation of moisture, and deaden sound. In winter, insulation slows the escape of warm air through walls, floors, and ceilings and keeps cool air from seeping inside. Insulation also maintains a desirable temperature in hot water pipes, air-conditioning ducts, refrigeration units, boilers, tanks, and vats. Insulation can be made of various materials, including fiberglass, foam glass, rock wool, cellulose, cork, and calcium silicate. Asbestos workers are specially trained and equipped to remove asbestos from buildings and replace it with safer types of insulation. Asbestos was once widely used as an insulating material, but it has been identified as a cause of cancer and other health problems and is now being removed from thousands of buildings nationwide at the command of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, many banks will not grant real estate loans until asbestos has been removed from the buildings. Insulation workers usually place insulation in various types of buildings, but they sometimes work in ships and other locations. They use hand tools and power tools, such as power saws, blowers, knives, scissors, hammers, staple guns, pliers, brushes, trowels, wire, tape, and welding equipment. Sometimes they screw protective sheets of metal around insulated pipes. Some types of insulation are installed by simple cutting, placing, and fastening with staples. Other types are blown in with hoses; this is commonly done in attics and between layers of flooring. Insulation in walls and other visible areas is usually covered with drywall, plaster, paneling, or other finishing material. Insulators and asbestos workers usually work indoors, but the surroundings are often dirty and dusty, and workers must take care not to inhale tiny glass fibers and other particles. These particles also tend to irritate the eyes and skin. The workers generally wear masks and other protective gear. The work is not particularly demanding physically but does require hours of standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Workers must climb ladders, crawl into attics, and work in other confined spaces. Most insulators work for insulation contractors and other construction companies. Some are employed by government agencies, wholesale and retail outlets, the shipbuilding industry, and companies that use large
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apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be in good physical condition have a driver’s license
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between about $8 an hour and $13 an hour for beginning apprentices. Experienced apprentices earn between $11 an hour and $30 an hour.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $14 an hour, with the highest-paid workers earning more than $27 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on union membership, location, and level of expertise. 401
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JOB OUTLOOK Employment of insulation workers is expected to grow about as fast as the average through 2012. Job opportunities in this field are considered to be excellent because of the consistent need to replace workers who move on to other types of work. Because workers with limited skills often leave this trade after they realize they dislike it, there are many job openings annually; this occupation has the highest turnover among the construction trades. In addition, demand for workers in this field is affected by a continuing need to insulate and maintain old pipes and other equipment in industrial settings. For more information on apprenticeships for insulators and asbestos workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local insulation contractors.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Insulation Contractors Association of America 1321 Duke Street, Suite 303 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-0356
[email protected] http://www.insulate.org Occupational Fields: insulator International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers 9602 Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway Lanham, MD 20706 Washington, DC 20036 301-731-9101 http://www.insulators.org/appren.htm Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker National Insulation Association 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 222 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-6422 Fax: 703-549-4838 http://www.insulation.org Occupational Fields: insulator
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Asbestos Workers Union, Local #24 901 Montgomery Street Laurel, MD 20707
301-498-9162 Fax: 301-725-0804
General Nature of the Job You know a building is well insulated when it keeps heat in during the winter and out during the summer. Insulation workers play an important role by installing the material that makes buildings, refrigerated rooms, tanks, boilers, and pipes more energy-efficient. There are several ways to install insulation. It can be cemented, stapled, wired, taped, or even sprayed on. In new construction, for instance, insulators often staple a fiberglass substance onto the walls and ceiling before drywall or plaster walls are put up. To cover a pipe, insulators need to measure and cut pieces of insulation, wrap them around the pipe, and fasten them with tape, staples, or wire. Sometimes, they put a metal, plastic, or canvas “jacket” around the insulated pipe as well. If it’s a wall or flat surface that needs to be insulated, workers will sometimes install wire mesh against the wall, and then use a hose to spray foam insulation onto it. While the work of an insulator isn’t especially strenuous, it can be awkward and uncomfortable. Insulators, for instance, often work on pipes above their heads, which requires standing on a ladder with hands raised for long periods of time. There are also times when an insulator has to work a narrow or dark crawl space. Another aspect of the job involves asbestos removal. Asbestos was commonly used as an insulation material in the past, before people knew that it could cause cancer. Now, asbestos must be removed from old structures when they are being renovated or demolished. Insulators learn special techniques so that they can remove the asbestos without risking their own health. First they seal off the area where they’ll be working, and then remove the asbestos with special vacuum cleaners and air-filtration devices. After removing asbestos from a building during a renovation, insulators usually replace it with another, safer material.
Typical Day By 6:00 in the morning, Brian Denton arrives at his job site, a new commercial building on the outskirts of Baltimore. Fortunately, he only lives a short drive away, but some job sites are as much as two hours from home. He’s wearing a long-sleeved shirt, bib overalls, steel-toed shoes, and a hard hat, as usual. If it were the first day at a new site, he’d walk through the job with his foreman to get instructions and then gather the necessary materials and tools. But he’s been at this site for more than a week
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now, so he just talks things over with his supervisor and gets to work cutting fiberglass insulating material for pipes in the building’s basement. He first measures the circumference of the main pipe, and then he determines how the material needs to be cut. What makes the work complicated is the number of pipes and columns that intersect with the main pipe. “You never get one continuous pipe that runs the length of the basement. There are always other pipes coming in that you have to cut angles for,” he explains. It’s a fairly straightforward job that Brian’s a pro at after almost two full years as an apprentice. But there are other aspects of the insulation trade that Brian is less at ease with, such as asbestos removal. He recently became licensed in asbestos removal, which took four days of training and simulated exercises. “I don’t feel one hundred percent comfortable about it, but I feel a lot better than before I became licensed,” he says. When he removes asbestos from a building, Brian always wears a protective suit, mask, respirator, and rubber gloves. No matter what kind of job he’s working on, Brian makes an effort to clean up after himself and keep his materials organized. “It’s a lot safer for one thing,” he says. “Also, you can work a full eight hours, right up to the end of the day, without setting aside time for a big clean-up.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice Twenty-five-year-old Brian says that for the first few years out of high school, the only thing he liked about working was the paycheck. He did a little work for a landscaper and some work for a construction business. He became interested in being an insulator when his girlfriend introduced him to a family friend who was a journeyman insulator—or a mechanic, as they’re called in the industry. “I realized it was time to do something that benefited me in the long run,” he says. To enter the program, he even took a cut in pay. “I didn’t care for that,” he explains, “but if you weigh the job security and the benefits down the line, it makes sense.” Thus far, the same company has kept him employed throughout his apprenticeship, and he sees no reason to jump ship. “They make sure I get to work on all kinds of projects,” he says. “I’m not stuck toting material or cleaning up like some apprentices are when they go to new companies.” His apprenticeship lasts for four years and includes three years of classroom training one or two nights a week. Classes in the first year cover math, safety, unions, basics of insulation, and basic cuts. In the second year, apprentices receive hands-on classroom instruction in laying out and cutting pipe “jackets” made of sheet metal.
During the third year, apprentices learn blueprint reading and how to make removable pads for pipes.
Salary Range In the Asbestos Workers Union, Local #24, apprenticeship program in Laurel, Maryland, first-year apprentices earn $12.55 an hour. Apprentices in their second year earn $13.81 an hour; in the third year, they earn $15.06 an hour; and in the fourth year, hourly wages are $17.57. Journeymen can expect to make $25.75 an hour. Health and welfare benefits—which include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance—begin right off the bat, with a pension plan and annuity kicking in the second year.
Advice Brian says that his job comes easily to him, having always been mechanically inclined. But he encourages anyone who is interested to give an apprenticeship in insulation a try. “It’s not that hard,” he insists. “You just need a good head on your shoulders and the willingness to learn.” He also says he doesn’t regret the few years he spent after high school doing odd jobs in construction because they helped him get familiar with the whole building and renovation industry. He does offer some specific advice for people in high school or technical college. “Definitely take all the math classes you can,” he says. “If you can take good measurements and do simple math equations in your head, it’ll speed up your work.”
Future Goals Brian has two more years of his apprenticeship to go. During that time, he’d like to get some experience working at a nuclear power plant, where different insulation specifications and procedures are used. He also intends to become licensed in lead paint removal, which insulators are required to do before they can work on older, painted pipes or tanks. Brian plans to stay with his current employer once he’s granted journeyman status in two years. “They’ve treated me well,” he says. Overall, he’s happy to have found a niche for himself in the construction industry. In fact, he’s confident that within five years, he’ll be “one of the guys running the jobs.” As a foreman, Brian would be responsible for planning the daily schedule and handling the paperwork.
ALABAMA Asbestos Workers Union, Local #78 2653 Ruffner Road Irondale, AL 35210-3914
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205-956-2866 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Great Barrier Insulation Co. PO Box 380521 Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-6909 Fax: 205-991-7236 http://www.gbiusa.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Nicholas Insulation Services Inc. 3568 DeSirrah Drive Mobile, AL 36618 334-471-5900 Fax: 334-470-0513 http://www.nicholasinsulation.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Performance Contracting 115 Walter Davis Drive, Suite D Birmingham, AL 35209 205-942-7724 Fax: 205-942-7873 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Performance Insulation Inc. 660 Zeigler Circle, East Mobile, AL 36608 251-633-8882 Fax: 251-633-2952 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Shook & Fletcher Insulation Co. 4625 Valleydale Road PO Box 380501 Birmingham, AL 35238 205-991-7606 Fax: 205-991-7745 http://www.shookandfletcher.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Star Insulation Company Inc. 281 Lyon Lane, Suite 101 Birmingham, AL 35211 205-943-0071 Fax: 205-916-0381 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
Decatur, AL 35602 256-340-0707 Fax: 256-340-9554 http://www.thermal-inc.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Universal Limited Inc. 932 Alton Parkway 35210 PO Box 610097 Birmingham, AL 35261-0097 205-836-6053 Fax: 205-833-6045 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
ALASKA AIS Inc. DBA Alaska lnsulation Supply 261 East 56th Avenue, Building B Anchorage, AK 99518 907-563-4125 Fax: 907-561-4698 http://www.alaskainsulation.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
ARIZONA Arizona Asbestos Workers 1841 North 24th Street, Suite Seven Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-225-0119 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Farwest Insulation Contracting 3814 East Roeser Road Phoenix, AZ 85040-3970 602-258-6861 Fax: 602-495-9766 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Performance Contracting Inc. 1020 West Ranch Road, Suite 102 Tempe, AZ 85284 480-753-6678 Fax: 480-753-4271 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
CALIFORNIA Thermal Insulation Inc. PO Box 982 2536 Central Pkwy SW 35601
Insulators Union 404 Nebraska Street Vallejo, CA 94590
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707-644-1040 Occupational Fields: insulator
COLORADO Land Coast Insulation Inc. 24767 Sorrento Lane Cedar Edge, CO 81413-5240 303-838-1920 Fax: 303-838-1920 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
CONNECTICUT Anchor Insulation Co. Inc. 34 Industrial Park Road East Lyme, CT 06330 860-739-3111 Fax: 860-739-2090 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker KMK Insulation Inc. 1907 Hartford Turnpike North Haven, CT 06473 203-234-6223 Fax: 203-234-7987 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker RK Insulation Contractors Inc. 123 Hungerford Street Hartford, CT 06106 860-728-7288 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
DELAWARE County Insulation Company 461 New Churchmans Road New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-8946 Fax: 302-322-2894 http://www.countygrp.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
FLORIDA Asbestos Workers Union, Local #60 6440 Southwest Third Court Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
Asbestos Workers Union, Local #67 7930 U.S. Highway 301, North Tampa, FL 33637 813-985-3067 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker Jacksonville Asbestos Workers Union, Local #13 3647 Gilmore Street Jacksonville, FL 32205 904-388-1601 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Jensco S and S Insulation Inc. 251 Levy Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 904-247-0335 Occupational Fields: insulator
GEORGIA Asbestos Workers Union, Local #48 374 Maynard Terrace, Southeast, Suite 232 Atlanta, GA 30316 404-373-9866 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
HAWAII Acutron Co. Inc. 501 Sumner Street, Number 601 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-521-1151 Fax: 808-521-9493 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers 707 Alakea Street, Suite 206 Honolulu, HI 96813 808-521-6405 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker
ILLINOIS Champaign A&K Insulation Co. 2703 West Springfield Avenue PO Box 3396 Champaign, IL 61826-3396
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217-352-1215 Fax: 217-352-1262 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Imico Insulation Inc. 610 Estes Avenue Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-228-0770 Fax: 847-228-0980 http://www.imico-interstate.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Land Coast Insulation Inc. 1336 West Sunset Street Decatur, IL 62522 217-422-4115 Fax: 217-422-2746 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Synergy Companies Inc. 14475 John Humphrey Drive PO Box 644 Orland Park, IL 60462 708-226-0490 Fax: 708-226-0491 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Thornburgh Company 1905 South Spresser Road Taylorville, IL 62556 217-824-2446 Fax: 217-824-4649 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
INDIANA Indianapolis Asbestos Workers, Local #18 3302 South East Street Indianapolis, IN 46227-1118 317-786-3216 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #75 1345 Northside Boulevard South Bend, IN 46615 574-282-1650 Fax: 574-282-8032
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Land Coast Insulation Inc. 1812 Starks Circle Lafayette, IN 47904 217-422-4115 Fax: 217-422-2746 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
IOWA Anco Mechanical Insulation/Insulation Technology Inc. PO Box 10 Carlisle, IA 50047 515-989-0060 Fax: 515-989-0328 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Central Iowa Heat and Frost Insulators 1501 East Aurora Des Moines, IA 50313 515-265-4274 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker Gagnon Inc. PO Box 147 Bettendorf, IA 52722-0003 563-355-0577 Fax: 563-355-8396 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Gagnon Inc. 4003 J Street, Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-398-0344 Fax: 319-398-9619 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Industrial Commercial Insulation PO Box 775 Oskaloosa, IA 52577-0775 641-673-9751 Fax: 641-673-4176 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Kapaun and Brown Inc. PO Box 1746 Ames, IA 50010-6569 515-232-0955
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Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Schaal Heating and Cooling Inc. 2701 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 515-288-3631 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic
MAINE Zampell Insulation Inc. 192 First Flight Drive Auburn, ME 04210 207-786-8971 Fax: 207-786-8972 http://www.zampell.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
MARYLAND KANSAS Industrial Commercial Insulation 3833 Bridgeport Circle Wichita, KS 67219 316-832-0292 Fax: 316-832-0603 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Ludeman Insulation and Supply Inc. 203 North Handley Street Wichita, KS 67203-6021 316-264-2363 Occupational Fields: insulator
LOUISIANA Asbestos Workers Union, Local #53 2001 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, LA 70062-5466 504-468-9598 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #112 3000 Highway 90 East, Suite 5 Lake Charles, LA 70615 337-436-5874 Fax: 337-439-6033 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Land Coast Insulation Inc. 4017 Second Street New Iberia, LA 70560 337-367-7741 Fax: 337-367-7744 http://www.landcoast.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
Asbestos Workers Union, Local #24 901 Montgomery Street Laurel, MD 20707 301-725-2400 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers 9602 Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway Lanham, MD 20706 301-731-9101 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
MASSACHUSETTS Anchor Insulation Co. Inc. 236 Andover Street Wilmington, MA 01887-1022 978-851-7280 Fax: 978-851-9402 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Carpenters and Asbestos Workers Union, Local #511 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 803 Summer Street, Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02127 617-268-3400 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union, Local #6 303 Freeport Street Dorchester, MA 02122-3513 617-436-4666 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
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MICHIGAN Asbestos Abatement Regional Local Union, Local #207 26465 Northline Road Taylor, MI 48180 734-947-1745 Fax: 734-947-1753
[email protected] http://www.local207.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #25 32500 West Eight Mile Road Farmington, MI 48336-5105 248-471-1007 Fax: 248-471-3070
[email protected] http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #47 300 St. Andrews Road, Suite 304A Saginaw, MI 48603-5977 989-799-5780 Fax: 989-799-5266
[email protected] http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
MINNESOTA International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #49 2002 London Road, Room 210 Duluth, MN 55812 218-724-3223 Fax: 218-724-1870
[email protected] http://www.cpinternet.com/~local49 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
Asbestos Workers Union, Local #27 400 South Main Street Independence, MO 64050-3813 816-252-0588 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Firestop Technology 6280 Knox Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63139 314-644-5323 Fax: 314-644-5320 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Thornburgh Abatement 6280 Knox Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63139 314-644-5323 Fax: 314-644-5323 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Thornburgh Insulation 6280 Knox Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63139 314-644-5323 Fax: 314-644-5320 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
MONTANA E.J. Bartells 7015 Trade Center Avenue PO Box 80045 59108 Billings, MT 59101 406-652-2730 Fax: 406-652-6887 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
NEVADA Asbestos Workers, Local #135 203 West Brooks Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030-3927 702-649-7897 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker
MISSOURI Asbestos Workers, Local #1 3325 Hollenberg Drive Hazelwood, MO 63044-2472 314-291-1023 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker
NEW MEXICO International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local Union #76 435 Adams Street, SE Albuquerque, NM 87108
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505-266-0212 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker
419-726-4683 Fax: 419-726-4739
[email protected] http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator
NORTH CAROLINA Insulating Services Inc. 200 Pomona Drive, Suite E PO Box 18504 Greensboro, NC 27419 336-852-7670 Fax: 336-852-5773 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Insulating Services Inc. 509 Okeechobee Road Wilmington, NC 28412-3126 910-362-9775 Fax: 910-362-9681 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
OHIO Asbestos Workers Union, Local #8 1216 East McMillan Street, Room 107 Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-221-5969 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Asbestos Workers Union, Local #44 555 East Rich Street Columbus, OH 43215-5356 614-221-8669 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Asbestos Workers Union, Local #84 2199 5th Street, Southwest Akron, OH 44314 330-753-5909 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker Heat and Frost Insulators 2002 Richards Street Dayton, OH 45403-1818 937-256-6811 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #45 4904 North Summit Street Toledo, OH 43611
OKLAHOMA Asbestos Workers Union, Local #64 4428 East Admiral Place Tulsa, OK 74115-7443 918-834-1526 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
OREGON E.J. Bartells 510 McKinley Street PO Box 2681 Eugene, OR 97402 541-484-0486 Fax: 541-343-5869 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker E.J. Bartells 19039 Northeast Portal Way Portland, OR 97230-4987 503-492-9999 Fax: 503-491-4999 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Southwest Washington Asbestos Workers and Heat and Frost Insulators 11145 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR 97220 503-255-5124 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker Western Oregon and Southwest Washington Painters 12687 Northeast Whitaker Way Portland, OR 97230 503-287-4856 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
RHODE ISLAND Anchor Insulation Company 36 Pershing Street East Providence, RI 02914
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888-438-9612 Fax: 401-438-6480 http://www.anchorinsulation.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
SOUTH CAROLINA Insulating Services Inc. 3216 BZ Industry Drive N. Charleston, SC 29418 843-552-0358 Fax: 843-552-8154 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
TENNESSEE BP Mechanical Insulation LLC 5071 Wilfong Road Memphis, TN 38134 901-371-8774 Fax: 901-371-8742 http://www.bpinsulation.net Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Breeding Insulation Company Chattanooga Inc. 2505 N. Orchard Knob Avenue PO Box 5187 Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-698-8019 Fax: 423-624-6087 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Insulating Services Inc. PO Box 865 Kingsport, TN 37662 423-245-6315 Fax: 423-245-3295 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Insulating Services Inc. PO Box 1820 Columbia, TN 38402-1820 931-840-5970 Fax: 931-840-5971 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
TEXAS Asbestos Workers Union, Local #66 1906 Fourth Street Lubbock, TX 79415
806-744-8954 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #21 11580 Reeder Road Dallas, TX 75229-2178 972-243-5661 Fax: 972-243-0498
[email protected] Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #22 3219 Pasadena Boulevard Pasadena, TX 77503 713-473-6228 Fax: 713-473-1787
[email protected] Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #66 405 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79404 806-744-8954 Fax: 806-744-7852
[email protected] Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #76 335 Jefferson SE, Suite D Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-266-0212 Fax: 505-255-1653 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #87 497 North Krueger Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-626-8088 Fax: 830-626-8080
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UTAH Asbestos Workers, Local #69 Intermountain Insulation and Abatement Workers 2261 South Redwood Road, Suite B
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Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-972-3945 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker E.J. Bartells 909 West 2900 South PO Box 26175 Salt Lake City, UT 84126 801-972-1821 Fax: 801-972-4772 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
VIRGINIA Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, National Office 803 West Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 703-534-8300 Fax: 703-534-8307 http://www.awci.org Occupational Fields: insulator, ceiling installer Newport News Shipbuilding Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000 Occupational Fields: insulator
509-783-2374 Occupational Fields: asbestos worker E.J. Bartells 1206 North Thierman Road PO Box 3436 Spokane, WA 99220 509-928-0313 Fax: 509-926-9083 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #7 3000 Northeast Fourth Street Renton, WA 98056 425-235-7827 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union, Local #7 2800 First Avenue, Room 231 Seattle, WA 98212 Occupational Fields: heat insulator, frost insulator, asbestos worker Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #82 102 East Boone Spokane, WA 99202 509-328-5439 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99220 509-534-0826 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Capitol District Carpenters, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Drywall, Metal Stud Acoustical, Ceiling and Insulation 2201 South 78th Street, Building B-512 Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-2629 Occupational Fields: insulator
WEST VIRGINIA International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 80 7901 State Route 334 PO Box 806 Winfield, WV 25213 304-586-4780 Fax: 304-586-4783
[email protected] Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
WISCONSIN Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and Montana Asbestos Workers 1324 North Cleveland Kennewick, WA 99336
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #127 900 Regent Lane Green Bay, WI 54311-5949
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920-465-7877 Fax: 920-465-7896 Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker Southern Wisconsin Insulators Union, Local #19 12110 West Adler Lane Milwaukee, WI 53214 414-258-9373 Occupational Fields: insulator
CANADA ALBERTA International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #110 201 D 3804 McLeod Trail, SE Calgary, AB T2G-2R2 403-243-1234 Fax: 403-243-8887 http://www.insulators110.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #110 9335 47th Street Edmonton, AB T6B 2R7 780-426-2874 Fax: 780-428-9434 http://www.insulators110.com Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
Fax: 204-697-3426 http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
NEW BRUNSWICK International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #131 Maritime Opportunity Center Box 26 1216 Sand Cove Rd Room 304 St. John, NB E2M 5V8 506-635-8609 Fax: 506-635-7825 http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
NEWFOUNDLAND International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #137 PO Box 100 Water Street Harbour Grace, NF A0A 2M0 709-596-1403 Fax: 709-596-1404
[email protected] http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
NOVA SCOTIA BRITISH COLUMBIA International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #118 233 East 11th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 2C4 604-877-0909 Fax: 604-877-0926
[email protected] Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #116 14 McQuade Lake Crescent, #202 Halifax, NS B3S 1B6 902-450-5605 Fax: 902-450-5613 http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
ONTARIO MANITOBA International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #99 39 Maberley Road Winnipeg, MB R2P 0E1 204-694-0726
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #95 120 Amber Street Markham, ON L3R3A3 905-944-0110 Fax: 905-944-1065
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[email protected] http://www.insulatorslocal95.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
QUEBEC International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #58 2300 Pere LeLievre Boulevard, Room 202 DuBerger, QC G1P 2X5 418-527-2896 Fax: 418-527-6109 http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #58 7851 Jarry East Street, Room 214 Ville D’anjou, QC H1J 2C3 514-353-5170 Fax: 514-353-8653 http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
SASKATCHEWAN International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local #119 E-1555 MacDonald Street Regina, SK S4N 6H7 306-545-5025 Fax: 306-569-0433
[email protected] http://www.insulators.org Occupational Fields: insulator, asbestos worker
IRONWORKERS RELATED SECTIONS: auto body workers; boilermakers; carpenters; elevator constructors; engineers and engi-
neering technicians; farriers; laborers; machinists; masons; mechanics; metalworkers; millwrights; operating engineers and stationary engineers; pile drivers; pipe trades workers; railroad workers; sheet metal workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; welders Ironworkers construct, maintain, and repair the metal parts of buildings, bridges, highways, steel mills, automobile factories, incinerators, electric transmission towers, stairways, lampposts, and other structures. Structural ironworkers erect the metal skeletons of large projects, such as dams, power plants, bridges, and high-rise buildings. Reinforcing ironworkers, also called rodmen, embed steel rods or wire fabric in concrete for added strength. Ornamental ironworkers, also called finishers, construct and install architectural objects, such as catwalks, ladders, stairways, fences, balconies, gates, and metal tanks. These items are often not only functional but are also decorative. Structural steel, reinforcing rods, and ornamental ironwork are typically built by ironworkers in fabricating shops and transported to the construction site for installation. They are then hoisted by cranes and bolted or welded in place. Ironworkers also build framework and assemble cranes, derricks, and other equipment to prepare the work site before construction begins. Structural ironworkers generally work outdoors, often at great heights. They often work in inclement weather, but not if the project is high above the ground. To reduce the risk of injury from falling, they use scaffolds, safety belts, and nets. Depending on the project, other ironworkers may work indoors or outdoors. Ironworkers use various tools, including cutting torches, metal shears, and welding equipment, to fashion iron, steel, bronze, aluminum, and other metals into beams, columns, girders, gratings, and other items. The job involves cutting, drilling, bending, bolting, and welding metal pieces according to specifications on blueprints. It requires physical strength, since the worker must lift metals such as steel and iron. There are usually more job openings during the spring and summer, and in cold climates workers are sometimes routinely unemployed during part of the winter. Most ironworkers are employed by construction companies, mainly by structural steel erection contractors in densely populated areas. Few are self-employed, but some open contracting companies. Many belong to unions, most often the International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers.
Apprenticeship, typically sponsored by a union or a contracting company, is the recommended way of entering this trade. Trainees work under the supervision of experienced ironworkers. They participate in on-the-job training and at least 144 hours of classroom studies each year. Typically, the course of study runs for three or four years and includes instruction in mathematics, blueprint reading, welding, flame cutting, rigging, and structural and ornamental erecting. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate not be afraid of heights not be prone to dizziness be in good physical condition have good eyesight and spatial perception
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $8 an hour and $20 an hour with periodic raises, or about 40 percent to 60 percent of the rate paid to experienced workers. Experienced apprentices earn between $12 an hour and $25 an hour.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $27 an hour, up to $50 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on geographic location, union membership, and other factors.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally good, because construction is expected to continue at a steady pace. For more information on apprenticeships for ironworkers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local general contractors. 414
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International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-383-4800 http://www.diro.com/iabsoiw.htm Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
and static lines. The work is physically demanding, not to mention that ironworkers must work in all kinds of weather. Weather conditions that jeopardize their safety, such as ice or high winds, send ironworkers indoors. Ironworkers also need to have a good sense of balance and spatial perception to work on narrow beams at great heights. Precision work is also part of the job. “If you’re much more than an inch off [in positioning a beam or support column], you’re talking about scrapping the work and starting over,” cautions Richard.
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Ironworkers, Local #27 Joint Apprenticeship Training Council 2261 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84119-1330 801-972-8997
The first time that Richard was assigned to weld while standing on a four-inch beam, he couldn’t figure out why he went home with such sore feet at night. “Then I realized that I was trying to grip the iron beam with my toes right through my boots,” he says, laughing. “On a tall building, you can feel the wind come up right underneath you. It’s a little unnerving, especially for green apprentices.” After three years as an apprentice, Richard is now at ease standing on a building’s narrow framework. His latest work assignment involves the complete renovation of the University of Utah’s football stadium. Since Richard has carved out a niche for himself as a good welder, he was called in right from the start to weld support columns, and six months later, there’s still plenty of work to do on the stadium. You name it and he’s welded it there: rafters, bleachers, the press box, elevators, and more. Richard starts working in the morning as soon as there’s enough sunlight to see. In the winter months, he’s on the job from about 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. In the scorching summer months, he takes advantage of cool morning hours and finishes up by 2:00 p.m. When the construction business is booming, as it has been throughout Richard’s apprenticeship, he can work up to six days a week. At the end of the day, he’s tired and dirty, but he feels like he’s earned “an honest living.” He says, “Even when I’m driving home exhausted, I can look out the window and see buildings that I’ve worked on. I love knowing that I helped put something together.” Some of his favorite construction projects have been a hockey arena, a cancer research center, and a resort hotel. Every Wednesday night, he heads downtown to the union hall for a welding class, even though he’s fulfilled curriculum requirements. “You can come down here and just weld until you’re sick of it,” he says. “I enjoy being able to sit in a warm welding booth and concentrate on my work. Out on a real job, in real weather, nothing goes this perfectly.”
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General Nature of the Job When a construction company is building a highway, bridge, or industrial building, they use iron and steel materials to create a framework. Just about every structure you can think of, in fact, has metal columns and beams at its core. Ironworkers are the people who build, assemble, and install these metal products. They also set up the metal bars and wire mesh that gives reinforced concrete its strength. In addition, some ironworkers create the metalwork that you see—and perhaps admire—on buildings, such as decorative railings, unique window frames, or customized fences. As an apprentice, an ironworker gains on-the-job experience in all aspects of the trade, such as unloading materials at the job site, rigging materials for movement by crane or derrick, connecting structural steel, and welding. The first stage in construction involves erecting the steel frames using a mobile crane. Ironworkers connect or “rig” sections of this framework to cables that allow a crane to do the heavy lifting. Once the framework is in place, ironworkers begin bolting together and welding columns, beams, and girders according to a blueprint. Richard Archuleta’s apprenticeship program at Ironworkers, Local #27, lasts for four years and requires 200 hours of classroom instruction each year. These classes cover safety, blueprint reading, basic rigging, welding, structural erecting, reinforcing, and ornamental work. Because ironworkers are often working with heavy materials, safety awareness is critical. Early in their training, they learn how to use safety harnesses, tie-off chokers,
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Path to Becoming an Apprentice Richard has been fascinated with ironworking since he was a child. He vividly remembers passing a construction site with his mother when he was 10 years old. He spotted an ironworker, legs wrapped around a beam, who was welding with one hand. “He was using a stinger rod,” recalls Richard. “This guy could drop his welder hood into place by just nodding his head. I thought it was so cool.” This interest in ironworking carried into high school, where Richard took shop classes. He gravitated to the projects involving metal rather than other materials. When he was 23, he turned his hobby into a job by applying for the union’s apprenticeship program. Richard feels fortunate to have carved out a name for himself as a welder so early in his career. During the first few years as an apprentice, he was more of a generalist. “You spend your first year decking,” he says. In preparation for pouring concrete, ironworkers have to place sheets of metal, or decking, on a building’s beams and then weld them down. While decking doesn’t require a high skill level, Richard notes that it’s one of the most dangerous activities on the job. “You’re lifting sheets that weigh 250 to 300 pounds. If you flip one over, you could knock your partner right into the hole. I’ve seen it,” he says.
Salary Range According to Mike McDonald, head of the Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Council in Salt Lake City, Utah, new apprentices currently earn $9.85 to $11.95 an hour, which is 60 percent of a journeyman’s rate. This rate increases every six months. Journeymen are currently earning $16.42 to $19.12 an hour. Health insurance and annuity benefits begin immediately, and pension benefits kick in after 1,000 hours of work. Thanks to a healthy economy and revved-up construction for the 2002 Winter Olympics, you won’t find many out-of-work ironworkers in Salt Lake City right now. McDonald says that even when there’s a downturn in local construction, most ironworkers willing to travel can find work in nearby boom states like Nevada and Colorado.
Advice Taking shop classes in high school or at a technical college will give you a sense of whether you like working with metals, Richard says. He also encourages would-be ironworkers to get in strong physical shape so that they won’t get injured during the first few months on the job.
Future Goals Since ironworking takes a toll on a person’s body, Richard would like to step into an office job when he’s older. In
fact, he’s set his sights on being president of the union someday. He thinks he’d be a good mentor for new apprentices. “Even now, I’m always encouraging green apprentices to come to optional classes, where they can improve their skills,” he says. In the short term, Richard would like to gain more experience with decorative ironwork. He describes one of his work assignments at a Park City, Utah, resort hotel. “I had the chance to weld handrails on the interior staircases,” he says. “I knew that hundreds of people would be running their hands up and down these handrails every day, and I wanted them to be perfect.”
ALABAMA Ironworkers Union, Local #92 2824 4th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233-2818 205-323-4551 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #477 506 North Nashville Avenue Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-3334
[email protected] http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #798 7920 Crary Station Road Semmes, AL 36575 334-645-2477 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker
ALASKA International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #751 8141 Schoon Street Anchorage, AK 99518 907-563-4766 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
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Ironworkers Union, Local #751 315 Fifth Avenue Fairbanks, AK 99701-5025 907-456-6960 Occupational Fields: ironworker
DELAWARE Ironworkers Union, Local #451 203 South Dupont Road Wilmington, DE 19804-1007 302-994-0946 Occupational Fields: ironworker
ARIZONA Arizona Ironworkers 950 East Elwood Phoenix, AZ 85040 602-276-6055 Occupational Fields: structural steel worker
ARKANSAS Iron Workers Union 1315 West Second Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1913 501-372-5189 Occupational Fields: ironworker
CALIFORNIA Field Ironworkers 3130 Bayshore Road Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-7666 Occupational Fields: ironworker Field Ironworkers 3591 Thomas Road Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-988-5511 Occupational Fields: ironworker Iron Workers Union 13700 Borate Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-5116 562-921-9744 Occupational Fields: ironworker
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW, #400 Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-383-4800 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker Reinforced Rodmans Union, Local #201 1507 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20018 202-529-9151 Occupational Fields: ironworker, rodman
FLORIDA Dade County Ironworkers 285 Northwest 199th Street, Suite 101 Miami, FL 33169 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #397 10201 U.S. Highway 92, East Tampa, FL 33610 813-623-1515 Occupational Fields: ironworker Mid-Florida Ironworkers Union, Local #808 200 East Landstreet Road Orlando, FL 32824 407-859-0321 Occupational Fields: ironworker
COLORADO Iron Workers Union 3385 Walnut Street Denver, CO 80205-2429 303-296-6626 Occupational Fields: ironworker
North Florida Ironworkers 9616 Kentucky Street Jacksonville, FL 32218 904-764-3265 Occupational Fields: ironworker
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Palm Beach County Ironworkers Union, Local #402 1001 West 15th Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404 561-842-6254 Occupational Fields: ironworker
GEORGIA Atlanta Ironworkers 109 Selig Drive, Southwest Atlanta, GA 30336 404-505-0022 Occupational Fields: ironworker Savannah Ironworkers Union, Local #709 409 Grange Road Port Wentworth, GA 31407 912-964-6931 Occupational Fields: ironworker
HAWAII Ironworkers Union, Local #625 and #803 94-497 Ukee Street Waipahu, HI 96797-4212 808-671-8225 Occupational Fields: ironworker, iron fabricator Ironworkers Union, Local #742 PO Box 30711 Honolulu, HI 96820 808-423-1572 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
ILLINOIS Ironworkers Union, Local #392 2995 Kings Highway East St. Louis, IL 62201-2499 618-874-0313 Occupational Fields: ironworker
Quad City Ironworkers, Local #111 8000 29th Street, West Rock Island, IL 61201 309-787-0141 Occupational Fields: ironworker
INDIANA Indianapolis Ironworkers Union, Local #22 1714 East Riverside Drive Indianapolis, IN 46202-2041 317-635-4766 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union 2820 165th Street Hammond, IN 46323 219-962-7675 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #395 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 890 East 25th Avenue Lake Station, IN 46405 219-962-7675 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #439 Associated Building Contractors of Terre Haute 31 1/2 South 13th Street Terre Haute, IN 47807 812-232-5421 Occupational Fields: ironworker South Bend Ironworkers Union, Local #292 Joint Apprenticeship Council 505 South Logan Street South Bend, IN 46615 219-288-9033 Occupational Fields: ironworker
IOWA Ironworkers Union, Local #393 1901 Selmarten Road Aurora, IL 60505-1337 630-585-1600 Occupational Fields: ironworker
Des Moines Iron Workers 1501 East Aurora Des Moines, IA 50313 515-262-9366 Occupational Fields: ironworker
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Northeast Iowa Ironworkers 5000 J Street, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-365-8675 Occupational Fields: ironworker Sioux City Ironworkers 312 Insurance Exchange Building Sioux City, IA 51101 712-252-1761 Occupational Fields: ironworker
KANSAS Wichita Iron Workers 417 East English Street Wichita, KS 67202-4400 316-267-2754 Occupational Fields: ironworker
KENTUCKY Ironworkers Union, Local #70 2441 Crittenden Drive Louisville, KY 40217 502-637-8796 Fax: 502-637-4374 Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #769 2151 Greenup Avenue PO Box 289 Ashland, KY 41105 606-324-0415 Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
410-282-6650 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #5 9100 Old Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-0960 Occupational Fields: ironworker
MASSACHUSETTS Ironworkers Union 35 Travis Street Allston, MA 02134-1251 Occupational Fields: ironworker
MISSOURI Ironworkers Union, Local #10, AFL/CIO 1000 East 10th Street Kansas City, MO 64106-3018 816-842-1685 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #520, AFL/CIO 1005 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64106-2228 816-415-9780 Occupational Fields: ironworker St. Louis Carpenters 6301 Knox Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63139 314-644-1550 Occupational Fields: ironworker
MONTANA LOUISIANA Ironworkers Union, Local #710 1601 Southern Avenue Monroe, LA 71202 318-388-0286 Occupational Fields: ironworker
Ironworkers Union 110 North Warren Street Helena, MT 59601-4252 406-442-3648 Occupational Fields: ironworker
NEW YORK MARYLAND Ironworkers Union 2008 Merritt Avenue Baltimore, MD 21222-4638
International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #361 98-19 97th Avenue Ozone Park, NY 11416
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718-322-1016 http://www.lookup.com/homepages/66758/home.html Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Locals #40 and #361 451 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 http://www.nycironworkers.org/jac/index.html Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker, welder, blueprint reader, rigger Ironworkers Union 501 West 42nd Street, Second Floor New York, NY 10036 212-736-1224 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union 500 West Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13204 315-476-7989 Occupational Fields: ironworker
NORTH DAKOTA Ironworkers Union, Local #793 2901 Twin City Drive Mandan, ND 58554 701-663-4266 Occupational Fields: ironworker
OHIO International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #172 2867 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207-3641 614-497-0550 Occupational Fields: bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker Ironworkers Union 606 Hillrose Avenue Dayton, OH 45404 937-222-6041 Occupational Fields: ironworkers
OREGON International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #29 6701 Southeast Foster Road Portland, OR 97206 503-774-0777 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #516 1902 Southeast Morrison Street PO Box 14310 Portland, OR 97293-0310 503-234-9319 http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
PENNSYLVANIA International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #401 11600 Norcom Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 http://www.integra-net.com/users/fmarsh Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker, blueprint reader, welder, rigger, flame cutter, plasma arc welder Iron Workers District Council 6401 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149 215-537-0900 Occupational Fields: ironworker Iron Workers District Council 4258 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-289-5474 Occupational Fields: ironworker
RHODE ISLAND Ironworkers, Local #37 845 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 401-438-1111
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http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker
TENNESSEE Ironworkers Union, Local #167 2574 Lindawood Cove Memphis, TN 38118-1503 901-365-4144 http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Union, Local #492 2524 Dickerson Road Nashville, TN 37207-4103 615-226-5435 http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker
TEXAS Iron Workers PO Box 786 Nederland, TX 77627 Occupational Fields: ironworker Ironworkers Statewide Apprenticeship Program 4318 Clark Avenue San Antonio, TX 78223 210-532-1152 http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworkers
UTAH Ironworkers, Local #27 2261 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84119-1330 801-972-8997 http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker
WASHINGTON Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99220 509-534-0826
Fax: 509-535-9967 http://www.ipcabc.org Occupational Fields: ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #86 2800 First Avenue, Suite 250 Seattle, WA 98121 206-728-8600 Occupational Fields: ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #86 4550 South 134th Place, Suite 102 Tukwila, WA 98168 206-248-4246 http://www.local86.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #14, Pasco 824 West Lewis Street Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-2911 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #14, Spokane West 120 Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-328-8452 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #114 412 South 13th Street Tacoma, WA 98402 206-627-7088 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local #506 10828 Gravelly Lake Drive, SW, Suite 212 Lakewood, WA 98499
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253-984-0514 http://ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
[email protected] http://www.ironworkers720.com Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
Ironworkers Local Union, Local #14 16610 East Euclid Street Spokane, WA 99216 509-927-8288 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #725 Room 202 2915 21st Street NE, Room 202 Calgary, ABa T2E 7T1 403-291-1300 Fax: 403-291-2243 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
WEST VIRGINIA Ironworkers Union, Local #301 2425 Hampshire Drive Charleston, WV 25312-1315 304-342-5343 http://www.local86.org Occupational Fields: ironworker
WISCONSIN Appleton Labor Temple 2828 North Ballard Road Appleton, WI 54911 Occupational Fields: ironworker Milwaukee Area Iron Workers, Local #8 Training Center 12034 West Adler Lane Milwaukee, WI 53214 414-476-9372 Occupational Fields: ironworker
WYOMING Ironworkers Union 344 North Walsh Drive Casper, WY 82609-1910 307-237-9556 Occupational Fields: ironworker
CANADA ALBERTA International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #720 10504 122 Street Edmonton, AB T5N 1M6 780-482-0720
BRITISH COLUMBIA International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #643 1068 Colville Road Victoria, BC V9A 4P7 250-727-5531
[email protected] http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #712 1026 Auckland Street New Westminster, BC V3M 1K8 604-525-2199 http://www.ironworkers712.ca Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
NEW BRUNSWICK International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #842 580 Main Street, Building B, Suite 214 St. John, NB E2K 1J5 506-634-7313 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
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NEWFOUNDLAND International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #764 38 Sagona Avenue Donovans Industrial Park Mt. Pearl, NF A1N 4R3 709-747-2111 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
NOVA SCOTIA International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #752 14 McQuade Lake Crescent Halifax, NS B3S 1B6 902-450-5615 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
ONTARIO International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #721 909 Kipling Avenue Etobicoke, ON MBZ 5H3 416-236-4026 Fax: 416-232-9565 http://www.iw721.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #736 1955 Upper James Street Hamilton, ON L9B 1K8 905-679-6439 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #759 915 Alloy Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z8 807-345-8151 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #765 101 - 30 Concourse Gate Nepean, ON K2E 7V7 613-225-0573
[email protected] Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #786 30 Durham St. North, Suite 311 Sudbury, ON P3C 5E4 705-674-6903 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local #834 525715 Grey Rd #30, RR #4 Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519-86-1418 http://www.ironworkers.org Occupational Fields: ironworker, bridge and structural ironworker, ornamental ironworker
LABORERS RELATED SECTIONS: agricultural workers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians and line workers, masons, operat-
ing engineers and stationary engineers, pipe trades workers, plasterers Laborers perform much of the routine physical work on construction sites, at factories, and in other settings. They carry materials, erect scaffolds, break up bedrock, dig trenches, and do assorted helping tasks for bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, cement masons, and other skilled workers. They work on various projects—everything from houses and highways to sewers and tunnels—but they often specialize in one aspect of construction, repair, renovation, or demolition. Hod carriers, also called tenders, assist bricklayers and plasterers by carrying bricks and other materials, mixing mortar, setting up and moving scaffolds, and performing other helping tasks. Roustabouts assist skilled workers in oil fields. Construction craft laborers work at demolition sites and on highway and building construction projects. They tend to earn more than other workers in this category, but they are often laid off due to inclement weather and project completion. Machine feeders and offbearers feed materials into or take materials out of automatic machines or equipment overseen by other workers. Hand packers and packagers wrap or package materials by hand, look for defects, label and stamp products, maintain packaging records, and stack products on freight ramps. Service station attendants fill fuel tanks, change oil, wash windshields, and replace some parts on vehicles. Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners use water and cleaning agents to cleanse machinery, storage tanks, and other machines. Laborers sometimes operate cement mixers, jackhammers, earth tampers, hoists, front-end loaders, and other machinery. They work with many hand tools, including hammers, shovels, screwdrivers, and wheelbarrows. Generally, they are expected to be familiar with the tools of their trade and the duties of the workers they assist. They often work outside in noisy, dirty surroundings, at great heights, and in bad weather. The work is physically challenging and often involves lifting, kneeling, bending, and carrying heavy loads. To reduce the risk of injury, laborers often wear hard hats, gloves, earplugs, safety glasses, and other protective gear. Some workers are exposed to fumes or chemicals. Early morning, night, evening, and weekend work is common. Some employers require drug testing or a physical examination before an applicant is hired.
Entry-level positions of this type are numerous in almost all industries nationwide but are most plentiful in construction, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail endeavors. About 25 percent of these workers are employed part time. Laborers and other entry-level workers have traditionally entered the field with no experience and are trained on the job, where they are closely supervised. Many unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades offer apprenticeship training for laborers. Typically, the course of study includes instruction in areas such as pipe laying, general construction, hazardous waste removal, safety awareness, and first aid. Some training courses are quite short, perhaps 80 hours. Workers are generally promoted from these positions to more skilled jobs, such as machine operators, mechanics, or construction trades workers. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be in good physical condition be willing to work diligently be reliable
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $6 and $18 an hour, or about 50 percent of the wage paid to experienced workers.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $9 an hour, up to $18 an hour, with a small number of laborers earning as much as $25 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on the industry and geographic location.
JOB OUTLOOK Generally very good, because there are many openings, and the occupation tends to have a high turnover rate as workers are promoted or move on to other jobs. The field is expected to grow about as fast as the average occupation through 2012. The demand for workers in specific indus424
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tries depends on the general health of those industries. Some jobs will be eliminated due to automation. For more information on apprenticeships for laborers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, local construction contractors, oil companies, or drilling contractors.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Laborers International Union of North America 905 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1703 202-737-8320 http://www.liuna.org Occupational Fields: laborer
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Housing Authority of Los Angeles Union Apprenticeship Program Human Resources Department 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-252-5396 http://www.hacla.org
General Nature of the Job Laborers assist workers from other construction trades by preparing and cleaning up a job site. For instance, they might move and dismantle scaffolding and work platforms for an electrician, or rig pieces of wood for a carpenter. Often, laborers are in charge of traffic flagging and signing for highway construction work. The core curriculum for most laborer training programs includes general construction, blueprint reading, first aid and CPR, safety procedures, and hazardous material recognition and handling. In certain laborer training programs, laborers also receive extensive training in specific skills such as asbestos abatement, petrochemical abatement, placement and removal of concrete, pipe laying, highway drilling and blasting, and underground storage tank removal. The training for laborers in the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) program lasts only four weeks, but many of those who train and work as laborers go on to formal apprenticeships in other construction trades. During Carlos Vargas’s four-week training in Riverside County, California, he learned first aid, traffic control, power tools, compaction, rigging,
cutting and burning, introductory construction math, and handling of hazardous materials. He also learned how to do lead abatement, which extended his training two weeks.
Typical Day At 7:30 a.m., Carlos walks a block from his apartment complex to a parking lot where all construction workers for Ramona Gardens meet. There are about 50 people present; more than half are laborers and the rest are carpenters, electricians, painters, or plumbers. At the edge of the parking lot, there are large, locked storage containers that hold everything the laborers will need for the day: protective suits, plastic sheeting, duct tape, rags, chisels, hammers, vacuums, crowbars, and new windows to replace old, lead-painted ones. Carlos has been working on removing old windows in the housing complex for more than a year. He’s proven himself and has even been put in charge of the three-person team. To do this work, these laborers have all taken additional training in lead abatement. Donning special protective suits and full-face masks, they gather up their supplies and head to the first apartment on their list. In a morning, the team can remove the old windows from three apartment units. Since each unit has seven windows, Carlos is looking at 21 windows a day, of all different shapes and sizes. The first thing he does inside each apartment unit is to build a “containment” from plastic sheeting and tape. This prevents harmful paint and wood chips from getting into the apartment, and it also makes clean up easier. Outside the apartment’s window, one team member lays a plastic tarp on the grass, overlapping it and taping it, so that no lead chips can get into the soil where children might play. As a “floater,” this person’s primary job is to receive the materials that are sent down from up inside the unit. The floater also rigs and sends up the new windows so that they’re on-hand for the carpenters who do installations in the afternoon. Carlos and his team finish their work on the windows by noon. He has a quick lunch break, then heads over to a nearby warehouse that’s used as a pre-fab workshop. Here, the new window frames are built by carpenters during the morning. Carlos and other laborers lend a hand in sawing, sanding, and painting the frames. In the same warehouse, there are also sheet metal workers fabricating other needed materials. Carlos finishes his work by about 3:30 p.m., at which time he takes all of his supplies back to the storage containers.
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Path to Becoming an Apprentice One day, HACLA slipped applications under the doors of Ramona Gardens’ residents. Carlos was enrolled in drafting classes at continuation school, but he decided to fill out the application anyway. He hand-delivered the form to the HACLA’s on-site office and went through several interviews with program coordinators. Two months after that application arrived under his door, he was hired. He had some regrets about dropping the drafting classes that he enjoyed, but the idea of fixing up his own housing complex was too appealing to pass up. He also figured that learning the nuts and bolts of construction would only improve his drafting skills in the long run. “For me, construction and architecture are all one thing,” he says.
Salary Range Carlos earns $12.07 an hour and receives health and welfare, pension, vacation, and retraining benefits. “The money’s good, but that’s not why I’m doing it,” Carlos says. The skills that he’s acquired in the past year could easily land him another job in general construction. He emphasizes instead how much he likes doing something for the very community that he grew up in. “You think about it all the time,” he says. “When I have my children, I’ll point and say, ‘Your dad put that window in.’”
Advice The main misconception that new laborers come in with, Carlos says, is that it’s going to be an easy job. He says, “You need to be in good physical shape because you’re always on your feet, working hard.” He wants people who think about working in construction to know that “it’s not a game. You can’t just hang around. You’ve got to work, hurry up, and run around.” Louise Tyler-Tubbs, a Resident Development Program Coordinator with the Modernization Department of HACLA, interviews many of the candidates for these positions. She says that it’s important for people to arrive on time and show “the willingness to really work hard and follow instructions.”
Future Goals Carlos has given some thought to entering HACLA’s carpentry apprenticeship program, but he has not yet been called for an interview. He plans to keep working at Ramona Gardens as long as there’s work for laborers, then he intends to go back to school to take more drafting classes. Eventually, Carlos wants to become an architect. It’s something he’s dreamed of since junior high. “When you’re young,” he says, “you wonder how a building gets up. That’s what I love about drafting.”
ALASKA Alaska District Council of Laborers 2501 Commercial Drive, Suite 140 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-276-1640 Occupational Fields: laborer Alaska Laborers and Employers Trust 3500 Old Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99515 907-345-3853 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 710 West Ninth Street Juneau, AK 99801 907-586-2860 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #34 1130 South Meals, Suite 202 Valdez, AK 99686 907-835-4547 Occupational Fields: laborer
ARIZONA Laborers Union, Local #479 2691 West Violet Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705 520-293-0314 Occupational Fields: laborer
CALIFORNIA California Laborers—Employers Cooperation and Education Trust 620 Sunbeam Avenue Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-1874 Fax: 916-447-1684 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers and Hod Carriers Union, Local #139 81 Barham Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707-542-1107 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union Pacific Southwest Regional Office Northern California Construction Organizing Coordinator
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620 Sunbeam Avenue Sacramento, California 95814 916-446-3622 Fax: 916-446-6655 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union Pacific Southwest Regional Office Southern California Construction Organizing Coordinator 4401 Santa Anita Avenue, Suite 212 El Monte, CA 91731 626-433-2952 Occupational Fields: laborer Los Angeles Housing Authority Human Resources Department 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-252-5396 http://www.hacla.org Occupational Fields: laborer
COLORADO Colorado Laborers and Contractors 10505 Havana Street Brighton, CO 80601 303-287-3116 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 404 North Spruce Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719-632-2775 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 875 Elati Street Denver, CO 80204 303-825-8101 Occupational Fields: laborer
CONNECTICUT Laborers’ International Union of North America and Associated General Contractors Education and Training Fund PO Box 37 Pomfret Center, CT 06259
860-974-0800 Occupational Fields: construction laborer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Laborers International Union of North America 905 16th Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20006 202-737-8320 http://www.liuna.org Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Joint Training Fund 7826 Eastern Avenue, Northwest, Room LL 11 Washington, DC 20012 202-347-1344 Occupational Fields: laborer
GEORGIA Laborers International Union 5845 Live Oak Parkway Norcross, GA 30093 770-263-7662 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union, Local #438 1004 Edgewood Avenue, Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307 404-522-5872 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union 2507 Old Savannah Road Augusta, GA 30906 706-793-6363 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #113 71716 Olive Road Augusta, GA 30906 706-736-1476 Occupational Fields: laborer
HAWAII Hawaii Laborers Joint Trust Funds Pacific Administrators Inc. 1221 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 900 Honolulu, HI 96814 808-441-8600
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Fax: 808-441-8750 http://www.hilabtrustfunds.com Occupational Fields: laborer
IDAHO Laborers International Union 465 West 17th Street Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-529-0191 Occupational Fields: laborer
ILLINOIS Civil Constructors Inc. 1716 179th Street, North PO Box 868 East Moline, IL 61244 309-755-5535 Occupational Fields: laborer Halverson Construction-Alton and Company Joint Venture 620 North 19th Street PO Box 6039 Springfield, IL 62708 217-753-0027 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union Great Lakes Regional Office 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 440 Chicago, Illinois 60631 773-693-7990 Fax: 773-693-3831 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union Midwest Regional Office 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 525 Springfield, IL 62701 217-522-3381 Fax: 217-522-6588 Occupational Fields: laborer
Shappert Engineering Company 4777 East State Street PO Box 5206 Rockford, IL 61125 815-226-0800 Occupational Fields: laborer
INDIANA International Union of Bricklayers, Local #4 South Bend Chapter 1226 Emerson Drive South Bend, IN 46615 219-289-5151 Occupational Fields: construction worker
IOWA Iowa Laborer’s District Council 5806 Meredith Drive Urbandale, IA 50322 515-270-6965 Occupational Fields: laborer McAninch Corporation 4001 Delaware PO Box 1486 Des Moines, IA 50313 515-265-2653 Occupational Fields: laborer Nuckolls Concrete Inc. PO Box 3349 Des Moines, IA 50316 515-276-1228 Occupational Fields: laborer Underground Company 2407 Southwest Ninth Street Des Moines, IA 50315 Occupational Fields: laborer
KANSAS Langman Construction Inc. 220 34th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-786-8885 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers 2600 Merriam Lane Kansas City, KS 66106-4606 913-432-1903 Occupational Fields: construction laborer
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KENTUCKY Kentucky Laborers District Council 1994 Bypass, South Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 402-839-3155 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 2631 Wilhite Drive Lexington, KY 40503 606-278-0189 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 327 East Caldwell Street Louisville, KY 40203 502-587-0581 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #144 214 26th Street Catlettsburg, KY 41129 606-739-5131 Occupational Fields: laborer
LOUISIANA Construction and General Laborers 400 Soniat Street New Orleans, LA 70115 504-891-4435 Occupational Fields: laborer
MARYLAND Laborers Joint Training Fund 4849 A-Lydell Road Chevely, MD 20781 301-772-8825 Occupational Fields: laborer
612-781-6933 Occupational Fields: laborer Construction and General Laborers Union 11 4th Street, SE Rochester, MN 55904 507-282-2349 Occupational Fields: laborer Construction and General Laborers Union 1903 Fourth Street, North St. Cloud, MN 56303 320-252-4363 Occupational Fields: laborer Construction Laborers Union, Local #68 552 South Broadway Wells, MN 56097 507-553-6177 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union 2002 London Road Duluth, MN 55812 218-728-5151 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #132 816 South Bend Avenue Mankato, MN 56001 507-388-3466 Occupational Fields: laborer
MONTANA Construction and General Laborers, Local #1334 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-543-4782 Occupational Fields: laborer
Action Construction Company PO Box 394 Hugo, MN 55038 Occupational Fields: laborer
Construction and General Laborers Union 1112 Seventh Street Great Falls, MT 59405-4333 406-452-3653 Occupational Fields: laborer
Construction and General Laborers Union 901 14th Avenue, NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Construction and Laborers Union 156 West Granite Street Butte, MT 59701
MINNESOTA
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406-723-8102 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 110 North Warren Street Helena, MT 59601 406-442-1441 Occupational Fields: laborer Lumber Production and Industrial Workers, Local #3038 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-728-2443 Occupational Fields: laborer Montana Contractors Association PO Box 4519 Helena, MT 59604 406-442-4162 Fax: 406-449-3199 http://www.mtagc.org Occupational Fields: laborer
NEBRASKA Contractors, Laborers, and Teamsters Training Center 11000 North 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68122 402-571-9385 Occupational Fields: laborer Contractors, Laborers, and Teamsters Union 10334 Ellison Circle Omaha, NE 68134 402-491-3751 Occupational Fields: laborer
OKLAHOMA Laborers International Union 208 South Guthrie Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103-3018 918-583-5261 Occupational Fields: group I laborer, group II laborer Laborers International Union, Local #107 38 Northeast 28th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-525-8877 Occupational Fields: laborer
OREGON Associated General Contractors 6011 Marcus Harris Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330 541-745-5513 http://www.agc-oregon.org Occupational Fields: construction laborer Associated General Contractors, Southwest Washington 9450 Southwest Commerce Circle, Suite #200 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-3363 Occupational Fields: laborer Construction and General Laborers Union 688 Charmelton Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-726-9348 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 265 Southeast Scott Street Bend, OR 97702 541-382-4872 Occupational Fields: laborer
NEW MEXICO Laborers International Union 1030 San Pedro Drive, Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-265-2843 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #121 650 South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-5878 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #16 206 Guachutangue Road Espanola, NM 87532 505-753-7977 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #296 4545 Northeast 102nd Avenue Portland, OR 97220 503-256-5716 Occupational Fields: laborer
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RHODE ISLAND Laborers’ Instruction, Training and Education 410 South Main Providence, RI 02903 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union New England Regional Office 226 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903 401-751-8010 Fax: 401-861-3340 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 1397 West Main Road Middletown, RI 02842 401-847-4804 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union, Local #271 226 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903 401-331-9682 Occupational Fields: laborer
TENNESSEE Laborers District Council 2517 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN 37214 615-872-0741 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 2943 Cela Memphis, TN 38184 901-213-4841 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union Ohio Valley and Southern States Regional Office 25 Century Boulevard, Suite 305 Nashville, TN 37214 615-885-7196 Fax: 615-885-6765 Laborers International Union, #846 1701 Central Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-267-1802 Occupational Fields: laborer
TEXAS Laborers International Union 700 Northeast Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76131 817-284-8913 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 906 Fourth Street Lubbock, TX 79401 806-747-1808 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 2300 West Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78207 210-227-6922 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 2331 Texas Avenue Texas City, TX 77590 409-945-3311 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #85 1684 Spindletop Road Beaumont, TX 77705 409-833-5230 Occupational Fields: laborer North Central Texas Laborers 517 Idlewild Road Grand Prairie, TX 75050 972-263-1536 Occupational Fields: laborer
UTAH Laborers Union 2261 South Redwood Road, #D West Valley City, UT 84119 801-972-5380 Occupational Fields: laborer
VIRGINIA Laborers International Union MidAtlantic Regional Office 12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 240 Reston, VA 20191
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703-860-4194 Fax: 703-860-1865 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers District Council 4191 Rochambeau Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 757-566-3015 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #91 437 South Royal Avenue Front Royal, VA 22630-3229 540-635-5243 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #980, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 6145 Airport Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-366-3401 Occupational Fields: laborer
WASHINGTON Heavy Highway Laborers Union, Local #5 565 13th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206-329-1540 Occupational Fields: laborer Hod Carriers and General Laborers Union 2800 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-0470 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union 204 West Clark Street Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-7553 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers International Union Northwest Regional Office Plaza 600, Room 1302 Sixth and Steward Streets Seattle, WA 98101 206-441-6507
Fax: 206-728-2608 Occupational Fields: laborer Northwest Laborers Training Program 27055 Ohio Avenue Kingston, WA 98346-0479 360-297-3035 Occupational Fields: highway laborer, utility laborer, building construction laborer, environmental clean-up
WEST VIRGINIA Construction and Laborers Union 1201 Seventh Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 304-697-2144 Occupational Fields: laborer General Laborers Union, Local #984 2027 Hamill Avenue Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-622-7841 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers District Council One Union Square Charleston, WV 25302 304-342-0581 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union 515 Worley Road Beckley, WV 25801 304-252-8518 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #108 51406 13th Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-485-6357 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborers Union, Local #379, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 500 Dents Run Boulevard Morgantown, WV 26505 304-296-4631 Occupational Fields: laborer
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Laborers Union, Local #453 713 Bigley Avenue Charleston, WV 25302 304-343-9641 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #317 2233 Birch Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-835-5001 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #814 677 Fairmont Road, #A Westover, WV 26505 304-292-3447 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #1086 1104 Wisconsin Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081 Occupational Fields: laborer
WYOMING WISCONSIN Construction and General Laborers Union 2025 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704 608-244-6400 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers Union, Local #1 1021 West 23rd Street, Suite B Cheyenne, WY 82001-3359 307-632-1510 Occupational Fields: laborer
Laborers District Council 4633 Liuna Way, Suite 101 DeForest, WI 53532 608-846-8242 Occupational Fields: laborer
Wyoming Contractors Association PO Box 965 Cheyenne, WY 82003 307-632-0573 http://www.wcagc.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, cement mason, excavator, laborer
Laborers International Union 1920 Ward Avenue, Suite 10 La Crosse, WI 54601 608-788-1095 Occupational Fields: laborer
CANADA
Laborer’s Local Union 886 West Airport Road Menasha, WI 54952 866-340-0330 Occupational Fields: laborer Laborer’s Union, Local #113 6310 West Appleton Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53210 414-873-4520 Occupational Fields: laborer
ONTARIO Laborers International Union Central and Eastern Canada Regional Office 44 Hughson Street South Hamilton, ON L8N 2A7 905-522-7177 Fax: 905-522-9310 Occupational Fields: laborer
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, CORRECTIONS OFFICERS, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, DETECTIVES, AND SECURITY GUARDS RELATED SECTIONS: emergency services technicians, social activists and human services workers
Law enforcement officers uphold laws; maintain order; protect individuals, organizations, and property; and incarcerate and rehabilitate offenders. They also provide aid during fires, accidents, and other emergencies. Police officers maintain law and order, prevent crime, and arrest those who break the law. Their duties might include directing traffic, educating the public, giving first aid to accident victims, identifying firearms, and participating in the analysis of fingerprints and handwriting. Some police officers work with special units, such as canine corps, harbor patrols, youth aid services, and patrols on horseback. Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs usually work in rural settings or areas without local police departments. State police officers, also known as highway patrol officers and state troopers, uphold laws related to highways, issue traffic tickets, direct traffic around accidents, administer first aid, help motorists on the highways, and write reports. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents look into bank robberies, espionage, kidnapping, embezzlement, and other federal crimes. Other federal agencies, including the U.S. Customs Service; the U.S. Secret Service; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, also employ special agents. Corrections officers protect and hold people who have been arrested, are awaiting hearings or deportation, or who have been convicted of crimes and sentenced. They may work in small jails or large prisons. U.S. marshals serve criminal warrants and civil writs and oversee the transportation and safety of prisoners and jurors. In courtrooms bailiffs maintain order and stand watch over offenders. Probation and parole officers offer guidance to offenders, oversee their release from jails and other correctional facilities, and assess their progress toward becoming law-abiding citizens. Detectives and special agents gather facts and evidence for criminal trials through interviews, the study of documents, personal observation, and arrests or raids; these officers wear “plain clothes” instead of uniforms. Border
guards enforce immigration and import-export laws along national borders. Fish and game wardens enforce laws protecting animals and other natural resources. Park rangers enforce laws, educate visitors, and help with emergencies in state and national park lands. Inspectors and compliance officers enforce various laws and regulations, often regarding building codes, industrial standards, and labor laws. Fire marshals enforce laws meant to reduce fire hazards. Related careers are available in private investigation, protective services, and security. Attorneys, corporations, insurance companies, and individuals hire private investigators to look into various matters of concern, such as questions about estates, divorces, and child custody. Investigators study documents, interview individuals, and conduct surveillance. These jobs often involve outdoor work, travel, and the risk of being harmed by suspects. Many private investigators are self-employed. Others work for legal organizations, detective agencies, and private security companies. Guards protect belongings, provide security, screen visitors, and maintain order in the establishments at which they work. They may work in museums, art galleries, and other public buildings, where they sometimes guide tours and answer questions from visitors in addition to providing security. Others screen for weapons and assorted dangerous materials at airports, railroads, and similar facilities. House or store detectives make the rounds on business premises to preserve order and prevent shoplifting and vandalism. Security guards protect government, commercial, and industrial property against robbery, vandalism, trespassing, fire, and other threats. Armored car guards escort shipments of money and other valuables. Bodyguards protect individuals from harm or invasion of privacy; they escort clients in public places and may live temporarily or permanently in the client’s home. Professionals in law enforcement and related fields spend time writing reports and testifying in court. Their work brings them into contact with criminals, and they 434
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often work in bad weather and hazardous situations. Police officers and guards are sometimes required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, and they are generally on call to assist during a crisis. Some special agents travel extensively in the course of their work. Guards and correction officers typically work 40 hours a week, sometimes in detention facilities that may be bright and comfortable or hot, noisy, and crowded. Stress is common in most law enforcement positions and related jobs. Prospective workers in law enforcement typically attend training academies, where they are paid wages as they learn under the supervision of experienced professionals. The training often includes physical conditioning and tests. Positions with federal agencies usually require a bachelor’s degree or several years of pertinent work experience, and in general applicants must be under the age of about 35. Large cities sometimes hire teenagers who have graduated from high school as trainees or civilian police cadets; they are assigned to clerical positions while they attend classes and are promoted to the police force at age 21 if they meet the requirements. After their initial training period, new officers in most police organizations advance to supervised work in traffic control, patrol duty, and other assignments. After a probationary period of six months to three years, officers may be promoted to detective or special work in various areas. Many police departments pay some or all of the tuition for officers working toward associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in pertinent fields. Applicants to police training programs may receive preference if they have knowledge of psychology, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, law, history, public administration, chemistry, physics, foreign languages, or similar relevant topics. Involvement in sports and physical education classes helps prepare candidates for the rigors of police work. Apprenticeship under a licensed private investigator is the traditional way of becoming a private detective. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About 80 percent of what beginning skilled workers earn.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $14,000 a year for guards; $24,000 a year for correction officers; and $40,000 to $70,000 a year for police officers, depending upon rank and years of experience. Private investigators’ salaries depend upon the amount and type of work they do and are extremely diverse. Earnings for other corrections officers vary depending on the job, geographic location, union membership, and size of the organization.
JOB OUTLOOK Employment of police and detectives is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 due to the increasing emphasis on security at all levels of society. The number of openings in these positions is restricted by the amount of money available in operating budgets and by the low turnover among law enforcement professionals. Private security organizations will continue to cover some crowd surveillance and other routine police duties. Great demand is expected for correction officers, due to the chronic shortage of qualified applicants in this field. Great demand is also expected for guards, partly because of the high turnover in this occupation. For more information on apprenticeships for law enforcement officers, contact the individual programs listed below; local job centers; your state bureau of apprenticeship training; federal, state, and local civil service commissions and police departments; federal job information centers; federal and state agencies that employ law enforcement officers; correctional institutions; local private investigators; detective agencies; and law firms. For information about correctional jobs in a jail setting contact American Jail Association 1135 Professional Court Hagerstown, MD 21740
For information on entrance requirements, training, and career opportunities for correctional officers at the federal level contact
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Federal Bureau of Prisons http://www.bop.gov
For information on becoming a private investigator contact National Association of Legal Investigators 908 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95814-3118 http://www.nalionline.org
For information about qualifications for employment as a FBI Special Agent contact http://www.fbi.gov
For information on career opportunities, qualifications, and training for U.S. Secret Service Special Agents contact Secret Service Personnel Division 202-406-5800 http://www.treas.gov/usss
For information about qualifications for employment as a DEA Special Agent contact 800-DEA-4288 http://www.usdoj.gov/dea
For information about career opportunities, qualifications, and training to become a deputy marshal contact U.S. Marshals Service Human Resources Division—Law Enforcement Recruiting Washington, DC 20530-1000 http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals
For information on operations and career opportunities in the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives operations contact U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Personnel Division 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Room 4100 Washington, DC 20226 http://www.atf.treas.gov
For information about careers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20229 http://www.cbp.gov
APPRENTICESHIP PROFILE Oregon State Department of Police Training Division, Support Services Bureau 550 North Monouth Avenue Monouth, OR 97361 503-378-2100, x214 http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP
General Nature of the Job Troopers for the Oregon State Police are charged with enforcing criminal, fish and wildlife, and motor vehicle laws. They also cooperate in investigations with other city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies. Troopers are usually assigned to patrol a specific location. John DeLong, for example, has become familiar with conditions in Salem’s Capitol Mall district, and he’s alert for anything out of the ordinary. For instance, if John notices a broken window in one of the buildings, he takes a closer look and might even call for backup. In good weather, you might see John patrolling around on a mountain bike. Otherwise, he does his job from a patrol car equipped with a dispatch radio, a scanner to monitor the Salem Police Department, a seldom-used CB radio, a cell phone, a shotgun, an emergency bag in the trunk, and “spike strips” that can puncture car tires during a chase. He carries a 40-caliber automatic weapon and a double ammunition pouch, along with mace, a baton, handcuffs, and two flashlights. John works the night shift now—which isn’t unusual for a recruit trooper. However, working various hours of the day or night, on weekends, holidays, and during all kinds of weather is part of the job, regardless of a trooper’s seniority. It’s not a job for the fearful, since troopers must respond to emergency situations that could be life-threatening. Moreover, to carry out the law, troopers must have certain, intangible personal traits like honesty, good judgment, and a sense of responsibility.
Typical Day At midnight—the start of John’s shift—he reports in to patrol prep, where he reads through the briefing book, checks the daily log, and looks for specific instructions. Currently, he works five days a week for eight hours a shift. Soon, he will switch to four ten-hour shifts—from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.—which will provide better coverage on his beat. When he gets to the Capitol Mall district, most of the state buildings are empty and locked up, so he doesn’t have to patrol the interior of the buildings as troopers
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on the day shift do. The bulk of his shift, especially the first few hours, involves making stops for automobile and bicycle traffic infractions. Staying vigilant is especially important during a night shift, since visibility is so limited. He recalls a recent night when he had to approach a carload of suspicious-looking men. He acknowledges that moments like this are unnerving but says, “You still have to make contact. I asked them to expose their hands and explained that it was for their safety too.” Along with handling traffic, John responds to complaints and emergencies in the district. For instance, during tax season, the state’s Department of Revenue office often receives bomb threats. John has had to work with the building manager and make certain that the building is empty. Sometimes he has to inspect suspicious packages as well. John finishes off his shift, inputting his reports on the computers back at headquarters. He’ll head for home when most folks are going to work. After breakfast, he usually sleeps for three hours, then wakes up to spend some daylight doing chores around the house. He usually tries to snooze again from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., when he gets up, showers, and prepares for another shift.
four weeks of advanced training. After passing the Phase Two exam, they go back out on their beat with another officer until they prove themselves proficient to go out on solo patrol. After working for a few months, they return to the academy for Phase Three, or Advanced Recruit School, which covers tactical topics in greater detail.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Advice
John was getting set to retire as a lieutenant colonel after a 20-year career in the military. Since he and his wife had decided to move to her home state of Oregon, John began looking at the state employment listings to see what his job prospects were. When he saw a listing for the Oregon State Police training program, John applied, though he thought it was a long shot. He was 46 years old and just five feet four inches tall—both strikes against him, he assumed. But he couldn’t have been more wrong. His people skills and experience as a leader were more important factors on his resume than his age and height. Moreover, after suffering an exodus of retiring officers, the Oregon State Police was interested in hiring recruits of all ages who would retire at different times as well. After being accepted into the program, John entered the 16-week training academy. During Phase One, recruits are instructed in a variety of topics, including defensive tactics, criminal code, vehicle code, fish and wildlife laws, “verbal judo,” arson investigation, evasive driving skills, firearms, first responder, crowd control, and more. At the end of Phase One, recruits must pass a final exam. Next, they go to their assigned patrol offices to spend four weeks riding with a field training officer. After gaining this hands-on experience, they return to the training academy for Phase Two,
Be in good physical shape, be flexible, and have a good mental attitude: those are the qualities that John thinks have helped him thrive both in the military and in his new job. He also feels that to work in law enforcement, “you have to be proud and confident about what you do, but not come across as arrogant.” John adds that to excel as a state trooper, you have to thrive on the excitement of the unknown. He explains further, “If you’re in a shady situation, one kind of person gets an adrenaline rush that’s channeled into positive actions. Another kind gets sick to their stomach.”
Salary Range As a recruit trooper, John makes $2,722 each month. Each year for the next five years, he will receive an annual raise. Troopers with five years of experience, for example, make $3,563 each month. Senior troopers with 10 years of experience earn $3,706 a month, and those with 20 years under their belts make $3,920 a month. Benefits include sick leave, paid holidays, annual vacation, a health and dental plan, uniform and safety equipment, deferred compensation, a retirement plan, overtime and comp time, and worker’s compensation. While recruit troopers must be at least 21 years old, the Oregon State Police offers seasonal jobs as police cadets for people who are at least 18 years old. Seasonal police cadets earn $8.31 an hour during their first season and $8.71 an hour after 12 months of service.
Future Goals John would like to move into a management position with the Oregon State Police eventually. “It’s a small department,” he says, “so it could take about six years before a position like station commander would open up.” The structure of the state police is much like the military. Troopers must work for five years before they can be considered for the position of sergeant, a supervisory role. The next title is lieutenant, or station commander, which is someone who runs a patrol office. Next on the ladder is captain, someone in charge of an entire district (10 to 15 patrol offices) or in charge of one of the five divisions—gaming,
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fish and wildlife, patrol, criminal, and training. And finally, there are just five majors working within the Oregon State Police; they oversee operations, support, intergovernmental agencies, budget, and future direction.
San Francisco Police Academy 350 Amber Drive San Francisco, CA 94131-1630 415-695-6900 Occupational Fields: police officer
ALABAMA Alabama Private Investigators Association 1019 Old Monrovia Road, Suite 271 Huntsville, AL 35806 256-721-6072
[email protected] http://www.apia-online.com Occupational Fields: private investigator
COLORADO Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado 1649 Downing Street Denver, CO 80218 303-296-2200
[email protected] http://www.ppiac.org Occupational Fields: private investigator
ARIZONA Pima College, Police 6680 South Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85709 520-573-2677 Occupational Fields: police officer Pima County Community College District Department of Public Safety 6680 South Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85709-1740 520-206-2692
ARKANSAS Arkansas State Police Human Resources One State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 501-618-8700 http://www.state.ar.us/asp/asphr.html Occupational Fields: police officer
CALIFORNIA California Association of Licensed Investigators 908 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-441-5444 Fax: 916-441-5445
[email protected] http://www.cali-pi.org Occupational Field: private investigator
FLORIDA Action Research Group 2263 West New Haven Avenue Melbourne, FL 32904 800-466-4779
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Florida Association of Licensed Investigators PO Box 12483 Tallahassee, FL 32317 888-845-3254 Fax: 850-205-3254
[email protected] http://fali.com Occupational Field: private investigator
IDAHO Idaho Private Investigators Association 8649 West Franklin Road, Suite 109 Boise, ID 83709 208-703-0332 http://www.ipiai.org Occupational Fields: private investigator
ILLINOIS Associated Detectives of Illinois Inc. Office of the Secretary 610 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200
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Wheaton, Illinois 60187 847-774-1000
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[email protected] www.documentserve.com Occupational Fields: private investigator Nighthawk Agency 910 Cherry Geneseo, IL 61254 309-944-5301 Occupational Fields: private investigator Stewart & Associates Inc. 50 West Douglas, Suite 1200 Freeport, IL 61032-4142 815-235-3807 Fax: 815-235-1290
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Indiana Association of Private Investigators Elmore and Associates PO Box 511 Shelbyville, IN 46176 317-398-0088 Occupational Fields: private investigator Indiana Association of Private Investigators Hosford Services Inc. 6732 East State, Suite 206 Fort Wayne, IN 46815 219-471-1000 Occupational Fields: private investigator Indiana Association of Private Investigators Myers Investigations PO Box 17457 Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-865-1006 Occupational Fields: private investigator Indiana Association of Private Investigators RBI Investigations Inc. 141 Greenmeadows Drive, Suite Two Greenfield, IN 46140 317-326-3177 Occupational Fields: private investigator
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Indiana Association of Private Investigators R.S.A. Investigations 4861 East U.S. Highway 40 Straughn, IN 47387 317-332-2531 Occupational Fields: private investigator
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Indiana Society of Professional Investigators Inc. PO Box 4392 Hammond, IN 46324
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IOWA AAA Investigations and Security 825 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-351-9395
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Larry D. Adams Private Investigator/Forensic Consultant PO Box 1 812 1/2 Story Street Boone, IA 50036 515-432-1931 FAX: 515-432-3097
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Adams and Associates Inc. Private Investigation and Paralegal Services PO Box 42052 Des Moines, IA 50323 888-844-0624 515-532-1081 Fax: 775-703-1689
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Bender Investigations 1211 North Adams Street Carroll, IA 51401 712-792-6596 Fax: 712-792-4865
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Intra-Lex Investigations Inc. 505 Sixth Street, Suite 202 Sioux City, IA 51101 712-233-1639
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Laser Investigations PO Box 1712 Davenport, IA 52809-1712 563-322-1041 Fax: 563-322-1041
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KB Investigations 2015 48th Street Des Moines, IA 50310
Legal Deliveries/Process Services & Investigations 210 Tisdale PO Box 941
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Ottumwa, IA 52501 641-684-4604 Fax: 515-683-7772 Occupational Fields: private investigator Merchants Service Co. 1001 Raccoon Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-243-2484 Fax: 515-243-2486
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Southwest Professional Services 21893 R45 Highway New Virginia, IA 50210 515-205-3848
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MAINE Marc Arnold 261 Commercial Street Portland, ME 04104 207-756-3735
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MARYLAND Baltimore Police Department 7607 Parkwood Road Baltimore, MD 21222-2222 410-887-7280 Occupational Fields: police officer Eastern Shore Police Academy 317 Lemmon Hill Lane Salisbury, MD 21801 410-543-2712 Occupational Fields: police officer Harford County Sheriff’s Department PO Box 150 Bel Air, MD 21014 410-879-5426 Occupational Fields: police officer
http://www.BostonPI.com Occupational Fields: private investigator Children’s Legal Services 18 Tremont Street, Suite 527 Boston, MA 02108 617-227-3232 ext12 Fax: 617-227-0939
[email protected] http://www.childlaw.org Occupational Fields: private investigator Charles V. Grillo Jr. 1531 Center Street Boston, MA 02131-1900 617-515-1622 Fax: 617-325-9350
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Robert Messina 707 East 6th Street South Boston, MA 02127 617-269-6151 Fax:617-269-1513
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Nova Investigative Services Inc. PO Box 620214 Newton Boston, MA 02462-0214 617-969-5800 Fax: 617-964-7339
[email protected] http://www.novainv.com Occupational Fields: private investigator Shamshak Investigative Services Inc. 20 Park Plaza, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02116-4399 800-422-0944 Fax: 978-663-7611
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MASSACHUSETTS Burke Investigations Service PO Box 1576 Boston, MA 02205 617-282-7707
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TSD Security Consulting Group Inc. 60 State Street, Suite 700 Boston, MA 02109 617-973-5727 Fax: 781-639-5091
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[email protected] http://www.tsdconsulting.com Occupational Fields: private investigator James J. Pontremoli 377 K Street South Boston, MA 02127 617-268-2793 Fax: 617-770-0986
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MINNESOTA Atlas Investigations 3936 Highway 52, Suite 118 Rochester, MN 55901 507-281-1377
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Talon Investigation Ltd. PO Box 600058 St. Paul, MN 55106-0001 651-774-6977
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MISSOURI Adams Investigations Inc. Po Box 430037 St. Louis, MO 63143-0137 314-647-1366 Fax: 314-647-8708 Occupational Fields: private investigator Anderson Investigations PO Box 21788 St. Louis, MO 63109-0788
[email protected] 314-351-7979 Fax: 314-752-5785 http://www.havepaperswilltravel.com Occupational Fields: private investigator
Michael J. Barbieri Security Advisory 211 South Central Clayton, MO 63105
[email protected] 314-863-9225 Fax 314-863-4970 http://www.pdi-web.com Occupational Fields: private investigator Paul G. Bielicki Mid-West Protective 16176 Westwoods Business Park St. Louis, MO 63021-4500 636-391-2188 Fax 636-391-7150
[email protected] http://www.private-investigator.com Occupational Fields: private investigator Metro One Investigations PO Box 23008 St. Louis, MO 63156-3008 314-533-0010 Fax: 314-533-0099
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[email protected] 573-885-6709 Occupational Fields: private investigator Websearch Investigations 512 Frazer Street PO Box 303 Mound City, MO 64470-0303 816-390-2048
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Al D. Wheeler Wheeler Investigations PO Box 714 Liberty, MO 64069-0714 816-781-2273 Fax: 816-470-2273
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NEBRASKA IAT Group 302 South 26th Street, Suite 500 Omaha, NE 68103 402-34203433, ext. 759
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Investigative Services Inc. PO Box 45143 Omaha, NE 68145-0143 402-894-5625
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NEVADA Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 400 Stewart Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101-2942 702-229-3497 Occupational Fields: police officer
NEW JERSEY Al Cross Investigations, LLC 214 Flynn Avenue, Suite 207 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-638-0777 Fax: 856-778-7917
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Commercial Investigation Inc. 3301C Route 66 Neptune, NJ 07753 732-643-0100
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Excel Investigations PO Box 917 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 732-892-9824
[email protected] http://www.Excelpi.com Occupational Fields: private investigator Cliff K. Goldsmith Associates PO Box 432 Marlton,NJ 08033 856-797-7300
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator R.J. Montgomery Associates PO Box 329 Allendale, NJ 07401 201-327-3301
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NEW YORK Rochester, University of 41 Spruce Avenue Rochester, NY 14611 716-275-2121 Occupational Fields: security officer
OREGON Oregon State Department of Police, General Headquarters 400 Public Service Building Salem, OR 97310 503-378-2100, x214 Occupational Fields: police officer
PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania State Police, Area Four, Troop D Rural Delivery Eight, Box 49 Kittanning, PA 16201
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412-545-9136 Occupational Fields: police officer Pennsylvania State Police, Area Six, Troop K 2201 Belmont Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 215-560-6251 Occupational Fields: police officer Pennsylvania State Police, Area Three State Office Building, 16th Floor 300 Liberty Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-565-2667 Occupational Fields: police officer Pennsylvania State Police, Area Two, Troop R 85 Keystone Drive Dunmore, PA 18512 717-963-4296 Occupational Fields: police officer Pennsylvania State Police, Departmental Headquarters Bureau of Personnel 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758 717-787-6305 Occupational Fields: police officer
RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island State Police 311 Danielson Pike North Scituate, RI 02857 401-444-1000 Occupational Fields: police officer
SOUTH DAKOTA Kolbach & Associates Investigations Inc. PO Box 1411 Rapid City, SD 57709 605-348-6602
[email protected] Occupational Fields: private investigator Phoenix Investigations PO Box 2978 Rapid City, SD 57709 605-343-5258
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TEXAS Commission on Law Enforcement Quality Uniform Information Communications 1033 La Posada, Suite 240 Austin, TX 78752 512-450-0188 Occupational Fields: law enforcement officer Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies PO Box 13509, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711 512-463-5545 Occupational Fields: private investigator, security guard
MACHINISTS AND TOOL PROGRAMMERS RELATED SECTIONS: auto body workers; boilermakers; carpenters; elevator constructors; engineers and engi-
neering technicians; ironworkers; mechanics; metalworkers; millwrights; operating engineers and stationary engineers; pile drivers; printing industry workers; railroad workers; sheet metal workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; welders Machinists fabricate metal parts for automobiles, trucks, aircraft, industrial machines, and other manufactured products. In general they craft items needed in relatively small quantities, since parts that can be mass-produced are cheaper to fabricate with automated machinery. Production machinists fabricate large quantities of parts that must be made with extreme precision, extraordinarily complex procedures, or very sophisticated machinery. Maintenance machinists repair or fabricate parts for existing machinery. Tool programmers write instructions for the computerized, numerically controlled tools (also known as “NC machines”) that are becoming increasingly common in the machining industry. They read blueprints, decide what steps the machine must perform, and calculate how fast the machine will operate. Computer-aided design (CAD) systems that simplify the process are becoming more common. Some machinists also write tool programs, a duty that is becoming less difficult as computers are designed to be more user-friendly. Machining requires extensive knowledge of machinery, hand tools, and metals such as steel, aluminum, brass, and cast iron. Machinists typically handle each project single-handedly, deciding what parts need to be fabricated and assembled, which machines and tools to use, what type of metal to use, and how to shape the metal. A project often involves a series of steps, including finishing with files, grinders, or other hand tools. Machinists also work with optical, acoustical, and laser measuring tools, as well as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and various power tools. As the machine operates, the worker monitors its cooling and lubricating systems. Precision is paramount in this trade, where a fabricated part may need to meet specifications as small as one-twentieth the width of a strand of hair. Machinists reduce their risk of injury from tools and high-speed machinery by wearing protective gear, such as earplugs and safety glasses. They handle some toxic coolants, lubricants, and other hazardous substances. The job involves long periods of standing and some heavy lifting. The work is usually done in bright, well-
ventilated shops, but shipbuilding and certain other projects require outdoor work. Most machinists work in factories or small machining shops. Tool programmers typically work in clean, bright, quiet offices near machine shops. Most machinists and tool programmers work 40 hours a week and put in overtime occasionally. Work on weekends or evenings is becoming more common. Jobs in this industry are more numerous in industrialized areas of the country. Apprenticeship is the recommended way to become a machinist, but on-the-job training is also acceptable. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced machinists, learning to file, fit dowels, and operate machine tools. Typically, the course of study runs for four years and includes instruction in mathematics, physics, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, and the computer programming of machine tools. Tool programmers complete a similar training program. Some employers prefer to train machinists, tool and die makers, or applicants with engineering degrees for tool programming positions. A background in electronics and computers is helpful for this occupation. Tool programmers must be adept at learning and using various computer programming languages. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
apply in person be at least 18 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be physically capable of performing the work be able to work with great precision have an aptitude for, and preferably experience with, metalworking, drafting, mathematics, computers, and machinery
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $7 an hour and $24 an hour, with incremental raises over the course of the apprenticeship. 448
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POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES About $15 an hour, up to $30 an hour plus benefits.
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General Nature of the Job
JOB OUTLOOK Declining slightly over the next decade, because automated equipment is reducing the need for workers, but some employers report that they cannot find enough job candidates with adequate mathematical and mechanical abilities. Machinists are expected to have more job opportunities than tool programmers, in part because machinists are beginning to do tool programming in addition to machining. Industrial maintenance offers more stable employment, because expensive equipment requires servicing despite economic ups and downs. For more information on apprenticeships for machinists, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 301-967-4500 Fax: 301-967-4500 http://www.iamaw.org Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada 15 Gervais Drive, Suite 707 North York, Ontario M3C 1Y8 416-386-1789 Fax: 416-386-0210
[email protected] http://www.iamaw.ca/index2.html Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
JOURNEYMAN PROFILE National Tooling and Machine Association, Wichita Chapter Machinist Apprenticeship Program 138 South Ida Wichita, KS 67211
Machinists are responsible for setting up and operating machines—such as lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses—that build metal parts. During the first phase of a job, a machinist has to study blueprints or written specifications to ascertain which tools and materials are needed to create the metal part. These specifications also tell a machinist how to set the machine’s controls so that it feeds metal in at the appropriate speed and then cuts away the right amount. Increasingly, machines are computer numerically controlled (CNC), which means that they’re run by computers. Most machinists training programs now include instruction on how to input a program that an engineer has written. After the machine is set up, a machinist places metal stock on the machine and runs (or creates) the first part. This part is carefully inspected and measured with precision instruments to be sure that its dimensions are accurate. Once a machinist is certain that the machine is running properly, he or she often turns operations over to someone else. Machinists are on their feet most of the day and need to be able to pull and push hard, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. In addition to the work that goes into setting up a machine, these machines demand heavy-duty maintenance—such as lubrication and cooling—on an ongoing basis. While manufacturing companies try to mitigate extreme noise and physical hazards, machinists are nonetheless exposed to high noise levels, moving machine parts, fumes, and dust. It’s noisy and some days you get pretty dirty. At most workplaces, safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are required.
Typical Day Five mornings a week, Beth Greene dons a blue uniform and drives to Youngers & Sons to start her shift at 6:00 a.m. Her work area—called a cell—houses six massive machines. The first thing she does in the morning is check the schedule or the work orders to see which orders should be filled first. If there’s a new part to run, she’ll devote a portion of the morning to setting up the machine and building the necessary tools. This involves studying an engineer’s instructions on how the machine’s computer should be programmed. While sophisticated equipment aids in a company’s productivity, it requires a skilled machinist to choose the right techniques and arrange the processes in the optimum order.
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After running the first part, it’s up to Beth to inspect the finished part and measure its dimensions carefully. This is a crucial aspect of being a good machinist. A machinist’s worst nightmare is to “scrap parts,” that is, to create parts that don’t conform to specifications. When she’s confident that the machine is working correctly, she’ll turn it over to one of the three machine operators working in her cell. More likely than not, once she’s finished setting up one machine, she moves on to setting up another one. However, if there are no work orders piling up, she’ll take the time to observe all six machines to see if any adjustments are necessary. She’ll also talk with the machine operators, who each run two machines at a time, to see if they have any questions or problems. And then there’s always “deburring” to be done, which means grinding or sanding the rough edges off of new parts. With proper maintenance, the mills, lathes, and grinders in Beth’s cell are indefatigable; they’ll keep churning out metal parts through the night. But by 4:00 P.M., Beth is understandably tired and ready to wrap up her workday.
Path to Becoming a Journeyman Even though Wichita, Kansas, is known as a hotbed of manufacturing and aircraft industries, Beth had never set foot in a machining shop before her training. She’d been working at a truck stop’s fuel desk when she came upon a newspaper ad enlisting women for the local vocational-technical college’s machine shop program. The college had received a grant that would pay for women to go through the program. “I didn’t have any experience,” she says bluntly. “No skills, no math.” Despite her lack of expertise, Beth entered the program; she was attracted to the prospect of moving into a better-paying, skilled job. After graduating from the machine shop program, she was hired by Youngers & Sons as a machine operator— someone who runs a machine and checks the parts, but is not qualified to set a machine up. She held this job for several years, and then decided to enter the National Tooling and Machining Association’s (NTMA) local machinist apprenticeship program so she could move up the career ladder. The apprenticeship took four years of both onthe-job and classroom training. Her classroom training covered blueprint reading, math, machine shop theory, measuring, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, statistical process control, jig and fixture design, die making, mold making, metallurgy for machinists, and computer numerical control (CNC) instruction. Because Beth has worked for the same company before, during, and after her apprenticeship, her transition into journeyman status over the past year has been seamless and worry-free.
Salary Range Ask Beth what she likes about her job and she’ll mention the paycheck straight away. She says it’s the first position she’s had with job security and good earnings. She’s happy with the benefits as well, which include a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation time, paid sick/personal leave, and health/dental insurance. Dick Gabriel, Director of Education and Training for the local NTMA chapter, says that the salary range around Wichita varies with the size of the company. “But generally,” he says, “apprentices here earn $12.00 to $15.00 an hour, and journeymen earn $18.00 to $22.00 an hour.”
Advice For students in high school who are thinking about becoming machinists, Dick Gabriel encourages joining the Vocational and Industrial Club of America, an organization for students who want training and experience during high school in trade and industrial careers. He also advises students to take advantage of the math and physics classes offered in high school. Beth encourages students to sign up for all the math classes they can. She felt somewhat disadvantaged coming into the training program with scant math skills. “I had to take geometry, trigonometry, and algebra to catch up,” she says.
Future Goals Beth hears about jobs—sometimes better paying—at other Wichita machining companies all the time, but she’s reluctant to leave her current employer. “Some of the bigger companies pay more to attract people, but I like the job security I have here,” she says. Down the line, Beth sees herself being promoted to engineer for Youngers & Sons. As such, she’d be responsible for determining the sequence of cutting/finishing operations and writing CNC programs. The work is less hands-on and more theoretical than that of a machinist. The way she plans to reach this goal is by taking night classes at the university in order to earn her degree in manufacturing engineering. “I could probably get promoted without the degree, but I don’t want to be in the position of learning on the job,” she explains.
ARIZONA ASARCO, Ray Complex 64 ASARCO Road PO Box 8 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Occupational Fields: maintenance machinist
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Central Valley Opportunity Center, Modesto 912 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354 209-577-3210 Occupational Fields: industrial maintenance machinist Central Valley Opportunity Center, Winton Winton Small Business Incubator 6838 West Bridget Court Winton, CA 95388 209-357-3716 Occupational Fields: industrial maintenance machinist National Tool and Machine, Tucson 1889 West Prince Road Tucson, AZ 85705 520-888-8860 Occupational Fields: machinist Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 109 North 37th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-393-3855 Occupational Fields: maintenance machinist R.R. Donnelley 1145 West Gila Bend Highway, Box C-8 Casa Grande, AZ 85222 520-836-4418 Occupational Fields: maintenance machinist Simflo Pumps PO Box 849 Willcox, AZ 85644 520-384-2273 Occupational Fields: machinist
Occupational Fields: machinist, manufacturing technician
FLORIDA Bay Area Precision Machine Trade 11910 62nd Street, North Largo, FL 33773 Occupational Fields: machinist Benton Machine Works Inc. 740 Carlton Street Jacksonville, FL 32208 904-768-9161 Occupational Fields: machinist Bi-Link Metal Specialties 6600 Northwest 12th Avenue, Suite 220 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-570-3444 Occupational Fields: machinist Browning Machine and Manufacturing Inc. 435 Cassap Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32254 904-350-9033 Occupational Fields: machinist Ind-Mar Machine Works 5105 Buffalo Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32206 904-355-5421 Occupational Fields: machinist Wayne’s Motor Services 1020 Pine Island Road Cape Coral, FL 33909 Occupational Fields: machinist
CONNECTICUT General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Occupational Fields: outside machinist, inside machinist, tool maker
Del Monte Fresh Products Inc. PO Box 200 Kunia, HI 96759 808-621-1208 Occupational Fields: machinist
Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group 400 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108-0968 860-565-4321
Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813
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808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: plant equipment machinist
ILLINOIS Rock Island Arsenal SMCRI-PCT Rock Island, IL 61299-5000 309-794-6011 Occupational Fields: machinist Seaberg Industries 8301 42nd Street, West Rock Island, IL 61201 309-787-9494 Occupational Fields: machinist, CNC machinist Springfield Armory 420 West Main Street Geneseo, IL 61254 309-441-5122 Occupational Fields: machinist Standard Machine and Tool 206 43rd Street Moline, IL 61265 309-762-6431 Occupational Fields: machinist Tooling and Manufacturing Association 1177 South Dee Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-825-1120 Occupational Fields: precision machinist
INDIANA Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) 1101 Oren Drive Auburn, IN 46706 260-925-7700 http://www.alcoa.com/locations/alcoa_location/en/ home.asp?code=33 Occupational Fields: machinist Aluminum Company of America, Warrick Operations PO Box 10 Newburgh, IN 47630-0010 812-853-1056 Occupational Fields: machinist
Central Nine Career Center PO Box 710 Greenwood, IN 46142 317-888-4401 Occupational Fields: machinist Crescent Plastics Inc. 955 Diamond Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-428-9315 Occupational Fields: machinist Cummins Engine Company PO Box 3005 Mail Code 11861 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 812-377-7174 Occupational Fields: experimental machinist Excel Tool Inc. 2020 First Avenue Seymour, IN 47274 812-522-6880 Occupational Fields: machinist General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis Metal Fabricating Division PO Box 388 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-269-5956 Occupational Fields: machinist Midwest Machine and Fabrication 711 West Main Street Griffith, IN 46319 219-942-0206 Occupational Fields: machinist Sun Engineering Inc. 950 Marquette Road Lake Station, IN 46405 219-962-1191 Occupational Fields: machinist Technidyne Corporation 100 Quality Avenue New Albany, IN 47150 812-948-2884 Occupational Fields: machinist
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IOWA Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) Davenport Works 4879 State Street Riverdale, IA 52722 Occupational Fields: maintenance machinist AMS Machine 531 Southgate Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-8939 Occupational Fields: automotive machinist Bowe Machine Company 2527 State Street PO Box 829 Bettendorf, IA 52722 319-355-4777 Occupational Fields: machinist Deere and Company PO Box 4198 Davenport, IA 52808 319-388-4200 Occupational Fields: machinist Deere and Company 923 East Vine Street Ottumwa, IA 52501-8002 515-684-4641 Occupational Fields: maintenance machinist Gardner Engineering Inc. 3825 Hickory Grove Road Davenport, IA 52806 319-386-2651 Occupational Fields: machinist Headco Machine Works 2666 Kindustry Park Road Keokuk, IA 52632 319-524-1804 http://www.headco.com Occupational Fields: machinist Industrial Engineering Equipment Company 1958 West River Drive PO Box 3907 Davenport, IA 52808 319-323-9721 Occupational Fields: machinist
Industrial Tooling and Fabrication 2135 300th Avenue Fort Madison, IA 52627 319-372-2534 Occupational Fields: machinist John Deere Des Moines Works PO Box 1595 Highway 415 North Des Moines, IA 50306-1595 Occupational Fields: machinist Lear Corporation 2500 Highway Six, East Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-9281, x276 Occupational Fields: machinist NSK Corporation 1100 North First Street Clarinda, IA 51623 712-542-5121 Occupational Fields: machinist Ralston Foods Company Inc. 601 16th Street, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-368-0237 Occupational Fields: maintenance machinist W.R. Grace and Company (Cryovac) 1125 Wilson Avenue, SW PO Box 1167 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1167 319-364-0141 Occupational Fields: machinist
KANSAS Aero Comm Machining 925 East Murdock Street Wichita, KS 67214-3844 316-263-8941 Occupational Fields: machinist Board of Public Utilities 700 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101-2704 913-573-9622 Occupational Fields: machinist
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Brittain Machine Inc. 2520 South Sheridan Street PO Box 17227 Wichita, KS 67217-0227 316-942-8223 Occupational Fields: machinist Bunting Magnetics Company 500 South Spencer Road Newton, KS 67114-4109 316-284-2020 Occupational Fields: machinist Colgate-Palmolive Company 18010 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-573-6464 Occupational Fields: machinist Commercial Aircraft Products Inc. 2633 West Pawnee Street Wichita, KS 67213-1892 316-942-7987 Occupational Fields: machinist Cox Machine Inc. 5338 West 21st Street, North, Suite 1 Wichita, KS 67205-1723 316-943-1342 Occupational Fields: machinist Engineered Machine and Tool Company Inc. 1301 South Bebe Street PO Box 771138 Wichita, KS 67277-1138 316-942-6147 Occupational Fields: machinist Excel Manufacturing Inc. 3258 South Hoover Road Wichita, KS 67215-1217 316-942-0432 Occupational Fields: machinist Fastenair Corporation 10800 East Central Avenue Wichita, KS 67206-2524 316-684-2875 Occupational Fields: machinist
Galaxy Tool Corporation 1111 Industrial Boulevard Winfield, KS 67156-9133 316-221-6262 Occupational Fields: machinist Great Plains Industries Inc. 5252 East 36th Street North Wichita, KS 67220 316-686-7361 Occupational Fields: machinist Harlow Aircraft Manufacturing Inc. 1501 South McLean Boulevard Wichita, KS 67213 316-265-5268 Occupational Fields: machinist Leonard’s Metal Inc. 2629 Esthner Court Wichita, KS 67213-1849 316-945-9555 Occupational Fields: machinist McGinty Machine Company 222 North Hydraulic Street Wichita, KS 67214-4218 316-838-3304 Occupational Fields: machinist Mid-Central Manufacturing Inc. 1935 Walker Street Wichita, KS 67213 316-265-0603 Occupational Fields: machinist Milling Precision Tool Inc. 4225 West 31st Street South Wichita, KS 67215 316-265-0973 Occupational Fields: machinist Mires Machine Company 4224 Esthner Street Wichita, KS 67209-2715 316-942-6547 Occupational Fields: machinist Nibarger Tool Service Inc. 1765 North Emporia Street Wichita, KS 67214-1239
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316-262-6152 Occupational Fields: machinist
316-264-0004 Occupational Fields: machinist
Perfekta Machine 480 East 21st Street Wichita, KS 67214 316-263-2056 Occupational Fields: machinist
Ultra-Tech Inc. 3003 Power Drive Kansas City, KS 66106 913-262-7009 Occupational Fields: machinist
Precision Metalcraft Inc. 2853 South Hillside Street Wichita, KS 67216-2598 316-682-4551 Occupational Fields: milling machine set-up and operator
United Machine Company Inc. 602 North Hydraulic Street Wichita, KS 67214-4226 316-264-3367 Occupational Fields: machinist
Professional Machine and Tool 510 East Fifth Street Valley Center, KS 67147 316-832-1389 Occupational Fields: machinist
Weaver Manufacturing 1005 East 17th Street, North Wichita, KS 67214-1421 316-263-3488 Occupational Fields: machinist
Q Corporation 301 River Street PO Box 730 Derby, KS 67037 316-788-3746 Occupational Fields: machinist Stearman Aircraft Products 510 East Fifth Street Valley Center, KS 67147-2605 316-755-1271 Occupational Fields: machinist Stettnisch Tool and Die 4209 Merriam Drive Overland Park, KS 66203-1335 913-432-0111 Occupational Fields: machinist Tect Aerospace 2019 Southwest Boulevard Wichita, KS 67213 316-942-0181 Occupational Fields: machinist Tru-Circle Manufacturing Inc. 1815 Pattie Street PO Box 243 Wichita, KS 67201-0243
MAINE Bath Iron Works 700 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530-2574 207-443-3311 Occupational Fields: machinist, outside machinist
MARYLAND ASI Design and Manufacturing Inc., Region 15 1070 Hardees Drive PO Box 957 Aberdeen, MD 21001 410-272-9250 Occupational Fields: machinist Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point 5111 North Point Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21219 410-388-3000 Occupational Fields: machinist International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 301-967-4500 Fax: 301-967-4500
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[email protected] http://www.goiam.org Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist Micro Machining Inc. 7223 Ambassador Road Baltimore, MD 21244 410-944-5666 Occupational Fields: machinist Modular Components National Inc. 2302 Industry Court Forest Hill, MD 21050-1683 410-879-6553 Occupational Fields: machinist National Tooling and Machining Association 9300 Livingston Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-248-6200 Occupational Fields: machinist, metalworking
MASSACHUSETTS Western Massachusetts Mechtech Inc. One Armory Square, Building 28 Springfield, MA 01105 413-568-1037 Occupational Fields: machinist, metalworking
MICHIGAN Cheboygan Tap and Tool Company 100 Gerow Street Cheboygan, MI 49721-2127 Occupational Fields: machinist Focus Hope 1200 Oakman Boulevard Detroit, MI 48238 313-494-4200 Occupational Fields: machinist
MISSOURI Glass Molders Pottery Plastics 500 Northwest Plaza, Suite 418 St. Ann, MO 63074
314-739-3210 Occupational Fields: machinist
NEVADA International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #501 301 Deauville Street Las Vegas, NV 89106-3912 702-382-8452 Occupational Fields: machinist
NEW YORK Oneida Limited 163 Kenwood Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 315-361-3000 Occupational Fields: machinist
PENNSYLVANIA International Association of Machinists 657 East 12th Street Erie, PA 16503 814-452-2908 Occupational Fields: machinist
RHODE ISLAND Mechtech Inc. 20 Austin Avenue PO Box 295 Greenville, RI 02828 Occupational Fields: machinist, metalworking Tedco Inc. 70 Glen Road Cranston, RI 02920 401-461-1118 Occupational Fields: machinist
VIRGINIA Newport News Shipbuilding Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000 Occupational Fields: machinist, outside machinist
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WASHINGTON Association of Western and Paper Workers, Local #5 James River Corporation/Camas Mill Northeast Fourth and Adams Camas, WA 98607 360-817-2157 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, machine shop machinist, maintenance machinist, metal fabricator Boeing Company M/S 2R-76 PO Box 3707 Seattle, WA 98124-2207 206-655-1131 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, aircraft machinist, maintenance machinist, metal fabricator, machine shop machinist Douglas County Public Utility District #1 Wells Hydroelectric Project 28905 U.S. Highway 97 Pateros, WA 98846 509-923-2226 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator, hydroelectric machinist, marine machinist
hydroelectric machinist, metal fabricator, automotive machinist, hydroelectric machinist Lamb-Grays Harbor Company PO Box 359 Hoquiam, WA 98550 360-532-1000 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator, marine machinist, hydroelectric machinist Pasco Machine Company Inc. 518 West Columbia Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-2448 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator, mold maker Port Townsend Paper Corporation PO Box 3170 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-379-2125 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator
Eastern Washington Machinists North 2110 Fancher Street Spokane, WA 99212 509-533-7181 Occupational Fields: automotive machinist, marine machinist, maintenance machinist, metal fabricator, aircraft machinist, industrial machinist, hydroelectric machinist, machine shop machinist
Seattle, City of 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3100, Room SSCB-220 Seattle, WA 98104-5031 206-386-1607 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator, automotive machinist, hydroelectric machinist, aircraft machinist, marine machinist
INTALCO Aluminum Corporation PO Box 98248 Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-7296 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator
Simpson Timber Company Woodworkers Lodge W38 PO Box 98 Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-5541 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator
International Association of Machinists, District Lodge #160 9135 15th Place, South Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-7990 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, machine shop machinist, marine machinist, maintenance machinist,
Vancouver Machinists and Automotive Machinists 5000 East 18th Street Vancouver, WA 98661 360-696-1611 Occupational Fields: automotive machinist, marine machinist, maintenance machinist, aircraft machinist,
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industrial machinist, hydroelectric machinist, metal fabricator, machine shop machinist Whatcom and Skagit County Bellingham Harley-Davidson 1419 North State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-671-7575 Occupational Fields: industrial machinist, maintenance machinist, machine shop machinist, metal fabricator, automotive machinist
WISCONSIN Aluminum Casting and Engineering Company 2039 South Lenox Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-744-3902 Occupational Fields: machinist Briggs and Stratton Corporation 12301 West Wirth Street Milwaukee, WI 53222 414-259-5333 Occupational Fields: machinist National Tool Machine Association, Milwaukee Chapter N93 W14430 Whittaker Road Menomonie Falls, WI 53051 Occupational Fields: machinist Rhinelander Paper Company 515 West Davenport Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-369-4100 Occupational Fields: machinist Weyerhaeuser Company 1401 East 4th Street Marshfield, WI 54449 715-384-2141 Occupational Fields: machinist
780-486-0518 Fax: 780-486-0674 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
BRITISH COLUMBIA International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 250 7418 6th Street Burnaby, BC V3N 3L6 604-522-3991 Fax: 604-522-7844 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
MANITOBA International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 181 203-1311 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0V3 204-988-3111 Fax: 204-772-5204 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
ONTARIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 78 182 Sheppard Avenue, West Willowdale, ON M2N 1M8 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 184 18 Princess Avenue St. Thomas, ON N5R 3V2 519-631-1180 Fax: 519-631-8665 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
CANADA ALBERTA International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 14 101 10471 178th Street Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5
John Deere Limited PO Box 1000 Grimsby, ON L3M 4H5 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
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John Deere Welland Works PO Box 430 Welland, ON L3B 3N3 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
QUEBEC International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 11 5255 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. W, #102 Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2M6 514-956-1578 Fax: 514-956-1737 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Canada, District 140 3860 Côte Vertu Boulevard Ville St-Laurent, QC H4R 1V4 888-992-1010 Fax: 888-310-1688 Occupational Fields: millwright, machinist, aerospace worker, automotive machinist, maintenance machinist
MASONS RELATED SECTIONS: bricklayers, carpenters, electricians and line workers, operating engineers and stationary engineers, painters and paperhangers, pipe trades workers, plasterers, tile setters
poured concrete. Programs usually require three or four years to complete and are often jointly sponsored by local unions and contractors. These programs provide on-thejob training in addition to a recommended minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction each year in courses such as math, blueprint reading, layout work, and cost estimating. A written test and a physical exam may be required. Some workers learn their jobs by attending trade or vocational-technical schools. In general an applicant should
Masons construct fireplaces, chimneys, walls, partitions, floors, walkways, and other structures of stone, cinder blocks, gypsum blocks, structural tile, and terra-cotta. They work with mortar and concrete, a mixture of Portland cement, water, gravel, and sand. Stone masons construct walls, building exteriors, and floors from mortar, natural stone such as marble, limestone, or granite, and artificial stone such as concrete or marble chips. Cement masons construct and repair concrete sidewalks, walls, floors, dams, and other structures. Sometimes they also build concrete beams, panels, and columns. Terrazzo workers insert exposed pieces of marble and other materials in finished concrete to produce walkways, patios, and floors. Much of the work is done outdoors, sometimes in hot or cold weather, and it involves a great deal of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, and mixing concrete and mortar. The pace is generally fast and quite strenuous. There is some danger of injury from working with power tools. Masons often need to climb ladders and work on scaffolding. The trade requires some carpentry skills to build forms for holding the concrete and rock work. Projects may be suspended due to rain or below-freezing temperatures. Concrete workers are often required to work overtime. Masons frequently work on office buildings, churches, hospitals, bridges, highways, and other large projects. Terrazzo workers usually work for special contractors who install decorative wall panels and floors. General contractors and concrete contractors employ many masons on projects such as highways, bridges, shopping malls, and large buildings such as factories, schools, and hospitals. Cement masons, stone masons, concrete finishers, and terrazzo workers held about 190,000 jobs in 2002. Only about 1 in 20 cement masons, concrete finishers, and terrazzo workers were self-employed, a smaller proportion than in other building trades. These self-employed workers tend to focus on patios, sidewalks, driveways, and other small-scale projects. Skilled workers may be promoted to supervisory positions or take employment as estimators. Apprenticeship is a common way of becoming a mason, sometimes after breaking in as a construction laborer. Apprentices receive on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced masons and usually start by edging, jointing, and using a straightedge to smooth
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apply in person be at least 17 years old be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate be physically able to perform the work have a driver’s license be good at working with team members
APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between about $7 an hour and $18 an hour, or about 50 percent to 60 percent of the wages paid to skilled workers. Experienced apprentices earn between $13 an hour and $30 an hour.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From less than $15 an hour to $27 an hour. Earnings vary widely, depending on the weather, amount of construction in the area, and experience of the worker. As in other building trades, the earnings of masons may be reduced on occasion due to poor weather and downturns in construction activity, both of which limit the amount of time they can work. However, masons are often asked to work overtime, with premium pay, because once concrete has been placed, the job must be completed.
JOB OUTLOOK Opportunities for cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers are expected to be favorable as the demand meets the supply of workers trained in this craft. In addition, many potential workers may prefer work that is less strenuous and has more comfortable working conditions. 460
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Faster than average growth is expected through the year 2012. Masons will be needed to construct highways, bridges, subways, office buildings, factories, shopping malls, hotels, schools, hospitals, and other structures. In addition, concrete and stone will likely remain popular exterior finishes because they are durable and need little maintenance. Masons will also be hired to repair existing concrete structures, especially bridges, highways, and buildings. In addition to growth in this field, more openings will be created as workers transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. For more information on apprenticeships for masons, contact local building contractors, unions, job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the individual programs listed below.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS Associated Builders and Contractors Workforce Development Department 4250 North Fairfax Drive, 9th Floor Arlington, VA 22203 http://www.abc.org Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer Associated General Contractors of America Inc. 333 John Carlyle Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-3118 Fax: 703-548-3119
[email protected] http://www.agc.org Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer Canada Masonry Centre 360 Superior Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N7 Canada 905-564 -6622 Fax: 905-564-5744 http://www.canadamasonrycentre.com/home.asp Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 42 East Street Annapolis, MD 21401 401-280-1305 Fax: 301-261-2855
[email protected] http://www.imiweb.org Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association 201 North Maple, Suite 208 Purcellville, VA 20132 540-751-0930 / 800-323-9736 Fax: 540-751-0935
[email protected] http://www.ntma.com Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association of the United States and Canada 14405 Laurel Place, Suite 300 Laurel, MD 20707 301-470-4200 Fax: 301-470-2502
[email protected] http://www.opcmia.org Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer Portland Cement Association 1130 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1250 Washington, DC 20036 202-408-9494
[email protected] http://www.cement.org Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 50 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 http://www.carpenters.org Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer National Concrete Masonry Association 13750 Sunrise Valley Drive Herndon, VA 20171-3499 703-713-1900 Fax: 703-713-1910
[email protected] http://www.ncma.org
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Typical Day
Masons Training Office, Wailuku Apprenticeship Program 2251 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96819 808-845-5949
During his years as an apprentice, an alarm clock roused Patrick out of bed at 5:00 a.m. He would wake up, shower, and throw on a t-shirt with the company logo, jeans, boots, and the omnipresent kneepads. Since Patrick worked mostly on interiors, he didn’t have to wear protective clothing or a hard hat. However, for masons who are working outdoors, often using cranes to hoist large stone pieces into place, heavy-duty protective gear is a must. He usually arrived at the shop by 5:45 A.M. to help load the truck with materials. “It was early, but afterwards, the whole crew would stop to have breakfast together, which was fun,” he explains. “Working for a small company, you tend to pitch in more than just the regular hours.” At a job site, Patrick was initially responsible for unloading materials and mixing the mortar—or “mud.” Once he had some experience under his belt, he was asked to cut tile, using tools like a biter, a pliers-like device that nips the edges of a piece of tile. Finally, he learned how to do his own layouts. Over the course of his apprenticeship, he was able to work extensively with four different journeymen, each of whom had different strengths. “One guy was motivated and fast, but he was a butcher [a sloppy mason],” Patrick says. “Another guy was a wizard at layout. He taught me all the different angles you can cut to make the tile fit just so.” During a half-hour lunch break, Patrick and his coworkers would grab their sack lunches and eat right at the job site, picking up the conversation wherever it had left off. “Since we worked on commercial buildings like McDonald’s and Pizza Huts, we were in a small enough area where we could talk throughout the day. It was pretty sociable.” By around 3:00 or 4:00 p.m., Patrick and his coworkers usually loaded up the truck again and called it a day.
General Nature of the Job Masonry is a field that encompasses a wide range of crafts, including bricklaying, stone setting, ceramics, tile setting, plastering, and cement masonry. In Hawaii, where Patrick Coronas trained, the masons apprenticeship program is actually a cooperative effort between two unions. One union is for bricklayers and ceramics masons, the other is for plasterers and cement finishers. As a result of this joint approach, apprentices are certified to work with more than one masonry material. Since different materials are in demand at different times, cross training helps masons stay versatile (and employed). Apprentices begin by assisting a journeyman mason with tasks like unloading and carrying materials, mixing mortar, and setting up scaffolds. Next, they learn to cut tiles, brick, or stone and lay the pieces out according to specifications. Sometimes, this work involves the use of specialized saws, like the water saw, which uses water to cut through marble and granite. More advanced apprentices learn how to create a layout, taking measurements of the surface that will be covered and determining the number, size, and shape of tiles required. To be a mason, you need to be able to work in awkward positions—with your arms above your head, for instance, or on your hands and knees. Beyond the physical demands, masonry can be intellectually and artistically challenging. Masons have to accurately calculate the dimensions of a surface and how much material is required. Patrick says he’s seen apprentices throw down their tools in frustration after mismeasuring a work area. An artist’s flair comes in handy in visualizing the finished appearance of a project. The apprenticeship program in Hawaii consists of 8,000 work hours, usually completed in four years. In addition, there are 435 hours of classroom training on Saturdays and weekday evenings. The classes cover safety, first aid, basic and advanced math, blueprint reading, and hands-on projects. Patrick says that he really enjoyed the hands-on classes that simulated a real masonry job. “Every Saturday, we’d get a chance to actually build a shower from scratch. It was great practice. At the end of the day, we’d knock it down for next week.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice While many of Patrick’s peers in the apprenticeship program were straight out of high school, he didn’t discover construction until he was 22 years old. In fact, he was working as a shoe salesman in a retail boutique when he heard about a construction company that needed help. Even then, he admits he sort of stumbled into the field of masonry. “I didn’t know anything about masons or unions. I just went in as a nonunion helper,” he explains. He discovered that working with ceramics, in particular, was really satisfying for him. The artistic aspect of masonry appeals to Patrick. “You can stand back and look at your work. I’ve always liked to draw and paint. Hey, even my wife thinks I’m pretty good,” he adds, chuckling.
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After working nonunion for three years, he realized that he was being paid less than his union counterparts. That’s when he went to the union and took an admission test for the apprenticeship program. He feels the value of going through an apprenticeship program has been enormous. Besides earning better pay, the program provided him with top-notch training, a centralized place for job hunting, and a solid benefits package.
Salary Range During the first year, apprentices currently make $11 an hour in Hawaii. As experience accrues, salaries climb accordingly. By the fourth year, apprentices are earning $26 an hour, just slightly less than a journeyman’s hourly rate of $27. After 1,000 hours of service in the program, apprentices are eligible for health, pension, annuity, vacation, and holiday benefits.
Advice If you’re interested in masonry, Patrick says it’s time to polish those math skills. He feels that the masons who stand out from the crowd are those who do complicated layouts. “To pull that off,” he explains, “you’ve got to take perfect measurements and do accurate calculations.” He says that good communication skills are important too. “You need to be able to absorb what a supervisor is telling you and to ask smart questions if you don’t understand.” As in many construction trades, the demand for masons depends upon how much new construction and renovation is going on. Currently, work is hard to come by in Hawaii. “There’s no problem finding work as a mason for people who are willing to move to the mainland,” notes Patrick. “Right now, a lot of our masons bounce back and forth from the mainland. See, Hawaii is a hard place to leave.”
He says it’s a dream job, but admits to missing the camaraderie that develops on a job site. “I’m really enjoying working with all the new apprentices now,” he says. “But I haven’t ruled out anything, including the possibility of doing hands-on masonry again.”
ALASKA Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 825 East Eighth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 907-272-5113 Occupational Fields: mason
ARIZONA Arizona Concrete Contractors Association 5225 North Central, Suite 115 Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-631-4083 Occupational Fields: mason, form builder
ARKANSAS Associated General Contractors, Arkansas Chapter 523 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72202-2419 501-375-4436 Occupational Fields: mason
CALIFORNIA Associated General Contractors, San Diego 6212 Fern’s Square San Diego, CA 92108 858-558-7444 Occupational Fields: mason
Future Goals As Patrick’s apprenticeship was winding down, he landed a few lucky breaks. Hawaii Community College in Hilo needed an instructor to teach a hands-on masonry training class, and they asked Patrick if he was interested. He jumped on the opportunity to teach, even though it meant flying to and from Hilo every Saturday. During the week, he continued to work as a mason, specializing in ceramics and plaster. “Then one day I was at the union hall to turn in my students’ time sheets, and the training director asked if I wanted to work with him,” Patrick says. For the last three years, he’s done just that, working as the training coordinator for the masons’ apprenticeship program.
California State Conference of Plasterers & Cement Masons 751 Neeson Road, Box 14 Marina, CA 93933 831-883-0187 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons, #500 PO Box 6497 Santa Ana, CA 92706 714-554-0730 Occupational Fields: cement mason
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Cement Masons, #600 5811 East Florence Ave Bell Gardens, CA 90201 323-771-0991 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union, Local #400 810 West Stadium Lane Sacramento, CA 95834 916-565-0128 Fax: 916-565-0133 http://www.opcmialocal400.org Occupational Fields: cement mason Northern California Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Committee 840 E Street Eureka, CA 95501 707-444-8197 Occupational Fields: cement mason Northern California Cement Masons, Local #594 8400 Enterprise Way Oakland, CA 94621 510-430-9492 Occupational Fields: cement mason Northern California Cement Masons, Local #814 2350 East Main Street Stockton, CA 95205 209-466-0602 Occupational Fields: cement mason Northern District Council of Plasterers & Cement Masons 150 Executive Park Boulevard, Suite 1200 San Francisco, CA 94134 415-467-9721 Occupational Fields: cement mason Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons, #300 703 South B St, Room 200 San Mateo, CA 94401 650-343-5671 Occupational Fields: cement mason Operative Plasterers and Masons Union Northern California Cement Masons, Local #355 840 East Street
Eureka, CA 95501 707-444-8197 Occupational Fields: cement mason Plasterers #66 150 Executive Park Boulevard, Suite 1200 San Francisco, CA 94134 415-467-9721 Occupational Fields: cement mason Plasterers & Cement Masons #200 1610 West Holt Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 909-865-2240 Occupational Fields: cement mason Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Northern California Cement Masons, Local #355 1700 Corby Avenue, Suite D Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707-577-0144 Occupational Fields: cement mason Southern District Council of Plasterers & Cement Masons PO Box 6497 Santa Ana, CA 92706 714-554-0730 Occupational Fields: cement mason
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Cement Masons Union, Local #891 1517 Kenilworth Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20019 202-398-5858 Occupational Fields: cement mason Nazario Construction Company Inc. 2001 Fairview Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-832-2777 Occupational Fields: cement mason Prince Construction Company Inc. 1111 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 202-889-5050 Occupational Fields: cement mason
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FLORIDA Bricklayers and Masons Union, Local #2 145 East First Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 904-354-0262 Occupational Fields: mason Florida West Coast Trowel Trades 4602 West Martin Luther King Boulevard Tampa, FL 33614 813-879-2521 Occupational Fields: mason Masonry Association of Florida Inc., Gulf Coast Area 18801 North Dale Mabry Lutz, FL 33549 Occupational Fields: mason Masonry Association of Florida, Northeast Florida 540-A, 20 Mile Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Occupational Fields: mason Masonry Association of Florida, Southwest Florida 1313 31st Street, NW Naples, FL 33964 Occupational Fields: mason Orlando Area Masonry Trades 8434 Avenue C, Building 126 McCoy Air Force Base Orlando, FL 32827 Occupational Fields: mason Southeast Masonry Company 2230 Emerson Street Jacksonville, FL 32207 Occupational Fields: mason Trowel Trades 2000 North Florida Mango Road Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-689-2205 Occupational Fields: mason
404-525-1233 Occupational Fields: cement mason Masonry of Georgia 135 Maple Street Avondale Estates, GA 30002 404-377-1699 Occupational Fields: mason
HAWAII Hawaii Masons Training Office Training Office 2251 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96819 808-845-5949 Occupational Fields: mason, cement finisher, bricklayer, plasterer, pointer caulker Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: mason Masons Training Office, Wailuku 1464 Lower Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 808-244-9504 Occupational Fields: mason, bricklayer, plasterer, cement finisher, plasterer
ILLINOIS Cement Masons Union 100 Republic Avenue Joliet, IL 60435-6516 815-725-0487 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union, Local #90 820 Lions Drive Troy, IL 62294-2440 618-667-2562 Occupational Fields: cement mason
GEORGIA Cement Masons 514 Flat Shoals Avenue Atlanta, GA 30316
Cement Masons Union, Local #143 2901 Research Road PO Box 6569
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Champaign, IL 61826 217-356-9313 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union, Local #502 739 25th Avenue Bellwood, IL 60104-1954 708-544-9100 Occupational Fields: cement mason Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Rural Route Three Bloomington, IL 61704-9803 309-828-3279 Occupational Fields: cement mason Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 212 South First Street Rockford, IL 61104-2073 815-873-0346 Occupational Fields: cement mason Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 1808 10th Street Waukegan, IL 60085 815-363-6933 Occupational Fields: cement mason
INDIANA Bricklayers, Masons, and Tile Setters Union, Local #3 620 North East Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3421 317-262-4640 Occupational Fields: mason, marble setter, terrazzo worker Bricklayers and Masons Union, Local #25 824 Royal Street Columbus, IN 47203-1157 812-378-0669 Occupational Fields: mason
IOWA Cedar Rapids Cement Masons 965 West 10th Avenue Marion, IA 52302 319-377-5061 Occupational Fields: cement mason
KANSAS Associated Builders and Contractors, Heart of America 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 418 Mission, KS 66202 913-831-2221 Occupational Fields: cement mason
MARYLAND Allied Masonry Inc. 9105 Brooksville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-1585 Occupational Fields: mason Bricklayers and Masons 5200 Westland Boulevard Arbutus, MD 21227-2360 410-536-2005 Occupational Fields: mason Cement Masons Union, Local #43 4324 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 410-243-8255 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cianbro Corporation 605 Pittman Road Baltimore, MD 21226 410-636-3000 Occupational Fields: cement mason Flippo Construction Company Inc. 3820 Penn-Belt Place Forestville, MD 20747 301-967-6800 Occupational Fields: cement mason
MASSACHUSETTS Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local #3 550 Medford Street Charlestown, MA 02129-1405 617-242-5507 Occupational Fields: cement mason, stone mason International Masonry Institute 84 Myron Street Springfield, MA 01089
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413-737-5999 Occupational Fields: cement finisher
MICHIGAN Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 119 South Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-3015 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons and Plasterers 4209 South Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48910-4769 517-882-3931 Occupational Fields: cement mason
MINNESOTA Bricklayers and Stone Masons Union 312 Central Avenue, SE, #328 Minneapolis, MN 55414-1088 612-379-2966 Occupational Fields: stone mason Bricklayers and Tile Setters Union 2002 London Road Duluth, MN 55812-2144 218-724-8374 Occupational Fields: stone mason
MISSOURI Builders’ Association Education Center 105 West 12th Avenue Kansas City, MO 64116 816-471-0880 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union, Local #527 6301 Knox Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63139 314-644-1525 Occupational Fields: cement mason
NEVADA Bricklayers and Tilesetters Union, Local #3 4720 Wynn Road Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-873-0332 Occupational Fields: cement finisher Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 4150 East Bonanza Road Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-452-8809 Occupational Fields: cement mason
NEW MEXICO Cement Masons Union 4400 Silver Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-255-4170 Occupational Fields: cement mason
NEW YORK Eastern Contractors Association Six Airline Drive Albany, NY 12205-1004 518-869-0961 Occupational Fields: cement finisher
OHIO Cement Masons and Plasterers 694 Bev Road Youngstown, OH 44512-6422 330-799-9600 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union 3032 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-221-8815 Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union, Local #404 1417 East 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44114 216-771-3929 http://www.cementmasons404.com Occupational Fields: cement mason Cement Masons Union, Local #886 4652 Lewis Avenue Toledo, OH 43612 419-478-2652 Occupational Fields: cement mason
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Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #109 2046 South Main Street Akron, OH 44301-2868 330-724-1221 Occupational Fields: cement mason
WASHINGTON Inland Northwest Masonry Apprenticeship Committee East 102 Boone, Suite 101 Spokane, WA 99202 509-327-2774 Occupational Fields: mason
OKLAHOMA Eastern Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades Council 2651 East 21st Street, Suite 405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3363 Occupational Fields: cement mason
PENNSYLVANIA Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons, Local #592 2501 Snyder Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 215-468-0237 Fax: 215-468-1426 http://www.opcmia592.org/index6.html Occupational Fields: cement mason
TEXAS International Masonry Institute, Texas Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers District Council 9105 Edgebrook Houston, TX 77034 713-941-5668 Occupational Fields: stone mason, cement mason, bricklayer
VIRGINIA Shirley Contracting Corporation 8435 Backlick Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-550-8100 Occupational Fields: cement mason Tavares Concrete Company Inc. 7805 Cinder Bed Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-550-7377 Occupational Fields: cement mason
INTALCO Aluminum Corporation 4050 Mountain View Road Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-7296 Occupational Fields: mason Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation Mead Works 2111 East Hawthorne Road Mead, WA 99021 509-468-5483 Occupational Fields: mason Seattle Cement Masons 552 Denny Way, Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98109 206-441-9386 Occupational Fields: cement mason, terrazo worker Spokane Area Cement Finishers and Plasterers, Local #72 West 106 Mission, Suite 103 Spokane, WA 99201 509-326-0575 Occupational Fields: cement mason, terrazo worker
WEST VIRGINIA Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 Occupational Fields: mason
WISCONSIN Ballou Masonry Inc. 2113 Shears Court PO Box 477 Beloit, WI 53512-0477 608-365-2791 Occupational Fields: stone mason
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Bricklayers Union, Local #1 2233 Birch Street Eau Claire, WI 54703-3400 715-835-5164 Occupational Fields: mason Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons 2025 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704-5324 608-221-0599 Occupational Fields: cement mason
WYOMING Wyoming Contractors Association 1700 West Lincolnway, Suite 176 PO Box 965 Cheyenne, WY 82003 307-632-0573 Occupational Fields: cement mason, asphalt paver
MECHANICS RELATED SECTIONS: auto body workers; boilermakers; carpenters; electricians and line workers; electronics
technicians; elevator constructors; engineers and engineering technicians; ironworkers; machinists; metalworkers; millwrights; operating engineers and stationary engineers; pipe trades workers; printing industry workers; railroad workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; theater workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; truck drivers; welders Mechanics maintain and repair machines and mechanical systems. Some mechanics specialize in certain types of machines, such as power tools, home appliances, vending machines, elevators, farm equipment, construction equipment, or production machinery in factories. Industrial equipment repairers, also known as maintenance mechanics, service and repair machinery in factories and plants. Most of them work for manufacturing companies, particularly those involved in food processing, transportation equipment, textiles, metal products, and primary metals. These jobs are more plentiful in industrialized parts of the country. General maintenance mechanics work on more than machinery; they repair and maintain buildings, plumbing, electric systems, drains, heating and air conditioning units, and various machines. They use carpentry skills to repair almost every part of buildings, including roofs, windows, floors, and plaster. They work in residences, offices, factories, hospitals, and other establishments. Those who work for large companies may specialize in one general area of maintenance. Troubleshooting is an important part of this job. Home appliance and power tool repairers, also called service technicians, repair and service refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, ovens, saws, drills, and similar machines. Some specialize in small or large appliances; others handle only power tools or appliances powered by natural gas. Vending machine servicers and repairers install, maintain, and stock coin-operated machines that dispense foods and beverages. They collect coins from the machines, clean and lubricate the equipment, check electric and electronic systems, and maintain heating and refrigeration systems. They also file reports, order parts, and write estimates of the cost of repairs. Mechanics begin a repair project by inspecting the machine and identifying the problem, often with the help of testing equipment, such as computerized diagnosis machines. To make adjustments or repairs, mechanics sometimes must disassemble the machine and replace parts. It is often important to work quickly, because production at a facility can stop when a machine is not running. Mechanics also clean, grease, and oil machines to maintain them. They work with various hand tools and
power tools, including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, drills, grinders, lathes, and welding equipment. They must have a knowledge of electronics to work with increasingly sophisticated machines. Sometimes they must climb ladders, crawl under large machines, or lift heavy objects. Mechanics usually work indoors but may work outside when repairing heavy equipment at a construction site, for example. Some vending machine mechanics travel extensively to service machines on site; they often work evenings, holidays, and weekends. Industrial mechanics often work overtime, nights, and weekends to keep machines at factories running. They tend to be more steadily employed than some other manufacturing workers because they perform major mechanical projects during slack seasons while other plant workers are laid off. Many industrial machinery repairers belong to unions, including the United Steelworkers of America; the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; and the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training are common ways of becoming a mechanic. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced mechanics. Typically the course of study runs for one to four years and includes classroom instruction in blueprint reading, mathematics, electronics, computers, and welding. Mechanics sometimes advance to become machinists, tool and die makers, or supervisors. In general an applicant should ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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APPRENTICESHIP SALARIES Between $8 an hour and $20 an hour, depending on experience.
POSTAPPRENTICESHIP SALARIES From about $12 an hour, up to $30 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on geographic location, industry, union membership, and the worker’s skill level.
JOB OUTLOOK Declining slightly for industrial maintenance mechanics, because companies are buying more new machinery than previously, instead of repairing existing equipment. In addition, much of the new machinery has diagnostic capabilities that identify mechanical problems before the machines break down; these capacities reduce the need for mechanics. For general maintenance mechanics, there should be better than average growth because there are many facilities that need maintenance, and there is a high turnover in this trade. The demand for vending machine repairers is expected to decline slightly, because the design of the machines has been improved to reduce the need for repairs. Still, many businesses are expected to install new machines and to require maintenance of existing machines. For more information on apprenticeships for mechanics, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local vending machine firms, appliance repair shops, and appliance dealers.
JOURNEYMAN PROFILE City of Phoenix Public Works Mechanic Apprenticeship Personnel Department 2441 South 22nd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-262-7037
General Nature of the Job Kelly Bucey is a state-certified journeyman mechanic, but you won’t see grease under her fingernails anymore. A serious back injury forced her to rethink how to put her expertise and training as a mechanic to use. These days, you’ll find her at a desk just 50 feet from her old stomping grounds in the central maintenance garage, working
as a methods and standards analyst for the city’s Public Works Department’s Equipment Management Division. Her job involves collating and analyzing the service and repair history of the city’s fleet of vehicles and equipment in order to help make decisions about purchasing new vehicles or using outside vendors for repairs. During both her apprenticeship and her time as a journeyman mechanic, Kelly was responsible for repairs and maintenance work on city-owned vehicles. The automotive apprenticeship program for the city of Phoenix is broken into the following components: electrical systems, preventative maintenance, fuel systems, steering and suspension, braking systems, heating and air systems, transmission and power train, engine and cooling systems, tune-up and emissions control, hydraulic systems, and general maintenance. There’s also an apprenticeship track for heavy equipment (such as garbage trucks and off-road diesel equipment). It covers hydraulic systems in greater detail and tacks on another 1,000 hours of onthe-job training. Kelly says that becoming a good diagnostician is considered the goal of most apprentices. “With all of the computerized systems in today’s vehicles, being a mechanic is becoming less of a manual practice and more of a mental exercise,” she explains. This ability to do logical reasoning has carried into her current job. Whereas she relied on wrenches and screwdrivers in the garage, she says that “a computer and a brain are my tools now.” In particular, she uses computer spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.
Typical Day Kelly settles into her cubicle at about 7:30 a.m. She sits within earshot of her coworkers and her supervisor, so there’s usually some friendly bantering over the cubicle walls. Then she gets down to business. Today, she’s doing a cost analysis on the department’s tub grinders, which are large, stationary pieces of mulching equipment. She’s putting together numbers on whether hiring a private company is the most cost-effective way of servicing these grinders. Earlier in the week, she completed a report regarding a police station’s request to purchase a new vehicle. She pulled together hard data on the station’s fleet repair histories, but she also looked at how the cars were being utilized and whether the need for a new police car could be alleviated by having officers work different hours. Another one of her ongoing responsibilities is building a database that captures the work orders from each of the city’s repair shop locations. While much of her work is on the computer, she also spends some time
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in meetings and presentations with colleagues. She takes a half-hour lunch break around noon, or whenever her stomach starts growling. At 4:30 p.m., she shuts down her trusty computer and calls it a day. Kelly feels her background as a mechanic is crucial to her job as a methods and standards analyst. She knows the repair coding system, for example, like the back of her hand. “The codes would be cryptic to an outsider,” she says. More importantly, she understands why certain repair jobs costs what they do, and she can question unusual costs accordingly. This level of understanding, she feels, gave her an edge in getting hired for the job. She says that she sometimes misses learning about emerging automotive technology. “But I don’t miss getting dirty or working swings and graveyards,” she laughs.
Path to Becoming a Journeyman Working for the city of Phoenix runs in Kelly’s family. In fact, her grandfather, mother, father, aunt, and uncle all worked for the city at one time or another. With that legacy, Kelly knew what she was getting into when she applied for several apprenticeship programs. “I saw that there were opportunities for advancement, good benefits, and decent job security,” she states. She interviewed for the mechanic apprenticeship at a fortuitous time in the department. “They were ready to see a woman come in and succeed. I was the first woman to complete the program,” she says. Kelly claims that she wasn’t the least bit mechanically inclined at the time. She says, “I’d taken ‘powder-puff ’ mechanics in high school and I could do minor stuff.” But within a few weeks on the job, it was clear that she had what it took. When a gasket on her own car blew, she was able to repair it herself one evening. As an apprentice, Kelly moved from one shop location to another every six months to a year. This rotation exposed her to repair work at police stations, sanitation stations, fire stations, and tire-mounting shops. After completing her apprenticeship, Kelly was hired by the city as a mechanic. Shortly thereafter, the city made budget cuts; as low-woman on the totem pole, her position was eliminated. She stepped into the lower-paying position of service worker, and it was during this time that Kelly injured her back. After a period of rehabilitation, she came back to work for the city as an equipment services clerk, handling administrative data entry at the shops. Kelly remembers feeling at a crossroads here, wanting more challenging responsibilities. She decided to attend night and weekend classes to get a bachelor’s degree in business at Western International University. The accelerated program pushed her through in a year and a half,
and the city’s tuition reimbursement program picked up the costs equal to that of the state university. With the bachelor’s degree under her belt, Kelly applied for the job as methods and standards analyst—and got it.
Salary Range Kelly makes $17.50 an hour. Currently, automotive mechanics’ salaries for the city of Phoenix start at $11.12 for apprentices and reach $16.66 for journeymen. Heavy equipment mechanics start at $11.40 and top out at $20.54. The city’s benefits plan includes retirement, 401(k) accounts, sick/vacation leave, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, and health/dental insurance.
Advice Kelly offers some advice to people who are interested in mechanics but aren’t sure they want to do it forever. “Get a good foundation in public speaking and basic English while you’re in school,” she says. She emphasizes that when it comes time for promotions, mechanics are judged on their verbal and written communication skills as well as their mechanical skills.
Future Goals Having been in her current job for only two months, Kelly is excited about utilizing both her background in mechanics and her college degree in business. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t looked to the future. “Within three to four years, I’d like to move up again.” She says that her supervisor is extremely supportive of employees rising through the ranks. Within the department, for instance, she could eventually work as fleet operations manager. She would also consider working for a private company. “My job now gives me the skills to do operations analysis at just about any large corporation, especially a manufacturing company,” she says.
ARIZONA Arizona Operating Engineers PO Box 11249 Phoenix, AZ 85061-1249 602-252-1844 Occupational Fields: construction equipment mechanic ASARCO, Ray Complex PO Box 8 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic
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BHP Copper, Superior PO Box 37 Superior, AZ 85273 520-689-2444 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Granite Construction Company PO Box 27557 Tucson, AZ 85726 520-748-8000 Occupational Fields: mechanic Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station PO Box 6691 Phoenix, AZ 85005 602-393-3855 Occupational Fields: instrument mechanic, powerhouse mechanic, treatment plant mechanic Phoenix, City of, Public Works Personnel Department 2441 South 22nd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-262-7037 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, industrial truck mechanic Phoenix Pipefitting Trades 2950 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-269-8213 Occupational Fields: refrigeration mechanic Plumbers and Pipefitters 601 West Rillito Tucson, AZ 85705 520-620-0015 Occupational Fields: refrigeration mechanic Teamsters Union 11001 North 99th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 602-268-8801 Occupational Fields: construction equipment mechanic, automotive mechanic
209-577-3210 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Central Valley Opportunity Center, Winton Winton Small Business Incubator 6838 Bridget Court Winton, CA 95388 209-357-3716 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Machinists, Automotive Trade Alameda-Contra Costa, San Francisco Counties 7717 Oakport Street, Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94621 501-569-8450 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
CONNECTICUT General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group 400 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108-0968 860-565-4321 Occupational Fields: engine mechanic
FLORIDA Anastasia Commercial Equipment Sales and Service 2205 Dobbs Road, Unit Three St. Augustine, FL 32086 Occupational Fields: mechanic Arizona Chemical, Panama City 2 Everitt Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 850-914-8521 http://www.arizonachemical.com Occupational Fields: mechanic
CALIFORNIA Central Valley Opportunity Center, Modesto 912 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354
Arizona Chemical, Pensacola 411 South Pace Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32501-5009
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850-438 9222 Occupational Fields: mechanic Arizona Chemical, Port St. Joe 345 Kenny Mill Road Port St. Joe, FL 32456 850-229-8271 http://www.arizonachemical.com Occupational Fields: mechanic Automobile and Diesel Mechanics of Lake County 2001 Kurt Street Eustis, FL 32726 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, diesel mechanic Automotive Services Association of Pinellas County 2895 20th Avenue, North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Bay Area Marine Service Technicians 10121 Sung Harbor Road St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Occupational Fields: marine mechanic Classic Auto-Rebuild Route Two, Box 2234A Melrose, FL 32666 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Diesel Truck and Bus Mechanics Contractors Inc., West Central Florida 6760 Winterset Gardens Road Winter Haven, FL 33884 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, diesel mechanic, truck mechanic Bay Diesel 7112 East 7th Avenue Tampa, FL 33619 813-626-9506 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, truck mechanic, diesel mechanic Don Alford’s Garage Inc. 1110 East Silver Springs Boulevard Ocala, FL 34470 352-368-6070 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
Flagler County Two Cole Court Palm Coast, FL 32137 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Kelly Tractor Company 8255 Northwest 58th Street Miami, FL 33166 305-592-5360 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic L. P. Evans Motors Inc. 9696 Northwest Seventh Avenue Miami, FL 33150 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic O’Steen Volvo Volkswagen 2525 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207 904-396-5486 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Pinellas County Automobile Technicians Suncoast Chrysler Plymouth 8755 Park Boulevard Seminole, FL 33777 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Professional Repair Industry Diagnostic Experts (PRIDE) 537-B Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Occupational Fields: mechanic River City Diesel Mechanics 6935 Evergreen Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32208 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic Tampa Radiator Inc. 1912 East Tampa Street Tampa, FL 33602 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
GEORGIA Arizona Chemical, Savannah 1201 W. Lathrop Avenue, Gate C Savannah, GA 31401
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912-238-6000 Occupational Fields: mechanic Arizona Chemical, Valdosta 1401 E. Hill Road Valdosta, GA 31601 229-333-8413 Occupational Fields: mechanic United Auto Workers, Local #10 5407 Buford Highway, NE Doraville, GA 30340 770-457-3128 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, truck mechanic, trailer mechanic
HAWAII Del Monte Fresh Products Inc. PO Box 200 Kunia, HI 96759 808-621-1208 Occupational Fields: maintenance construction mechanic, automotive mechanic, tractor mechanic Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: air conditioning mechanic, automatic sprinkler system repairer, mechanical repairer, construction equipment mechanic, automotive mechanic Oahu Transit Services Inc. 811 Middle Street Honolulu, HI 69819 808-848-4538 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic Operating Engineers 50 Waianuenue Avenue, First Floor Hilo, HI 96720 808-935-8709 Occupational Fields: heavy duty repairer, heavy duty welder, construction equipment mechanic Operating Engineers 1432 Middle Street, Room 103 Honolulu, HI 96819
808-847-5523 Occupational Fields: heavy duty repairer, heavy duty welder, construction equipment mechanic
ILLINOIS Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Drive Joliet, IL 60431-8938 815-729-9020 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic National Automatic Merchandising Association 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60606-2806 312-346-0370 Fax: 312-7044140 Occupational Fields: vending machine mechanic Reynolds Manufacturing 501 38th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-7443 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Triton Community College 2000 North Fifth Avenue River Grove, IL 60171 708-456-0300 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
INDIANA Bayer Corporation 1884 Miles Avenue Elkhart, IN 46515-0040 574-264-8319 Occupational Fields: instrument maintenance Central Nine Career Center PO Box 710 Greenwood, IN 46142 317-888-4401 Occupational Fields: construction equipment mechanic Chrysler Corporation Foundry Plant 1100 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-240-4932 Occupational Fields: mechanic
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Convenience Store Distributing Company 1133 Northwest L Street Richmond, IN 47374 765-962-8521 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic Cummins Engine Company PO Box 3005 Mail Code 11861 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 812-377-5784 Occupational Fields: machine repairer Dana Corporation Spicer Axle Division PO Box 70 Fort Wayne, IN 46801 219-481-3017 Occupational Fields: mechanic General Motors Corporation, Allison Transmission Division 4700 West 10th Street PO Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894 317-242-5321 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, truck mechanic, trailer mechanic, experimental transmission assembler, product engineer General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis Metal Fabricating Division PO Box 388 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-269-5956 Occupational Fields: mechanic, welding equipment mechanic, truck mechanic GM Powertrain Training Programs 106 GM Drive Bedford, IN 47421 812-279-7261 Occupational Fields: machine repairer Haynes International 1020 West Park Avenue Kokomo, IN 46901 765-456-6000
Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, instrument mechanic Karl Schmidt Unisa 2425 Coliseum Boulevard South Fort Wayne, IN 46803 260-426-8081 Occupational Fields: machine repairer LTV Steel Employee Development 2500 New York Avenue Whiting, IN 46394 219-853-7361 Occupational Fields: mechanical maintenance technician, diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic National Steel Corporation Midwest Steel Division U.S. Highway 12 Portage, IN 46368 219-763-5753 Occupational Fields: mechanic Operating Engineers Union, Local #181 722 East State Road 68 Lynnville, IN 47619 812-922-5541 Occupational Fields: heavy duty mechanic Safeway Moving Systems Inc. 2828 North Emerson Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46218 317-545-7533 Occupational Fields: truck mechanic Swift Transportation 6500 West Industrial Highway Gary, IN 46406 800-240-3021 http://www.swft.com Occupational Fields: truck mechanic, dispatcher, trainer, warehouse worker Zimmer Inc. Employee Relations PO Box 708 Warsaw, IN 46580 574-267-6131 Occupational Fields: mechanic
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IOWA Carousel Motors 809 Highway One, West PO Box 2057 Iowa City, IA 52244 319-354-2550 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
319-337-6757 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Lear Corporation 2500 Highway Six, East Iowa City, IA 52240 319-338-9281, x276 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Climax Molybdenum Company PO Box 220 2598 Highway 61 Fort Madison, IA 52627 319-463-7151 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Lower Beaver Conoco 4540 Lower Beaver Des Moines, IA 50310 515-278-7004 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
Deere and Company PO Box 1595 Des Moines, IA 50306 515-289-3208 Occupational Fields: mechanic
McGurk-Meyers Motors Highway Six, West 404 Second Street Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-5225 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
Hargrave-McEleney Inc. 1600 Highway One West PO Box 2210 Iowa City, IA 52246 319-354-1011 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
Metro Transit 1100 MTA Lane Des Moines, IA 50309 515-283-8111 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic
Hartwig Dodge Motors 629 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, IA 52246 319-337-2101 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
MidAmerican Energy 201 Southeast First Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-281-2963 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
HON Company 200 Oak Street PO Box 1109 Muscatine, IA 52761 319-264-7533 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
NSK Corporation 1100 North First Street Clarinda, IA 51623 712-542-5121 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Kalona Plastics Inc. 202 First Street, South PO Box 790 Kalona, IA 52247 319-656-4500 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic King’s Auto Repair 800 Quarry Road Coralville, IA 52241
Ralston Foods Company Inc. 601 16th Street, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-368-0237 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Warren Automotive 1420 Willow Creek Court Iowa City, IA 52246 319-354-4554 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
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KANSAS Berry Tractor and Equipment 930 South West Street PO Box 12288 Wichita, KS 67277-2288 316-943-4246 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic Board of Public Utilities 540 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101-2704 913-573-9622 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, power house mechanic Bungee Milling 16755 274th Road PO Box 640 Atchison, KS 66002-0640 913-367-3251 Occupational Fields: maintenance repairer Colgate-Palmolive Company 18010 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-573-6464 Occupational Fields: instrument mechanic Wichita Kenworth Inc. 5115 North Broadway Street PO Box 4226 Wichita, KS 67204-0226 316-838-0867 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic
MAINE Bath Iron Works 700 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530-2574 207-443-3311 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Buddy’s Automotive 3711 Philadelphia Road Abingdon, MD 21009-1172 410-679-6300 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Plaza Ford 1701 Bel Air Road Bel Air, MD 21014 410-877-2800 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) 15873 Crabbs Branch Way Rockville, MD 20855 301-670-1110 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
MICHIGAN United Auto Workers 365 West 24th Street Holland, MI 49423-4036 616-392-2162 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic United Auto Workers, Amalgamated Local 1002 East South Street Jackson, MI 49203-4405 517-784-9139 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic United Auto Workers, Local #581 4425 South Saginaw Street Flint, MI 48507-2654 810-742-8964 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic United Auto Workers-Chrysler 2211 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48207-4143 313-567-3300 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
MARYLAND Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point 5111 North Point Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21219 410-388-3000 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
MONTANA Flanagan’s Mazda-Jeep/Eagle 909 Strand Avenue Missoula, MT 59801
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406-721-9223 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
NEW YORK Monroe Community College 1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623-5780 585-292-2000 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Westchester Community College 75 Grasslands Road Valhalla, NY 10595-1636 914-785-6706 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
NORTH CAROLINA Dana Corporation-Spicer Heavy Axle and Brake Division 105 Wamsutta Mill Road Morganton, NC 28655 704-433-4600 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
PENNSYLVANIA Steelworkers 8 Bolton Circle Newtown, PA 18940 Occupational Fields: front end/back end mechanic
RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island Automotive Dealers Association 335 Centerville Road, Suite 41 Warwick, RI 02886 401-732-6870 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic
WASHINGTON Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #587 Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle/Metro King County 1555 Airport Way, South Seattle, WA 98134 206-684-2714 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #758 Pierce Transit 3701 96th Street, Southwest Tacoma, WA 98499 253-581-8051 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic Community Transit IAM District #160 7000 Hardeson Road Everett, WA 98203 425-348-2339 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic Eastern Washington Machinists North 2110 Francher Street Spokane, WA 99212 509-533-7181 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic
American Flint Glass Workers PO Box 1973 Dublin, VA 24084 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Fluor Daniel Hanford Industrial Maintenance M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic
United Paperworkers Union PO Box 133 Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 Occupational Fields: mechanic
Northwest Automotive Machinists 5631 Tacoma Mall Boulevard Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-9692
VIRGINIA
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Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic Seattle Automotive Machinists 9135 15th Place, South Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-7990 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic, diesel mechanic, garage mechanic, equipment mechanic, parts technician Seattle, City of 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3100, Room SSCB-220 Seattle, WA 98104-5031 206-386-1607 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Avenue, North Seattle, WA 98133-5667 206-546-4101 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Spokane Transit 1230 West Boone Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-325-6000 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, heavy duty repairer, garage mechanic, automotive mechanic, equipment mechanic Whatcom and Skagit County Bellingham Harley Davidson 1419 North State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 360-671-7575 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic Yelm School District #2 PO Box 476 Yelm, WA 98597 360-458-6113 Occupational Fields: diesel mechanic, automotive mechanic, garage mechanic, heavy duty repairer, equipment mechanic
WISCONSIN Algoma Hardwoods Inc. 1001 Perry Street Algoma, WI 54201-1698 920-487-5221 Fax: 920-487-3636 Occupational Fields: automotive mechanic Aluminum Casting and Engineering Company 2039 South Lenox Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-744-3902 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Briggs and Stratton 12301 West Wirth Street Milwaukee, WI 53222 414-259-5333 Occupational Fields: machine repairer Engineering Industries Inc. 407 South Nine Mound Road Verona, WI 53593 608-845-6569 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Heritage Wafers Limited 850 Stanton Street Ripon, WI 54971 800-325-6830 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Rockwell Lime Company 4110 Rockwood Road Manitowoc, WI 54220 414-682-7771 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic U.S. Paper Mills Corporation 824 Fort Howard Avenue De Pere, WI 54115 414-336-4229 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Warsaw Paper Company 515 West Davenport Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-369-4100 Occupational Fields: truck mechanic
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Wausau Paper Mills Company 202 Second Street PO Box 305 Brokaw, WI 54417-0305 715-675-3361 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Wisconsin Dairies Cooperative Corporate Headquarters Highway 12, North Baraboo, WI 53913-9803 608-356-8316 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA Northwest Community College PO Box 338 Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0 250-842-5291 Fax: 250-842-5813 http://www.nwcc.bc.ca Occupational Fields: outdoor power equipment technician
ONTARIO Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Ottawa District Office 1355 Bank Street, Suite 703 Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7 613-731-7100 Fax: 613-731-4160 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Sault Ste. Marie District Office 70 Foster Drive, 1st and 2nd Floors Roberta Bondar Place Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6V9 705-945-6815 Fax: 705-945-6818 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Thunder Bay Regional Office 28 Cumberland Street North, 3rd Floor Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4K9 807-345-8888 Fax: 807-768-2536 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Toronto District Office 625 Church Street, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2B5 416-326-5800 Fax: 416-326-5799 Occupational Fields: maintenance mechanic
Medical Laboratory Technicians related sections: health care workers, emergency services technicians, dispensing opticians
Various specializations fall under the general umbrella of the medical laboratory technician and technologist field. Individuals may become cytotechnologists, histotechnologists, medical technologists, histotechnicians, and phlebotomists, to name the most common occupations. While the specific training and work responsibilities vary based on the specialization, all of these occupations are focused on the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease through laboratory testing. In general, medical laboratory technicians perform less complex tests and laboratory procedures than medical laboratory technologists. Technicians may prepare specimens and operate automated analyzers, for example, or they may perform manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions. Like technologists, they may work in several areas of the clinical laboratory or specialize in just one. Histotechnicians cut and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists, and phlebotomists collect blood samples. They usually work under the supervision of medical and clinical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers. Medical laboratory technicians use a microscope to examine tissues, cells, and body fluids, such as blood, urine, and cerebro-spinal fluid. They search for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions; and test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment. Technicians may also prepare specimens for examination, count cells, and look for abnormal cells. They use automated equipment and instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment. Then they analyze the results and report them to the physicians. With increasing automation and the use of computer technology, there is less actual hands-on work and more analysis involved in the technician’s job. Technicians are also responsible for establishing and monitoring programs to ensure the accuracy of tests and for modifying procedures as necessary in response to advances in medical research. Some medical technicians are responsible for supervising other technicians, which entails additional managerial work. Medical laboratory technicians are employed in a variety of settings. Their hours and other working conditions vary accordingly. Some work in large hospitals or in inde-
pendent laboratories that are based inside large hospitals. In these settings, the laboratory usually operates continuously, which means that technicians may work the day, evening, or night shifts. They may also work weekends and holidays. Those who work in small labs may work on rotating shifts instead of on regular shifts. In some situations, laboratory employees may be on call several nights a week or on weekends. Medical laboratory technicians work with infectious specimens. They are well trained in proper methods of infection control and sterilization, so few hazards exist. But if proper procedures are not followed, such as wearing protective masks, gloves, and goggles, their safety is at risk. Medical laboratories are clean and well-lighted, but the presence of specimens and solutions used in testing sometimes produces unpleasant fumes. In addition, medical laboratory technicians often spend a great deal of time on their feet. The education requirements vary, depending upon the specific occupation, but in general there are fewer education requirements for medical laboratory technicians than there are for technologists. Many technicians have either an associate’s degree from a community or junior college or a certificate from a hospital, a vocational or technical school, or one of the U.S. Armed Forces. A few technicians learn their skills on the job. Technologists generally have a bachelor’s degree. Technicians who want to become technologists may do so through additional training and education. The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) fully accredits 467 programs for medical and clinical laboratory technologists, medical and clinical laboratory technicians, histotechnologists and histotechnicians, cytogenetic technologists, and diagnostic molecular scientists. Other nationally recognized accrediting agencies that accredit specific areas for clinical laboratory workers include the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. In some states, medical laboratory technicians must be licensed or registered. Specific requirements for licensure are available from the state department of health or the board of occupational licensing. In addition to possible licensing requirements, certification is a standard 483
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in the field and a prerequisite for most employment and advancement within the field. A voluntary process, certification is usually granted by a nongovernmental organization, such as a professional society or certifying agency, and is based on the individual meeting a set of prescribed standards that determine professional competence. Agencies that certify medical laboratory technicians include the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the American Medical Technologists, the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, and the Board of Registry of the American Association of Bioanalysts. Each agency has its own set of requirements for certification and different organizational sponsors. In general an applicant should n be
a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n be good at working under pressure n have good analytical skills n be very precise and detail-oriented n have excellent manual dexterity and normal color vision n have good computer skills Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians held about 297,000 jobs in 2002. More than half of jobs were in hospitals. Most of the remaining jobs were in offices of physicians and in medical and diagnostic laboratories. A small proportion was in educational services; other ambulatory healthcare services, including blood and organ banks; outpatient care centers; and scientific research and development services.
Apprenticeship Salaries
Salaries vary during training. Medical technicians who learn on the job while employed by a lab may earn as much 60 percent of the skilled worker’s wage. The majority of medical technicians, however, learn their trade in a twoyear associate’s degree program in which the second year of study involves clinical rotations, or on-the-job training, but the student does not usually earn a salary at this time.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
Medical laboratory technicians usually earn around $30,000 a year, with the lowest paid technicians earning just under $20,000 a year, and the highest paid technicians earning more than $44,000. Salaries vary for technicians depending upon the employer, the geographic area
in which they work, and the employee’s experience and training. Hospitals generally pay technicians the highest wages, followed by colleges and universities, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, and other ambulatory health care services.
Job Outlook
This occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2012. For more information on training to become a medical laboratory technician, please contact the individual programs listed below. For a list of accredited and approved educational programs for clinical laboratory personnel, contact National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670 Chicago, IL 60631 773-714-8880 Fax: 773-714-8886
[email protected] http://www.naacls.org
Information on certification is available from the following organizations: American Association of Bioanalysts Board of Registry 917 Locust Street, Suite 1100 St. Louis, MO 63101 314-241-1445 Fax: 314-241-1449
[email protected] http://www.aab.org
American Association of Blood Banks 8101 Glenbrook Road Bethesda, MD 20814-2749 http://www.aabb.org American Medical Technologists 710 Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-823-5169 Fax: 847-823-0458 http://www.amt1.com American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20817
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301-657-2768 Fax: 301-657-2909
[email protected] http://www.ascls.org American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry 2100 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612 312-738-1336
[email protected] http://www.ascp.org/bor American Society for Cytopathology 400 West 9th Street, Suite 201 Wilmington, DE 19801 302-429-8802 Fax: 302-429-8807 http://www.cytopathology.org Clinical Laboratory Management Association 989 Old Eagle School Road Wayne, PA 19087 610-995-9580 Fax: 610-995-9568 http://www.clma.org National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel PO Box 15945-289 Lenexa, KS 66285 913-438-5110, ext. 4647 Fax: 913-599-5340
[email protected] http://www.nca-info.org
Additional career information is available from the following sources:
Canada
Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (ACMLT) Whitemud Business Park, #105, Bldg. #1, 4245 - 97 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 5Y7 780-435-5452 Fax: 780-437-1442
[email protected] http://www.acmlt.org
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) PO Box 2830 Hamilton, ON L8N 3N8 905-528-8642 Fax: 905-528-4968
[email protected] http://www.csmls.org/english/english.htm College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) 10 Bay Street, Suite 330 Toronto, ON M5J 2R8 416-861-9605 Fax: 416-861-0934
[email protected] http://www.cmlto.com Manitoba Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (MSMLT) 585 London Street Winnipeg, MB R2K 2Z6 204-669-9050 Fax: 204-667-1747
[email protected] http://www.msmlt.mb.ca New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NBSMLT) PO Box 20180 Fredericton NB E3B 7A2 506-455-9540 Fax: 506-455-7491
[email protected] http://www.nbsmlt.nb.ca Newfoundland and Labrador Society of Laboratory Technologists (NLSLT) PO Box 39057, 430 Topsail Road St. John’s, NF A1E 5Y7 709-754-8324 http://students.northatlantic.nf.ca/~nlslt Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT) 234 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 402 Toronto, ON M4P 1K5 416-485-6768 Fax: 416-485-7660
[email protected] http://www.osmt.org
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Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec (OPTMQ) 1150, boul. St-Joseph Est, bureau 300 Montréal, QC H2J 1L5 514-527-9811 Fax: 514-527-7314
[email protected] http://www.optmq.org Prince Edward Island Society of Medical Technologists (PEISMT) Prince County Hospital, 259 Beattie Avenue Summerside, Prince EE C1N 2A9 Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT) Box 3837 Regina, SK S4P 3R8 306-352-6791 Fax: 306-352-6791
[email protected] http://www.ssmlt.sk.ca
Apprenticeship Profile Valdosta Technical College 4089 Val Tech Road Valdosta, GA 31602-0929 229-259-5567
[email protected] http://www.valdostatech.edu
General Nature of the Job
A student training to become a medical laboratory technician may learn their skills and gain the knowledge needed to succeed in this occupation through on-the-job training or some combination of education and on-the-job training, which usually takes the form of a two-year associate’s degree program in medical laboratory technology at a technical or vocational school or a community college. According to Margaret Brown, a student in the medical laboratory technology program at Valdosta Technical College needs to enjoy detail-oriented activities and working in a clinical setting. “You need to be able to spend long hours monitoring automated equipment as it tests blood, for example, which can be tedious, but you also need to be able to deal compassionately with the public.” During the two-year program, the student must complete 122 credit hours, which has to include such courses as chemistry, algebra, technical communications, funda-
mentals of speech, and psychology. The occupational courses in the program include anatomy & physiology, serology/immunology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology/coagulation, and urinalysis/body fluids, among others. Instruction and clinical experience are conducted in labs at affiliated hospitals and private laboratories, so that students are exposed to the actual functioning of a laboratory and able to understand the challenges as well as the benefits of working in such a setting. Margaret says, “the clinical instruction is the fun part, when we actually get to try out the techniques and processes we’ve been reading about in the classroom.” Clinical experience includes hands-on work in the areas of clinical chemistry, blood banking, microbiology, hematology, serology, and urinalysis/body fluids.
Typical Day
During the clinical phase of her training, Margaret works in a nearby medical laboratory, with which Valdosta Technical College is affiliated. Working with a licensed medical lab technician, she learns how to move freely and safely around the lab, following all the safety procedures required of employees and performing all the various activities of a medical lab technician. There is usually just one lab technician on-call overnight, and this person must carry a pager at all times and arrive at the hospital within 20 minutes of being paged. They are often called in for patients who have heart attacks, strokes, potential blood poisoning, or pain that the doctor is unable to diagnose. When Margaret works with the technician on-call, she must carry a pager and come in when called too. This way, she gets exposure to working under pressure in an emergency situation and also when there is little back-up from other laboratory staff. Although this work is inconvenient and often challenging, it is very rewarding, says Margaret. “It is when you understand how meaningful your work really is.” When the lab first opens in the morning, one of the first things Margaret must do is check all the instruments. She does daily maintenance and quality control to ensure that all automated systems are functioning properly. “I record the quality control data on graphs and check for statistical errors.” In-patient blood work is also collected first thing in the morning by laboratory assistants or phlebotomists. “We spin the blood samples in a centrifuge to separate cells from serum, then load the spun test tubes onto an analyzer. When the analysis is finished, we check the results and report them to the doctor.” For the next six hours, the lab collects blood from outpatients. “We see between 50 and 70 patients a day,” Margaret explains. “Some of the blood tests are sent out to a
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larger lab, but we do most of our own tests here. The work includes chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis. We spin, separate, or mix the test tubes of blood that are collected. If it’s a hematology specimen, we might have to make a thin blood film on the slide. We then stain the blood cells and examine them under a microscope. We’re looking for evidence of certain diseases, such as leukemia. At any time during the day, we may have to stop what we’re doing for an emergency. If there is an emergency patient, we go down to the Emergency Room and collect the patient’s blood and perform whatever tests are needed quickly to assist the doctor in making a diagnosis. Once outpatient collecting hours are over, we finish any outstanding work and prepare to close the lab for the evening.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
“I always wanted to work in a hospital,” says Margaret. She volunteered in a hospital during the summers when she was in high school and gained some exposure to the various types of jobs available in the health care field. Her volunteer coordinator is the one who told her originally about the medical laboratory technology program at Valdosta Technical College. To apply to the program, you need to have graduated from high school or have a GED certificate. You also need to be able to present acceptable ASSET, SAT, ACT or CPE scores. In addition, you must submit dental and medical records, an RPR blood test, a tuberculin skin test, and other medical information prior to beginning the clinical phase of training. The school also requires that each student receive the HB vaccination series or sign a waiver declining the vaccination prior to clinical experience. As with most degree-based programs, students working in the clinical part of their training continue to pay tuition and do not receive a salary.
Salary Range
Most medical laboratory technicians do not earn a wage during their training, although a small percentage of technicians may receive on-the-job training outside of a certified educational program. For graduates of a certified program, starting wages are around $30,000 a year plus full benefits in a hospital or private laboratory setting. Technicians may advance within their field or move up to managerial positions or even to become medical laboratory technologists.
Advice
Margaret suggests that those interested in becoming medical laboratory technicians try to gain some experi-
ence working in a laboratory setting before committing themselves to a full two-year training program. “Some people thrive in this environment,” she says, while others find the constant exposure to blood and other body fluids offputting” You also need to enjoy math and science. The classroom work is heavy on chemistry the first year. Flexibility in working with different kinds of people, as well as an ability to be self-directed and work alone when dealing with automated instruments or typing reports is very helpful.
Future Goals
Margaret likes the fast-paced and busy atmosphere of a big hospital laboratory. She hopes to move to Atlanta and work at such a lab. “I might decide to go on and finish the bachelor’s degree in medical technology,” Margaret says, “so that I have the ability to work as a medical laboratory technologist. This would give me more options when applying for jobs, as well as greater earning potential.” She also explains that she looks forward to new developments in her field. There is always some new test to learn about, she says, and this makes the work challenging and rewarding.
Alaska
University of Alaska—Anchorage 3211 Providence Avenue Anchorage, AK 99508-4610 907-786-6924 http://www.uaa.alaska.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Alabama
Gadsden State Community College PO Box 227 1001 George Wallace Drive Gadsden, AL 35902-0227 256-549-8470 http://www.gadsdenst.cc.al.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Jefferson State Community College 2601 Carson Road Birmingham, AL 35215-3098 205-856-6031
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http://www.jeffstateonline.com Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Wallace State Community College 801 Main Street PO Box 2000 Hanceville, AL 35077-2000 256-352-8347
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
ARKANSas
Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions PO Box 910 Joesboro, AR 72467-0010 870-972-3073
[email protected] http://www.astate.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Arkansas State University–Beebe PO Box 1000 Beebe, AR 72012 501-882-8214
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist National Park Community College 101 College Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-60-4278
[email protected] http://www.npcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist North Arkansas College 1515 Pioneer Ridge Drive Harrison, AR 72601 870-391-3288
[email protected] http://www.northark.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
South Arkansas Community College Attn: Mr. Oliver Borden PO Box 7010 El Dorado, AR 71730 870-862-8131
[email protected] http://www.southark.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Phillips Community College of University of Arkansas PO Box 785 Helena, AR 72342-0785 870-338-6474
[email protected] http://www.pccua.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
california
Hartnell College 156 Homestead Avenue Salinas, CA 93901 831-775-6700
[email protected] http://www.hartnell.cc.ca.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
colorado
Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive PO Box 9002 Littleton, CO 80160-9002 303-797-5796
[email protected] http://arapahoe.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
connecticut
Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Boulevard Bridgeport, CT 06604-4704 293-332-5106
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http://www.hcc.commnet.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Manchester Community College Great Path, M.S. #17 PO Box 1046 Manchester, CT 06045-1046 860-512-2703 http://www.mcc.commnet.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
delAware
Delaware Technical & Community College Jack F. Owens Campus PO Box 610, Seashore Highway Georgetown, DE 9947-0610 302-855-594
[email protected] http://www.dtcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
florida
Brevard Community College Allied Health Division 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922-6597 321-632-7543
[email protected] http://www.brevardcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Erwin Technical Center 2010 East Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL 33610-8299 813-231-1815 http://www.erwintech.org Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Florida Community College North Campus 4501 Capper Road, A-271 Jacksonville, FL 32218-4499 904-766-680
[email protected] http://www.fccj.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Indian River Community College 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5599 772-462-7536
[email protected] http://www.ircc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Keiser College 1500 NW 49th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-776-4456
[email protected] http://www.keisercollege.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Lake City Community College Route 19, Box 1030 Lake City, FL 32025 386-754-4221
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Miami-Dade College School of Allied Health Technologies 950 NW 20th St. Miami, FL 33127-4693 305-237-4434
[email protected] http://www.mdc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist St. Petersburg College HEC, PO Box 13489 7200 66th Street, North St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489 727-341-3714
[email protected] http://www.spjc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
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georgia
Central Georgia Technical College 3300 Macon Tech Drive Macon, GA 31206 478-757-3571
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Coastal Georgia Community College Department of Allied Health 3700 Altama Avenue Brunswick, GA 31520 912-264-7382
[email protected] http://www.cgcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Dalton State College 213 North College Drive Dalton, GA 30720 706-272-4512
[email protected] http://www.daltonstate.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Darton College 2400 Gillionville Road Albany, GA 31707-3098 229-430-846
[email protected] http://www.darton.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist DeKalb Technical College 495 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021-2397 404-297-9522
[email protected] http://www.dekalbtech.org Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Lanier Technical College 2990 Landrum Education Drive Oakwood, GA 30566
770-531-667
[email protected] http://www.laniertech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist North Georgia Technical College Highway 197 North, PO Box 65 Clarkesville, GA 30523-0065 706-754-7757
[email protected] http://www.ngtcollege.org Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Okefenokee Technical College 1701 Carswell Avenue Waycross, GA 31501-4016 912-287-5838
[email protected] http://www.okefenokeetech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southeastern Technical College 3001 East First Street Vidalia, GA 30474 912-538-3183
[email protected] http://www.southeasterntech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southwest Georgia Technical College 15689 Highway 19 North Thomasville, GA 31792 229-225-5203
[email protected] http://www.southwestgatech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Valdosta Technical College 4089 Val Tech Road Valdosta, GA 31602-0929 229-259-5567
[email protected] http://www.valdostatech.edu
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Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist West Central Technical College Murphy Campus 178 Murphy Campus Boulevard Waco, GA 30182 770-5376043
[email protected] http://westcentraltech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
hawaii
Kapiolani Community College 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816-4496 808-734-9231
[email protected] http://www.hawaii.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
illinois
Blessing Hospital 1005 Broadway Street Quincy, IL 6235 217-223-8400
[email protected] http://www.blessinghospital.com Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin, IL 60123-7193 847-214-7308
[email protected] http://www.elgin.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Illinois Central College Health Careers & Public Services 201 S.W. Adams Street Peoria, IL 61635-0001 309-999-4661
[email protected] http://www.icc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Kankakee Community College River Road, PO Box 888 Kankakee, IL 60901-0888 815-802-8835
[email protected] http://www.kankakee.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Oakton Community College Cluster One 1600 East Golf Road Des Plaines, IL 60016-1268 847-635-1889
[email protected] http://www.oakton.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market 3213 South Park Avenue Herrin, IL 62948 618-942-6902
[email protected] http://www.siccm.com Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southwestern Illinois College 2500 Carlyle Avenue Belleville, IL 62221-5899 618-222-5386
[email protected] http://www.swic.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
indiana
Indiana University, Northwest Allied Health Department 3400 Broadway Gary, IN 46408 219-980-6923
492 Medical Laboratory Technicians
[email protected] http://www.iun.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Ivy Tech State–North Central 220 Dean Johnson Boulevard South Bend, IN 46619-3837 574-289-7001
[email protected] http://www.ivytech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Barton County Community College 245 N.E. 30th Road Great Bend, KS 67530-9803 620-792-9393
[email protected] http://www.bartonccc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Ivy Tech State–Terre Haute 7999 US Highway 41, South Terre Haute, IN 47802-4898 812-298-2243 http://www.ivytech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Seward County Community College 520 North Washington Liberal, KS 67901-1137 620-626-3077
[email protected] http://www.sccc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
iowa
Des Moines Area Community College 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Building 9 Ankeny, IA 50021 515-964-6296
[email protected] http://www.dmacc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Iowa Central Community College 330 Avenue M Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-576-0099
[email protected] http://www.iccc.cc.ia.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Hawkeye Community College 1501 East Orange Road PO Box 8015 Waterloo, IA 50704-8015 309-296-2320
[email protected] http://www.hawkeye.cc.ia.us
kansas
Wichita Area Technical College 324 North Emporia Street Wichita, KS 67202 316-677-1378
[email protected] http://www.watc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University Dizney 220 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475-3102 859-622-3078
[email protected] http://www.eku.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Henderson Community College 2660 South Green St. Henderson, KY 42420 270-830-5318
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Medical Laboratory Technicians 493
http://www.henderson.kctcs.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Somerset Community College 808 Monticello Road Somerset, KY 42501-2999 606-679-8501
[email protected] http://www.somcc.kctcs.net Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 3300 South Highway 25E Pineville, KY 40977 606-242-2145
[email protected] http://www.secc.kctcs.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
louisiana
Delgado Community College 615 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 504-483-4198
[email protected] http://www.dcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Louisiana State University–Alexandria 8100 Highway 71 South Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
[email protected] http://www.lsua.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Louisiana Technical College, Lafayette Campus 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70502-4909 337-262-5962 http://www.lafayettecampus.net Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Our Lady of the Lake College 5345 Brittany Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-768-1745
[email protected] http://www.ololcollege.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southern University at Shreveport Bossier Campus 3050 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 318-674-3414
[email protected] http://www.susla.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
massachussets
Bristol Community College Division of Health Technology & Nursing 777 Elsbree Street Fall River, MA 02720-7307 508-678-2811
[email protected] http://www.bristol.mass.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Springfield Technical Community College PO Box 9000 Springfield, MA 01105-1204 413-755-4510 http://www.stcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
maryland
Allegany College of Maryland 12401 Willowbrook Road, SE Cumberland, MD 21502 301-784-5548
[email protected] http://www.allegany.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
494 Medical Laboratory Technicians
Villa Julie College 1525 Greenspring Valley Road Stevenson, MD 21153-9999 443-334-2256
[email protected] http://www.vjc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
maine
Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner Street Auburn, ME 04210-6498 207-755-5420
[email protected] http://www.cmcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Medical Laboratory Technology Program of Maine 181 Main Street Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-9451
[email protected] http://www.umpi.maine.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
michigan
Baker College of Owosso 1020 South Washington Street Owosso, MI 48867 989-729-3416
[email protected] http://www.baker.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Ferris State University 200 Ferris Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307-2740 231-591-2317
[email protected] http://www.ferris.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Kellogg Community College 450 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397 269-965-3931
[email protected] http://www.kellogg.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Northern Michigan University School of Nursing & Allied Health I-L Learning Resources Ctr, 201 Magers Hall Marquette, MI 49855-5346 906-227-1660
[email protected] http://www.nmu.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
minnesota
Alexandria Technical College 1601 Jefferson Street Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-4524
[email protected] http://www.alextech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Argosy University Twin Cities Campus 1515 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121 952-252-1680
[email protected] http://www.argosyu.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Hibbing Community College Hibbing Campus 1515 East 25th Street Hibbing, MN 55746 218-262-7254
[email protected] http://www.hcc.mnscu.edu/programs/dept/medlab Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Medical Laboratory Technicians 495
Lake Superior College 2101 Trinity Road Duluth, MN 55811 218-733-7679
[email protected] http://www.lsc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Minnesota State Community & Technical College— Fergus Falls 1414 College Way Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-736-1592
[email protected] http://www.minnesota.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Minnesota West Community & Technical College 1450 Collegeway Drive Worthington, MN 56187 507-372-3422
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Northern Minnesota Consortium for CLT/MLT Education 905 Grant Avenue, SE Bemidji, MN 56601 218-755-4270
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist North Hennepin Community College 7411 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 763-424-0768
[email protected] http://www.nhcc.mnscu.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Saint Paul College 235 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102-1807 651-846-1421
[email protected] http://www.saintpaul.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist South Central Technical College 1920 Lee Boulevard North Mankato, MN 56003 507-332-5852
[email protected] http://southcentral.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
mississippi
Copiah-Lincoln Community College PO Box 457 Wesson, MS 39191-0457 601-643-8391
[email protected] http://www.colin.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Hinds Community College 1750 Chadwick Drive Jackson, MS 39204-3402 601-371-3515
[email protected] http://hindscc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Meridian Community College 910 Highway 19 North Meridian, MS 39307 601-484-8755
[email protected] http://www.mcc.cc.ms.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Mississippi Delta Community College PO Box 668 Moorhead, MS 38761 662-246-6501
[email protected] http://www.msdelta.edu
496 Medical Laboratory Technicians
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 2300 Highway 90 Gautier, MS 39553 228-497-7709
[email protected] http://www2.mgccc.cc.ms.us/~medlabtech Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Northeast Mississippi Community College Cunningham Boulvard, Box 1457 Booneville, MS 38829 662-720-7388
[email protected] http://www.necc.cc.ms.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Pearl River Community College Forrest County Center 5448 US Highway 49, South Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-554-5523
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nebraska
Central Community College PO Box 1024 East Highway 6 Hastings, NE 68902-1024 402-437-2762
[email protected] http://www.cccneb.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Mid-Plains Community College 601 W State Farm Road North Platte, NE 69101-9499 308-535-3754
[email protected] http://www.mpcc.cc.ne.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southeast Community College 8800 “O” Street Lincoln, NE 68520 402-437-2760
[email protected] http://www.southeast.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
new hampshire
missouri
St. Louis Community College 5600 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 314-644-9645
[email protected] http://www.stlcc.cc.mo.us/fp/clt/index.html Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Three Rivers Community College Riverside Campus 2080 Three Rivers Boulevard Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 573-840-9677
[email protected] http://www.trcc.edu/divisions/hhs/MLT.htm Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
New Hampshire Community Technical College Allied Health and Human Services One College Drive Claremont, NH 03743-9707 603-542-7744
[email protected] http://www.nhctc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
new jersey
Camden County College PO Box 200, College Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012-0200 856-227-7200
[email protected] http://www.camdencc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Medical Laboratory Technicians 497
Mercer County Community College PO Box B Trenton, NJ 08690-1099 609-586-4800
[email protected] http://www.mccc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Middlesex County College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ 08818 732-906-2581
[email protected] http://www.middlesexcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Northern New Jersey Consortium for Medical Laboratory Technology Education 400 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ 07869 201-612-5558
[email protected] http://www.bergen.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
new mexico
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute 525 Buena Vista, SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 607-778-5211 http://www.tvi.cc.nm.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist New Mexico State University–Alamogordo 2400 North Scenic Drive Alamogordo, NM 88310 505-439-3761
[email protected] http://alamo.nmsu.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
new york
Clinton Community College Lake Shore Rd, Route 9 South 136 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901 518-562-4273
[email protected] http://www.clinton.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-431-8321
[email protected] http://www.sunydutchess.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Erie Community College–North 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221-7095 716-851-1553
[email protected] http://ecc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Orange County Community College 115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940 845-341-4136
[email protected] http://www.sunyorange.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist SUNY Farmingdale Route 110, Gleeson Hall, Room 304 Farmingdale, NY 11735 631-420-2257
[email protected] http://www.farmingdale.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
north carolina
Alamance Community College PO Box 8000 Graham, NC 27253-8000 336-506-4196
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498 Medical Laboratory Technicians
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 828-254-1921
[email protected] http://www.abtech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Bismarck State College 1500 Edwards Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501-1299 701-224-569
[email protected] http://www.bismarckstate.com Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Central Piedmont Community College PO Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235-5009 704-330-5028
[email protected] http://www.cpcc.cc.nc.us/Health_Sciences/Medical_ Laboratory_Technology Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Coastal Carolina Community College 444 Western Boulevard Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-938-6275
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Davidson County Community College PO Box 1287 Lexington, NC 27293-1287 336-249-8186
[email protected] Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Road Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-695-3839
[email protected] http://www.sandhills.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southeastern Community College 4564 Chadbourn Highway PO Box 151 Whiteville, NC 28472 910-642-7141
[email protected] http://www.sccnc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Western Piedmont Community College Health Sciences Department 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 828-438-6128
[email protected] http://www.wpcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
ohio
Clark State Community College 570 East Leffels Lane Springfield, OH 45505-4749 937-328-8077
[email protected] http://www.clarkstate.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Columbus State Community College 550 East Spring Street, PO Box 1609 Columbus, OH 43216-1609 614-287-2518
[email protected] http://www.cscc.edu/DOCS/MedLab/index.html Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Jefferson Community College 4000 Sunset Boulevard Steubenville, OH 43952-3594 740-264-5591
Medical Laboratory Technicians 499
[email protected] http://www.jcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, OH 44094-5198 440-525-7169
[email protected] http://www.lakeland.cc.oh.us/ACADEMIC/SH/MLT/ INDEX.HTM Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Lorain County Community College 1005 North Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44035-1691 440-366-7194
[email protected] http://www.lorainccc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Marion Technical College 1467 Mount Vernon Avenue Marion, OH 43302-5694 740-389-4636
[email protected] http://mtc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Shawnee State University 940 Second Street Portsmouth, OH 45662-0790 740-351-3388
[email protected] http://www.shawnee.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist University of Rio Grande MSC/F-39 218 North College Avenue Rio Grande, OH 45674 740-245-7319
[email protected] http://www.rio.edu
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Washington State Community College 710 Colegate Drive Marietta, OH 45750 740-374-8716
[email protected] http://www.wscc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
oklahoma
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 200 I Street, NE Miami, OK 74354-6497 918-540-6315
[email protected] http://www.neoam.cc.ok.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Rose State College 6420 Southeast Fifteenth Street Midwest City, OK 73110-2704 405-733-7577
[email protected] http://www.rose.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Seminole State College 2701 Boren Boulevard, PO Box 351 Seminole, OK 74818 405-382-9214
[email protected] http://www.ssc.cc.ok.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Tulsa Community College 909 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 918-595-7008
[email protected] http://www.tulsacc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
500 Medical Laboratory Technicians
pennsylvania
Community College of Allegheny County South Campus 1750 Clairton Road West Mifflin, PA 15122-3097 412-469-6280
[email protected] http://www.ccac.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991 215-751-8511
[email protected] http://www.ccp.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Reading Area Community College 10 South 2nd St, PO Box 1706 Reading, PA 19603-1706 610-372-4721
[email protected] http://www.racc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
rhoDe island
Community College of Rhode Island Flanaghan Campus, CLT Program 1762 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, RI 02865-4585 401-333-7144
[email protected] http://www.ccri.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College 3250 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299 803-535-139
[email protected] http://www.octech.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Spartanburg Technical College Allied Health Division PO Box 4386 Spartanburg, SC 29305-4386 864-591-3866
[email protected] http://www.stcsc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Tri-County Technical College PO Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670-0587 864-646-1351
[email protected] http://www.tctc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist York Technical College 452 South Anderson Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-981-7082
[email protected] http://www.yorktech.com Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
south dakota
south carolina
Greenville Technical College PO Box 5616 Greenville, SC 29606-5616 864-250-8292
[email protected] http://www.greenvilletech.com
Mitchell Technical Institute 821 North Capital Street Mitchell, SD 57301-2002 605-995-3024
[email protected] http://mti.tec.sd.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Medical Laboratory Technicians 501
tennessee
Jackson State Community College 2046 North Parkway Jackson, TN 38301-3797 731-425-2612
[email protected] http://www.jscc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist MedVance Institute 1025 Hwy. 111 Cookeville, TN 38501 931-526-3660
[email protected] http://www.medvance.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Volunteer State Community College 1480 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-8600 http://www.volstate.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
texas
Academy of Health Sciences Dept of Clinical Support Services 3151 Scott Road Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6137 210-221-7707
[email protected] http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist El Centro College Main at Lamar Dallas, TX 75202-3604 214-860-2304
[email protected] http://www.ecc.dcccd.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist El Paso Community College PO Box 20500 El Paso, TX 79998-0500
915-831-4085
[email protected] http://www.epcc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Houston Community College System Coleman Health Science Center 1900 Galen Dr Houston, TX 77030 713-718-5518 http://www.hccs.cc.tx.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist McLennan Community College 1400 College Drive Waco, TX 76708-1402 254-299-8406
[email protected] http://www.mclennan.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Navarro College 3200 West 7th Avenue Corsicana, TX 75110 903-875-7516
[email protected] http://www.navarrocollege.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
utah
Salt Lake Community College Health Science Division 4600 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0808
[email protected] http://www.slcc.edu/pages/1285.asp Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Weber State University 3905 University Circle Ogden, UT 84408-3905 801-626-780
[email protected] http://departments.weber.edu/cls
502 Medical Laboratory Technicians
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
virginia
Thomas Nelson Community College 99 Thomas Nelson Drive PO Box 9407 Hampton, VA 23670-0407 757-825-2783
[email protected] http://www.tncc.cc.va.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Wytheville Community College 1000 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382-3308 276-223-4828
[email protected] http://www.wcc.vccs.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
washington
Clover Park Technical College 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard, SW Lakewood, WA 98499-4098 253-589-5625
[email protected] http://www.cptc.ctc.edu/cptc/pages/MedicalLab.html Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98133-5667 206-546-6947
[email protected] http://www.shoreline.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Wenatchee Valley College 1300 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA 98801-1799 509-664-2522
[email protected] http://www.wvc.edu
Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
west virginia
Bluefield Regional Medical Center 500 Cherry Street Bluefield, WV 24701-3306 304-327-1596
[email protected] http://www.brmcwv.org Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Fairmont State Community and Technical College 1201 Locust Avenue 211 Education Building Fairmont, WV 26554-2491 304-367-4284
[email protected] http://www.fairmontstate.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Marshall University Clinical Laboratory Science Department 1 John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755-2530 304-696-6596
[email protected] http://www.marshall.edu/clinical Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College Logan Campus PO Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 304-792-7098
[email protected] http://www.southern.wvnet.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
wisconsin
Chippewa Valley Technical College Allied Health Division 620 West Clairemont Avenue
Medical Laboratory Technicians 503
Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-833-6420
[email protected] http://www.cvtc.edu/Programs/DeptPages/MLT/ MLTHomePage.html Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
http://www.wwtc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Canada
alberta
Madison Area Technical College 3550 Anderson Street Madison, WI 53704 608-246-6510
[email protected] http://matcmadison.edu/matc Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Grant MacEwan College PO Box 1796 Edmonton, AB T5J 2P2 780-497-5040 Fax: 780-497-5001 http://www.gmcc.ab.ca/web/home/DetailsPage. cfm?ID=239 Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Milwaukee Area Technical College Health Occupations Division 700 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443 414-297-7142
[email protected] http://www.matc.edu Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Camosun College 4461 Interurban Rd Victoria, BC V9E 2C1 250-370-3550 http://www.camosun.bc.ca Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Moraine Park Technical College 235 North National Avenue PO Box 1940 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940 920-924-6373
[email protected] http://www.morainepark.edu/ Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Capilano College 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5 604-986-1911 TDD: 604-990-7848 Fax: 604-984-4985 http://www.capcollege.bc.ca Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 West Mason Street, PO Box 19042 Green Bay, WI 54307-9042 920-498-6374
[email protected] http://www.nwtc.tec.wi.us Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Capilano College Squamish Campus PO Box 1538 1150 Carson Place Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 604-892-5322 Fax: 604-892-9274 http://www.capcollege.bc.ca Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
Western Wisconsin Technical College 304 North Sixth Street La Crosse, WI 54601-0908 608-789-6284
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british columbia
Capilano College Sunshine Coast Campus PO Box 1609
504 Medical Laboratory Technicians
5627 Inlet Avenue Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 604-885-9310 Fax: 604-885-9350 http://www.capcollege.bc.ca Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
manitoba
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology 2055 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, MB RH 0J9 204-632-2311 http://www.rrc.mb.ca Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology 400 119 4th Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 5X2 306-933-7331 http://www.siast.sk.ca/siast/contactus Occupational Fields: medical lab technician, medical lab technologist
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Metalworkers shape metal into everything from wroughtiron railings to the lever that pops bread out of a toaster. Some, including goldsmiths, tinsmiths, coppersmiths, and silversmiths, specialize in working with one type of metal. Others design bronze sculptures and other artistic creations. Metalworking and plastics-working machine operators set up and monitor machines that produce, cut, and form metal and plastic parts for most consumer products, such as toasters, toys, automobile parts, window frames, pop bottles, and wire. Some specialize in setting up the machines or operating a screw machine, plastics-molding machine, grinding machine, punch press, lathe, or other machine. Workers read blueprints, plan and set up the sequence of operations, adjust the machine’s controls, choose lubricants and coolants, feed material into the machines, and select instruments or tools for each operation. These jobs usually involve repetitive operations that require little training. Numerical-control machine-tool operators tend machines that are electronically controlled, usually by computers. Metalworking and plastics-working machine operators who become skilled at their work may be promoted to more responsible positions within the department or receive advanced training to become machinists or tool and die makers. Metalworkers often learn skills such as leather working or gem cutting to expand the scope of their craft. Many of these craftspeople are self-employed. Blacksmiths create furnishings such as chandeliers and coffee tables, stairway railings, and other architectural metalwork; some specialize in artistic creations such as sculptures. Swordsmiths fashion authentic or ornamental swords and leather sheaths, often decorated with jewels and precious metals. Bladesmiths fashion high-quality knives and other cutting tools. Locksmiths repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes. Jewelers purchase, design, construct, repair, adjust, and appraise jewelry; their work often involves molding and shaping metal and setting gemstones. Metalworking and plastics-working machine operators usually work indoors in clean, bright factories. They generally work 40 hours a week but sometimes put in overtime or work nights and weekends. To reduce the risk
of injury from flying particles of metal and from operating powerful, high-speed machinery, metalworkers wear safety glasses, aprons, and other protective gear. They work with hammers, anvils, forges, soldering torches, welding equipment, saws, drills, pliers, jeweler’s lathes, and various other hand tools and power tools, along with chemicals and polishing compounds, such as flux for soldering and tripoli and rouge for finishing. Workers in the field sometimes belong to unions, such as the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America, or professional organizations, such as the Society of American Silversmiths or the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA). These organizations often offer training workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities for aspiring metalworkers in search of apprenticeships. Apprenticeship and on-the-job training are common ways of entering this field. Trainees learn under the supervision of experienced workers. The course of study may run from a few weeks to a year or more and typically includes instruction in welding, blueprint reading, and the properties of various metals. Apprenticeships at jewelry manufacturing plants typically last three to four years and include instruction in stone setting, casting, model making, and engraving. In general an applicant should n
be at least 18 years old a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n be able to do moderately heavy lifting n have analytical or artistic ability n have mechanical aptitude n have manual dexterity n have good hand-eye coordination n have patience n be able to work with precision and concentration n be
Apprenticeship Salaries
About 50 percent of what skilled workers earn. Some nontraditional programs in this field offer a stipend, room and board, or help with transportation costs. 505
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Postapprenticeship Salaries
About $12 an hour, up to about $25 an hour plus benefits. Earnings vary, depending on skill level, the employer, geographic location, and union membership.
Job Outlook
Generally good, because there will be a continued need for metal and plastic products. The demand for metalworking and plastics-working machine operators is expected to decline somewhat through the year 2012, however, due in part to increased use of computer-controlled equipment. The outlook for locksmiths is good, and the outlook for jewelers is fair. For more information on apprenticeships for metalworkers, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the individual programs listed below.
National Programs
The Artist’s Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) PO Box 816 Farmington, GA 30638-0816 706-310-1030 Fax: 706-769-7147
[email protected] http://www.abana.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith Society of American Silversmiths PO Box 72839 Providence, RI 02907 401-461-6840 Fax: 401-461-6841 Occupational Fields: silversmith
Apprenticeship Profile Angel Sword Corporation Apprenticeship Program 350 Jennifer Lane Driftwood, Texas 78619-9753 512-847-9679
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General Nature of the Job
In 1979, Daniel Watson and his wife Olinca founded Angel Sword Forge. The name was chosen to convey their
belief that the sword is not only a weapon but also an otherworldly work of art. That belief is reflected every day in the work done at this unique forge. Daniel and his apprentices use traditional, hands-on methods and the hammer, anvil, fire, and sweat to create edged weapons of the highest quality. A bellows-driven charcoal kiln is used to heat the bar of steel that will eventually be a blade. At 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit, the molecular structure of the steel actually changes, allowing the metal to absorb carbon from the flame. The bar is then removed from the fire, placed on an anvil, and hammered into shape. When the blade is returned to the fire for another heating, it absorbs more carbon, making the metal harder and more durable. The core of the blade has the least amount of carbon, which allows the blade to bend and not break. Conversely, the sharp edge and tip of the blade, where the steel is the thinnest, has the highest carbon content. Once the blade is created, it is tested for flexibility by being placed in a vise, bent up to 60 degrees, then bent back. If the blade is perfectly straight again (or “returned to true”), it passes inspection. The blades are finished using a high-mirror polish, an acid wash, or a bluing bath. As the final step, the blades are furnished with guards and unique handles made of bone, wood, brass, bronze, or horn. The swords’ prices are indicative of this labor-intensive craftsmanship: swords made by Angel Sword cost upwards of $2,000. The new, more affordable line of Bright Knight swords is priced between $600 and $2,000. The training of an apprentice at Angel Sword is rigorous and all consuming. Apprentices are provided with on-site housing and are asked to work approximately 10 hours a day, six days a week.
Typical Day
There are certain advantages to living at your job. Take the fact that head apprentice Gabriel Paavola wakes up at 7:45 a.m. and is at work just 15 minutes later. His first responsibility is to the milling machine that shapes steel bars into blades for the Bright Knight line. He’s got to be sure it is in good working order by oiling it, cleaning it, and replenishing the steel bars. This can take as little as half an hour or—if there are problems—all day. Then he “gets on the blade.” Blades have already been ground to certain shapes by a journeyman and run through the kiln for hardening and tempering. Gabriel works on finishing a blade, sandblasting it to remove fire scale, and then bringing it up to a mirror polish or turning it black with an acidic bluing solution. Next, he tests the blade by bending it in a vise and straightening it. “It’s a
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very arduous process to straighten a blade,” he says. “You have to be able to see true ninety-degree angles. You learn how much pressure to apply and where to bend exactly.” When the blade is ready, he consults with Daniel on what kind of guard and handle should be used. (A guard is the piece on a sword between the handle and the blade.) Each time that Gabriel does the finishing touches of fitting a guard and handle onto a blade, he’s aware that he’s creating a one-of-a-kind sword. The workday at Angel Sword is a long one, often consuming 10 or 12 hours. Afterwards, Gabriel sometimes makes the twenty-minute drive into town to buy groceries or rent a movie. Other days, he’ll read a book about edged weapons from Angel Sword’s extensive library. In the early mornings, he sometimes joins Daniel and the others for Tai Chi Ch’uan. Gabriel readily admits that the downside to living on-site is its isolation. On occasion, apprentices are asked to travel to regional Renaissance and medieval festivals, where Angel Sword sells the bulk of its swords, knives, and daggers. Most apprentices enjoy this opportunity to dress in period costume and join in the festive revelry.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Gabriel describes his coming to work at Angel Sword as “a weird twist of fate.” He was attending college in Michigan and—like many college seniors majoring in art—trying to figure out what to do with the rest of his life. But career decisions weren’t really on his mind when he was surfing the Internet one day. He typed the word “sword” into a search engine, curious of what he might find about an object that’s long fascinated him. “Ever since I was two years old, I’ve loved the sword,” he says. He had even taken a blacksmithing course in college to learn more about blades. But he credits the Internet with linking him to Angel Sword. After he clicked on Angel Sword’s home page and discovered a description of the apprenticeship program, he sent a resume to Daniel. After a few conversations on the phone, he was convinced that Angel Sword had something to offer him and he to offer it. Soon after, he arrived in Texas to begin his journey as an apprentice swordsmith.
Salary Range
Gabriel is hesitant to give specifics on his salary as an apprentice. He came to Angel Sword debt-free (a requirement of the program) and is provided with living quarters and a small stipend. Of the stipend, he says, “It’s enough for clothing and to put food in my belly. You don’t do this for the money.” Instead, he explains that his compensation
comes from working on beautiful swords: “You spend all the energy you have on one piece, and finally, it’s perfect.”
Advice
“I would discourage anyone from doing this,” Gabriel says emphatically when asked if he has advice for wouldbe swordsmiths. But then he backpedals, saying “What I mean is that I would welcome anyone who’s willing. But if they can be discouraged so easily by me, then they won’t make it.” There have been, in fact, more dropout apprentices at Angel Sword than journeymen who’ve completed the program. “People think it’s going to be all mystical and magical,” he says. “But it’s humbling, back-breaking work. If you don’t have the heart and soul to do this for four to eight years, you won’t stick with [swordsmithing] later on.” “Every day, I feel like I want to bolt,” Gabriel admits. “I’ll be working on a sword and something goes wrong. But then I find a creative way to make it better than when it began. That’s the payoff.”
Future Goals
In 10 years, Gabriel envisions himself starting his own company. His time at Angel Sword has given him the desire to forge his own swords, live on his own land, and eventually own his own gallery. He says that he’s gradually uncovering his own ideas and opinions about swords. “I feel as though a lot more people could be reached than just the Renaissance crowd,” he explains. “There are so many people who would like to experience swords.” Specifically, Gabriel is interested in researching and re-creating weaponry from different parts of the world, such as axes from China and Japan, or spears from Africa. In the future, he looks forward to creating “a worldwide spectrum of blades.”
Alabama
Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of America, Alabama Forge Council 889 County Road 1464 Cullman, AL 35058-0675 256-775-1575
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of America, Alabama Forge Council 212 Park Place Way Alabaster, AL 35007 205-824-0004
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[email protected] http://afc.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Arizona
Arizona Artist-Blacksmith Association 840 East McKellips Road Apache Junction, AZ 85219 480-983-2688
[email protected] http://www.az-blacksmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith Arizona Artist-Blacksmith Association 2522 West Loughlin Drive Chandler, AZ 85224 480-839-6339
[email protected] http://www.az-blacksmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Arkansas
Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas 6829 Cottonwood Road Harrison, AR 72601 870-743-1547
[email protected] http://www.blacksmithsofarkansas.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker, swordsmith Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas 4121 Homewoods Drive Rogers, AR 72758 479-621-5238 http://www.blacksmithsofarkansas.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
California
California Blacksmith’s Association PO Box 997 San Jacinto, CA 92581 707-961-1246 http://www.calsmith.org/ Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Smiths 2905 Aspen Drive Durango, CO 81301 970-259-6553
[email protected] http://www.rockymountainsmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Connecticut
Connecticut Blacksmith Guild 4 Haley Street Mystic, CT 06355-2612 860-536-0679
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
District of Columbia
National Rifle Association 1600 Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest Washington, DC 20036 703-267-1000 Occupational Fields: gunsmith
Florida
Florida Artist Blacksmith Association Juan A Holbrook 6418 Nothwest 97 Court Gainesville, FL 32653
[email protected] http://www.blacksmithing.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Georgia
Alex Bealer Blacksmith Association c/o Jerry W. Green PO Box 250 Emerson, GA 30137 706-635-7500
[email protected] http://www.alexbealer.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild 226 Fellowship Church Road Fort Valley, GA 31030
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478-397-4906 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild PO Box 1173 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-4896
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Illinois
Illinois Valley Blacksmith Association 6710 South Grant Highway Marengo, IL 60152 815-923-4370
[email protected] http://www.illinoisblacksmith.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Indiana
Conner Prairie Farm 13400 Allisonville Road, North Fishers, IN 46038-4499 317-776-6000 http://www.connerprairie.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith
General Motors Corporation, Allison Transmission Division 4700 West 10th Street PO Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894 317-242-5321 Occupational Fields: tinsmith Indiana Blacksmithing Association Rural Route 1, Box 581 Dugger, IN 47848-9603 812-648-2557
[email protected] http://www.indianablacksmithing.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Indiana Blacksmithing Association 3380 West 650, N Middletown, IN 47356-9476 765-533-4153
http://www.indianablacksmithing.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Iowa
Iowa Operating Engineers 16299 Quebec Street Indianola, IA 50125 641-942-7112 Occupational Fields: locksmith
University of Iowa Physical Plant 165 CSSB, Facilities Management Staff Development Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5115 Occupational Fields: locksmith
Kansas
Great Plains Blacksmith Association 105 South Main Street Haysville, KS 67060-1731
[email protected] http://gpba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Kentucky
Bluegrass Artist Blacksmith’s Guild 6927 Oddville Sunrise Road Cynthiana, KY 41031 859-234-6954 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Kentucky Blacksmiths’ Association PO Box 366 Brandenburg, KY 40108 207-422-3107 http://ky.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Louisiana
Gulfcoast Blacksmiths Association 61 Hyacinth Drive Covington, LA 70433 985-892-1137
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http://www.GulfCoastBlacksmith.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Louisiana Metalsmiths Association PO Box 305 Hammond, LA 70404 985-429-0575
[email protected] http://lametalsmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Maryland
American Bladesmith Society 6612 Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights, MD 21714 301-371-7543 Occupational Fields: bladesmith, knife maker Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland Inc. PO Box 593 Randallstown, MD 21133
[email protected] http://www.bgcmonline.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild 74 Riverside Drive Severna Park, MD 21146 410-647-6446
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Furnace Town Blacksmith’s Guild 6 Laport Court Berlin, MD 21811 410-208-9098
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Furnace Town Blacksmith’s Guild PO Box 7 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 410-957-2325
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Mid-Atlantic Smiths Association Nathan’s Forge 3476 Uniontown Road Uniontown, MD 21158
410-848-7903
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Mid-Atlantic Smiths Association 12800 Hammonton Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-0897
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Michigan
Michigan Artist-Blacksmiths Association 3979 62nd Street Holland, MI 49423 616-392-1514
[email protected] http://www.miblacksmith.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Michigan Artist-Blacksmiths Association 121 Pleasant Street Romeo, MI 48065 586-752-7016 http://www.miblacksmith.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Minnesota
Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of America, Guild of Metalsmiths PO Box 11423 St. Paul, MN 55111 http://www.metalsmith.org/inf/index.htm Occupational Fields: metalsmith, blacksmith, tinsmith, sculptor, coppersmith Central Minnesota Blacksmiths 13633 Ferman Avenue, Northwest Clearwater, MN 55320 763-878-1694
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Central Minnesota Blacksmiths 240 Division Street Rice, MN 56367-8712 320-393-2713
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Guild of Metalsmiths 2153 Fox Place Mendota Heights, MN 55120 651-683-0906
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Guild of Metalsmiths 2526 California Ave, Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-706-0198
[email protected] http://www.metalsmith.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Northern Minnesota Metal Smiths 9179 Beltrami Line Road, SW Bemidji, MN 56601
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Northern Minnesota Metal Smiths 11170 County Road 25 Mizpah, MN 56660-9540 218-897-5067 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Mississippi
Mississippi Forge Council 1021 Pevey Lane Crystal Springs, MS 39059 601-892-1867
[email protected] http://www.msforgecouncil.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Mississippi Forge Council 136 Munich Drive Madison, MS 39110 601-982-1791
[email protected] http://www.msforgecouncil.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Missouri
Blacksmith Association of Missouri 2212 Ailewcik St. Louis, MO 63129 http://www.bamsite.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Blacksmith Association of Missouri 6192 Highway 168 Shelbyville, MO 63469-2527 573-633-2010
[email protected] http://www.bamsite.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Montana
Northern Rockies Blacksmiths Association PO Box 1445 Livingston, MT 59047 406-222-4770
[email protected] http://www.hallowellco.com/nrba.htm Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Prairie Blacksmiths Association 4020 West 13th Street Grand Island, NE 68803-2912 308-382-5500
[email protected] http://pba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Prairie Blacksmiths Association 3015 Orchard Lincoln, NE 68503 402-477-4337
[email protected] http://pba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
New Jersey
New Jersey Blacksmith Association 90 William Avenue Staten Island, NY 10308
[email protected] http://njba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
New Mexico
Southwest Artist-Blacksmiths Association 10427 San Gabriel Road, N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87111 505-298-2280
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
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Southwest Artist-Blacksmiths Association 506 Dartmouth, S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-266-6991 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
[email protected] http://nba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
North Carolina
New York
Capital District Blacksmiths’ Association PO Box 156 Valley Falls, NY 12185 518-665-8308
[email protected] http://www.cdblacksmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of America, North Carolina Chapter 2824 Regal Run Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 919-661-0424
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Ohio
Farmers’ Museum PO Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326-0800 607-547-1450 Occupational Fields: blacksmith
Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths 3273 Angling Road Collins, OH 44826 419-668-5327 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
New York State Designer Blacksmiths 8500 Street Route 415 Campbell, NY 14821 607-527-3611
[email protected] http://www.nysdb.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths 15784 Custar Road Grand Rapids, OH 43522 419-832-5801
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Northeastern Blacksmiths Association 496 Tow Path High Falls, NY 12440 845-687-7130
[email protected] http://nba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Northeastern Blacksmiths Association 52 Black Road Shokan, NY 12481 845-657-8212
[email protected] http://nba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Northeastern Blacksmiths Association 112 North Putts Corner Road New Paltz, NY 12561 845-255-8125
Oki Forgers 1340 High Street Hamilton, OH 45011 513-844-1074
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Oki Forgers 1895 Howell Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011 513-868-7769
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil PO Box 24308 Huber Heights, OH 45424 937-335-6670 http://www.sofablacksmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
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Steelworkers Route 2, Box 232 Little Hocking, OH 45742-9704 Occupational Fields: tin smith Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association 6374 Lake Road West Madison, OH 44057 440-428-0822
[email protected] http://www.wraba.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association 17231 Messenger Road Burton, OH 44021 440-543-8507
[email protected] http://www.wraba.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Oklahoma
Saltfork Craftsmen Artist Blacksmiths Association 9501 Frontier Perry, OK 73077 580-336-9213
[email protected] http://scaba.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmith Association 5733 Cloverdale Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-657-5795 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmith Association 1370 New Danville Pike Lancaster, PA 17603 717-291-0214
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Pittsburgh Area Artist-Blacksmiths Association 2063 Lovi Road Freedom, PA 15042 724-774-6757
[email protected] http://home.comcast.net/~paabasec Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Pittsburgh Area Artist-Blacksmiths Association 1630 Camp Meeting Road Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-6171
[email protected] http://home.comcast.net/~paabasec Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Pennsylvania
Blacksmith Guild Of Central Maryland Inc. PO Box 593 Randallstown, MD 21133 410-386-9150 http://www.bgcmonline.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Oil Valley Blacksmith’s Association 21206 State Route 8 Centerville, PA 16404 814-671-1494 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Oil Valley Blacksmith’s Association 9413 Millgrove Road Springboro, PA 16435 814-756-0919
Rhode Island
New England Blacksmiths 99 Chase Hill Road Ashaway, RI 02804 410-377-2611
[email protected] http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Society of American Silversmiths PO Box 72839 Providence, RI 02907 401-461-6840 Fax: 401-461-6841 http://www.silversmithing.com Occupational Fields: metalsmith, silversmith
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South Carolina
Philip Simmons Artist-Blacksmith Guild of South Carolina 9744 Plantersville Road Georgetown, SC 29440 843-546-5483
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Philip Simmons Artist-Blacksmith Guild of South Carolina 1680 Laurel Street Lexington, SC 29073 803-808-0802
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
South Dakota
Dakota Artist-Blacksmiths’ Association PO Box 394 Piedmont, SD 57769
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Dakota Artist-Blacksmiths’ Association 14870 Jackie Lane Rapid City, SD 57703 605-393-0232 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Tennessee
Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of America, Appalachian Area Chapter PO Box 838 Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 423-332-5463 http://aac.abana-chapter.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker River Bluff Forge Council 1897 Crump Memphis, TN 38107 901-278-7826
[email protected] http://rbfcmemphis.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker River Bluff Forge Council B 221 Meadowview Millington, TN 38053
901-835-3095
[email protected] http://rbfcmemphis.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Texas
American Bladesmith Society PO Box 977 Cypress, TX 77410-1481 http://www.americanbladesmith.com Occupational Fields: bladesmith, knife maker Angel Sword Corporation 350 Jennifer Lane Driftwood, TX 78619-9753 512-847-9679 Occupational Fields: swordsmith, knife maker Balcones Forge 1906 Rampart Circle Austin, TX 78727 512-328-4071
[email protected] http://www.balconesforge.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Balcones Forge 3318 Kirby Drive San Antonio, TX 78219 210-661-3293
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker East Texas Blacksmith Alliance 320 Oak Ridge Drive Onalaska, TX 77360 936-646-4985
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker East Texas Blacksmith Alliance PO Box 888 Woodville, TX 75979 409-982-1500 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Four States Iron Munchers 612 South Lelia Texarkana, TX 75501 903-792-1982
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http://www.fourstatesironmunchers.com Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Houston Area Blacksmith’s Association 10439 Rocky Hollow Road Laporte, TX 77571 281-842-1294
[email protected] http://www.habairon.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Houston Area Blacksmith’s Association 27923 FM 2978 Magnolia, TX 77345 281-356-5205
[email protected] http://www.habairon.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker North Texas Blacksmiths Association 22 Citrus Way Allen, TX 75002 972-727-7728
[email protected] http://home.flash.net/~dwwilson/ntba Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Utah
Bonneville Forge Council 2288 North 1200 West Clinton, UT 84015 801-773-3359
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Bonneville Forge Council 265 Valley View Drive Tooele, UT 84074 435-882-2128
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Virginia
Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac 5436 21st Street North Arlington, VA 22205-3023 703-534-3927
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Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac 3608 North Military Road Arlington, VA 22207 703-620-6454
[email protected] http://www.bgop.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild 4790 Shady Grove Road Glen Allen, VA 23059 804-360-2380
[email protected] http://www.cvbg.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild 408 Lakeside Boulevard Richmond, VA 23227 804-264-4022
[email protected] http://www.cvbg.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Colonial Williamsburg Foundation PO Box 1776 Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776 757-229-1000 http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com Occupational Fields: silversmith, blacksmith, gunsmith, cooper Tidewater Blacksmith’s Guild 601 Pembroke Ave, Suite 1005 Norfolk, VA 23507 757-627-1588
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Tidewater Blacksmith’s Guild 4500 Drum Castle Court Virginia Beach, VA 23455 757-363-0314
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Washington
Glaziers, Architectural Metal, and Glassworkers 6770 East Marginal Way, South Seattle, WA 98108
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206-762-7001 Occupational Fields: architectural metalworker Inland Northwest Blacksmith Association 6001 West 4th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336-1856 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Inland Northwest Blacksmith Association PO Box 4474 West Richland, WA 99353 509-308-1656 Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Northwest Blacksmiths Association 7926-320th Street East Eatonville, WA 98328 253-847-3235
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Northwest Blacksmiths Association 8002 Northeast Highway 99, Suite 405 Spokane, WA 98665 509-624-0100
[email protected] http://www.blacksmith.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
West Virginia
Appalachian Blacksmith Association 640 Davisson Run Road Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-242-2467
[email protected] http://www.appaltree.net Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Wisconsin
Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of America, Upper Midwest Blacksmiths Association 180 Cox Road Edgerton, WI 53534 Occupational Fields: farrier, blacksmith Upper Midwest Blacksmiths Association 1026 Tappan Street Woodstock, IL 60098
608-362-3668
[email protected] http://www.umbaonline.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Canada
alberta
Kootenay Blacksmith’s Association Chinook Country Forge Site 113, Box 12, RR 3 Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 403-638-3529
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Western Canadian Blacksmiths’ Association 7115-4 Street, NW Calgary, AB T2K 1C3 403-274-6486
[email protected] http://www.wcbg.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Western Canadian Blacksmiths’ Association 14707-115th Street Edmonton, AB T5X 1H7 780-456-0786
[email protected] http://www.wcbg.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
British Columbia
Kootenay Forge PO Box 119 Crawford Bay, BC V0B-1E0 250-225-3333
[email protected] Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker Vancouver Island Blacksmith’s Association 1040 Marwood Avenue Victoria, BC V9C-3C4 250-478-4095
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nova scotia
Maritime Blacksmiths Association PO Box 46048 Novalea Halifax, NS B3K 5V8 902-454-2266
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ontario
Ontario Artist-Blacksmiths Association 475 Columbus Road East Brooklin, ON L1M 1Z6 905-471-3930
[email protected] ontarioblacksmith.ncf.ca Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
saskatchewan
Western Canadian Blacksmiths’ Association 618 Trent Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7H 4T6 306-373-3159
[email protected] http://www.wcbg.org Occupational Fields: blacksmith, metalworker
Midwives
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Midwives are women who care for women and their babies before, during, and after childbirth. (The word “midwife” means “with woman.”) Midwives strive to improve the health of women and infants, to lower the rate of death due to childbirth, and to help women take an active part in their own health care. Midwifery provides an option for healthy women who expect an uncomplicated birth and wish to deliver their babies naturally, perhaps at home, with little intervention by a health care professional. This ancient profession has been practiced in the United States for centuries, most frequently in situations where the mother and baby were prevented by distance or other factors from receiving care from doctors and formally trained nurses. Midwives often collaborate with doctors and other health care professionals to ensure that their clients receive the best possible care. In 1995 nurse-midwives attended more than 200,000 births in this country; additional births were attended by lay midwives. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who specialize in women’s health care and hold at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a college or university. Nurses care for the “whole person,” including physical, mental, and emotional needs. They may be employed by hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, or they may be selfemployed, often working in collaboration with physicians and other health-care professionals. Certified midwives also hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have taken certain college science courses, but they do not have the medical education of certified nurse-midwives. Certified professional midwives have passed a certification examination offered by a professional association called the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA). Lay midwives (also known as direct entry, licensed, or professional midwives) do not hold college or university credentials in nursing, but most of them have completed many of the same studies through some other avenue. Doulas are women who assist midwives. Midwifery has been a source of controversy in recent decades as states have tried to establish standards and regulations to protect the health and safety of mothers and their babies. Every state and the District of Columbia have granted nurse-midwives the right to practice their profession. In contrast, the legal status of lay midwives
varies widely, depending on the state. In some states lay midwives are allowed to practice, generally with restrictions. In other states they can face criminal charges if they accept payment for their services. The legal status of lay midwives is in dispute in some states. Midwives whose practice is tied to their religious beliefs receive special consideration in certain states. Lay midwives typically help mothers deliver babies at home or in birthing centers. Nurse-midwives sometimes attend births in homes or birthing centers but often have collaborative agreements with hospitals, allowing expectant mothers to schedule the birth there or to come to the hospital if unforeseen circumstances arise. Often nurse-midwives have the legal right to accompany expectant mothers through a hospital birth, but lay midwives may not. All licensed midwives must complete training and pass an examination. Certified nurse-midwives earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a college or university, complete clinical experiences in maternity and other subjects at a hospital or other health-care facility, and usually complete advanced studies in the special needs of women and children. Lay midwives learn under the supervision of experienced midwives, usually through apprenticeship, and complete much of the same type of course work as nursemidwives. Many mentors accept an apprentice only after the applicant has completed years of study and experience. Midwifery schools often help their students obtain apprenticeships with practicing midwives. In states such as California, where lay midwives were first granted the right to obtain licenses in 1993, apprenticeships have become increasingly common. The course of study can run from several months to several years and typically includes instruction in such subjects as anatomy, embryology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacology, prenatal care, labor, delivery, and examinations of mother and baby after the birth. In general an applicant should n
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Apprenticeship Salaries
Apprentices may or may not be paid for their services as they assist their mentors during births. In many programs, apprentices must pay tuition when they enroll.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
About $15 an hour for nurse-midwives, up to $20 or more plus benefits. Lay midwives establish their own fees; their earnings vary widely, in part because some of them are not allowed by state law to charge for their services.
Job Outlook
Generally good, because many mothers prefer to experience childbirth in the company of other women and in the most natural way possible. The prospects are particularly good for nurse-midwives, due to a general shortage of nurses throughout the health-care professions. Because of legal issues, lay midwives should expect difficulties if they wish to practice their profession in states that have not sanctioned lay midwifery. For more information on apprenticeships for midwives, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local midwives.
Web Sites
Marilyn’s Midwifery Page
[email protected] http://www.midwifery2000.com Occupational Fields: midwife Midwifery Today http://www.midwiferytoday.com Occupational Fields: midwife Online Birth Center http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/birthindex.html Occupational Fields: midwife Sabrina’s Pregnancy Page
[email protected] http://www.fensende.com/Users/swnymph Occupational Fields: midwife
Apprenticeship Profile Maternidad La Luz 1308 Magoffin Street El Paso, TX 79901 915-532-5895 Fax: 915-532-7127 http://www.maternidadlaluz.com
General Nature of the Job
Maternidad La Luz is one of the largest midwifery teaching clinics in the country, offering training programs on many different levels. Some students are already midwives who want more on-the-job training; others come to observe for a short time. Some, like Ruth Leah Caussman, train for a full year to become certified professional midwives. Apprentices work three 24-hour shifts a week. Once an apprentice learns certain techniques, she’s right there taking vital signs, doing pap smears, and listening to a baby’s heart. There’s also laundry to do, equipment to sterilize and restock, and ringing phones to answer. After six months of training, apprentices begin their internship. As an intern, Ruth has five of her own clients, women she follows through pregnancy. She is the primary staff on her clients’ birth team, helping the woman through her labor and catching the baby when it comes. Birth teams consist of a staff midwife, who oversees the process, the primary, and three other people, often apprentices, who assist in the birth process.
Typical Day
“Maternidad is an intense combination of clinical and academic work,” Ruth says. For her first two weeks in the program, Ruth attended classes all day. Once you begin working 24-hour shifts, classroom instruction is reduced to three-hour classes three times a week. “In class, you learn the basic skills,” Ruth says, “like taking vital signs and the physiology of birth. You also learn about complications, such as diabetes and hypertension.” Ruth and her classmates practiced certain procedures on each other. “When I was ready, I started on clients,” she says. When Ruth begins her shift, “the first thing we do is meet with the staff going off duty, to see where we’re at, what births may be in progress, things like that.” Clients come in for prenatal and postpartum checkups all day long from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. “It’s a busy clinic,” Ruth explains. “One day we had twenty-three appointments, a
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woman dilated at nine centimeters in one birthing room, and another across the hall at seven.” By 8:00 at night, when appointments are over, Ruth may get a chance to slow down a little and eat some supper. If the rest of the night is quiet, she’ll sterilize equipment, prepare rooms, and maybe catch a little sleep. “I also need to find time to study. There are three intense exams a year and lots of homework. “But if babies come, there’s none of that,” Ruth says.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Ruth’s journey to Maternidad began years ago in West Africa while she was in the Peace Corps. “In my village, European and local midwives provided all the health care for the entire community. I knew if I wanted health care that reached the people, I should do midwifery.” For years Ruth immersed herself in women’s health issues, such as rape prevention and family planning, before she made her way back to midwifery. At first Ruth enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania’s nurse midwifery program. “The medical model there was difficult for me,” Ruth said. “Our medical system treats pregnant women as sick patients and pregnancy as an illness. In midwifery, pregnancy is viewed as normal and healthy. Oh, there can be problems, but the whole idea is to teach women to get in touch with their own birth process.” One major contrast in the two models involves fetal monitoring. “We do intermittent monitoring,” Ruth said, “with a hand-held device called a dopler. Hospitals hook women up to a monitor, which restricts their movement. Our women are free to move around, take walks. It’s natural to birthing to move around.” “It was important for me to come here,” Ruth said about Maternidad. “One of my beliefs is the need to change the status quo. Midwifery helps to do that. Taking control of our birthing process is one way to get control of our lives.” Maternidad accepts people into their program every March and September. To receive a booklet with an application, call the clinic. Your background and what inspired you to become a midwife are a very important part of the application process. Six months of study costs apprentices about $2,150, and there is no pay for on-thejob training. Ruth provides her own room and board off campus.
Salary Range
Midwifery is for the dedicated, Ruth says. Midwives charge anywhere from $500 to $2,000 for complete pregnancy care, and, according to Ruth, many need second
jobs to help support their families. At Maternidad, a fulltime staff midwife who works two 24-hour shifts a week makes about $21,000 a year. Midwifery is beginning to flourish as a profession, but complicated issues still surround it in many states. “Whether or not you can make a living at it depends on where you want to practice,” Ruth says. “In New York, for instance, midwifery is illegal.” Having a midwife deliver a baby is usually more economical than a traditional hospital birth. “Providing economical health care is part of midwifery,” Ruth says. “It’s not for people who want to be rich.”
Advice
Ruth advises people who want to be midwives to read everything they can get their hands on. Take jobs at women’s clinics, volunteer to be a support person to women in labor, or become a Lamaze instructor. “Being effective with women is the most important skill you can have,” Ruth said. “You can learn the procedures, but if you can’t empower women, you won’t be able to do this job well.”
Future Goals
Ruth plans to stay on at Maternidad as a staff-in-training, working closely with another staff member for pay. Ruth sees herself as a midwife for years to come, actively creating community health programs that support women and their families. Later on, she would love to do a combination of home births and center births.
Alabama
Alabama Midwives c/o Mary Rutherford 1610 Douglas Street, SE Cullman, AL 35055 http://www.alabamamidwives.com Occupational Fields: midwife
Alaska
Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Department of Commerce and Economic Development PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99801 907-465-2534
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
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Midwives Association of Alaska c/o Pam Weaver PO Box 672169 Chugiak, AK 99567 907-688-2000 Fax: 907-688-2000 Occupational Fields: midwife
Arizona
Midwifery Education Accredidation Council (MEAC) c/o Mary Ann Baul, LM 220 West Birch Flagstaff, AZ 86001 520-214-0997
[email protected] http://www.meacschools.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Arkansas Arkansas Association of Midwives c/o Ida Darragh 4322 County Club Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72207-2030 501-663-6051
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
California
Association for Pre- & Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) c/o Maureen Wolfe, C.N.M., Executive Director 340 Colony Road Geyserville, CA 95441 707-857-4041 Fax: 707-857-4042
[email protected] http://www.birthpsychology.com Occupational Fields: midwife California Association of Midwives PO Box 460606 San Francisco, CA 94146 800-829-5791
[email protected] http://www.californiamidwives.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Full Moon Childbirth Support Services 333 East Camino Real Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 626-358-2318 Fax: 626-358-9478
[email protected] http://www.Support4Birth.com Occupational Fields: midwife Informed Homebirth/Informed Birth and Parenting PO Box 1733 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 916-961-6923
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Colorado
Birthing the Future/Suzanne Arms PO Box 1040 Bayfield, CO 81122 303-884-4090
[email protected] http://www.birthingthefuture.com Occupational Fields: midwife Colorado Midwives Association PO Box 1067 Boulder, CO 80306 800-829-5791 http://www.coloradomidwives.org Occupational Fields: midwife Rocky Mountain Midwives 4150 Darley Avenue, Suite 10 PO Box 1067 Boulder, CO 80306 303-494-9195 http://guide.boulder.net/Midwives Occupational Fields: midwife
Connecticut
Alliance of Connecticut Midwives 2 Alpine Drive Sandy Hook, CT 06482-1203 203-426-4248
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
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The Birth Institute, LLC West Hartford, CT 860-280-5893 Occupational Fields: midwife
Florida
Midwives Association of Florida PO Box 4413 Hallandale, FL 33008
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Georgia
Citizens for Midwifery PO Box 82227 Athens, GA 30608-2227 888-236-4880 http://www.cfmidwifery.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Georgia Midwives Association, c/o Debbie Pulley 5257 Rosestone Drive Lilburn, GA 30047 770-381-2339
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife Midwives Alliance of North America 375 Rockbridge Road, Suite 172-313 Lilburn, GA 30047 888-923-6262 Fax: 417-777-6181
[email protected] http://www.mana.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Hawaii
Hawaii Midwives Alliance c/o Helen Green 808-965-7503
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Idaho
Idaho Midwifery Council c/o Kathleen McDonald 2115 N. 29th
Boise, ID 83703 208-343-8251 Occupational Fields: midwife
Indiana
Doulas of North America PO Box 626 Jasper, IN 47547 888-788-DONA Fax: 812-634-1491
[email protected] http://www.dona.com Occupational Fields: midwife, doula Indiana Midwives Association and Indiana Midwifery Taskforce c/o Diane Holmes, CPM 832 N. State Road 15 Wabash, IN 46992
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife, doula
Iowa
Iowa Midwives Association c/o Beverly Francis Rural Route 1 Box 172A Mt. Sterling, IA 52573 319-494-5512
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Kansas
Kansas Midwives Association c/o Signe Rogers PO Box 175 Newton, KS 67114 Occupational Fields: midwife
Kentucky
Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing Hospital Hill PO Box 528 Hyden, KY 41749 606-672-2312 http://www.midwives.org Occupational Fields: nurse-midwife
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Louisiana
Louisiana Midwives Association c/o Misty Richard 1901 Carolyn Denham Springs, LA 70726 225-667-1210 (home) 225-955-8262 (cellular)
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Maryland
Chesapeake Midwifery Guild c/o Gwen Peters 6741 Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21044 410-531-5839 Fax: 410-531-5839
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife, doula Maryland Friends of Midwives c/o Sandra Loats 153 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 Occupational Fields: midwife
Massachusetts
Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators PO Box 390436 Cambridge, MA 02139 617-441-2500 Occupational Fields: midwife, doula
Michigan
Birthnetwork c/o Shawn Spry 5704 Clinton River Waterford, MI 48237 781-237-9920 Occupational Fields: midwife
Michigan Friends of Midwives c/o Helen Lowe 13042 Michalek’s Lane South Lyon, MI 48178-9169 410-876-0551 Occupational Fields: midwife Michigan Midwives Association 4220 East Loop Road Hesperia, MI 49421 877-BIRTH-4U
[email protected] http://www.michiganmidwives.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Minnesota
Minnesotans for Midwifery c/o Kerry Dixon 769 Ashland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 612-224-7480
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Missouri
Boston University School of Public Health NurseMidwifery Education Program 715 Albany Street, TWS Boston, MA 02118 617-638-5012 Occupational Fields: midwife
National Association of Parents and Professionals for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth, Intl. (NAPSAC,Intl) PO Box 267 Marble Hill, MO 63764 573-238-2010 Occupational Fields: midwife
Massachusetts Friends of Midwives c/o Jim Henderson, President PO Box 81301 Wellesley, MA 02481-0003 781-237-9920
[email protected] http://www.mfom.org Occupational Fields: midwife, doula
Dolly Ellen Browder 200 Woodworth Avenue Missoula, MT 59801 406-543-6826
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Montana
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Montana Midwifery Association c/o Stacey Haughland, CPM 508 North Third Street Bozeman, MT 59715 406-585-0752 Occupational Fields: midwife
Nevada
Nevada Midwives Association c/o Marjorie Dacko 286 Merrick Way Henderson, NV 89014 702-433-8533
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Midwives Association c/o Sherry Stevens 124 Winona Road Meredith, NH 03253 http://www.nhmidwives.org Occupational Fields: midwife
New York
Midwives Alliance of New York State 223 Vienna Road Newark, NY 14513 315-331-8482
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife New York Friends of Midwives c/o Tisha Graham 69 Van Dam Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-6619
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife Rochester Birth Network/Monthly Homebirth Circle c/o Lauren Sample 173 Weldon Street Rochester, NY 14611 716-527-0943
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Ohio
New Jersey
New Jersey Friends of Midwives c/o Joanne Gottschall 200 North Jasper Avenue Margate, NJ 08402 609-487-0779
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
New Mexico
Julia Knight-Williamson 511 Wellesley, SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-265-2782
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
New Mexico Midwives Association PO Box 40647 Albuqerque, NM 87196-1647
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) 58 West Jefferson West Jefferson, OH 3162 http://ohiomidwives.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Midwives Alliance c/o Gail Brown, CPM
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Oregon
Birthingway College of Midwifery and Birthingway Midwifery Center Contact: Cathy Warren, Operations Coordinator 12113 SE Foster Road Portland, OR 97266 503-706-3131
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
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International Center for Traditional Childbearing PO Box 11923 Portland, OR 97217 503-460-9324 http://www.blackmidwives.org/index2.php Occupational Fields: midwife International School of Traditional Midwifery 3607 Highway 66 Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-8273 http://www.oregonmidwifery.org/ORschools.htm Occupational Fields: midwife Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery 700 Summer Street, Northeast, Suite 100 Salem, OR 97301-1287 503-378-8667 http://www.oregon.gov/HLO/DEM/index.shtml Occupational Fields: midwife Oregon Midwifery Council c/o Peggy Sawyer 10798 Yank Gulch Road Talent, OR 97540
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife, doula Oregon School of Midwifery Contact: Daphne Singingtree, LM,CPM, Executive Director 342 East 12th Eugene, OR 97404 541-338-9778
[email protected] http://www.oregonmidwifery.org Occupational Fields: midwife Waterbirth International/Global Maternal Child Health Association c/o Barbara Harper, RN, Founder and Director 24285 SW Stafford Road Tualatin, OR 97062 800-507-6103
[email protected] http://www.waterbirth.org Occupational Fields: midwife
Pennsylvania
Midwives Alliance of Pennsylvania PO Box 54 Mercer, PA Occupational Fields: midwife
Pennsylvania Midwives Association c/o Judy Mentzer 4560 Orrstown Road Orrstown, PA 17244 717-530-9366 Occupational Fields: midwife
Rhode Island
Supporting Mother’s Life Experiences in Rhode Island (SMILE) c/o Laura Taylor PO Box 1017 Chepachet, RI 02814 401-258-4507
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
South Carolina
South Carolina Midwives Association c/o Tavish Brinton 1644 Charles Town Road Leesville, SC 29070 803-894-3829 Occupational Fields: midwife
South Dakota
South Dakota Safe Childbirth Options c/o Elizabeth Avery PO Box 424 Alcester, SD 57001 605-547-1020
[email protected] [email protected] http://www.vbfree.org/sdsco Occupational Fields: midwife
Tennessee
The Farm Midwives PO Box 217 Summertown, TN 38483
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931-964-2472
[email protected] http://www.midwiferyworkshops.org Occupational Fields: midwife Tennessee Midwives Association c/o Maggie Barry 725 Maryland Avenue Bristol, TN 37620 423-764-2374
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Texas
Association of Texas Midwives 401 East Front Street, Suite 143 Tyler, TX 75702 903-592-4220 http://www.texasmidwives.com Occupational Fields: midwife
Center for Professional Midwifery Education 1517 East Missouri El Paso, TX 79902 Occupational Fields: midwife Maternidad La Luz 1308 Magoffin Avenue El Paso, TX 79901 915-532-5895 http://www.maternidadlaluz.com Occupational Fields: midwife Texas Department of Health Bureau of Women and Children 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3183 512-458-7700 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us Occupational Fields: midwife
Utah
Utah Midwives Association c/o Katherine Tarr 438 S. State Street Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 Occupational Fields: midwife
Utah Midwives Association 1168 S. Foothill Dr., Suite 636 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801-581-9717 Occupational Fields: midwife
Virginia
Commonwealth Midwives’ Alliance c/o Trinlie Wood PO Box 339 Sperryville, VA 22740
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife Virginia Families for Natural Birth and Health Care c/o Julie Greene 1025 Chesapeake Avenue Hampton, VA 23661 757-244-7657 Occupational Fields: midwife
Vermont
Luce, Judith E., LM, CPM 30 Park Street Barre, VT 05641 802-476-7056
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Vermont Midwives Alliance c/o Barbara Darshan PO Box 128 Hancock, VT 05748 Occupational Fields: midwife
Washington
Doulas of North America (DONA) 1100 23rd Avenue, East Seattle, WA 98112 206- 325-0472 http://www.dona.com Occupational Fields: midwife
Midwives Association of Washington State PO Box 13136 Mill Creek, WA 98082-1136
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888-422-4784 Occupational Fields: midwife Seattle Midwifery School 4000 Northeast 41st, Building D, Suite 3 Seattle, Washington 98105 206-322-8834 Fax: 206-328-2840
[email protected] http://www.seattlemidwifery.org Occupational Fields: midwife
West Virginia
Midwives Alliance of West Virginia c/o Martha Blizzard-White PO Box 279 Arthurdale, WV 26520-0279 304-864-3845
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
british columbia
Canadian Association of Midwives #207-2051 McCallum Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 3N5 Occupational Fields: midwife Midwifery Program University of British Columbia B54-2194 Health Sciences Mall Vancouver, BC CV6T1Z3 604-822-0352 Fax: 604-822-8030
[email protected] http://www.midwifery.ubc.ca Occupational Fields: midwife
Midwives Association of British Columbia #336, 5740 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 3A6 604-736-5976 Fax: 604-736-5957
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Guild of Midwives c/o Jane Peterson, CPM E453 County Road B Scandinavia, WI 54977 715-445-2277
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
Wyoming
Wyoming Midwives c/o Julie Buckles 2716 Warren Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 Occupational Fields: midwife
Canada
alberta
Alberta Association of Midwives Main Post Office Box 11957 Edmonton, AB T5J 3L1 780-425-5464
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
manitoba
Midwives Association of Manitoba LL-691 Woseley Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C3 204-788-8141 Fax: 204-772-7998
[email protected] http://manitobamidwives.com Occupational Fields: midwife
new brunswick
Midwives Association of New Brunswick PO Box 25023 Moncton, NB E1C 9M9 506-536-0709
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
newfoundland
Association of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador Rm 107, Centre for Nursing Studies Southcott Hall, 100 Forest Road
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St. John’s, NF A1A 1E5 709-777-8140 Occupational Fields: midwife
nova scotia
Association of Nova Scotia Midwives PO Box 968 Wolfville, NS B0P 1X0 902-582-7133 Occupational Fields: midwife
ontario
Association of Ontario Midwives 789 Don Mills Road, Suite 201 Toronto, ON M3C 1T5 Fax: 416-425-6905
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife Midwifery Education Program Laurential University 935 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury, ON P3E2C6 705-675-4822
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife Midwifery Education Program McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning & Discovery Third Floor, 3103 1200 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5 905-525-9140 ext. 26654 Fax: 905-523-6459 Occupational Fields: midwife
Midwifery Education Program Ryerson University 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 416-979-5000 http://www.ryerson.ca/midwife Occupational Fields: midwife
prince edward island
Prince Edward Island Midwives Association 34 Russet Drive Charlottetown, PE C1E 1B7 Occupational Fields: midwife
Quebec
Regroupement les Sages-Femmes du Quebec Suite 442 6555 Chemin de la Cote-des-Neiges Montreal, QC H3S 2A6 514-738-8090 Fax: 514-738-0370
[email protected] Occupational Fields: midwife
saskatchewan
Midwives Association of Saskatchewan 226 7th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7H 0X1 306-653-3755 Occupational Fields: midwife
Millwrights
related sections: auto body workers; boilermakers; carpenters; elevator constructors; ironworkers; labor-
ers; machinists; masons; mechanics; metalworkers; operating engineers and stationary engineers; pile drivers; railroad workers; sheet metal workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; welders Millwrights install, repair, and replace industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery, such as electric turbines and generators, conveyor systems, and escalators. They also lubricate parts, perform routine maintenance, and pour concrete foundations for new equipment. Millwrights position heavy, bulky machinery with pulleys, cables, and other hoisting devices. Sometimes operators of hydraulic lifts, trucks, and cranes help millwrights move extremely large machines. Millwrights use a wide variety of hand tools and power tools, including cutting torches, welding machines, soldering guns, lathes, grinders, squares, and calipers. They must know how to read blueprints, pour concrete, work with wood and steel, fit bearings, align gears and wheels, connect belts, measure angles and small distances, and solve various mechanical difficulties. They sometimes work with manufacturer’s representatives or experts in electronics or computers when they install and service complex, automated machinery. The job requires physical strength and the ability to work well with other people. Millwrights often work in shops at factories. They sometimes wear protective gear, such as shatterproof glasses, helmets, and safety belts, to reduce their risk of on-the-job injury. Typically, they work 40 hours a week, but overtime is sometimes required. They are often expected to work with little supervision and must possess good problem-solving skills. They occasionally are promoted to supervisory jobs, but in general they receive raises instead of advancement to other positions. Most millwrights work for manufacturing companies, particularly in industries that produce automobiles, equipment, items made of steel, and other durable products. Others work on construction projects or for wholesalers that sell machines and equipment. Many are members of labor unions. There are more job openings in this trade in industrialized parts of the country. Unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades offer apprenticeship training for millwrights. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training are common ways of entering this trade. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced workers and receive at least 144 hours of classroom training each year. Typically, the course of study includes instruction in welding, sheet metal work, carpentry skills, mathematics, computers, electronics, blueprint reading, electricity, and hydraulics.
In general an applicant should n
apply in person be at least 18 years old n be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n have good mathematical skills n be able to work with precision n be able to work independently or as a member of a team n be able to work swiftly and efficiently n have a strong aptitude for mechanics n be in good physical condition n have good communication skills n
Apprenticeship Salaries
About 30 to 40 percent of journeyman’s wage, with incremental increases.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
About $15 an hour, up to $28 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on the specific job and geographic location.
Job Outlook
Employment of millwrights is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through 2012. The development of new technologies such as hydraulic torque wrenches, ultrasonic measuring tools, and laser shaft alignment, which allow millwrights to work more efficiently, has slowed expansion in this field. For more information on apprenticeships for millwrights, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
National Programs
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 529
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202-546-6206 ext. 300 Fax: 202-546-3054 http://www.carpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, millwright, pile driver, floor layer
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Millwrights Union, Local #1607 Southern California-Nevada Regional Council of Carpenters 923 South Gerhart, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90022 323-724-0178 http://users.adelphia.net/~mwron/1607.html
General Nature of the Job
You’ll find millwrights like Faye Tolson working at breweries, waste water treatment plants, food processing plants, refineries, and nuclear power plants—places where metal machinery is used. Millwrights install, dismantle, disassemble, repair, and replace units in order to keep production flowing smoothly. In a factory or nuclear plant, for example, a millwright might install and perform maintenance on conveyor systems, escalators, and electrical generators. Millwrights may also plan the layout of new machinery, using tools such as engine lathes, metric sockets, drill presses, planers, shapers, and hand tools. Millwrights can become certified in specialized skills such as laser alignment, valve repair, compressor repair, and welding. It’s a job that requires excellent hand-eye coordination. Millwrights have to look at a one-dimensional blueprint, and then visualize it in order to create a three-dimensional product. Considering that millwrights often work to specifications of 1/1,000 of an inch, they need to be perfectionists. Millwrights are responsible for purchasing their own tools. With the average precision tool costing upwards of $200, Faye estimates that she’s invested over $2,000 in tools so far.
Typical Day
Since she often has a long drive to a job site (which can be anywhere in Southern California), Faye wakes up at 4:00 a.m. It is always pitch black outside when her alarm goes off, even on the longest summer days. But she takes pride in the fact that she has her tools on her cart, ready to go, right at 6:00 a.m. Early on in her apprenticeship, Faye performed an assortment of tasks on the job. “You count parts and
deliver them to a journeyman, set up welders, carry ladders, and clean up. It’s not glamorous, but you’re exposed to all sides of the trade,” she says. During her first year, a supervisor once dumped a large pile of hardware on the floor and asked Faye to separate it by type and size. What could have been an afternoon of drudgery was exciting for her. “I learned so much that day,” Faye enthuses. “I learned the names of bolts, washers, and nuts, whether they were plated or stainless, whether they were flathead, beveled, or slotted. I learned the difference between castle nuts and jack nuts. I just asked the journeymen a lot of questions.” At this stage of her training, Faye is usually assigned to repair or install pumps, compressors, and conveyors, which she knows inside and out. She’s shown an aptitude for certain manual skills, earning her the reputation as “a good hand.” For instance, she’s good at making “twists,” a conveyor device that allows a bottle or can to be turned over, washed out, turned back up, filled, and sealed. Faye uses her left hand almost as dexterously as her right, thanks to a tip a journeyman gave her early in her apprenticeship. “It’s the key to getting into certain tight spots,” she explains. Quitting time comes at 2:30 p.m. on most jobs. Faye, who’s been covered in grease and dirt since mid-morning, gathers up her tools and has a quick chat with her supervisor. She heads out to her car, carefully placing a plastic sheet over the driver’s seat before making the drive home.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
According to Faye, hers is not the typical path to apprenticeship. She volunteered in her church’s publications and administrative office for more than 17 years, receiving food, clothing, and shelter in lieu of pay. “When I hit forty, I knew I wanted something radically different,” she says. “I saw a sign on the road saying workers were needed to help build a new freeway, and I called.” After a six-week, pre-apprenticeship program in general construction, she heard about a millwright class that was being offered. In class, she quickly discovered that many of the skills she’d acquired throughout her life were applicable. “Growing up, I was the girl who wanted a drill for Christmas,” she recounts, laughing. “When my brother got a bike that needed assembly, I put it together.” Even skills like reading a tape measure came easily to Faye because she’d made her own patterns for sewing in the past. Her apprenticeship program requires four years of onthe-job training and six hundred hours of supplemental
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classes. These classes are taught during a two-week block every six months, during which time most apprentices collect unemployment insurance. The first year of classes covered basic safety, basic hand tools and precision tools, layout and blueprint, lots of math, and basic physics for rigging. As the years go on, classes take on more sophisticated subjects such as repair of specific machinery and installation of conveyors.
Salary Range
In southern California, beginning apprentices are currently paid $9.30 an hour. Every six months, they receive standard pay increases, right up to the journeyman’s rate of $25.25 an hour.
Advice
Gene VanWinckel, committee chairman for Faye’s apprenticeship program, feels that a strong grounding in math—including algebra and geometry—can give incoming apprentices an advantage. “If you don’t understand geometry,” he explains, “You won’t be able to lay out a conveyor section.” For her part, Faye offers some on-the-job advice: “You’ll only gain from an apprenticeship if you go in with the right attitude. Don’t come in cocky. Have a teach-me attitude.” She also suggests that apprentices be physically fit so they can handle heavy and awkward materials. As the only woman millwright at many job sites, Faye feels that she has to work doubly hard to prove herself sometimes. She recommends that women apprentices take advantage of women’s support groups. Monthly gettogethers through an organization called Women in NonTraditional Roles (WINTER) have provided Faye with moral support and good career information.
Future Goals
Faye has recently extended her apprenticeship for an additional year in order to gain exposure to some new areas. For instance, she is eager to work on a turbine—a large steam engine—at some point. She recognizes that, at 46 years old, her age might put some physical limits on her as she gets older. She’d like to begin focusing more on the welding aspect of being a millwright, since welding is less physically demanding. “Hypothetically, I’d also like to have my own company, one that does smaller jobs. Maybe I’d have a two- or threeperson crew,” she muses. She also reveals that the artist in her would love to create and sell large metal sculptures someday. No matter what she ends up doing, Faye feels
that the millwright’s apprenticeship has given her proficiencies that will apply to many jobs.
Arizona
Arizona State Carpenters 4547 West McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85035 602-272-6547 Occupational Fields: millwright
Millwrights Union, Local #102 8400 Enterprise Way, Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94621 510-430-1463 Fax: 510-635-6965 Occupational Fields: millwright
Colorado
Colorado Carpenters and Millcabinet Workers 4290 Holly Street Denver, CO 80216-4531 303-393-6060 Occupational Fields: millwright
District of Columbia
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-546-6206 http://www.carpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, millwright, pile driver, floor layer
Florida
Millwrights Union, Local #1000 9711 U.S. 92 East Tampa, FL 33610 813-620-0175 Occupational Fields: millwright
South Florida Millwrights, Piledrivers, and Divers Highway Constructors 2727 South Park Road Hallandale, FL 33009
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954-981-1810 Occupational Fields: millwright
Georgia
Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #256 1526 Dean Forest Road Savannah, GA 31408 912-966-0335 Occupational Fields: millwright Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #283 1225 Gordon Park Road Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-4445 Occupational Fields: millwright Carpenters and Millwrights Union, Local #1723 Six East Ninth Street Columbus, GA 31904 706-322-1452 Occupational Fields: millwright Millwright Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program 4620-A South Atlanta Road Smyrna, GA 30080 Occupational Fields: millwright United Auto Workers, Local #10 5407 Buford Highway, Northeast Doraville, GA 30340-1125 404-457-3128 Occupational Fields: millwright
Illinois
Millwrights, Local #1693 930 North York Road, Suite 202 Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-325-6036 Fax: 630-325-6052
[email protected] http://www.millwright1693.com Occupational Fields: millwright
Indiana
Allison Engine Company 2355 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46206
317-230-5112 Occupational Fields: millwright Budget Maintenance and Construction Inc. 4900 Railroad Avenue East Chicago, IN 46312 219-398-2844 Occupational Fields: millwright Central Indiana Carpenters 6125 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226-5603 317-549-9417 Occupational Fields: millwright Chrysler Corporation Foundry Plant 1100 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-240-4932 Occupational Fields: millwright Dana Corporation Spicer Axle Division 2100 West State Street Fort Wayne, IN 46801 260-481-3017 Occupational Fields: millwright Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems 2401 Columbus Avenue Anderson, IN 46018 317-646-3628 http://www.delphi.com Occupational Fields: millwright General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis Metal Fabricating Division PO Box 388 Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-269-5956 Occupational Fields: millwright Northeast Indiana Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund 1091 Mariner Drive PO Box 1690 Warsaw, IN 47581-1690 574-269-4220 Occupational Fields: carpenter, floorlayer, millwright, pile driver
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Whirlpool Corporation Employment and Wage Administration 5401 U.S. Highway 41, North Evansville, IN 47727 812-426-4496 Occupational Fields: millwright
410-355-5555 Occupational Fields: millwright Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee 9109 Westphalia Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-736-1696 Occupational Fields: millwright
Iowa
ADM Construction Division 1251 Beaver Channel Parkway Clinton, IA 52732-5935 800-637-5843
[email protected] http://www.admworld.com Occupational Fields: millwright
Associated Builders and Contractors, Iowa 939 Office Park Road, Suite 123 Des Moines, IA 50265 515-224-9800 http://www.abciowa.org Occupational Fields: millwright Glacier Vandervell Inc. West Highway 83 Atlantic, IA 50022 712-243-5060 Occupational Fields: millwright Ralston Foods Company Inc. 601 16th Street, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-368-0237 Occupational Fields: millwright
Kansas
Colgate-Palmolive Company 18010 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-573-6464 Occupational Fields: millwright
Maryland
District Council of Carpenters 801 West Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230
Massachusetts
Millwrights Union, Local #1121 New England Regional Council of Carpenters 90 Braintree Street Allston, MA 02134 617-254-1655 Occupational Fields: millwright
Michigan
United Auto Workers 3731 Covington Road Kalamazoo, MI 49002 616-381-2703 Occupational Fields: millwright
Minnesota
Millwrights Union, Local #1348 307 First Street, North Virginia, MN 55792-2539 218-741-6314 Occupational Fields: millwright
Missouri
Carpenters District Council 625 West 39th Street, Suite 201 Kansas City, MO 64111-2909 816-931-3414 http://cdckcmo.com Occupational Fields: millwright
Montana
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #28 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-549-8067 Occupational Fields: millwright
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Nebraska
Carpenters and Millwrights Unions, Locals #444 and #1463 1124 South 13th Street Omaha, NE 68108 402-345-8658 Occupational Fields: millwright
New Hampshire
District Council of Carpenters, Northern New England 37 Dover Neck Road Dover, NH 03820 603-749-2798 http://www.necarpenters.org Occupational Fields: millwright
New York
Carpenters Union, Local #532 456 East Church Street Elmira, NY 14901-2832 607-733-7542 Occupational Fields: millwright
District Council of Carpenters, New York 395 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 212-727-2224 http://www.nycdistrictcouncil.com Occupational Fields: millwright Millwright & Machinery Erectors, Local 740 89-07 Atlantic Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421 718-849-3636 Fax: 718-849-0070 http://www.millwright740.com Occupational Fields: millwright
North Dakota
Bismarck-Mandan Carpenters Union, Local #1091 217 South Mandan Street Bismarck, ND 58504 701-255-3700 Occupational Fields: millwright
Ohio
District Council of Carpenters, Ohio 236 East Town Street Columbus, OH 43215 614-461-4700 Occupational Fields: millwright Millwrights Union 6475 Trenton Franklin Road Middletown, OH 45042 513-422-0901 Occupational Fields: millwright United Paperworkers Union, Local #1973 1630 Central Avenue Middletown, OH 45055 513-423-7959 Occupational Fields: millwright
Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma Building, Construction, and Trade Council 4428 East Admiral Place Tulsa, OK 74115 918-838-0311 Occupational Fields: millwright
Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania Carpenters 1718 Heilmandale Road Lebanon, PA 17404 717-273-5277 Occupational Fields: millwright
Millwrights Local 1906 1803 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-569-2558 Fax: 215-569-1077 http://www.philamillwrights.com/contact.html Occupational Fields: millwright
Texas
Carpenters & Millwrights, Local 1266 400 Josephine Austin, TX 78704 512-476-7354 Fax: 512-76-7360
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http://www.unionmillwright.com Occupational Fields: millwright Carpenters, Millwrights, and Piledrivers Union 8505 Glen Vista Houston, TX 77061 713-641-0275 Occupational Fields: millwright Millwrights Union 3206 Pleasant Valley Lane Arlington, TX 76015-2913 817-784-1421 Occupational Fields: millwright North Texas Carpenters and Millwrights 1901 Susan Drive Arlington, TX 76010-5333 817-640-8825 Occupational Fields: millwright
Virginia
Newport News Shipbuilding Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000 Occupational Fields: millwright
Washington
Bellingham Carpenters 4054 Pacific Highway Bellingham, WA 98226 360-734-7900 Occupational Fields: millwright Boise Cascade PO Box 500 Wallula, WA 99363 509-545-3326 Occupational Fields: millwright
Carpenters, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Drywallers, and Cabinet Makers 2201 South 78th Street, Building B-512 Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-2629 Occupational Fields: millwright
Carpenters Union, Local #1715 612 East McLoughlin Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98663-3393 360-693-0731 Occupational Fields: millwright Everett Carpenters and Cabinet Makers 2810 Lombard Avenue, Suite 207 Everett, WA 98201 425-259-7235 Occupational Fields: millwright INTALCO Aluminum Corporation PO Box 937 Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-7296 Occupational Fields: industrial millwright James River Corporation and Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers, Local #5 Camas Mill Northeast Fourth and Adams Camas, WA 98607 360-817-2157 Occupational Fields: millwright King County Carpenters 3000 Northeast Fourth Street Renton, WA 98056 425-235-2465 Occupational Fields: millwright Longview-Kelso Carpenters, Millmen, Shipwrights and Millwrights 618 14th Avenue Longview, WA 98632 360-423-5030 Occupational Fields: millwright Pasco Millwrights 2819 West Sylvester Pasco, WA 99301 509-545-1781 Occupational Fields: millwright Port Townsend Paper Corporation PO Box 3170 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-379-2125 Occupational Fields: millwright
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Sandvik Special Metals PO Box 6027 Kennewick, WA 99336 509-586-4131 Occupational Fields: millwright Simpson Timber Company Woodworkers Lodge W38 PO Box 98 Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-5541 Occupational Fields: millwright Skagit County Carpenters 927 East College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-1532 Occupational Fields: millwright Weyerhaeuser Company, Raymond 51 Ellis Street Raymond, WA 98577 360-942-6317 Occupational Fields: millwright Weyerhaeuser Company, Snoqualmie 7001 296th Avenue, Southeast Snoqualmie, WA 98065 425-888-7570 Occupational Fields: millwright
Wisconsin
Algoma Hardwoods Inc. 1001 Perry Street Algoma, WI 54201-1698 920-487-5221 Occupational Fields: millwright
Appleton Papers Inc. 825 East Wisconsin Avenue PO Box 359 Appleton, WI 54911-3873 920-734-9841 http://www.appletonideas.com Occupational Fields: millwright Associated General Contractors 4814 East Broadway Madison, WI 53716
608-221-3821 Fax: 608-221-4446 http://www.agcwi.org Occupational Fields: millwright Friday Canning Corporation, Markesan County Road As Markesan, WI 53946 414-398-2344 Occupational Fields: millwright Southeast Wisconsin Carpentry Training Center 9411 West Fond du Lac Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-353-3000 http://www.sewctc.org Occupational Fields: millwright Wausaw Paper Company 515 West Davenport Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-369-4100 Occupational Fields: millwright
Canada
british columbia
British Columbia Millwrights, Local 2736 #202, 14625 - 108 Avenue Surrey, BC V3R-1V9 603-585-2736 Occupational Fields: millwright
newfoundland
Carpenters Millwrights College, Local 1009 PO Box 3040 Paradise, NF A1L 3W2 709-364-5586 Occupational Fields: millwright
ontario
Millwrights Regional Council of Ontario 79 Sunrise Avenue Toronto, ON M4A 1A9 416-757-8754 Fax: 416-757-2225 http://www.millwrightsontario.com Occupational Fields: millwright
Museum and Gallery Workers
related sections: artists and artisans, book arts workers, carpenters, child care workers and educators, com-
munications specialists, crafts and trades workers at living historical sites and farms, metalworkers Museum and art gallery workers search for, acquire, evaluate, study, document, restore, preserve, and display everything from fine paintings to preserved plants and animals. Professionals are expected to demonstrate a highly developed, philosophical commitment to the field and its ethics. The trade requires a broad understanding of history, the arts, and the sciences. Archivists and curators plan, supervise, and help maintain collections of items to be preserved and displayed; conduct research; and organize public lectures, tours, and other educational efforts. Curators, also known as collections managers, generally work with paintings, sculptures, plant and animal specimens, and other collections. They typically work in museums, zoos, historic sites, botanical gardens, aquariums, and nature centers. Many curators specialize in art, history, botany, or some other subject. Some curators travel a great deal to acquire objects, supervise exhibitions, and complete research. Curators develop exhibits highlighting their museum’s collections and assembling objects from other museums and elsewhere. Together with museum educators, they work to interpret museum holdings and educate the public through writing and speaking. Archivists typically maintain vast collections of documents and other records, along with any objects related to them, as permanent historical holdings. The records may be printed, on microfilm, on computer disks, on audiotapes, or in other media. Conservators complete technical and scientific studies on objects, stabilize and refurbish cultural artifacts, and ensure that the artifacts are stored and displayed in surroundings that will protect them from deterioration. Many conservators specialize in a specific type of material, such as textiles or paper arts, or a type of object, such as historic documents or Renaissance paintings. Others are professionals in a wide variety of disciplines, such as archeologists and natural scientists. Museum technicians help curators and conservators. Archives technicians help archivists. Museum directors handle administrative tasks at museums. Preservation specialists, conservation scientists, conservation educators, conservation administrators, and preparators are other professionals who work in museums and galleries. Support workers are also needed. Carpenters and cabinet builders construct display cases, restore antique furniture or rare musical instruments, or perform other
carpentry and construction projects. Public relations specialists and tour guides help visitors understand and appreciate the objects on display. Museum and art gallery workers protect artifacts from potentially damaging light, moisture, pollution, insects, and many other threats. They keep detailed written and visual records of each project. They work with microscopes, special lights, X rays, and various types of laboratory equipment. Some spend a great deal of time interacting with the public in educational capacities. Others spend most of their time alone or with a few coworkers, conducting research, keeping records, and preparing exhibits. The job sometimes involves working with heavy exhibits and boxes of records; it may require lifting, stretching, climbing, and walking. Workers are employed in a variety of settings, including museums, art galleries, libraries, universities, government agencies, corporate archives, conservation laboratories, historical societies, heritage institutions, religious organizations, and private conservation facilities. Many professionals in this field are self-employed, which provides them with great flexibility but generally less funding. Apprenticeship or internship is the traditional way of entering this trade, often after the applicant has obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a college or university. Advanced education is not required for some positions, however. Some students substitute a series of apprenticeships for a formal graduate program. Working part-time, as an intern or apprentice, or as a volunteer is a common way of gaining entry into the field. Some positions are paid, and others are not. Conservation interns working under the supervision of conservation professionals develop technical and scientific skills, esthetic sensibilities, and a strong sense of ethics. The course of study varies widely but typically includes course work, research, and readings, sometimes done independently by the student. Trainees typically study chemistry, art history, and studio art. In general an applicant should n be
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Apprenticeship Salaries
Often include a stipend to cover room and board, transportation, and research expenses.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
Vary widely, depending on geographic area, skill level, area of specialization, and employer. Large museums tend to pay more than smaller organizations. Median annual earnings of archivists, curators, and museum technicians in 2002 were $35,270.
Job Outlook
Generally fair, but there is keen competition for jobs and apprenticeships in this field. Employment opportunities in this field are expected to increase about as fast as the average profession for all occupations through 2012. Large galleries and museums often have a variety of programs available for volunteers, paid apprentices, and others interested in working there. State and local governments will also provide more openings as they expand their archives. Applicants with very specialized training are expected to have the best prospects. For more information on apprenticeships for museum and art gallery workers, contact the individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local museums and galleries.
Apprenticeship Profile
Harvard University Art Museum Art Restoration Internship Program Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies Cambridge, MA 02138-3826 617-495-2392 Fax: 617-495-9936 http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/straus_pages
General Nature of the Job
Conservators like Penley Knipe are responsible for preserving, treating, and documenting works of art and artifacts for museums, galleries, private collectors, or historical societies. To become a conservator, you have to be a researcher, scientist, and artist all bundled into one. When a piece of art comes into a conservator’s hands, he or she might need to conduct research on the piece’s historical or archeological past. The conservator looks beneath the surface of a work of art—literally—by analyzing the piece’s structural and chemical nature. Conservators use X rays, chemical testing, microscopes, special lights, and other laboratory equipment and techniques to examine and determine condition, the need for treatment or restoration, and the appropriate method of preservation. Given the level of skill required to be a conservator, it’s not surprising that extensive training and education is required. The Straus Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Penley is an intern, was actually the first art conservation training program in the United States. Penley works in the paper laboratory on drawings, prints, watercolors, and photographs, and there are other interns who focus their conservation efforts on paintings, sculpture, decorative objects, and historic or archaeological artifacts. The overall goal of the program is to introduce graduate-level interns to sophisticated analytical and treatment techniques and introduce them to philosophical issues about the conservation of works of art.
Typical Day
Penley arrives at the paper lab a little before 9:00 a.m. She walks past several large tables before she gets to her own “bench,” a working surface with flat files to store artwork horizontally. She keeps her tools, which include scalpels, spatulas, tweezers, brushes, and needles, nearby. As an intern, she works in collaboration with staff conservators, but how she allots her time each day is largely up to her. When she is assigned a new piece of artwork, for example, she begins by examining it and then writing a treatment plan. “I outline the steps I think are appropriate for treating a work of art, and then I show that to my supervisor for her thoughts and comments,” she explains. The owner of the artwork must also approve the treatment plan before actual conservation work gets underway. She is currently working, for example, on a woodcut that was damaged and poorly mounted onto paper that was too thick and strong for the original print.
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While she’s fresh in the morning, she often does treatment, such as mending a torn print or removing old hinges from the back of a drawing. Then she turns her attention to her postgraduate research project, which is a requirement of the training program. Specifically, she’s using analytical instruments to look at the pigments and binders that were applied to papers between the 15th and 17th centuries. This project also involves consulting with a conservation scientist to determine what materials were used. After lunch, she heads to the library to look up and read an article on a particular artist. Then it’s back to the lab to photograph artwork either before or after she works on it in order to record the object’s condition. By late afternoon, she’s tired and ready to spend time at the computer, writing treatment proposals or treatment reports. “Every day is different. Some days might be spent exclusively on treatment, especially if there is an exhibition deadline. Other days might be devoted completely to my research project.” Although she’s only expected to stay until 5:00 p.m., she usually stays on much later. In fact, her biggest challenge is balancing tasks so that she does enough treatment but also has time to read recent publications, see exhibitions at the affiliated Harvard Art Museums, and work on her research project. “I find that it’s so easy to get completely immersed in treatment and bench work,” she admits. “The hands-on treatment is the part I like best, so it’s hard to step back and do something else.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
After earning her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from St. Lawrence University, Penley went to work as a curatorial assistant in the Drawings Department of the Fogg Art Museum, one of Harvard University’s art museums. This is where she got her first glimpse at the Straus Center and the field of conservation. “I used to bring new works of art on paper that we were acquiring to the paper lab to get the conservators’ expert advice on the media and technique,” she says. During these frequent interactions, Penley discovered that conservation was exactly what she was looking for. “I could stay involved with museum work and art history,” she explains, “but I could also use my studio art skills. I was craving some kind of hands-on work.” Her next job was as a technician in the Straus Center’s paper lab. Following that, she worked for a private paper conservator and two painting conservators in Connecticut for a year. Penley was then accepted into a master’s program in fine arts and historic works at the University of Delaware/Wintertour Museum. During the three-
year program, she did two summer internships: one at the National Park Service’s conservation lab and one at the British Museum in London. She spent her third year doing an 11-month internship at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut. Coming to the Straus Center was the logical next step for her. The program is designed specifically for postgraduate-level interns. In Penley’s case, the reason for going through this training program was to gain more treatment skills and to get experience on types of art that she had not worked on before, such as objects made on parchment and non-Western objects. She hasn’t been disappointed.
Salary Range
The Straus Center provides a stipend for interns that covers living expenses, health care, travel, and research activities. A beginning conservator can expect to earn approximately $23,000 to $28,000. Those with five or more years of experience make $35,000 to $40,000. Conservators can increase their earnings by establishing private practices; however, there are tremendous start-up expenses for the equipment, and it can take a few years to get established.
Advice
Penley thinks that people can do well in this field “if they have strong hand skills, are good artists, and have a real interest in art, archaeology, or a related field.” But art is only part of the equation. She also notes that a sound background in science is critical because both inorganic and organic chemistry are required prior to a master’s program, and there is more chemical and analytical science required in graduate school. Like the handful of other conservation schools in the country, the Straus Center training program’s eligibility requirements are rigorous. They include competence in one foreign language, a graduate degree in conservation, a bachelor’s degree in applied arts or art history, and one or more college-level chemistry courses.
Future Goals
In the best-case scenario, Penley would love to work in a teaching museum’s paper lab—someplace much like the Straus Center. She enjoys the constant interaction there between undergraduate and graduate students, conservators, and other interns. “A job in a situation like this would be ideal because the labs are so well equipped, well planned and laid out, and very up-to-date.”
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Realistically, however, Penley sees herself working with a partner as a private paper conservator. “I’d like to be in business with someone else for simple companionship, for another set of hands, and for someone to bounce ideas off of,” she says.
California
Western Association for Art Conservation c/o Balboa Art Conservation Center PO Box 3755 San Diego, CA 92163-1755 619-236-9702 Fax: 619-236-0141 http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator
Connecticut
Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT 06355-0990 860-572-5347 http://www.mysticseaport.org Occupational Fields: museum curator
Delaware
University of Delaware Museum Studies Program 207 Mechanical Hall Newark, DE 19716-2558 302-831-1251 http://www.udel.edu/winterthurprogram/people. html Occupational Fields: museum exhibition developer, researcher, collections manager, interpretive programmer, catalog producer
District of Columbia
American Association of Museums 1575 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 202-289-1818 http://www.aam-us.org Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 202-452-9545 http://aic.stanford.edu Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-626-7300
[email protected] http://www.aia.org Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator Heritage Preservation Education Division 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20009 202-625-1495 Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator International Council of Monuments and Sites, U.S. Committee 401 F Street, NW, Suite 331 Washington, DC 20001 202-842-1866
[email protected] http://www.icomos.org/usicomos Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator National Gallery of Art Office of Academic Programs Washington, DC 20565 202-842-6399 http://www.nga.gov/programs/interned.htm Occupational Fields: museum and gallery worker National Trust for Historic Preservation Office of Preservation Services 1784 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-588-6000 Fax: 202-588-6038
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http://www.nationaltrust.org Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator Smithsonian Institution Arts and Industries Building 900 Jefferson Drive Washington, DC 20560 202-357-3049 http://www.si.edu Occupational Fields: historian, journalist, photographer, artist, teacher, environmental scientist, computer technician, carpenter Smithsonian Institution Department of Conservation Room 233, MRC 211 Washington, DC 20560 202-633-1000
[email protected] http://www.si.edu Occupational Fields: art conservator Smithsonian Institution Education and Training Center 4210 Silverhill Road Suitland, MD 20746 301-238-1240 Fax: 301-238-3709 http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/bytopic/education Occupational Fields: museum conservator, archaeologist U.S. National Park Service Curatorial Services Division 800 North Capitol Street, #230 Mail Stop 408 Washington, DC 20013 202-343-8138 http://www.artcom.com/Museums/nv/mr/20013.htm Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator Washington Conservation Guild PO Box 23364 Washington, DC 20026
[email protected] http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/wcg/intro.html Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator
Illinois
American Library Association Resources and Technical Services Division 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433 http://www.ala.org Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator Chicago Area Conservation Group Chicago Historical Society 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614-6099 312-642-5035 http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/cacg Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2660 Fax: 312-397-4095 http://www.mcachicago.org Occupational Fields: museum and art gallery conservator, museum designer, editor Society of American Archivists 527 South Wells Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60607 312-922-0140 Fax: 312-347-1452 http://www.archivists.org Occupational Fields: museum conservator, art gallery conservator
Massachusetts
Harvard University Art Museum Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies Gund Hall, 32 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138-3826 617-495-2574 http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/straus Occupational Fields: art conservator, art restorer, art gallery conservator
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Minnesota
Saint John’s University Hill Museum & Manuscript Library PO Box 7300 Collegeville, MN 56321 320-363-3514 Fax: 320-363-3222
[email protected] http://www.hmml.org Occupational Fields: manuscript researcher, cataloger, paleographer, codicologer, illuminator
New York
Guggenheim Museum Education Department 1017 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 212-423-3500 http://www.guggenheim.org Occupational Fields: museum curator Metropolitan Museum of Art Department of Education 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028-0198 212-535-7710 http://www.metmuseum.org Occupational Fields: museum curator, art gallery curator Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street New York, NY 10021-8736 212-838-6878 Fax: 212-838-7390 http://www.mvhm.org Occupational Fields: museum curator, administrator, museum preservator, researcher, tour guide Smithsonian Institution Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum 2 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128 212-849-8385 http://ndm.si.edu Occupational Fields: museum curator, art gallery curator, museum designer, librarian
State University of New York Faculty of Landscape Architecture 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, NY 13210 315-470-6500 http://fla.esf.edu Occupational Fields: historic conservator, interpreter Stoneyard Institute Cathedral of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025-1702 212-316-7493 Occupational Fields: historic conservator, interpreter, cultural resource manager World Monuments Fund 95 Madison Avenue, 9th floor New York, NY 10016 646-424-9594 http://www.wmf.org Occupational Fields: museum curator, art gallery curator
Ohio
Midwest Regional Conservation Guild Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 216-421-7340 Occupational Fields: museum curator, art gallery curator Ohio Historical Society 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 614-297-2340 http://www.ohiohistory.org Occupational Fields: museum curator, art conservator, historian, exhibit designer
Tennessee
American Association for State and Local History 1717 Church Street Nashville, TN 37203-2991 615-320-3203 Fax: 615-327-9013 http://www.aaslh.org/contact.htm Occupational Fields: museum curator, art gallery curator
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Virginia
Association for Preservation Technology, International PO Box 8178 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 703-373-1621 http://www.apti.org Occupational Fields: museum curator, art gallery curator
College of William and Mary Department of Modern Languages Williamsburg, VA 23187 804-221-3676 http://www.wm.edu/modlang Occupational Fields: manuscript researcher, cataloger, codicologer, paleographer, illuminator
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
related sections: auto body workers; boilermakers; carpenters; elevator constructors; engineers and engi-
neering technicians; ironworkers; machinists; mechanics; metalworkers; millwrights; pile drivers; pipe trades workers; railroad workers; sheet metal workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; truck drivers; welders Operating engineers, often called construction equipment operators, drive bulldozers, cranes, trucks, tractors, backhoes, graders, front-end loaders, and other heavy duty equipment for projects such as construction, mining, and logging and in factories and similar settings. Because they move dirt, steel, manufactured goods, and other materials, they are also known as material moving equipment operators. They play an essential role in building bridges, highways, and dams, and they sometimes help dispose of hazardous materials. Heavy duty mechanics are operating engineers who maintain and repair heavy duty equipment. Their job involves a great deal of preventive maintenance, usually done at a job site and sometimes performed at night after the workers who drive the machines have gone home. Surveyors are operating engineers who precisely measure and define the geographical extent of a construction site or other project. This work requires advanced mathematical skills. Most operating engineers are employed by construction companies, manufacturers, and state and local governments. The work is usually performed outdoors, often in bad weather, and workers are often dirty, dusty, muddy, and covered with grease. In some climates projects are shut down during the winter. Workers are often laid off after a project is completed; they are listed on rosters and may be called when other work is available. Overtime work is common. Stationary engineers, sometimes called boiler operators, operate and maintain equipment that stays in one place (as opposed to vehicles that move, such as locomotives), including boilers, turbines, generators, air compressors, and engines. This equipment typically provides a building’s heat, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity, or steam power. The work is usually done in settings such as factories, hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, power plants, airports, and shopping malls. Stationary engineers start the equipment and shut it down, monitor its operation, adjust it, and repair it as necessary. The job sometimes includes record-keeping duties. Water and wastewater treatment plant managers treat water, primarily from sewer systems and industrial sources,
to make it safe to drink and to avoid polluting the environment. They also treat drinking water that is pumped from rivers, wells, and other sources and distributed. The job requires knowledge of machinery, chemistry, tools, computers, and emergency management response procedures. The work is done both indoors and outdoors and involves reaching, climbing, walking, and bending. Stationary engineers typically work a standard week of 40 hours, often at night, during the evenings or early mornings, on holidays, or on weekends. Employment tends to be steady throughout the year, and workers often stay with one employer for lengthy periods. The work is mostly performed indoors, often in dirty, dark, noisy, hot, or cold surroundings, but engine rooms and similar sites are bright and clean. There is risk of electric shock, burns, and other injuries from working around equipment. The job involves standing, crawling, kneeling, and bending, and workers are often in contact with grease, oil, fumes, and smoke. Many workers in this field belong to labor organizations, primarily the International Union of Operating Engineers, which offers more than 100 apprenticeship and training programs through its locals. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training are common ways of entering this field, and many unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades and other industries offer training. Apprentices learn under the supervision of experienced workers. Typically, the course of study runs for three to four years. For stationary engineers the apprenticeship includes classroom instruction in physics, chemistry, electricity, electronics, and blueprint reading. Stationary engineers usually must be licensed and may have to take an examination to obtain another license if they move to another state or city. In general an applicant should n
apply in person be at least 18 years old n be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n be in good physical condition n have excellent hand-eye coordination n
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Apprenticeship Salaries
Between $5 and $18 an hour, or about 40 percent to 60 percent of the rate paid to experienced workers, with periodic raises. Experienced apprentices earn between $10 and $24 an hour.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
About $15 to $25 an hour, with some workers earning as much as $30 an hour plus benefits. Earnings vary widely, depending on the type of equipment being operated, the geographic area, and the weather. Stationary engineers tend to earn somewhat more than operating engineers.
Job Outlook
Growth in this field is expected to be fairly stagnant for the next decade. Employment prospects for stationary engineers are expected to be somewhat weaker than average through the year 2012, because automated systems and computerized controls are making newly installed equipment more efficient, thus reducing the number of jobs needed for its operation. Furthermore, relatively few job openings will arise from the need to replace experienced workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. The low replacement rate in this occupation reflects its high wages. There will be a significant number of openings in power-generating systems, because that machinery is becoming more complex and requires more maintenance. Prospects for water and wastewater treatment plant operators are expected to be good because of the continued need for clean water and the construction of new treatment plants. For more information on apprenticeships for operating engineers and stationary engineers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or water pollution control agencies.
National Programs
Building Owners and Managers Institute International 1521 Ritchie Highway Arnold, MD 21012
410-974-1410 Fax: 410-974-1935
[email protected] http://www.bomi-edu.org Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers 1125 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-4707 202-429-9100 Fax: 202-429-0316 http://www.iuoe.org Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, surveyor National Association of Power Engineers Inc. 1 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013 413-592-6273
[email protected] http://www.powerengineers.com Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer
Apprenticeship Profile
International Union of Operating Engineers, Reno Apprenticeship Program 1290 Corporate Boulevard Reno, NV 89502 702-857-4440
General Nature of the Job
Operating engineers operate large construction machinery: backhoes (small bucket in front, large bucket in back), trackhoes (a backhoe with tank-like tracks instead of wheels), front-end loaders (a much larger version of a backhoe, but with a bucket in the front only), paddlewheel scrapers and push-pull scrapers (pushed by another vehicle), bulldozers, rollers, and compactors. Each of these requires excellent hand-eye coordination, “but the hardest part is keeping the order of operations straight,” asserts Brian Prather, an operating engineer apprentice with Granite Construction, the third largest paving company in the world. Operating engineers also descend from the driver’s seat occasionally to help the general laborers shovel or to use hand-level rulers and grade setters. In fact, dis-
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tinguishing between level and grade constitutes a key aspect of the job. Operating engineer apprentices must learn how to visualize high and low spots, look for drainage, read plans, and conceptualize the final outcome. At this point in his apprenticeship, Brian finds it easier to look for grade from the ground, for example, the standard two-percent grade of roads that is necessary to prevent hydroplaning. But he’s training his eye to estimate grade from atop machinery, as most journeymen do.
Typical Day
“There’s no such thing as a typical day,” maintains Brian, though on the first day at all job sites he ascertains the same information: what’s being built, who is fielding questions, and whether he should make decisions on his own or get clearance from the boss on every detail. Travel to job sites all over Nevada remains a constant for Brian. “Once, I had to work at Battle Mountain, six hours from my home in Reno. That crew got real friendly, because we’d work together all day and then go out together after work. When you’re on the road, the union secures you subsistence pay of about $15 to $20 to cover out-of-pocket expenses, so you can stay in a cheap hotel. Sometimes there’ll be extra room in a trailer, but I like to camp whenever I can since I enjoy the outdoors. You have to enjoy the outdoors on this job, because that’s where you spend all your time, in all types of weather. Nevada’s desert land, so in the summer it gets really warm, as you’d expect, but in the winter it can get downright cold. I appreciate battery-operated socks, insulated coveralls, and enclosed machinery. You have to have tough skin to work in the elements, hot and cold.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Brian’s apprenticeship with Local Three of the International Union of Operating Engineers combines education with on-the-job training. The program requires 1,500 hours in heavy equipment school, studying topics such as grade setting and safety. Brian even studied the use of lasers, learning how to construct underground sewer drainages following a beam of light as the point of reference. Simultaneously, an apprentice works 6,000 hours (divided into four stages of 1,500 hours) before graduating to the status of journeyman.
Salary Range
Having invested more than 2,800 hours (almost two years) of hard work, Brian eagerly anticipates advancing to the third stage of his apprenticeship, when his pay rate will increase. Each stage is compensated at a percent-
age of journeymen’s wages, so that an apprentice’s pay scale increases in conjunction with incremental gains in experience. Brian earns $14.75 an hour presently, or 70 percent of a journeyman’s wage. A journeyman’s wage depends upon the equipment operated, starting at $18 an hour for operating a roller, $23 an hour for operating a blade, and $25 an hour for vacation pay (an important consideration, since employment fluctuates with the seasons). The apprenticeship requires membership in the union, which runs the program. Brian finds the union “extremely helpful, offering many resources: books, videos, journeymen.” The union requires companies to hire apprentices in proportion to the number of journeymen employed on any job site, thus ensuring that apprentice and journeyman work side by side. Journeymen teach apprentices the tricks of the trade, as the saying goes. “Most journeymen keep a few tricks up their sleeves, though, and some won’t even talk to apprentices,” Brian maintains. “It’s understandable. I mean, if journeymen teach apprentices all their tricks, those same apprentices will soon become journeymen who could take jobs away from their former mentors. There is extreme competition in this business, with ten thousand guys who can do your job. Still, most journeymen share their knowledge, because they know we can’t compete with their experience.”
Advice
“When you find a journeyman willing to teach you, you try to stick together from job to job,” Brian continues. He met just such a person in Tony Hill, a journeyman blade operator. “Tony was incredibly generous. We would work a 12-hour day, and then he would stay three to four hours afterwards with me just to work on techniques outside the pressures of the workday. If I get a chance to learn more, I take it.” Before entering the program, Brian took a course in blueprint reading, which he’s found extremely helpful. He also advises communication classes, since construction relies on understanding directions, as well as math classes in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to establish a firm grasp on the Pythagorean theorem and other triangulation concepts, such as rise-over-run.
Future Goals
His father was an operator for 20 years, so Brian played around the equipment as a kid. Now, he’s filling his dad’s shoes, but he’s still in the driver’s seat for the same reason that he sat on his dad’s lap years ago, operating the machinery—to have fun.
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Alabama
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #312 PO Box 26368 Birmingham, AL 35260 205-424-9670 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #320 405 Doctor Hicks Boulevard, East Florence, AL 35630 205-764-6991 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #653 801 Springhill Avenue Mobile, AL 36602 334-432-3328 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #657 640 Anderson Road Gadsden, AL 35901 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Alaska
Alaska Operating Engineers 900 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 907-561-5044 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy machinery operator, heavy duty mechanic
Arizona
Arizona Operating Engineers PO Box 11249 Phoenix, AZ 85061-1249 602-252-1844 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, plant operator, construction equipment operator Central Arizona Water Conservation District 23636 North Seventh Street Phoenix, AZ 85024
602-870-2384 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer Granite Construction Company PO Box 27557 Tucson, AZ 85726 520-748-8000 Occupational Fields: heavy equipment operator; truck driver; rock, sand, and gravel operator Operating Engineers Union 10797 Randolph Road Casa Grande, AZ 85222 520-836-1890 Occupational Fields: operating engineer P-D Morenci Inc. PO Box 187 Morenci, AZ 85540 520-865-4521 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Utility and Transportation Contractors Association of Arizona 725 West McDowell, Suite B Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-252-4574 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, plant operator
Arkansas
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #323 269 Vestal Loop Strong, AR 71765 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #381 1210 1/2 Northwest Avenue El Dorado, AR 71730 501-863-9545 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #382 5516 West 11th Street Little Rock, AR 72204
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501-663-6388 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer
510-748-7446 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #428 1426 North First Street Phoenix, AR 85004 612-254-5266 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3, Rancho Murieta 7388 Murieta Drive Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 916-354-2029 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, construction equipment operator, heavy duty repairman, crane operator
Marshall Construction Inc. 17739 Cartwright Mountain Road Mountainburg, AR 72949 501-369-2268 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #12 150 East Corson Street Pasadena, CA 91103 818-792-8900 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
California
Cherrington Corporation 7398 San Joaquin Street PO Box 254788 Sacramento, CA 95865 916-457-3040 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Eureka 2806 Broadway Eureka, CA 95501 707-433-7328 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Fairfield 2540 North Watney Way Fairfield, CA 94533 707-429-5008 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #39 337 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94103 415-861-1135 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #82 7933 Hummingbird Lane, Apartment D San Diego, CA 92123 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #501 2405 West Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-385-1561 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
International Union of Operating Engineers, Fresno 1745 North Fine Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 209-252-8903 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #926 374 Maynard Terrace, SE, #202 Atlanta, CA 30316 404-370-0042 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3, Oakland 1620 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502
International Union of Operating Engineers, Marysville 1010 I Street Marysville, CA 95901
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916-743-7321 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Redding 20308 Engineers Lane Redding, CA 96002 916-222-6093 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Sacramento 4044 North Freeway Boulevard, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95834 916-565-6190 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, San Francisco Five Thomas Mellon Circle, Suite 266 San Francisco, CA 941334 415-468-6107 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, San Jose 760 Emory Street San Jose, CA 95126 408-295-8788 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Santa Rosa 6225 State Farm Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707-585-2487 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Stockton 1916 North Broadway Stockton, CA 95205 209-943-2332 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Northern California/Northern Nevada Stationary Engineers 2280 Palou Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 415-285-3939 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, waste water treatment plant operator
Operating Engineers Training Trust 2200 Pellissier Place Whittier, CA 90601 562-695-0611 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #12 120 Bernard Street Bakersfield, CA 93305 805-325-9491 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #39 2211 Royale Road Sacramento, CA 95815 916-927-3399 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Colorado
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #1 2701 Alcott Street, Suite 268 Denver, CO 80211 303-433-8482 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #9 990 Kalamath Street PO Box 40008 Denver, CO 80204 303-623-3194 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy duty equipment operator
Connecticut
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #478 1965 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 203-288-9261 http://www.local478.org Occupational Fields: operating engineer
District of Columbia
International Union of Operating Engineers 1125 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-4707
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202-429-9100 http://www.iuoe.org Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, surveyor International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #99 2461 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-0099 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician Prince Construction Company Inc. 1111 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 202-889-5050 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Florida
Arizona Chemical, Panama City Caller Box 2447 Panama City, FL 32402 904-785-6700 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer Arizona Chemical, Port St. Joe Highway 98 PO Box 947 Port St. Joe, FL 32456 904-229-8271 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #478 South Florida Operating Engineers 1425 Northwest 36th Street Miami, FL 33142 305-634-3419 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #595 Box 2547 APO Miami, FL 34002 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #673 Central Florida Operating Engineers 4510 North Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804 407-291-2210 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #675 2200 Park Central Boulevard, North, Suite 700 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-979-1700 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #925 PO Box 398 Mango, FL 33550 813-626-4161 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
Broward County School Board Maintenance Department 3810 Northwest 10th Avenue, Oakland Park Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307 954-765-6000 Occupational Fields: building maintenance technician
North Florida Operating Engineers Union, Local #673 8366 Devoe Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-783-6181 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Centerline Tool and Engineering 3107 29th Avenue, East Bradenton, FL 34203 941-749-5519 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer
Operating Engineers Union 2201 Northwest Ninth Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-527-1078 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
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Orange County Board of City Commissioners Highway Maintenance Department 4200 South John Young Parkway Orlando, FL 32809 407-836-7930 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Pinellas County Schools Maintenance Department 11111 Belcher Road, South Largo, FL 33773 813-586-1818 Occupational Fields: building maintenance technician Polk County Maintenance Program 7700 State Road 544, North Winter Haven, FL 33881 941-299-5644 Occupational Fields: operating engineer South Florida Millwrights, Piledrivers, and Divers Highway Constructors 2727 South Park Road Hallandale, FL 33009 954-981-1810 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, highway construction worker Tingen Hydraulic and Pneumatic Service 514 Edgewood Avenue, South Jacksonville, FL 32205 904-384-4464 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Georgia
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #329 1000 Victory Drive Columbus, GA 31901 706-327-0453 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #443 PO Box 2215 Fort Benning, GA 31905 404-545-5750
Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #474 3518 Ross Road Savannah, GA 31405 912-232-0500 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #926 4179 Dunn Road PO Box 130 Ellenwood, GA 30049-0130 404-363-2764 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy equipment operator
Hawaii
International Union of Operating Engineers, Hilo 50 Waianuenue Avenue, First Floor Hilo, HI 96720 808-935-8709 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy duty equipment operator, heavy duty welder, construction equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Maui 350 Hoohana Street, Bay C-5 Kahului, HI 96732 808-871-1193 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers 1432 Middle Street, Room 103 Honolulu, HI 96819 808-847-5523 Occupational Fields: construction equipment operator, heavy duty equipment operator, heavy duty welder
Illinois
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #143 447 West 31st Street Chicago, IL 60616
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312-326-1430 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy equipment operator
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #148 148 Wilma Drive Maryville, IL 62062 618-271-1807 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Rockford 4477 Linden Road Rockford, IL 61109 815-874-4166 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Chicago District 6200 Joliet Road Countryside, IL 60525 708-482-8800 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Rock Island 3511 78th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-787-4646 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Joliet District 1050 North Interstate 55 East Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60435 815-725-5561 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #318 3310 Water Tower Road Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0318 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Lakemoor District 28872 Route 120 Lakemoor, IL 60050 815-363-0002 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Ottawa District 1411 Canal Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-6017 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Plainfield 20959 West Lockport Road Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-4150
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #399 763 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60661 312-372-9870 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #520 520 Engineer Road Granite City, IL 62040 618-931-0500 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #525 PO Box 397 Wood River, IL 62095 618-254-6441 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
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International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #553 1678 Zion Hill Road Centralia, IL 62801 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #649 6408 West Plank Road Peoria, IL 61604 309-697-0070 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #965 PO Box 3025 Springfield, IL 62708 217-528-9659 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Murphy Brothers Inc. 3150 Fifth Avenue Moline, IL 61244 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union Buckhart Road Mechanicsburg, IL 62545 217-498-7798 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union 3520 East Cook Street Springfield, IL 62703 217-528-3602 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #148 Route 159 Collinsville, IL 62234 618-271-1807 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Indiana
Allison Engine Company 2355 South Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46206
317-230-5112 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer Cummins Engine Company PO Box 3005 Mail Code 11861 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 812-377-7174 Occupational Fields: mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, mechanical engineering technician Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems 2401 Columbus Avenue Anderson, IN 46018 317-646-3628 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer General Motors Corporation, Allison Transmission Division 4700 West 10th Street PO Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894 317-242-5321 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer General Motors Corporation, Marion Metal Fabricating Division 2400 West Second Street Marion, IN 46952-3295 317-668-2080 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer GM Powertrain Training Programs PO Box 271 Bedford, IN 47421 812-279-7261 Occupational Fields: mechanical engineer International Union of Operating Engineers PO Box 2204 Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-299-2184 Occupational Fields: grading and paving equipment operator, heavy duty mechanic, plant equipment operator, universal equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #19 1520 Profit Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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219-482-5588 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #103 3707 East State Road Nine, North Anderson, IN 46017 317-378-0013 Occupational Fields: grading and paving equipment operator, plant equipment operator, universal equipment operator, heavy duty mechanic International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #103 9501 Corporation Drive Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-849-0163 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #103 514 West Superior Street Kokomo, IN 46901-5285 317-459-4189 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, Merrilville District 2193 JW 84th Place Merrillville, IN 46410 219-736-7710 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, South Bend District 1345 Northside Boulevard South Bend, IN 46616 219-232-5985 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #841 6801 South U.S. Highway 41 PO Box 2157 Terre Haute, IN 47802-4835
812-299-1177 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #181 722 East State Road 68 Lynnville, IN 47619 812-922-5541 Occupational Fields: grading and paving equipment operator, plant equipment operator, universal equipment operator Original Tractor Cab Company Inc. 6849 West Front Street Arlington, IN 46104 317-663-2214 Occupational Fields: mechanical engineer Zollner Company Unlimited Partnership 2425 Coliseum Boulevard, South Fort Wayne, IN 46803 219-426-8081 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer
Iowa
Ace Construction Inc. 5095 NW 114th Street Grimes, IA 50111 515-986-4479 Occupational Fields: operating engineer A.H. Neumann Brothers Inc. 1435 Ohio Street Box 1315 Des Moines, IA 50305 515-243-0156 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Ahrens Laser Screed Company Inc. 1130 South Gilbert Street PO Box 3132 Iowa City, IA 52244 319-358-5853 Occupational Fields: operating engineer A.J. Allen Mechanical Contractor 25 Dunham Avenue PO Box 931 Des Moines, IA 50304
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 555
515-244-6271 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
515-244-8433 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Allen Excavating 701 Marion Avenue Des Moines, IA 50304 515-282-6719 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Carl Schuler Masonry Construction 2130 Commercial Street PO Box 1015 Waterloo, IA 50704 319-232-8113 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Bailey Roofing Contractors 10110 Dennis Drive Urbandale, IA 50322-3848 515-253-0191 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Baker Electric Inc. 111 Southwest Jackson Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315 515-288-6774 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Baker Mechanical Inc. 2911 Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-9327 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Bowker Mechanical Contractors 1000 32nd Avenue, SW Box 1273 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 319-364-2403 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Bries Construction Inc. 205 North Center Avenue Epworth, IA 52045 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Broeker Erection Company Inc. 3135 Sunnyside Avenue PO Box 426 Burlington, IA 52601 319-753-6596 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Brown Brothers Inc. 107 East Fifth Street Des Moines, IA 50309
Champion Crane Service Inc. 1136 Northeast 44th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 515-266-1234 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Coonrod Wrecker and Crane Service 4000 East Avenue, NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-396-7600 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Corell Contractor Inc. 501 Highway 28-2 Norwalk, IA 50211 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Cramer and Associates Inc. 990 Northeast 44th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 515-265-1447 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Custom Steel Erectors 6220 Southwest 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50315 515-287-3601 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Dave Schmitt Construction Company 250 50th Avenue, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-365-8669 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Davis NSE Company Inc. 5636 Northeast 17th Street, Suite One Des Moines, IA 50312 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
556 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
Delaware Pumping 4000 Delaware Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 515-266-9796 Occupational Fields: operating engineer De Phillips Excavating 9247 Aurora Avenue Urbandale, IA 50322 515-278-6131 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Des Moines Asphalt and Paving Company 903 Southeast 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-8296 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150, West Burlington Rural Route Four, Box 306E1 Burlington, IA 52655 319-754-8135 http://www.crown.net/~ddurfee/150.html Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234 Iowa Operating Engineers 4880 Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317 515-265-7501 Occupational Fields: heavy equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #275 5101 Harbet Avenue Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-396-7732 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758 3430 Dodge Street Dubuque, IA 52003 319-582-0891 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Lee Crawford Quarry Company Highway 94, NW PO Box 1027 Cedar Rapids, IA 50313 319-396-5705 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Longfellow Drilling Rural Route One Clearfield, IA 50840 515-336-2297 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Loomis Brothers Inc. 1619 F Avenue, NE PO Box 608 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 319-366-7193 Occupational Fields: operating engineer L.W. Matteson Inc. One South Point Burlington, IA 52601 319-754-6705 Occupational Fields: operating engineer McAninch Corporation 3100 Dixon Street PO Box 1486 Des Moines, IA 50306 515-265-2653 Occupational Fields: operating engineer McDermott Excavating 12910 West Side Court Dubuque, IA 52001 319-583-4633 Occupational Fields: operating engineer McHan Construction Inc. 1700 Riverside Boulevard Box 1289 Sioux City, IA 51102 712-233-1471 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Melvin O. Smith and Son Ditching Company 5151 Northeast Third Street Des Moines, IA 50313
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 557
515-282-3597 Occupational Fields: operating engineer M. Harper, Limited 6800 Lake Drive, Suite 135 Des Moines, IA 50266 515-224-4876 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Midwest Fly Ash and Materials 2220 Hawkeye Drive PO Box 3557 Sioux City, IA 51102 712-252-4049 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Miller the Driller 5125 East University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Modern Piping Inc. 210 33rd Street Drive, SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-364-0131 Occupational Fields: operating engineer National Concrete Services Inc. 1108 Southeast 30th Street, Suite A Des Moines, IA 50317 515-246-8116 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Neumann-Kiewit Constructors 717 Mulberry Des Moines, IA 50305 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Portzen Excavating and Concrete 205 Salina Street PO Box 1426 Dubuque, IA 52001 319-557-7642 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Renex Corporation 2390 Chaney, Suite 4 Dubuque, IA 52001 Occupational Fields: operating engineer River City Stone 12567 English Mill Road PO Box 1430 Dubuque, IA 52001 319-582-6764 Occupational Fields: operating engineer R-MAC Contracting Inc. PO Box 134 Eldon, IA 52554 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Sandstone Management, Limited 525 North Ninth Street PO Box 547 Carlisle, IA 50047 515-989-0557 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Seedorff Masonry Inc. 408 West Mission Street Strawberry Point, IA 52076 319-933-2296 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Northwestern Development Inc. PO Box 1174 Dubuque, IA 52001 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Six Crane Service 284 Highway 65/69, South Carlisle, IA 50047 515-285-2828 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Nuckrolls Concrete Services 5145 Northwest Beaver Drive, Suite A Johnston, IA 50131 515-276-1228 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Skold Construction Services 5636 Northeast 17th Street, #2 Des Moines, IA 50316 515-264-8420 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
558 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
Young Radiator PO Box 460 Centerville, IA 52544 515-856-8634 Occupational Fields: machine operator
Kansas
Blackhawk Foundation Company Inc. PO Box 335 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Coffeyville, City of Seventh and Walnut Streets Coffeyville, KS 67337 316-252-6108 Occupational Fields: water treatment plant operator, wastewater plant operator General Motors Corporation 3201 Fairfax Kansas City, KS 66115-1399 913-573-7400 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #119 8405 West Central, Suite 502 Wichita, KS 67212 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #123 512 Westwood Coffeyville, KS 67337 316-251-3037 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #126 1300 South 11th Street Parsons, KS 67357 316-421-6329 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #418 1436 North King Russell, KS 67665
913-483-4755 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #642 Route Two Arkansas City, KS 67005 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #647 572 Road 390 Allen, KS 66833 316-443-5118 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician L.G. Barcus and Sons 1430 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 913-621-1100 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #101 3906 Northwest 16th Street Topeka, KS 66618 913-233-3662 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Piping and Equipment 3505 North Topeka PO Box 1065 Wichita, KS 67201 316-838-7511 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Sloan and Meier Surveyors 103 South Fourth Street Manhattan, KS 66502-6165 800-776-0541 Occupational Fields: surveyor
Kentucky
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #181 700 North Elm Street PO Box 34 Henderson, KY 42420-2938
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 559
502-826-2704 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
Louisiana
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #214 7438 Highway 157 Haughton, LA 71037 318-949-4577 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #216 6150 Hooper Road Baton Rouge, LA 70811 504-355-5493 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #225 159 Davidson Lane Monroe, LA 71203 318-329-2386 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Flippo Construction Company Inc. 3810 Penn-Belt Place Forestville, MD 20747 301-967-6800 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #37 5901 Harford Road, Suite A Baltimore, MD 21214 410-254-2030 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #77 4546 Brittania Way Suitland, MD 20746 301-899-6900 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union 5737 Allender Road White Marsh, MD 21162-1306 410-256-2944 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Massachusetts
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #406 7370 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans, LA 70126 504-241-1311 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #4 120 Mount Hope Street Roslindale, MA 02131 617-323-9300 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #407 PO Box 390 Lake Charles, LA 70602 318-433-8255 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #98 Two Center Square PO Box 217 Longmeadow, MA 01028 413-525-4291 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Maryland
Cianbro Corporation 711 Pittman Road Baltimore, MD 21226 410-636-3000 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #877 89 Access Road, Unit Four Norwood, MA 02062 617-769-1877 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
560 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
Michigan
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #324 37450 Schoolcraft Road, Suite 110 Livonia, MI 48150 313-462-3660 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #547 Metro Detroit Area Stationary Engineers 24270 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, MI 48219 313-532-2022 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician United Auto Workers 3731 Covington Road Kalamazoo, MI 49002 616-381-2703 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer
Minnesota
Aconite Corporation 3790 Dodd Road Eagan, MN 55123 612-681-1900 Occupational Fields: operating engineer American Underground Inc. 511 11th Avenue, South, #248 Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-339-5403 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Barbarossa and Sons Inc. 11000 93rd Avenue, North PO Box 367 Osseo, MN 55369 612-425-4146 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #35 3470 Washington Drive, Suite 159 Eagan, MN 55122 612-686-6447 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49 2829 Anthony Lane, South Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-788-9441 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #50 2564 Town Road 213 International Falls, MN 56649 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #70 2417 Larpenteur Avenue, West St. Paul, MN 55113 612-646-4566 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #756 PO Box 101 Rochester, MN 55903 507-280-9743 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician M. A. Mortenson Company 700 Meadow Lane, North PO Box 710 Minneapolis, MN 55440 612-522-2100 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Moorhead Machinery and Boiler Company 3477 University Avenue, NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-789-3541 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Northern Pipeline Construction Company 20000 Kenrick Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 612-469-2800 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union Rural Route Nine, Box 302 Mankato, MN 56001
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 561
507-625-3670 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Park Construction Company 7900 Beach Street, NE Minneapolis, MN 55432 Occupational Fields: operating engineer S.J. Louis Construction Inc. 7284 County Road 138 PO Box 1373 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-253-9291 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Mississippi
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #624 1328 Highway 80, West Jackson, MS 39204-2501 601-353-3914 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Missouri
Belger Cartage Service 1219 East 19th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 816-472-0000 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #2 2929 South Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63118 314-865-1300 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #16 1833 North Broadway Springfield, MO 65803 417-864-6889 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #101, Kansas City 6301 Rockhill Road, #301 Kansas City, MO 64131
816-361-0880 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #513 3449 Hollenberg Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-739-3983 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Local #513, Silex Rural Route One, Box 162A Silex, MO 63377 314-485-2200 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #513, Cape Girardeau 777 Enterprise Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-334-5492 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Montana
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #375 58 West Quartz Street Butte, MT 59701 406-723-7921 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #400 Montana Operating Engineers and Associated General Contractors PO Box 5929 Helena, MT 59604 406-442-9597 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy equipment operator Montana Operating Engineers 3100 Canyon Ferry Road Helena, MT 59635-3031 406-227-5600 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
562 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
Operating Engineers, Local #400 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-728-2832 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Nebraska
Anderson Excavating and Wrecking Company 1824 South 20th Street Omaha, NE 68108 402-345-8811 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Beaver Excavation Inc. 400 North Jackson Street Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-1400 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Davis Erection Company Inc. 5910 South 27th Street Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-7484 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #571 4660 South 60th Avenue Omaha, NE 68117 402-733-1600 Occupational Fields: operating engineer M and S Grading Inc. 8535 Irvington Road Omaha, NE 68122 402-572-7161 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Nevada
Associated Builders and Contractors, Northern Nevada 593 Overmeyer Road Sparks, NV 89431 702-358-7888 Occupational Fields: equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers 1720 Mountain City Highway Elko, NV 89801-4495
702-753-8761 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers 1094 Lamoille Highway Elko, NV 89801 702-753-8761 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3, Carson City 308 North Curry Street, #105 Carson City, NV 89703-4123 702-885-2323 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3, Hawthorne 601 Fifth Hawthorne, NV 89415 702-945-5595 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Reno 1290 Corporate Boulevard Reno, NV 89502 702-857-4440 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating and Maintenance Engineers Union 301 Deauville Street Las Vegas, NV 89106-3912 702-382-8452 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, maintenance engineer Southern Nevada Operating Engineers 2750 East Ann Road Las Vegas, NV 89036 702-649-7888 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, equipment operator, heavy duty repairman, surveyor
New Hampshire
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #156 PO Box 2052 Portsmouth, NH 03801
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 563
207-439-4281 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance engineer
New Jersey
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #25 166 West Kelly Street Metuchen, NJ 08840 908-548-8118 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, dredge operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #68 11 Fairfield Place PO Box 534 Caldwell, NJ 07006 800-562-2568 http://www.iuoe-68.org Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #716 322 Jersey Avenue Gloucester, NJ 08030 609-456-7607 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #825 U.S. Route 46, East Little Falls, NJ 07424 201-785-0500 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
New Mexico
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #953 PO Box 8533 Albuquerque, NM 87198 505-266-5757 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
New York
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #14 14157 Northern Boulevard Flushing, NY 11354
718-939-0600 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #15 265 West 14th Street New York, NY 10011 212-924-6740 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #17 150 North America Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224 716-675-4544 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #30 11506 Myrtle Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 718-847-8484 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #71 510 Lyell Avenue Rochester, NY 14606 716-254-3590 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #94 331 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 212-245-7040 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #106 1284 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12205 518-453-6518 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #137 1360 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
564 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
914-762-0600 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #138 PO Box 206 Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-694-2480 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #211 225 Broadway, 43rd Floor New York, NY 10007 212-233-2690 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #295 61-04 Maurice Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 718-672-1415 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #409 PO Box 366 Niagara Square Station Buffalo, NY 14201 716-882-6353 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #463 3365 Ridge Road Ransomville, NY 14131 716-434-3327 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #545 4325 South Salina Street Box 0100 Syracuse, NY 13205 315-492-1752 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #832 PO Box 93310 Rochester, NY 14692 716-272-9890 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #891 4600 Broadway New York, NY 10040 212-567-2203 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
North Carolina
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #415 1220 Cross Roads Roper, NC 27970 919-793-5191 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #465 PO Box 15250 Durham, NC 27704 919-596-6869 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer Martin Marietta 2710 Wycliff Road PO Box 30013 Raleigh, NC 27622 919-781-4550 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Ohio
International Union of Operating Engineers 6051 North Dixie Drive Dayton, OH 45414 937-890-5914 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers 2033 Oak Court Swanton, OH 43558
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 565
419-825-5551 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
419-878-8521 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Locals #10 and #18 3515 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216-432-3138 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Operating Engineers Union, Local #66 291 McClurg Road Youngstown, OH 44512 330-758-7536 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #20 1216 East McMillan Avenue, #202 Cincinnati, OH 45206 513-751-1671 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #627 12109 East Skelly Drive Tulsa, OK 74128 918-437-0370 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #603 943 South Horning Road Mansfield, OH 44903 419-468-9503 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #943 746 Elm Road, NE Warren, OH 44483 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician Ohio Operating Engineers Training Center 30410 Strawn Road Logan, OH 45215 614-385-2567 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Ohio Operating Engineers Training Center 4250 Soldiers Home Miamisburg Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 937-859-5211 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Ohio Operating Engineers Training Center 9235 Waterville Swanton Road Waterville, OH 43566-0182
Oklahoma
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #641 203 Northwest Theodore Bartlesville, OK 74003 918-336-7359 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #670 58 Broadlawn PO Box 2418 Ardmore, OK 73402 405-223-8854 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Oregon
Associated General Contractors, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #701 5001 Franklin Boulevard Eugene, OR 97403-2709 541-741-7292 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #701 555 East First Street Gladstone, OR 97027 503-650-7701
566 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer
Pennsylvania
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #61 5000 Richmond Street, Building 24 Philadelphia, PA 19137 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #66 300 Seco Road Monroeville, PA 15146 412-856-8662 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #95 300 Saline Street Pittsburgh, PA 15207 412-422-4702 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #367 28 West Germania Ashley, PA 18706 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #542 1375 Virginia Drive, Suite 100 Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-542-7500 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #543 Rural Delivery Two Sugar Grove, PA 16350 814-489-3478 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #835 3031 Walton Road #100 Norristown, PA 19401
610-825-6595 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #859 3042 Marcella Drive Erie, PA 16506 814-871-6472 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician Operating Engineers Union 821 Font Road Glenmoore, PA 19343 610-458-5369 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #66, Thompson Run Road 611 Thompson Run Road Monroeville, PA 15146 412-373-3661 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Route 22 New Alexandria, PA 15670 412-668-2244 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Rhode Island
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #57 141 Gano Street Providence, RI 02906 401-421-6678 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
South Carolina
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #470 PO Box 2462 Aiken, SC 29802 803-648-0729 http://www.local470.net Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 567
Tennessee
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #369 2369 Airways Boulevard Memphis, TN 38114 901-743-1311 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #900 PO Box 4548 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 423-220-8518 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #912 111 Nashville Highway Columbia, TN 38401 615-388-3107 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #917 1098 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 423-624-4412 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Texas
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #178 4025 Rufe Snow Drive Fort Worth, TX 76180 817-284-1191 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #260 2200 Lake Air Drive Waco, TX 76710 254-840-4149 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, petrochemical engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #340 702 South Madison Amarillo, TX 79101 806-373-2273 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, petrochemical engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #347 PO Box 1429 Texas City, TX 77592 409-948-2001 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, petrochemical engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #351 111 East Coolidge Borger, TX 79007 806-274-4501 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, petrochemical engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #450 PO Box 9468 Houston, TX 77261 713-923-7681 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #564 223 South Avenue C PO Box 745 Freeport, TX 77542 409-233-5283 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, petrochemical engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #826 PO Box 1590 Big Spring, TX 79721 915-267-2563 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, petrochemical engineer Operating Engineers 1301 Alabama, Room 101 H Houston, TX 77004
568 Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers
713-528-4707 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Operating Engineers Union, Local #450 PO Box 817 Nederland, TX 77627 409-727-2331 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #724 5307 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 131 Norfolk, VA 23502 804-466-8022 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Occupational Certification Section, MC 177 PO Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 512-239-0530 Occupational Fields: water well driller, pump installer Texas Water Well Association 206 San Jacinto Building Austin, TX 78701 512-472-7216 Occupational Fields: water well driller, pump installer
Utah
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3 1958 West North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-596-2677 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Lang Exploratory Drilling 2286 West 1500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4126 702-753-2119 Occupational Fields: drilling contractor, water well driller, mineral driller
Virginia
Washington
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #587 Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle 1555 Airport Way, South Seattle, WA 98134 206-684-2714 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #1015 1230 West Boone Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-325-6000 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Associated General Contractors, Inland Northwest Chapter East 4936 Trent Avenue PO Box 3266 Spokane, WA 99220-3266 509-535-0391 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Community Transit IAM District #160 7000 Hardeson Road Everett, WA 98203 425-348-2339 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #147 Three Koger Executive Center, Suite 123 Norfolk, VA 23502 757-461-4505 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
David Evans and Associates Inc. West 110 Cataldo Spokane, WA 99201 509-327-8697 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #710 One Crawford Parkway, #1804 Portsmouth, VA 23704 757-399-1058
Eastern Washington Machinists North 2110 Fancher Street Spokane, WA 99212 509-533-7181 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Operating Engineers and Stationary Engineers 569
Fluor Daniel Hanford M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352-1505 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Bremerton 632 Fifth Street Bremerton, WA 98337-1492 360-377-5084 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #280 1305 Knight Street Richland, WA 99352 509-946-5101 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #280 PO Box 5401 Spokane, WA 99205-0401 509-326-0777 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Locals #286 and #609 Western Washington Stationary Engineers 830 North Riverside Drive Renton, WA 98055 425-235-4670 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and airconditioning mechanic, stationary engineer, facilities custodian International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #302 Western Washington Operating Engineers 18701 120th Avenue, NE, Suite 101 Bothell, WA 98011 425-486-2273 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #302 2716 Western Avenue Seattle, WA 98121
206-448-6187 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #370 2015 West Yakima Street Pasco, WA 99301 509-545-1811 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #370 PO Box 3386 Spokane, WA 99220 509-624-5365 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #609 2800 First Avenue, Room 311 Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-8544 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #612 417 North Pearl Street Centralia, WA 98531-4668 360-736-8028 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #612 Western Washington Operating Engineers 1555 South Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402-1803 206-572-9612 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, surveyor Northwest Automotive Machinists 5631 Tacoma Mall Boulevard Tacoma, WA 98408 253-472-9692 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Olympia, City of PO Box 1967 Olympia, WA 98507
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360-753-8034 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer Operating Engineers Union, Western Washington 2209 West Nob Hill Boulevard Yakima, WA 98902-5235 509-453-2567 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, surveyor Pierce Transit Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #758 3701 96th Street, Southwest Tacoma, WA 98499-4431 253-581-8080 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Seattle Automotive Machinists District Lodge #160 9135 15th Place, South Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-7990 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Vancouver Machinists and Automotive Machinists 5000 East 18th Street Vancouver, WA 98661 360-693-9172 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Western States Operating Engineers 23500 South Operating Engineers Lane PO Box 210 Spangle, WA 99031-0210 509-235-9393 http://www.wsopen.org Occupational Fields: operating engineer, heavy duty mechanic, construction equipment operator, technical engineer, hoisting engineer
360-458-6113 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
West Virginia
Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #132 606 Tennessee Avenue PO Box 6770 Charleston, WV 25362 304-343-7731 Occupational Fields: heavy equipment operator International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #141 UAFT PO Box 2356 Weirton, WV 26062 304-797-0207 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Wisconsin
Arby Construction Inc. 19705 West Lincoln Avenue New Berlin, WI 53151 414-549-1919 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Associated General Contractors 4814 East Broadway Madison, WI 53716 608-221-3821 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Western Washington Operating Engineers 2701 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98121-1123 206-448-9611 Occupational Fields: surveyor, heavy duty repairman, construction equipment operator
Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental 805 South 72nd Street PO Box 44080 Milwaukee, WI 53214 404-453-5335 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Yelm School District #2 PO Box 476 Yelm, WA 98597
International Union of Operating Engineers 3231 Laura Lane Middleton, WI 53562
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608-836-0139 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #139 N27 W23233 Roundy Drive PO Box 130 Pewaukee, WI 53072 414-549-9190 Occupational Fields: operating engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #266 3607 Division Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #300 107 North Raymond Street Marinette, WI 54143 715-735-6097 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #305 910 East Seventh Street Superior, WI 54880 715-392-4354 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #309 43332 Spring Street Racine, WI 53405 414-633-1765 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #310 1250 Radisson Street Box 8323 Green Bay, WI 54308 414-437-2750 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #317 3152 South 27th Street Milwaukee, WI 53215 414-671-3258 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #504 840 North 11th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 414-682-6622 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #533 East 7681 County Highway C Freedom, WI 53951 608-544-4571 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #950 4429 South Kentucky Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53221 414-282-7350 Occupational Fields: stationary engineer, building maintenance technician J. F. Brennan Company 820 Bainbridge Street PO Box 255 La Crosse, WI 54603 608-784-7173 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Labor Temple 1602 South Park Street Madison, WI 53715 608-255-2065 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Lunda Construction Company 620 Gebhardt Road PO Box 669 Black River Falls, WI 52406 715-284-9491 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
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Madsen Johnson Corporation 901 Industrial Street PO Box 486 Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-8201 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Marshall Erdman and Associates Inc. 5117 University Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608-238-4230 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Mathy Construction Company 920 10th Avenue, North Onalaska, WI 54650 608-783-6411 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Mueller Pipeliners Inc. 2936 South 166th Street PO Box 51650 New Berlin, WI 53151 414-782-6160 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union 1920 Ward Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 608-788-0972 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #139 115 North Douglas Street Appleton, WI 54914 414-739-6378 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Operating Engineers Union, Local #139 2233 Birch Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-838-0139 Occupational Fields: operating engineer Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center West 1584 State Highway 21 PO Box 60 Coloma, WI 54930 715-228-4911 Occupational Fields: operating engineer
Wyoming
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #800 4925 Wardell Industrial Drive PO Box 3479 Casper, WY 82602 307-265-1397 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
Canada
alberta
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #955 17603 114th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 2R9 780-483-0955 Fax: 780-483-1998 http://www.iuoe955.com Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
british columbia
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #115 4333 Ledger Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3T3 604-291-8831 Fax: 604-473-5235 http://www.iuoe115.com Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #882 4333 Ledger Avenue, Room 304 Burnaby, BC V5G 3T3 604-294-5266 Fax: 604-294-0694 http://www.iuoe882.com Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #959 PO Box 4766 Williams Lake, BC V0K 2E0 250-398-3357
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Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #963 707 Durward Avenue Vancouver, BC V5V 2Y9 604-876-6287 Fax: 604-876-5687 http://www.iuoe963.ca Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
manitoba
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #828 68 Church Street Flin Flon, MB R8A 1K7 204-687-3764 Fax: 204-687-7123 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #987 1008 Wall Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2V3 204-786-8658 Fax: 204-786-6578 http://www.oe987.mb.ca Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
new brunswick
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #894 PO Box 633 Bathhurst, NB E2A 3Z6 506-548-3600 Fax: 506-548-3600 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #946 PO Box 955 Saint John, NB E2L 4E3 506-635-1110 Fax: 506-635-1656
Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
newfoundland
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #904 62 Commonwealth Avenue Mount Pearl, NF A1N 1W8 709-747-9040 Fax: 709-747-6760 http://www.iuoe904.com Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
nova scotia
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #721 251 Brownlow Avenue Dartmouth, NS B3B 2A9 902-865-8844 Fax: 902-864-0676 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #968 28 Aberdeen Street Kentville, NS B4N 3X9 902-678-9950 Fax: 902-678-1838 http://www.iuoe968.com Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
ontario
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #772 370 Main Street East, Suite 302 Hamilton, ON L8N 1J6 905-527-5250 Fax: 905-527-6336 http://www.iuoe772.org Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #793 30 Commercial Road Toronto, ON M4G 1Z4
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416-425-8710 Fax: 416-425-2597 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #865 100-250 Park Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5L4 807-343-9493 Fax: 807-346-8120 http://www.iuoe865.org Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #920 Rural Route 7 Pembroke, ON K8A 6W8 613-687-4228 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
prince edward island
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #942 326 Patterson Drive Charlottetown, PE C1A 8K4 902-566-3255 Fax: 902-368-2974 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
quebec
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #484 4869 Jarry East, Suite 220 Montreal, QC H1R 1Y1 514-323-9684 Fax: 514-326-9417 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #905 4881 Jarry East, Suite 228 Montreal, QC H1R 1Y1 514-326-9412 Fax: 514-326-9417 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
saskatchewan
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #870 2175 Airport Drive Saskatoon, SK S7L 7E1 306-665-7718 Fax: 306-665-0998 Occupational Fields: operating engineer, stationary engineer
Painters and Paperhangers
related sections: artists and artisans, auto body workers, carpenters, drywallers and lathers, floor layers, glaziers and glass makers, insulators and asbestos workers, masons, plasterers, tile setters
Painters decorate and protect buildings, vehicles, furniture, and other structures with paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes. Paints and sealers protect exterior walls from damage caused by sun, wind, rain, and snow, and they make interior surfaces clean and bright. Auto body painters specialize in spray-painting cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Painters may also specialize in structures such as bridges and towers. Spray-machine operators use spray guns to coat manufactured articles with paint. Some workers do both wallpapering and painting. Painters must know what type of paint to use for each project. They generally use premixed paint but sometimes mix the paint themselves. Surface preparation is a large part of the job; the worker must strip or wash off any old paint, wallpaper, oil, and dirt. This may involve sanding, wire brushing, burning, or blasting with water or abrasive substances. Holes, cracks, and other imperfections must be filled and sanded. Usually a coat of primer is applied to prevent resins and other substances from seeping through. Then coats of paint are applied with brushes, rollers, or paint sprayers. Manufactured articles are often dipped in paint. Paperhangers install decorative wall coverings of paper, vinyl, fabric, or other material. They prepare the surface, apply a sealer to the wall, apply adhesive to the back of the wall covering, and smooth it into place with brushes or rollers. Sometimes the old covering must first be removed with water, steam, or solvents. Paperhangers must take care to make the covering fit with tight, closed seams and to ensure that the pattern of each strip of wall covering is precisely aligned. Paperhangers work indoors, but painters may work indoors or outdoors, sometimes high above the ground. The work is seldom performed in bad weather. Workers must climb ladders and scaffolds, and they run the risk of falling. The job involves long periods of standing, kneeling, bending, and reaching. Workers tend to become spattered or covered with paint, and they sometimes must wear protective masks to filter out harmful fumes. Some painters and paperhangers are employed by construction companies. Others do maintenance work in offices, housing complexes, schools, hospitals, and industrial settings. About half are self-employed, and many work part time. There are often periods of unemployment between projects.
Many construction painters belong to unions, such as the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades or the Associated Builders and Contractors, but others are nonunion. Auto body painters often belong to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Many unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades offer apprenticeship training for painters and paperhangers. Trainees work under the supervision of experienced workers and may start by erecting scaffolds and performing other simple tasks. They participate in on-the-job training and at least 144 hours of classroom work annually. Typically the course of study runs for two to four years and includes instruction in application techniques, color coordination, decorating concepts, blueprint reading, paint mixing and matching, wood finishing, and cost estimation. Skilled workers may advance to supervisory positions or become estimators. In general an applicant should n
apply in person be at least 16 years old n be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n be in good physical condition n have good eyesight n have a keen sense of color n have manual dexterity n
Apprenticeship Salaries
Between $6 an hour and $12 an hour, or about 40 percent to 50 percent the rate paid to experienced workers. Experienced apprentices earn between $11 an hour and $24 an hour.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
About $9 an hour, up to $24 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on union membership and geographic location. Paperhangers typically earn more than painters. 575
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Job Outlook
Generally this field will grow about as fast the average job through 2012, as new construction is expected to increase and existing structures will continue to require maintenance and renovation. Many people with limited skills enter this trade, then leave because they dislike the work, creating numerous job openings each year. In addition, painting is labor-intensive and not subject to technological changes that increase efficiency and limit the number of laborers needed. Many fewer openings will arise for paperhangers because the number of these jobs is comparatively small. Painters, however, must be prepared for periods of unemployment, especially until they gain experience. Many construction projects are of short duration, and construction activity is cyclical and seasonal in nature. Remodeling, restoration, and maintenance projects, however, often provide many jobs for painters and paperhangers even when new construction activity declines. The most versatile painters and skilled paperhangers generally are best able to keep working steadily during downturns in the economy.
National Programs
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0741
[email protected] http://www.ibpat.org Occupational Fields: painter, paperhanger, paint maker, theatrical scenic artist, drywaller, glazier, architectural metalworker, sign painter Painting and Decorating Contractors of America 11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 201 St. Louis, MO 63146-3209 800-332-7322 Fax: 314-514-9417 http://www.pdca.org Occupational Fields: painter, paperhanger
Apprenticeship Profile
Painters District Council #51 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee 3900 James Street Suitland, MD 20746
301-420-1983 Fax: 301-420-1309
[email protected]
General Nature of the Job
Patrick Parker is an apprentice with Painters District #51, working at a Giant Supermarket in Washington, D.C. Patrick’s job mostly consists of assisting the men who operate the spray guns by preparing their next project on racks, storing new paint, or loading trailers with painting materials bound for a job site. “I mostly work with steel, wheeling it into the paint shop after the millwrights finish welding and assembling it in the steel shop. I prepare the surface for the spray-men by cleaning it with Simple Green and water or maybe with a lacquer thinner. The steel might go for construction projects or else for warehouse scaffolding, increasing the efficiency of space use by stacking shelf upon shelf of goods.” On more exciting days, he dresses in a snowsuit to paint areas in huge refrigeration units of warehouses. He has gained some experience with brushes, rollers, and spray guns, the main tools of the trade. He’s also had a chance to use some of the newest technology: electrostatic spray guns. “I don’t fully understand how they work, but basically, the machine charges the electrons in the paint so that when you point the spray gun and pull the trigger, the paint jumps at the metal and wraps around the surface with a smooth, clean coat. The paint goes on very easily—it’s fun to use these new spray guns.”
Typical Day Now that he’s on day shift, Patrick typically wakes up at 5:00 a.m. to be at work by 5:30, even though his shift doesn’t begin officially until 6:00. “They’re pretty strict here at Giant—they want you to be in half an hour before work starts to get in uniform and to make sure you won’t be late.” On the positive side, he only works until 2:30 in the afternoon. After 13 months indoors, Patrick will spend the next four weeks on the road, traveling to stores from Germantown to Rockville to paint doorframes, rusting pipes, butchers’ meat racks, and whatever else needs a new coat. “Most of our work orders respond to Health Department codes. Fresh paint makes for safer conditions.” His apprenticeship program requires at least some of this hands-on experience, traveling to diverse work sites to practice painting as well as decision-making skills. “In the morning, I call the foreman and he lets me know the store number where we’ll work that day. Giant operates about two thousand stores, so we go all over the place. Now that
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I’m on the road, I’m spending more time actually painting. Also, we have to decide on our own how to approach the project, organizing a plan of action and gathering the proper tools and materials.”
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Patrick likens his role as apprentice to the rank of private in the army, where he spent five years. “Being in the military humbles you—you learn to take orders and do what needs to be done.” So Patrick doesn’t mind sweeping floors or fetching lunch; the hierarchy doesn’t faze him, not only because of his military experience, but also because he realizes that, soon enough, he will be the journeyman giving orders. “If you’re serious about this occupation, it’s a commitment to doing grunt work at the start.” Patrick understands, though, that this system makes sense: journeymen have accumulated their skills through experience, so it makes sense for them to use their skills, not sweep floors. Apprentices accumulate those same skills by observation and only then by direct experience. If Patrick hadn’t served in the military, he might resent the hierarchy, as many of the “younger fellows” do, instead of understanding his role in the system as a whole.
Salary Range
Patrick started this apprenticeship in the middle of the other apprentices’ first year, so he’s just now becoming a second-stage apprentice. The painter’s apprenticeship, run by Local 1773 of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, divides its program into three stages, each compensated at a percentage of journeymen’s wages, starting at 50 percent in the first stage and increasing to 80 percent at the end of the third stage. Recently Patrick graduated into the second stage, in which he will earn 65 percent of journeymen’s wages. Less than two years from now, Patrick will graduate from his apprenticeship to become a journeyman, earning full wages of $18 an hour. After that, the union grants a raise after every 1,000 hours, which is about six months of fulltime work.
Advice
“Pick up techniques and skills from your journeymen,” Patrick advises. He views the journeymen he works with as his primary resources. As an apprentice, he lacks full confidence in his work. “I know what I am, and that I don’t always do things right. When I’m unsure of myself, I call on a journeyman to help me out.” For Patrick, the apprenticeship represents a process of gaining confidence in himself, his skills, and his judgment.
Future Goals
Patrick’s main goal is to become a journeyman, which will stabilize him in his career. He also contemplates the idea of returning to school on the GI Bill after his apprenticeship, when he has a profession to fall back on while furthering his education. For now, he’s happy painting over graffiti on walls, though. “I’m enjoying what I’m doing—I like my job, and not many people can say that.”
Alabama
Painters, Paperhangers, and Decorators Union, Local #571 5353 First Avenue, North Birmingham, AL 35212-2401 205-592-7293 Occupational Fields: painter, paperhanger, decorator Painters and Allied Trades Union 3381 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109 334-272-6268 Occupational Fields: painter Painters and Allied Trades Union 109 Gusmus Boulevard Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 205-383-1997 Occupational Fields: painter Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #779 659 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36602 334-432-0133 Occupational Fields: painter
Alaska
Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #1555 PO Box 71428 800 30th Avenue, Building A Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-457-4444
[email protected] Occupational Fields: painter
P-D Morenci Inc. PO Box 187 Morenci, AZ 85540
Arizona
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520-865-4521 Occupational Fields: construction painter Phoenix Painters and Decorators 1841 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-244-0768 Occupational Fields: painter
California
Alameda-Contra Costa, San Francisco Counties 7717 Oakport Street, Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94621 501-569-8450 Occupational Fields: automotive painter Associated General Contractors, San Diego 2231 Hotel Circle, South San Diego, CA 92108 619-297-4001 Occupational Fields: painter Construction Craft Training Center 26218 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-785-2282 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: painter Los Angeles Housing Authority Human Resources Department 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-252-5396 http://www.hacla.org Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union 26 Bernard Street Bakersfield, CA 93305-3493 805-325-1825 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #294 Central Valley Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers 4831 East Shields Fresno, CA 93726-6437 209-255-2113 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator, paperhanger
Painters Union, Local #376 404 Nebraska Street Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-2249 Occupational Fields: painter Sign Painters Union, Local #831 5900 South Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040 213-727-7151 Occupational Fields: sign painter Southern California Painters 2077 South Yates Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040 213-727-2811 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator
Colorado
Colorado and Area Painting Committee 4290 Holly Street Denver, CO 80216-4531 303-394-0033 Occupational Fields: painter
Connecticut
General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4989 860-433-3332 Fax: 860-433-4732 Occupational Fields: painter (marine)
District of Columbia
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, National Headquarters 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006-5301 202-637-0742 Fax: 202-637-0771 http://www.iupat.org Occupational Fields: painter, paperhanger, paint maker, theatrical scenic artist, drywaller, glazier, architectural metalworker, sign painter Smithsonian Institution Office of Exhibits Central Arts and Industries Building
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Suite 2235, MRC 427 Washington, DC 20560 202-357-3101 http://www.si.edu/ofg/internopp.htm Occupational Fields: painter
Tri-County Painters and Decorators 2070 CC Tigertail Road Dania, FL 33004 305-891-2128 Occupational Fields: painter
Tito Contractors Inc. 7308 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20012 202-291-2255 Occupational Fields: painter
United Painting and Decorating 5120 North 40th Street Tampa, FL 33610 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator
Florida
Brotherhood of Painters 162 Northwest 29th Street Miami, FL 33127-3930 305-573-8440 Occupational Fields: painter
Central Florida Painters and Allied Tradesmen 8434 Avenue C, Building 126 McCoy Air Force Base Orlando, FL 32827 407-843-0050 Occupational Fields: painter Jacksonville Painters, Decorators and Allied Trades 4000 Union Hall Place Jacksonville, FL 32205 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator Painters Union 2152 Johnson Street Hollywood, FL 33020-3969 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #88 3818 West Bay Vista Avenue Tampa, FL 33611 813-835-5888 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #164 1236 East 18th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 Occupational Fields: painter Sam Cook Painting Company 916 Pebble Drive Sun City, FL 33570 Occupational Fields: painter
West Palm Beach Painters Union, Local #452 1213 Omar Road Palm Beach, FL 33405 407-833-6812 Occupational Fields: painter
Georgia
Painters and Allied Trades Union 4816 Impala Lane Albany, GA 31705 912-438-7278 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union PO Box 1722 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-265-7371 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #193 501 Pulliam Street SW, Suite 427 Atlanta, GA 30312 404-524-8859 Occupational Fields: painter, paperhanger
Hawaii
Associated Builders and Contractors, Hawaii 1001 Dillingham Boulevard, Room 304 Honolulu, HI 96817 808-845-4887 Occupational Fields: painter Color Dynamics Inc. 816 Gulick Avenue Honolulu, HI 96819 808-848-7000 Occupational Fields: painter
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Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: painter, sign painter Kawika’s Painting 2147 Eluwene Street Honolulu, HI 96819 808-848-0030 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #1791 2240 Young Street Honolulu, HI 96826 808-947-6606 Occupational Fields: painter
Illinois
Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers Union, Local #157 400 Northeast Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61603-3739 309-674-9294 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator, paperhanger Painters and Allied Trades Union, Local #607 212 South First Street Rockford, IL 61104 815-963-1254 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union 520 12th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-8081 Occupational Fields: painter
Indiana
Lafayette Painters 2535 South 30th Street Lafayette, IN 47905 317-477-7848 Occupational Fields: painter
North Central Indiana Painters Joint Apprenticeship Council 1345 Northside Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46615 219-287-8200 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #47 6501 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46226-5645 317-546-5638 Fax: 317-546-5903 Occupational Fields: painter Universal Stripping and Finish Shop Second Chances Rural Route One, Box 237 Whiteland, IN 46184 317-535-9070 Occupational Fields: furniture refinisher
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Painters 5000 J Street Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-366-0509 Occupational Fields: painter, sign painter Color Ad Signs Inc. PO Drawer E Burlington, IA 52655 319-752-5516 Occupational Fields: sign painter Des Moines Painters 2121 Delaware Des Moines, IA 50317 515-265-5303 Occupational Fields: painter DMACC, Ankeny Campus 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard Ankeny, IA 50021 515-964-6206 Occupational Fields: painter Dubuque Painters 164 Main Street Dubuque, IA 52001 319-582-4084 Occupational Fields: painter
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Quad City Painters PO Box 626 Bettendorf, IA 52722 309-355-7353 Occupational Fields: painter
Kansas
Colgate-Palmolive Company 18010 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-573-6464 Occupational Fields: painter
International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local Union 417 East English Street Wichita, KS 67202-4400 316-264-3384 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #96 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 1231 Northwest Eugene Street Topeka, KS 66608-1403 913-233-2035 Occupational Fields: painter
Maryland
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point 5111 North Point Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21219 410-388-3000 Occupational Fields: painter International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687 301-967-4586 Occupational Fields: automotive painter, truck painter Painters District Council #51 3900 James Street Suitland, MD 20746 301-420-1983 Fax: 301-420-1309 http://www.iupatdc51.com Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #1, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 518 South Broadway Baltimore, MD 21231-2912 301-276-5960 Occupational Fields: painter
Michigan
Louisiana
Painters and Allied Trades Union 1930 Beaumont Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 504-927-2446 Occupational Fields: painter
Painters and Decorators Union, Local #1244 2669 Lexington Avenue Kenner, LA 70062-5370 504-466-3294 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator Painters Union, Local #783 533 11th Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 318-436-5625 Occupational Fields: painter
Flint Area Painters Union 2817 Corunna Road Flint, MI 48503-3253 810-232-0005 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union 1191 East Ten Mile Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 810-548-0090 Occupational Fields: painter
Minnesota
Painters Union, Local #106 2002 London Road Duluth, MN 55812-2144 218-724-6466 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator, paperhanger
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Mississippi
Painters Union, Local #1225 2941 Market Street Pascagoula, MS 39547-5164 601-762-1806 Occupational Fields: painter
Missouri
Builders’ Association Education and Training Center 105 West 12th Avenue Kansas City, MO 64116 816-471-0880 http://www.buildersassociation.com/~education/body_ index.html Occupational Fields: painter Painters District Council #2 2501 59th Street St. Louis, Mo. 63110 314-647-3327 Fax: 314-647-3350
[email protected] http://www.paintersdc2.com Occupational Fields: painter, glazier Painters District Council #3 9902 East 62nd Street Raytown, MO 64133 816-358-2440 Fax: 816-358-5430 Occupational Fields: painter
Montana
Painters Union, Local #260 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 Occupational Fields: painter
Nevada
Southern Nevada Painters and Decorators Union 4150 East Bonanza Road Las Vegas, NV 89110-2279 702-438-2611 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator
New York
Painters District Council 585 Aero Drive Buffalo, NY 14225-1405 716-886-3984 Occupational Fields: painter
Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades Council 2651 East 21st Street, #405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3305 Occupational Fields: painter
Oregon
Western Oregon and Southwest Washington Industrial Painters 6915 Northeast 42nd Street Portland, OR 97218 503-287-4856 Occupational Fields: painter
Rhode Island
District Council 11 1808 Elmwood Avenue Warwick, RI 02888 401-467-7010 Fax: 401-467-7075
Painters Union, Local #195, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 14 Jefferson Park Road Warwick, RI 02888 401-467-7010 Occupational Fields: painter
Tennessee
Painters and Decorators Union 1000 Buchanan Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 423-524-3966 Occupational Fields: painter
Painters and Glaziers Union, Local #456 1123 Third Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37208-2701
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615-255-7863 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union 3540 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 901-452-6862 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #226 2715 Belle Arbor Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-698-4163 Occupational Fields: painter
Texas
Painters 259 West Rittenhouse Houston, TX 77076 Occupational Fields: painter Painters and Glaziers 7940 Northaven, Suite Four Dallas, TX 75230 214-363-6358 Occupational Fields: painter
Painters Union, Local #318 4200 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76115-1400 817-924-8277 Occupational Fields: painter
Utah
Painters and Drywall Finishers Apprenticeship Office 2261 South Redwood Road Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-977-0732 http://www.grand.k12.ut.us/cash/ao.htm Occupational Fields: painter, drywaller
Virginia
Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-2000
Fax: 757-688-0305 Occupational Fields: painter
Washington
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter PO Box 3787 Spokane, WA 99220 509-534-0826 Occupational Fields: painter Division of Capitol Building and Grounds OB-2, M/S PA-11 Olympia, WA 98504-4848 360-902-6224 Occupational Fields: painter Fluor Daniel Hanford M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352-1505 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: painter Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation Mead Works 2111 East Hawthorne Road Mead, WA 99021 509-468-5483 Occupational Fields: painter Northwest Automotive Machinists 5631 Tacoma Mall Boulevard Tacoma, WA 98408 253-472-9692 Occupational Fields: painter Northwest Washington Painters, Decorators, and Drywall Finishers 6770 East Marginal Way, South, Building D Seattle, WA 98108 206-762-8332 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator Olympic Painters, Decorators and Drywallers 1101 South Yakima Avenue Tacoma, WA 98405 206-383-1330 Occupational Fields: painter, taper
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Painters, Tapers and Glaziers 2110 North Fancher Road Spokane, WA 99212-1331 509-533-8814 Occupational Fields: painter, taper, decorator Painters Union, Local #64 1322 South Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 206-272-2443 Occupational Fields: painter Southeastern Washington Painter, Decorators & Drywall Apprenticeship Committee 6770 E. Marginal Way S. Seattle, WA 98108-3400 206-762-8332 Fax: 206-762-6433
[email protected] Occupational Fields: painter, glazier
West Virginia
Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 Occupational Fields: painter Painters and Decorators Union, Local #970 706 Virginia Street, East Charleston, WV 25301-2706 304-344-9172 Occupational Fields: painter, decorator Painters Union, Local #91 28th and Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 304-232-2540 Fax: 304-232-7241 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #813 2001 Pine Street Kenova, WV 25530 304-453-2818 Occupational Fields: painter
Richard Hackney 115 Spring Street Charleston, WV 25302 304-539-1903 Fax: 304-343-8260
[email protected] Occupational Fields: painter, glazier
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Area Painters and Allied Trades 12300 West Center Street Wauwatosa, WI 53222 414-475-1544 Occupational Fields: painter Painters Union, Local #934 3030 39th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144-4210 414-657-1287 Occupational Fields: painter
Canada
british columbia
District Council 38-British Columbia Painters, Glaziers, Drywall Finishers & Allied Trades 7621 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V3N 3C7 604-524-8334 Fax: 604-524-8011 Occupational Fields: painter, glazier, drywall finisher
new brunswick
Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: painter, glazier
Pile Drivers
related sections: boilermakers; carpenters; elevator constructors; engineers and engineering technicians;
ironworkers; laborers; machinists; masons; metalworkers; millwrights; operating engineers and stationary engineers; railroad workers; roofers and waterproofers; sheet metal workers; shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers; tool, die, mold, and pattern makers; welders Pile drivers are frequently employed at the beginning stages of construction, but they also work on renovation projects. They operate giant, cranelike machines called pile-driving rigs. These machines drive long columns of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete (known as piling) into the ground. They also build the forms on pilings and bridges; drill holes to place pilings solidly in the earth; and do foundation work for welding, buildings, and assorted other projects. Many pile drivers are qualified carpenters. Piling functions as a structural support in various projects, including bridges, docks, ferry landings, skyscrapers, and oil rigs. In general, concrete and metal piling is used for the construction of skyscraper foundations; wood and concrete piling is used for bridges, docks, and wharves. When a site is excavated, metal sheet piling is used to hold back dirt. Using welding equipment and torches, pile drivers also cut and put together metal construction materials. Pile drivers use a variety of hand tools and power tools, including chain saws, burning torches, and air tools. Their work is extremely strenuous and requires walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and heavy lifting. They work indoors and outdoors, sometimes on boats or in other damp, cold surroundings. Pile drivers might work in a hole 100 feet below ground, or on a bridge or building 100 feet above the ground. They must travel to various job sites. Apprenticeship training for pile drivers is offered by many unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades, particularly those that are largely composed of carpenters. Apprentices to this trade work under the supervision of experienced pile drivers. Typically the course of study runs for about four years (8,000 hours of training) and includes on-the-job training and at least 144 hours a year of classroom instruction. Sometimes the classroom work is scheduled for two-week periods during the spring and fall. In general an applicant should
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In 2002, median hourly earnings of pile driver operators were $21.84. The middle 50 percent earned between $14.89 and $29.24. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $11.73, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33.97. Pay scales generally are higher in large metropolitan areas. Annual earnings of some workers may be lower than hourly rates would indicate because work time may be limited by bad weather.
Apprenticeship Salaries
From about $12 an hour to $15, or about 50 percent of the wages paid to journeymen.
Postapprenticeship salaries
Median earnings fall between $15 and $30 an hour, with the lowest-paid workers receiving less than $12 an hour and the highest paid workers earning more than $33 an hour.
Job Outlook
Prospects for employment in this occupation are expected to be good through 2012, because the construction industry is likely to remain strong. The field is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. For more information on apprenticeships for pile drivers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, or your state bureau of apprenticeship training.
National Programs
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 585
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202-546-6206, x300 Fax: 202-546-3054 http://www.carpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, millwright, pile driver, floor layer
Apprenticeship Profile
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Carpenters Employers Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund 127 East Augusta, Suite 102 Spokane, WA 99207 509-532-8833 Fax: 509-532-8811
[email protected] http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/ files/proginfo/0110aop.pdf
General Nature of the Job
Pile drivers use heavy equipment to drive piles, or supports, for bridges, buildings, docks, dams, and wharves. Piles are usually made of wood, concrete, or structural steel. Pile drivers also build forms and weld, welding together supports and work bridges. Basically, any span over water is considered pile driver work. If you don’t like heights or water, pile driving is probably not the best choice for a career, since pile drivers work over bodies of water from high places. A physically laborious trade, pile drivers work outdoors in all weather conditions. Basic math skills are necessary for reading measuring tapes and calculating formulas, and it helps to be physically coordinated—you don’t want to fall in the water if you can avoid it. The pile driver apprenticeship program through the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Carpenters Employers requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, which takes about three to four years, depending on how frequently the apprentice works. Apprentices also attend school four times a year for one week at a time.
Typical Day
Sherry Butler works 12-hour shifts during her stint at a dam. The pile drivers’ goal is to build concrete shore anchors, but they must first set the wooden forms. Sherry begins work at 7:00 a.m. by placing forms in holes with a partner; they must make sure the forms are level and at the correct height out of the ground. Sherry holds the form in place while her partner nails it to another one.
They slog around in two feet of water for the first part of the day—the dam is opened at night, and the water hasn’t drained completely by morning. The ground is extremely rocky, and they must excavate with shovels. This work continues throughout the day with breaks and lunch tossed in. Sherry is the sole female pile driver in her union but doesn’t find her gender to be a disadvantage. Her height, however, is another matter—at five feet and two inches, there are some things that are just too big for her to handle. Sherry says, “I have a really hard time carrying a full sheet of plywood. I usually drag it, and that’s okay, too, as long as I get it there.” While Sherry could do without working in the snow, there’s not much she dislikes about the job. She states, “It’s exciting, and I like big things, like when they’re setting girders. They’re just huge and awesome.” Sherry also enjoys the variety of the job and says that each day is different. One day she may be welding and the next day hammering plywood together for forms. Pile drivers are laid off between jobs, which can be exasperating. The weather conditions are often harsh, Sherry says. “It’s all day, every day, outside freezing to death or sweating to death or soaking wet.” Pile drivers frequently travel for jobs, especially in eastern Washington because there aren’t many bodies of water. Sherry was away from home for a three-month duration once, which was difficult because she is a single mother of two. The job is also dangerous and dirty, but presents no challenges that safety equipment and a shower won’t remedy.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Sherry had just started her first year as a carpentry apprentice when she learned about the pile driver program. Sherry’s former brother-in-law, a carpenter, had told her about the apprenticeship program but was less than encouraging. Sherry recalls, “He pretty much told me I couldn’t do it.” Working outdoors with heavy equipment and building things with her hands, as well as the wages and benefits, appealed to Sherry, and she applied. Sherry decided to switch tracks when an opening for a pile driver apprentice cropped up. Although she knew little about pile driver work, the idea of welding and working over the water sounded fun and challenging to Sherry. While Sherry cannot recall any school activities or classes that influenced her career choice, she believes growing up a tomboy may have prepared her for the trades. She climbed trees, rode motorcycles, and when her motorcycle broke down, she worked on it and gained mechanical know-how.
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Salary Range
Beginning apprentices earn full benefits and 60 percent of the journeyman rate, which is $23.47 an hour in the Spokane, Washington, region where Sherry works. Foremen make $1 an hour more than the journeyman rate. Sherry gets a raise of $1.15 an hour for every 700 hours worked. These raises are tied to the completion of skill blocks at school as well as hours worked on the job. Sherry is optimistic about the job outlook for pile drivers. Because she is the only woman in her union, she feels she will be in demand and the work will be steadily available. Some jobs may depend on government funding since bridges are under state and federal jurisdiction, but unless people start swimming or sailing across rivers, bridges will continue to be needed.
Advice
Sherry says that if you can handle being far from the ground in inclement weather conditions, pile driver work can be rewarding. She also asserts that you cannot be afraid of hard work, and you must do what you’re told, even if you don’t want to. Being a pile driver requires dedication, but Sherry claims, “I’ve never not wanted to do it. I’ve never wanted to give up on it.” Physical stamina is important, but don’t worry if you’re not big and strong. Sherry says there’s a lot of equipment to help lift and move things, and she manages just fine despite her petite size.
Future Goals
When Sherry finishes the apprenticeship program, she will receive her journeyman card and take the welding test to become certified. While additional school is not required, Sherry hopes to continue learning about new procedures and equipment through occasional classes. Sherry’s motto is, “The more you know, the more you work.” Sherry has no goals to become a supervisor or foreman because she doesn’t want the added responsibility or hours. She hopes to focus solely on welding at some point, stating, “I want to be certified in all facets of it, and I want to eventually just weld.” If she ever tires of welding or pile driver work, however, there are many other opportunities. She can work out of the carpenters’ union, do concrete form work, including shopping malls and parking garages, build foundations for houses or sidewalks, pour concrete slabs, or do framing. She can also become a certified diver and perform underwater welding, but although they are well compensated, diving is an extremely dan-
gerous job. Sherry thinks she’ll keep her head above the water for now.
Alaska
Alaska Piledrivers and Divers Union, Local #2520 825 East Eighth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-3877 907-272-7576
[email protected] http://local2520.org Occupational Fields: pile driver, diver
California
Pile Drivers Union, Local #34 55 Hegenberger Place Oakland, CA 94621-1301 510-635-4227 Fax: 510-635-1234
[email protected] http://www.geocities.com/pdl_34/union.html Occupational Fields: pile driver Southern California Piledrivers Union, Local #2375 728 North Lagoon Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744 310-830-5300 Occupational Fields: pile driver
District of Columbia
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-546-6206, x300 Fax: 202-546-3054 http://www.carpenters.org Occupational Fields: carpenter, cabinetmaker, millwright, pile driver, floor layer
FLORIDA
South Florida Millwrights, Piledrivers, and Divers Highway Constructors 2727 South Park Road Hallandale, FL 33009
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954-981-1810 Occupational Fields: pile driver
Indiana
Northeast Indiana Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund PO Box 1690 Warsaw, IN 47581-1690 219-269-4220 Occupational Fields: carpenter, floorlayer, millwright, pile driver
Carpenters, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Drywallers, and Cabinet Makers 2201 South 78th Street, Building B-512 Tacoma, WA 98409 253-472-2629 Fax: 253-475-2785 Occupational Fields: pile driver
Maryland
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Carpenters Employers 5309 East Third Avenue Spokane, WA 99212 509-533-8833 Fax: 509-533-8831 Occupational Fields: pile driver, millwright, carpenter
Massachusetts
Southwest Washington Piledriver, Bridge, Dock and Wharf Builders 1316 Commerce Avenue Longview, WA 98632 360-636-2350 Fax: 360-423-5529 Occupational Fields: pile driver
Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee 9109 Westphalia Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-736-1696 Occupational Fields: pile driver
New England Regional Council of Carpenters Local Unions #51, #56, #67, and #2168 803 Summer Street, Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02127 800-275-6200 http://www.necarpenters.org Occupational Fields: pile driver
Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma Building, Construction, and Trade Council 2651 East 21st Street, Suite 405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3365 Occupational Fields: pile driver
Washington
Bellingham Carpenters 1500 West Bakerview Road Bellingham, WA 98226 360-734-7900 Fax: 360-734-2462 Occupational Fields: pile driver
Western Washington Piledrivers, Bridge, Dock and Wharf Builders 315 Garden Avenue North, Room 100 Renton, WA 98055 425-227-4903 Fax: 425-227-8129
[email protected] Western Washington Piledrivers, Seattle 2512 Second Avenue, Room 214 Seattle, WA 98121 206-728-2396 Fax: 206-448-5063 Occupational Fields: pile driver
Wisconsin
Southeast Wisconsin Carpentry Training Center 9411 West Fond du Lac Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-353-3000 Fax: 414-353-6465
[email protected]
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http://www.sewctc.org Occupational Fields: pile driver
Canada
british columbia
British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 604-434-5734 http://www.bcit.ca Occupational Fields: pile driver
new brunswick
Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] http://www.aoc-acp.gnb.ca/02/009eme.htm Occupational Fields: pile driver
Pipe Trades Workers
related sections: boilermakers, carpenters, electricians and line workers, electronics technicians, eleva-
tor constructors, engineers and engineering technicians, ironworkers, machinists, mechanics, metalworkers, millwrights, operating engineers and stationary engineers, sheet metal workers, shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers, welders Pipe trades workers install, maintain, and repair pipe systems that carry liquid, gas, and other materials. For example, pipes carry water to residences and offices, sewage to treatment plants, and steam to turbines that generate electricity in power plants. Pipes carry food in processing plants through various stages of production. They also deliver natural gas for heating and circulate fluorinated hydrocarbons in refrigeration units. Plumbing and pipefitting are similar trades, but most pipe trades workers specialize in one or the other. Plumbers typically work in homes and commercial buildings, where they assemble, install, and repair water, drainage, and heating systems, including water pipes, bathtubs, water heaters, dishwashers, and heating and air-conditioning units. Some plumbers also work on septic tanks, cesspools, drains, and sewers. Pipefitters usually design, install, and maintain complex pipe systems in large facilities, such as oil refineries, manufacturing plants, and defense plants. They typically work with systems that move water, gas, steam, air-conditioning materials, and other liquids and gases. Steamfitters specialize in systems that carry liquids or gases under high pressure. Sprinkler fitters work on systems used in buildings to extinguish fires. Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians, also known as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) mechanics specialize in systems that control the temperature, humidity, and quality of air in places such as buildings and refrigeration units. Their work involves various mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, including fans, pumps, motors, thermostats, and switches. Technicians sometimes specialize in installation, maintenance and repair, or in a certain type of equipment, such as solar panels or oil burning appliances. Furnace installers, also known as heating equipment technicians, specialize in heating systems. Pipe trades workers begin a project by reading blueprints or other instructions, measuring and marking the work site, checking for electrical wiring and other impediments, and preparing the area by cutting holes in walls or suspending supports from ceilings. Next, the system is assembled. Assembly may involve cutting and threading pipes, using hand tools or machines to bend the pipes
where necessary, and fastening them together by means such as welding, soldering, or caulking. Pipe trades workers use an array of tools, including reamers, hammers, chisels, wrenches, drills, saws, torches, brazing equipment, and welding machines. They work with a variety of materials, such as copper, steel, plastic, and cast-iron pipes. Pipe trades workers risk injury from accidents with tools, burns from hot pipes, and falls from ladders. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather or in buildings that are too hot or too cold because the cooling or heating system is malfunctioning. The trade requires standing, heavy lifting, and working in awkward positions. Most pipe trades workers are employed by plumbing and mechanical contractors, commercial and industrial companies, or government agencies. About 15 percent are self-employed. Typically they work 40 hours a week but may be on call for emergencies or have to put in overtime, evening, or weekend hours. Many pipe trades workers belong to unions that sponsor apprenticeships, such as the National Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors; the National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc.; the Mechanical Contractors Association; or the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA). Nonunion apprenticeships are administered by the Associated Builders and Contractors, the National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, the American Fire Sprinkler Association, and the National Association of Home Builders-Home Builders Institute. Apprenticeship is the traditional way of entering the pipe trades. Trainees learn on the job under the supervision of experienced workers. Typically, the course of study runs for four to five years and includes at least 144 hours of classroom instruction annually in mathematics, blueprint reading, drafting, plumbing codes, safety practices, and other subjects. In most parts of the country, plumbers are required to be licensed. In general an applicant should n n
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Apprenticeship Salaries
Between $5 an hour and $16 an hour plus benefits, or about half the rate paid to skilled workers.
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, National Headquarters 901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001-4397 202-628-5823 Fax: 202-628-5024 http://www.ua.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder
Postapprenticeship Salaries
Between $10 and $32 an hour, with a median hourly wage between $16 and $19.
Job Outlook
Excellent because the demand for skilled workers in this field is expected to exceed the number of workers trained. In addition, employment in the occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average. Construction is expected to continue at a strong pace, and pipe systems in existing buildings will need to be maintained and renovated. Improved efficiency, the increased use of plastic pipes, and other technological advances will reduce the need for some pipe trades workers, however. A substantial demand is expected for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians, in part due to increased desire for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. For more information on apprenticeships for pipe trades workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below; local job centers; your state bureau of apprenticeship training; or plumbing, pipe fitting, and heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractors.
National Programs
Air Conditioning Contractors of America, National Capital Chapter PO Box 4268 Silver Spring, MD 20914-4268 301-384-2222 Fax: 301-384-9623
[email protected] http://www.acca-ncc.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician
Apprenticeship Profile Phoenix Pipefitting Trades Joint Apprenticeship Council 2950 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-269-8213 Fax: 602-269-1525 http://www.pipetrades.org
General Nature of the Job
Pipefitters install and repair all types of pipe, including black iron, stainless steel, copper, and plastic, in sizes ranging from half-inch to 36-inch pipe. Pipefitting and plumbing are often interchangeable skills, but plumbers deal mostly with domestic water pipes and drainage issues (think of kitchens and bathrooms). Pipefitters install pipe primarily for heating and cooling systems but also lay copper pipe for city drinking water. Steamfitters, a subgroup of pipefitters, specialize in high-pressure pipe systems that house gases or liquids. Pipefitters must be versatile; they must know how to weld, solder, and braze pipe underground or from extreme heights. Common sense combined with cautious behavior is critical in this industry. When you’re working with leaks in steam lines, you can’t see the steam but you can hear it. If you’re not alert and aware, the steam will burn you before you realize you’ve found the leak. You also need basic mechanical know-how, eye-hand coordination, and math skills to calculate formulas and pipe lengths. Pipe fitters often work in pairs or on teams, so getting along with others is important as well. Work can range from one-day jobs to two-year-long projects, and you might find yourself driving one mile or 60 miles to the job site, so flexibility is mandatory. The Phoenix Pipefitting Trades apprenticeship program takes five years to complete. Apprentices gain onthe-job training during the day and attend classes two
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nights a week. Apprentices are responsible for tuition and receive diplomas upon graduation. In addition, the classes are accredited and can be applied toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree upon completion of the program.
Typical Day
Wayne Brown’s workday begins at 6:00 a.m. as the pipefitters gather in a central area to perform stretching exercises for 30 minutes. Afterwards, they split into groups of 10 per foreman. Today Wayne pairs up with a journeyman pipefitter. The foreman indicates where a pipe should go, and Wayne sketches an isometric drawing of the best route for the pipe. After conferring with the journeyman and double-checking the measurements, Wayne takes a cutting torch and cuts pipe. He then holds the pieces together as the journeyman welds the lengths together. Wayne cleans and polishes the welded pipe with a grinder. They continue throughout the day, with breaks and lunch interspersed. Wayne never gets bored because he does something different each day. He enjoys working with his hands and troubleshooting to figure out the best way to run pipes. Although the apprenticeship is rigorous and time consuming, Wayne finds the program effective. He says, “The apprenticeship teaches us in two different ways: we learn it through books and reading at school, and then we learn it out in the field by doing it with our hands.” The paperwork—applying for burn permits, filing SIPP (site incident protection plan) reports, requesting approval for every task—can be tedious, but Wayne knows that this process is necessary to ensure safety. Pipefitting can be a grimy, laborious job with long hours. Wayne recalls working 12-hour shifts, seven days a week for six months straight while also attending school. Wayne points to the overtime pay and considers the hours worthwhile, however. Pipefitters work on contract, which means layoffs occur between jobs. While some pipefitters have been laid off for months at a time, Wayne has been fortunate—he hasn’t been out of work yet. In fact, he has been specifically requested for jobs several times.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Wayne found himself in the apprenticeship program immediately after graduating from high school. His uncle, a pipefitter, called Wayne and told him of some apprenticeship openings in the steamfitter program, so Wayne moved from Texas to Arizona three days after graduation. Wayne grew up working and building horse corrals and fences with his father, a sheet metal worker who also
owned a blacksmith business, so working with his hands and using machinery were nothing new. Wayne believes that his background, in combination with high school shop classes, paved the way to pipefitting. Although Wayne had been offered a full college scholarship, the apprenticeship seemed the natural and practical path: “you actually work and get paid to work and also get a degree, unlike some colleges where you have to work for free, basically.” Besides the valuable experience Wayne is gaining through hands-on practice, Wayne’s classes provide him with a broad knowledge base. Wayne is currently a fourthyear apprentice, and the classes he’s taken include algebra, science (because pipefitters and steamfitters often work with dangerous chemicals and acids), rigging (to learn how to operate a crane and how to hand-signal a crane operator), first aid and CPR, and welding.
Salary Range
When Wayne began the apprenticeship program, he earned $9.50 an hour plus full benefits. Every six months he receives an average raise of $1 an hour. By the end of the five-year program, he will be earning $18.50 an hour. Upon completion of the program, he will have a mechanical license as a steamfitter and be eligible for the journeyman rate, which is $26.35 an hour in Phoenix. Foremen can earn one to three dollars an hour over scale. As for the job outlook, things look promising for the next few years in Arizona, where the economy is growing rapidly and attracting major corporations. Wayne thinks work will taper off, but he’s not worried. He says, “if you have a good reputation, you’re going to stay employed.” Currently, Wayne finds himself working more frequently on new buildings. New pipes are guaranteed for 20 to 30 years, and many don’t show signs of decay for 45 years, so Wayne will probably be retired by the time those pipes need repair.
Advice
Wayne is happy with his choice of pipefitting and believes it’s a great opportunity to make a good living and learn. He says, “if you get in and decide you don’t like it, you can always get out, but you’ll never know if you don’t try it.” You need to be willing to learn, get dirty, and pay your dues. Some journeymen don’t like working with apprentices and will assign them unpleasant tasks that don’t require much knowledge or skill. Wayne advises visiting a union in your area to ask about various jobs and trades to gain a better understanding of the job types and work conditions.
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Future Goals
After completing the apprenticeship program, Wayne hopes to get a plumbing license. He would like to try supervising on jobs and may think about teaching—all of the instructors in the apprenticeship program are journeymen, and Wayne has already been asked about whether he is interested in teaching. Down the line, Wayne would like to have his own business, perhaps a blacksmith company like his father or a mechanical contracting company such as the one he currently works for. Because of their skills in welding, soldering, designing, and brazing, pipefitters can branch into numerous careers. They can become plumbers, refrigeration hands, specialists in blueprints and drawing, managers, or business owners. Dedication and perseverance can open many doors, as Wayne has proven.
Alabama
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #52 PO Box 211105 Montgomery, AL 36121-1105 334-272-9500 Fax: 334-271-1647 http://www.ualocal52.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #91 3648 Ninth Avenue, North Birmingham, AL 35222 205-591-2721 Fax: 205-591-2729 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #119 2458 Old Shell Road Mobile, AL 36607 251-476-0035 Fax: 251-476-0606 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #372 3888 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 36505 205-758-6236
Fax: 205-349-4608 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #377 PO Box 6084 Huntsville, AL 35824 205-772-0616 Fax: 205-772-0617 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #498 PO Box E Gadsden, AL 35904 205-546-6791 Fax: 205-547-6330 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #548 101 Oak Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter, welder
Alaska
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #262 723 West 10th Street Juneau, AK 99801 907-586-2874 Fax: 907-463-5116 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #367 610 West 54th Anchorage, AK 99518 907-562-2810 Fax: 907-562-2587 http://www.ualocal367.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
594 Pipe Trades Workers
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #375 3568 Geraghty Street Fairbanks, AK 99709 907-479-6221 Fax: 907-479-6227 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Arizona
Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company 21605 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85024 602-272-3237 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Arizona Builder’s Alliance, Phoenix 2702 North Third Street, Suite 2020 Phoenix, AZ 85004-4606 602-274-8222 Fax: 602-274-8999
[email protected] http://www.azbuilders.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Arizona Builder’s Alliance, Tucson 1661 North Swan, Suite 144 Tucson, AZ 85712 520-881-7930 Fax: 520-327-1686
[email protected] http://www.azbuilders.org/ Occupational Fields: pipefitter, plumber ASARCO USWA PO Box 98 Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-7811 Occupational Fields: construction pipefitter BHP Copper, Pinto Valley Operation PO Box 100 Miami, AZ 85539 520-473-6485 Occupational Fields: construction pipefitter Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Inc. 3144 West Virginia Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-269-2421 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Interstate Mechanical Corporation (IMCOR) 1841 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-257-1319 Fax: 602-271-0674
[email protected] http://www.imcor-az.com Occupational Fields: pipefitter Maricopa Community College District Maintenance and Operations 2411 West 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281-6941 602-731-8121 Occupational Fields: heating and air conditioning installer, heating and air conditioning repairer P-D Morenci Inc. PO Box 187 Morenci, AZ 85540 520-865-4521 Occupational Fields: construction pipefitter Phoenix Pipefitting Trades 2950 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-269-8213 Fax: 602-269-1525 http://www.pipetrades.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber, pipefitter Phoenix Sheetmetal 2534 East Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-275-6511
[email protected] http://www.azsheetmetal.org Occupational Fields: heating and air conditioning installer, heating and air conditioning servicer, air and hydronic balancing technician Pipefitters Union, Local #741 ASARCO-Ray, IAM-H PO Box Eight Hayden, AZ 85235 520-356-3544 Occupational Fields: construction pipefitter
Pipe Trades Workers 595
Plumbers and Pipefitters 601 West Rillito Tucson, AZ 85705 520-620-0015 Occupational Fields: construction pipefitter, plumber, refrigeration mechanic Southern Arizona Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Association 3036 East Drachman PO Box 40366 Tucson, AZ 85717 520-327-7422 Occupational Fields: plumber Tucson Unified School District 530 South Norris Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 520-617-7000 Occupational Fields: refrigeration mechanic United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #469 3109 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-956-9350 Fax: 602-956-9782 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
501-782-1255 Fax: 501-783-0512 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #155 1223 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 501-374-4943 Fax: 501-374-6349 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #706 PO Box 30 El Dorado, AR 71731-0030 501-863-6169 Fax: 501-862-6408 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
California
Associated Technical College 1670 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90017-1690 213-413-6808 Occupational Fields: plumber
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #741 2475 East Water Street Tucson, AZ 85719 520-323-9476 Fax: 520-323-7069 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
California State Pipe Trades Council 1123 L Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-446-7311 Fax: 916-446-3520
[email protected] http://calpipes.org/indexFlag.htm
Wolff Mechanical Inc. 1701 S. Indian Bend Road Phoenix, AZ 85281 480-968-8208 http://www.wolffmechanical.com Occupational Fields: heating and air conditioning, installer, heating and air conditioning servicer
Construction Craft Training Center 5750 Imhoff Drive Concord, CA 94520 510-785-2282 Fax: 510-785-1798 http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber
Arkansas
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #29 2914 Midland Boulevard Fort Smith, AR 72904
Construction Craft Training Center 26232 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-785-2282 Fax: 510-785-9136
596 Pipe Trades Workers
http://www.cctc.edu Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber Los Angeles Housing Authority Human Resources Department 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5100 Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-252-5389
[email protected] http://www.hacla.org Occupational Fields: plumber Pipe Trades Training Center 780 Commercial Street San Jose, CA 95112-1408 408-453-6330 http://www.sbaypipe.org/jlmtrain.htm Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, steamfitter, plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #38 1621 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103 415-626-2000 Fax: 415-626-2009
[email protected] http://www.ualocal38.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #62 11185 Commercial Parkway, Suite A Castroville, CA 95012 408-633-6091 Fax: 408-633-1613 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #78 111 West Ninth Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 213-688-9090 Fax: 213-627-4624 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #230 3909 Centre Street, #204 San Diego, CA 92103 619-297-1852 Fax: 619-297-9858 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #246 1303 North Rabe Avenue, #101 Fresno, CA 93727 209-252-7246 Fax: 209-252-1766 http://unionpipepros.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #250 18355 South Figueroa Street Gardena, CA 90248 310-660-0042 Fax: 310-329-2465 Occupational Fields: steamfitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #342 Bay Area Pipe Trades Association 935 Detroit Avenue Concord, CA 94518-2501 925-686-5880 Fax: 925-685-3710
[email protected] http://www.ua342.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #343 and #355 Bay Area Pipe Trades Association 401 Nebraska Street Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-4071 Fax: 707-644-0314 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #364 223 South Rancho Avenue Colton, CA 92324
Pipe Trades Workers 597
909-825-0359 Fax: 909-824-0362 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #393 6150 Cottle Road San Jose, CA 95123 408-225-3030 Fax: 408-225-3405
[email protected] http://www.sbaypipe.org/local393/index.htm Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #398 170 West San Jose Avenue, Suite 303 Claremont, CA 91711 909-625-2493 Fax: 909-626-4620 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #403 3710 Broad Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-2416 Fax: 805-541-0251 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #437, Stanislaus Plumbers, Pipe and Refrigeration 1314 Ninth Street Modesto, CA 95354 209-526-0565 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #447 5841 Newman Court Sacramento, CA 95819 916-457-6595 Fax: 916-454-6151 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #460 6718 Meany Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 805-589-4600 Fax: 805-589-3196 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #467 Bay Area Pipe Trades Association 1519 Rollins Road Burlingame, CA 94010 415-692-4730 Fax: 415-692-4730 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #483, Sprinkler Fitters 23314 Cabot Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 510-785-8483 Fax: 510-785-8508 http://www.sprinklerfitters483.org Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #484 1955 North Ventura Avenue Ventura, CA 93001 805-643-6345 Fax: 805-643-0425 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #492 3935 Coronado Avenue Stockton, CA 95204 209-464-4559 Fax: 209-464-0522 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #494 1246 Locust Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 310-436-1082
598 Pipe Trades Workers
Fax: 310-491-1875 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #545 8333 Airport Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-642-5900 Fax: 310-642-5954 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #582 3904 West First Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 714-775-5563 Fax: 714-775-7976 http://www.ualocal582.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #709 12140 Rivera Road Whittier, CA 90606 310-698-9909 Fax: 310-698-7255 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinklerfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #761 1305 North Niagara Street Burbank, CA 91505 818-843-8670 Fax: 818-843-5209 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #831 PO Box 20310 Long Beach, CA 90801 310-435-1767 Fax: 310-436-1177 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Colorado
Associated General Contractors of Colorado 1114 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80204
303-388-2422 Fax: 303-388-0936 http://www.agccolorado.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Plumbers Union, Local #3 565 East 70th Avenue, #1 Denver, CO 80229-6713 303-286-2575 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #3 140 Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80226-8101 303-935-2000 Fax: 303-935-6362 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #20 2901 Farabaugh Lane Pueblo, CO 81005 719-560-9100 Fax: 719-560-9600 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #58 229 East Moreno Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-633-4052 Fax: 719-633-2561 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #145 2384 Highways Six and 50 Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-245-2012 Fax: 970-241-5950 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #208 6350 North Broadway Denver, CO 80216-1035 303-428-4380 Fax: 303-428-2831 Occupational Fields: pipefitter
Pipe Trades Workers 599
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #575 PO Box 426 Lafayette, CO 80026 303-665-9736 Fax: 303-665-5597 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Connecticut
General Dynamics Electric Boat Division 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4905 860-433-3000 Fax: 860-433-1400
[email protected] http://www.gdeb.com Occupational Fields: maintenance pipefitter, pipefitter, pipecoverer, marine pipehanger United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #620 873 Poquonnock Road Groton, CT 06340 860-445-8170 Fax: 860-445-8356 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #676, Sprinkler Fitters 81 Market Square, Room Two Newington, CT 06111 860-666-4447 Fax: 860-666-4436 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter
Delaware
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #74 2111 West Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804-3719 302-636-7400 Fax: 302-994-5474 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #782 2675 Sussex highway Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-3521 Fax: 302-628-0782 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
District of Columbia
EHI Construction Inc. 1017 Brentwood Road, NE Washington, DC 20001 202-636-4585 Fax: 202-636-4587 Occupational Fields: plumber
Steamfitters Union, Local #602 809 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 301-333-2356 Occupational Fields: steamfitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry National Headquarters 901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001-4307 202-628-5823 http://www.ua.org Occupational Fields: plumber
Florida
A. Gonzalez Plumbing 2119 West Columbus Drive Tampa, FL 33607 813-251-0596 Fax: 813-254-6610 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Gold Coast Chapter 10251 West Sample Road Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-340-8882 http://www.acca.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic
600 Pipe Trades Workers
Brevard Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc. 250 Grassland Road, SE Palm Bay, FL 32900 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Brevard County Plumbers 700 North Wickham Road, Suite 108 Melbourne, FL 32935 Occupational Fields: plumber Central Florida Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Inc. 7700 State Road, North Winter Haven, FL 33881 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Central Florida Plumbing Contractors Air Conditioning Association of Central Florida PO Box 180458 Casselberry, FL 32718-0458 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber Cox Fire Protection Inc. 2801 North 36th Street Tampa, FL 33605 813-247-4777 Occupational Fields: sprinklerfitter Dade County Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Pipefitting Education Committee 13201 Northwest 45th Avenue Opa Locka, FL 33054 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter Daniels Plumbing Company Inc. 1120 6th Street Winter Haven, FL 32038 863-293-8653 http://www.danielsplumbing.com Occupational Fields: plumber Florida Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors 6801 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32810 407-578-7955
Fax: 407-578-7099
[email protected] Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber Florida Plumbing Apprenticeship Association Inc. 2525 Old Okeechobee Road, Suite Nine Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-697-2215 Occupational Fields: plumber Martin County Plumbers Association Inc. 500 East Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL 34994 Occupational Fields: plumber Palm Beach County Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Pipefitting 1800 Longwood Road Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-4233 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber Panama City Plumbers and Steamfitters 3601 East 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 904-785-7663 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter Pinellas Mechanical Pipe Trades 7840 40th Street, North Pinellas Park, FL 33781 813-544-9437 Occupational Fields: plumber Plumbers Union, Local #519 14105 Northwest 58th Court Hialeah, FL 33014 305-822-9411 Fax: 305-826-9792 Occupational Fields: plumber Ridge Air Conditioning Inc. 2731 East Oak Island Road Avon Park, FL 33825 863-453-3453 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic
Pipe Trades Workers 601
Santa Rose Plumbers 4904 West Spencer Field Road Pace, FL 32571 Occupational Fields: plumber Slaughter and Sons Plumbing Inc. 2303 Ninth Street, East Bradenton, FL 34208 941-748-6964 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber Suncoast Fire Sprinkler 4625 118th Avenue, North PO Box 2280 Pinellas Park, FL 33780-2280 813-573-1556 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter Traviss Technical Center 3225 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803 863-499-2700 Fax: 863-499-2703 http://www.travisstech.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #111 4020 80th Avenue, North Pinellas Park, FL 33781 813-541-1770 Fax: 813-546-0450 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #229 and #366 2300 West Nine Mile Road Pensacola, FL 32534-9417 Fax: 904-479-4571 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #234 5411 Cassidy Road Jacksonville, FL 32254
904-786-0941 Fax: 904-786-8375 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #295, Daytona Beach Plumbers and Pipefitters 743 North Beach Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Fax: 904-252-7171
[email protected] http://www.ua295.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #519, Dade County Plumbers 14105 Northwest 58th Court Miami Lakes, FL 33014 305-362-0519 Fax: 305-826-9792 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #592 1819 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 904-222-2818 Fax: 904-222-9019 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #624 Tampa Area Pipe Trades 3601 North McIntosh Road Dover, FL 33527 813-659-0268 Fax: 813-659-2192 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #630 1900 North Florida Mango Road Palm Beach, FL 33409 407-689-8400 Fax: 407-687-7743 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
602 Pipe Trades Workers
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #719, Broward County Plumbers and Pipefitters 2500 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-525-1830 Fax: 954-524-6234 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Mechanical Trades Institute 5675 Tulane Drive, SouthWest Atlanta, GA 30336 404-696-7121 Fax: 404-696-0760
[email protected] http://www.mti-jatt.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #725 13185 Northwest 45th Avenue Opa Locka, FL 33054 305-681-8596 Fax: 305-688-1139 http://www.ua725.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter
Plumbers and Pipefitters 309 Main Street Macon, GA 31201 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #803 2447 Orlando Central Parkway Orlando, FL 32809 407-851-9240 Fax: 407-859-0053 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Georgia
Albany Plumbers PO Box 1151 Albany, GA 31702 912-436-3929 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber Atlanta Plumbers and Pipefitters, JATC 5675 Tulane Drive, Southeast Atlanta, GA 30336 404-696-7121 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Training PO Box 285 Morrow, GA 30260 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #72, #368, and #766 374 Maynard Terrace, SE Atlanta, GA 30316 404-373-5778 Fax: 404-373-2404 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #150 1211 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-8846 Fax: 706-722-6302 http://www.ua150.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #177 PO Box 246 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-265-1890 Fax: 912-267-1028 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #188 2337 East Victory Drive Savannah, GA 31404 912-354-5520 Fax: 912-354-5090 http://www.local188.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Pipe Trades Workers 603
United Auto Workers, Local #10 5407 Buford Highway, NE Doraville, GA 30340-1125 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber
Hawaii
Del Monte Fresh Products Inc. PO Box 200 Kunia, HI 96759 808-621-1208 Fax: 808-621-1262 Occupational Fields: plumber
Honolulu, City and County of Department of Civil Service City Hall Annex Honolulu, HI 96813 808-523-4233 Occupational Fields: air conditioning mechanic, automatic sprinkler system repairer, pipefitter, plumber, water plant maintenance system repairer Plumbers and Pipefitters Training Office 97-731-A Kamehameha Highway Pearl City, HI 96782 808-456-0585 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber, sprinkler fitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #675 1109 Bethel Street, Basement Level Honolulu, HI 96813 808-536-5454 Fax: 808-528-2629 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #811 PO Box 487 Aiea, HI 96701 808-471-3463 Fax: 808-422-4735 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Idaho
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #296 8305 West State Street Boise, ID 83703 208-853-3533 Fax: 208-853-3538 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #648 456 North Arthur Pocatello, ID 83204 208-232-6806 Fax: 208-232-6884 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Illinois
Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #91 8124 42nd Street, West Rock Island, IL 61201 309-787-0695 Fax: 309-787-0733
[email protected] Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #23 4623 Boeing Drive Rockford, IL 61109 815-397-0350 Fax: 815-397-0466 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #25, Rock Island Plumbers and Pipefitters 1128 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-4569 Fax: 309-788-3226 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #63 116 Harvey Court At Harmon Highway, Route 116 Peoria, IL 61611
604 Pipe Trades Workers
309-699-3570 Fax: 309-699-6143 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #65 PO Box 3038 Decatur, IL 62524 217-877-3440 Fax: 217-877-3458 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #93 31855 North U.S. Highway, Route 12 Volo, IL 60073 815-759-5900 Fax: 815-759-5978 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #99 406 Eldorado Road Bloomington, IL 61704 309-663-2337 Fax: 309-662-0254 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #101 137 Iowa Avenue Belleville, IL 62220 618-234-5504 Fax: 618-234-3496 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #130 1340 West Washington Boulevard Chicago, IL 60607-1936 312-421-1010 Fax: 312-421-9633 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #136 2300 Saint Joseph Industrial Park Drive Evansville, IL 47720 812-423-8043 Fax: 812-423-5517
http://ualocal136.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #137 PO Box 3526 Springfield, IL 62708 217-544-2724 Fax: 217-744-6855 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #149 PO Box 725 Savoy, IL 61874 217-359-5201 Fax: 217-359-9875 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #160 PO Box 81 Murphysboro, IL 62966 618-684-4521 Fax: 618-687-1622 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #281 11900 South Laramie Avenue Alsip, IL 60803 708-597-1800 Fax: 708-597-1894 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinkler fitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #319 2175 Rochester Drive Aurora, IL 60506 708-896-1806 Fax: 708-892-1898 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #353 6304 West Development Drive Peoria, IL 61604 309-633-1353 Fax: 309-633-1201 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Pipe Trades Workers 605
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #360 Five Meadow Heights Professional Park, IL 62234 618-346-2560 Fax: 618-346-9926 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #553 995 East Airline Drive Alton, IL 62024 618-259-6787 Fax: 618-259-7533 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #383 1390 Stanford Drive Kankakee, IL 60901 815-933-7621 Fax: 815-933-3246 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #554 632 Schneider Drive Elgin, IL 60177 Fax: 708-697-1090 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #422 2114 South Interstate 80 Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60436 815-725-0278 Fax: 815-725-0594 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #439 PO Box 887 East St. Louis, IL 62203 618-624-6096 Fax: 618-624-6159 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #507 1295 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60504 630-978-4501 Fax: 630-978-9240 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #551 612 West Main PO Box 156 West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-937-1363 Fax: 618-937-4401 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #555 PO Box 5188 Godfrey, IL 62035 618-372-8342 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #597 45 North Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 312-829-4191 Fax: 312-829-0137 http://www.pf597.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #649 737 Veronica Avenue PO Box 486 East St. Louis, IL 62202 618-874-7049 Occupational Fields: pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #653 154 South Chestnut Centralia, IL 62801 618-532-3351 Fax: 618-532-8007 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
606 Pipe Trades Workers
Indiana
ARS Service Express 25 Woodrow Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-634-8690 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter Chrysler Corporation Kokomo Casting Plant PO Box 9007 Kokomo, IN 46902-9007 317-454-1632 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter Chrysler Corporation Complex-Transmission 2401 South Reed Road Kokomo, IN 46904 317-454-1457 Fax: 317-454-1967 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Cummins Engine Company PO Box 3005 Mail Code 11861 Columbus, IN 47202-3005 812-377-5784 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems 2401 Columbus Avenue Anderson, IN 46018 317-646-3628 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Earl’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. 8621 Indiana Place Merrilville, IN 46410 219-942-9023 Fax: 219-795-1946 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Evansville Plumbers and Pipefitters Training 4301 North Saint Joseph Evansville, IN 47720-1210 812-424-5212 Fax: 812-424-5249 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
General Motors Corporation Allison Transmission Division 4700 West 10th Street PO Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0894 317-242-5321 Fax: 317-242-6488 http://www.allisontransmission.com Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter General Motors Corporation, Marion Metal Fabricating Division 2400 West Second Street Marion, IN 46952-3295 317-242-5321 Occupational Fields: pipefitter GM Powertrain Training Programs PO Box 271 Bedford, IN 47421 812-279-7261 Fax: 812-279-7334 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Gordon Plumbing Inc. PO Box 257 Fishers, IN 46038 317-845-1805 Fax: 317-842-8779 Occupational Fields: plumber Hanzal Plumbing 725 East Goldsboro Street, Unit B Crown Point, IN 46307 219-662-7310 Occupational Fields: plumber Haynes International 1020 West Park Avenue Kokomo, IN 46904-9013 317-456-6407 Fax: 317-456-6905 http://www.haynesintl.com Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic LD Mechanical 1051 Sloan Drive Franklin, IN 46131
Pipe Trades Workers 607
317-738-9449 Fax: 317-738-3295 http://www.ldmechanical.com Occupational Fields: plumber Midwest Mechanical and Climate Control 1730 South Ninth Street Richmond, IN 47374 765-935-6462 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Paul E. Smith Company Inc. PO Box 53377 Indianapolis, IN 46253 317-271-2222 Occupational Fields: plumber Pipe Inc. 795 North Emerson Avenue Greenwood, IN 46143 317-887-8770 Fax: 317-887-8776 Occupational Fields: plumber The Plumber 813 West 129th Avenue Crown Point, IN 46307 219-663-7608 Occupational Fields: plumber R.T. Moore Company Inc. 6340 LaPas Trail Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-291-1052 Fax: 317-298-2729 Occupational Fields: plumber Trademaster Inc. 325 North Adams Street Marion, IN 46952 765-664-3540 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #157 Terre Haute Plumbers and Steamfitters 8801 East Milner Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47803-9796 812-877-1531
Fax: 812-877-4450 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #166 5515 Industrial Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825 574-484-6905 Fax: 574-482-4756 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #172 South Bend and Vicinity Plumbers and Pipefitters 4127 Ralph Jones Court South Bend, IN 46628 574-273-0500 Fax: 574-273-1300 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #210 PO Box 11939 Hobart, IN 46342 219-942-7224 Fax: 219-942-6299 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #440 Indianapolis Steamfitters and Pipefitters 3747 South High School Road Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-856-6426 Fax: 317-856-0591
[email protected] http://ualocal440.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, steamfitter, pipefitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #661 4401 South Eaton Avenue Muncie, IN 47302 765-282-7344 Fax: 765-282-5116 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
608 Pipe Trades Workers
Whirlpool Corporation Employment and Wage Administration 5401 U.S. Highway 41, North Evansville, IN 47727 812-426-4496 Fax: 812-426-4957 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Iowa
ACI Mechanical Corporation 3116 South Duff Avenue Ames, IA 50010 515-232-1236 Fax: 515-232-0136
[email protected] http://www.acimech.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Affordable Plumbing Service 816 First Avenue, NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-364-3868 Fax: 319-369-0260 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Angerer Plumbing and Heating PO Box 447 Marion, IA 52302 319-377-5005 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber Beane Plumbing and Heating Company 3330 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106-2994 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Best Plumbing 5412 Center Point Road, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-393-0255 Fax: 319-393-0256 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Brown Plumbing and Heating 1451 Linmar Drive, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-363-2034 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Cedar Rapids Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 125 205 50th Avenue, Southwest Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-362-9259 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Workers, Local 263 1211 Wiley Boulevard, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-396-8045 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Colony Heating and Air Conditioning 2224 16th Avenue, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-364-4755 Fax: 319-364-5935 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Comfort Solutions 604 First Avenue Springville, IA 52336 319-854-6945 Fax: 319-854-7475 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Cunningham Inc. 112 Sixth Avenue, West Oskaloosa, IA 52577-3744 515-673-8479 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter D and S Sheet Metal Inc. 5805 Locust Road, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-362-2472 Fax: 319-362-5269 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Deere and Company PO Box 1595 Des Moines, IA 50306 515-289-3208 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Des Moines Plumbing/Lehman Com Service 63 College Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314
Pipe Trades Workers 609
515-243-5111 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Emery Heating and Cooling 4202 Lewis Access Road PO Box 909 Center Point, IA 52213 319-849-2554 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Executive Plumbing 375 Collins Road, Suite Seven Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-393-3725 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Foster Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. 1040 East Post Road Marion, IA 52302 319-377-6323 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Gorsh Service Inc. 803 Fourth Street, SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-363-9345 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter H and J Heating and Cooling Inc. 1130 Hawkeye Drive Hiawatha, IA 52233 319-393-0523 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber Heating Service Company Inc. 923 F Avenue, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-362-3340 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Hopkins Contracting Inc. 510 Brown Street PO Box 13 Sloan, IA 51055-0013 712-428-6285 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
John’s Plumbing and Heating 615 North Court Street Ottumwa, IA 52501 515-683-1224 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter L.A. Fulton 3401 104th Street Des Moines, IA 50322-3823 515-276-4265 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Langan Plumbing Inc. 1401 Mount Vernon Road Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-364-5044 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Leo’s Heating and Air Conditioning 245 Lynda Drive, NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-396-2085 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic Lint Mechanical Inc. PO Box 220 Dallas Center, IA 50063-0220 515-992-3970 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter M and D Plumbing and Heating Inc. 21713 County Road E-34 Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-2268 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber Manning Seivert PO Box 88 Granger, IA 50109-0088 515-999-2597 Fax: 515-999-2871 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Master Plumbing Inc. 3111 First Avenue, SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-363-7533 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
610 Pipe Trades Workers
Parker Plumbing and Heating 780 West Main Street Robins, IA 52328 319-378-9888 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Proctor Mechanical Corporation 63 College Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 515-288-2251 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Tri-Tech Construction PO Box 1120 Keokuk, IA 52632-1120 319-524-9002 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #33, Des Moines Plumbers and Pipefitters 2501 Bell Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 515-243-3244 Fax: 515-243-3243 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #66, Dubuque Plumbers 164 Main Street PO 1176 Dubuque, IA 52004-1176 319-583-0150 Fax: 319-583-0150 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #125 PO Box 1091 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 319-365-0413 Fax: 319-365-1136
[email protected] http://www.ua125.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #212, Southeast Iowa Plumbers 3203 Highway 61 PO Box 80 Burlington, IA 52601 319-752-5887 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #387, Davenport Plumbers and Steamfitters 702 West 35th Street Davenport, IA 52806 319-386-2772 Fax: 319-386-2802 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #405 510 South Pennsylvania Mason City, IA 50401 515-424-9675 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter Wykcoff Industries PO Box 35070 Des Moines, IA 50315-0301 515-287-3725 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Kansas
Associated Builders and Contractors, Heart of America 6950 Squibb Road, #418 Mission, KS 66202 913-831-2221 http://www.abcksmo.org Occupational Fields: plumber Colgate-Palmolive Company 18010 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-573-6464 Fax: 913-573-6605 Occupational Fields: pipefitter
Pipe Trades Workers 611
General Motors Corporation 3201 Fairfax Trafficway Kansas City, KS 66115-1399 913-573-7400 Fax: 913-573-7109 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Goss Service Company Inc. 7915 Hemlock Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-3452 913-642-4616 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Local #664 103 Mendicki Road Pittsburg, KS 66762-8549 316-231-4280 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #165, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1231 Northwest Eugene Street PO Box 8067 Topeka, KS 66608-1403 913-354-8539 Fax: 913-354-7090 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #171, Plumbers and Steamfitters 1330 East First Street, North, Suite 115 Wichita, KS 67214-4000 316-265-4291 Fax: 316-265-5731 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #664 103 Mendicki Drive Frontenac, KS 66763 316-231-4280 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #763 930 East 28th Street PO Box 4041 Lawrence, KS 66046-1041 785-843-3151 Fax: 785-843-3421 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Kentucky
Kentucky Pipe Trades Association Marketing & Technology 2333 Alexandria Drive Lexington, KY 40504 859-514-6704 Fax: (603) 909-1081
[email protected] http://www.kypipetrades.com United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #184 1332 Broadway Street Paducah, KY 42001 270-442-3213 Fax: 502-442-9209 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #248 PO Box 427 Ashland, KY 41105-0427 606-325-2544 Fax: 606-324-8401 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #452 525 DeRoode Street Lexington, KY 40508 606-252-8337 Fax: 606-233-7119 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #502 PO Box 4429 Louisville, KY 40204 502-361-8492
612 Pipe Trades Workers
Fax: 502-473-0694 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #522 1317 Berry Boulevard Louisville, KY 40215 502-361-8492 Fax: 502-366-8459 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #633 3128 Alvey Park Drive, West Owensboro, KY 42303 270-683-1587 Fax: 270-683-1588 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Louisiana
American Federation of Unions, Local #102 17775 Airline Highway Prairieville, LA 70769 225-927-6251 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Sims Insulation and Air Conditioning Company 1960 Easy Street Lake Charles, LA 70605 318-477-8700 Occupational Fields: pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #198 5888 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70805 504-356-3333 Fax: 504-356-3336 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #247, Alexandria Pipe Trades 1211 Rapides Avenue Alexandria, LA 71301 318-442-9923 Occupational Fields: pipefitter, plumber, welder United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #659 PO Drawer 2567 Monroe, LA 71207 318-322-4520 Fax: 318-324-1034 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Maine
Bath Iron Works 700 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530-2574 207-442-1820 Fax: 207-442-1737 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, pipe designer
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #60 PO Box 8428 Metairie, LA 70011 504-885-3062 Fax: 504-454-2584 http://www.local60.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #217 Evergreen Drive Portland, ME 04103 207-878-2231 Fax: 207-797-5762 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #106 2013 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601 318-436-4373 Fax: 318-433-2426 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #321 40 Freedom Park Bangor, ME 04401-5745 207-848-5381 Fax: 207-848-5589 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Pipe Trades Workers 613
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #485 150 Knox Street Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-5898 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #783 PO Box 292 Winthrop, ME 04364 207-377-8055 Fax: 207-377-6984 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Maryland
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point 5111 North Point Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21219 410-388-3000 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Capitol Sprinkler Contracting Inc. 6550 Dobbin Road Columbia, MD 21045-4798 410-730-4711 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter Hess Mechanical Corporation 7600 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-856-4700 Fax: 301-856-4720 Occupational Fields: plumber
Adrian L. Merton Inc. 9011 East Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-336-2700 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter
Joint Plumbing Apprenticeship Inc. 8501 Rainswood Drive Landover, MD 20785-2323 301-773-1199 Occupational Fields: plumber
Air Conditioning Contractors of America, National Capital Chapter 12600 Laurie Drive PO Box 4268 Silver Spring, MD 20914-4268 301-384-2222 Fax: 301-384-9623
[email protected] http://www.acca-ncc.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician
Jones and Wood Inc. 3430 Hamilton Street Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-779-8383 Fax: 301-779-6307 Occupational Fields: plumber MC Company 4604 Largo Road PO Box 830 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter
Baltimore Plumbers Union, Local #48 Plumbers and Gasfitters Training School 5200 Westland Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21227-2360 410-242-3348 Occupational Fields: plumber, gas fitter
Sprinkler Fitters Union, Local #669 7676 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 416 Langley Park, MD 50783 800-638-0592 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter
Bethesda Sheet Metal Company 5511 Dorsey Lane Bethesda, MD 20816 301-656-4300 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Steamfitters Union, Local #438 6650 Belair Road Baltimore, MD 21206-1844 410-254-4800 Occupational Fields: steamfitter, pipefitter
614 Pipe Trades Workers
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry 8421 Ardwick-Ardmore Road Landover, MD 20785-2304 301-341-1555 Fax: 301-386-3271 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #486 1201 66th Street Baltimore, MD 21237 410-866-5313 Fax: 410-866-1995 http://www.ualocal486.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #489 2 Park Street Cumberland, MD 21502 301-722-8515 Fax: 301-759-4168 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #536, Sprinkler Fitters 6100 Baltimore National Pike, Lower Level, #7-9 Baltimore, MD 21228 Fax: 410-747-0669 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #669 7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 200 Columbia, MD 21046 301-596-7669 Fax: 301-621-8045 http://www.sprinklerfitters669.org Occupational Fields: pipefitter, spinklerfitter
Massachusetts
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #4 330 Soutwest Cutoff, Route 20 Worcester, MA 01607 508-799-7703 Fax: 508-752-0856
[email protected] http://www.ualocal4.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #12 1240 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02125 617-288-6200 Fax: 617-288-3871 http://www.plumbersandgasfitterslocal12.org Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #138 40 Poplar Street Danvers, MA 01923 Fax: 508-750-8254 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #537 35 Travis Street Allston, MA 02134 617-787-5370 Fax: 617-787-5373 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #550 46 Rockland Street Boston, MA 02132 617-323-0474 Fax: 617-323-1373 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Michigan
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #70 918 Benjamin, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-458-1173 Fax: 616-458-6150 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #85 PO Box 6547 Saginaw, MI 48608
Pipe Trades Workers 615
Fax: 517-791-3468 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter
http://www.ua506.org Occupational Fields: plumber
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #154, Plumbers and Steamfitters 1341 Getty Street Muskegon, MI 49442-5126 616-722-9674 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #506 119 South Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-6511
[email protected] http://www.ua506.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #333 3101 Allied Drive, Suite A Jackson, MI 49201 517-784-1106 Fax: 517-784-1147 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #335 5906 East Morgan Road Battle Creek, MI 49017 616-968-0993 Fax: 616-968-0025 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #357 11847 Shaver Road Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-2570 Fax: 269-679-2571 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #388 5405 South Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard Lansing, MI 48911-3593 517-393-5480 Fax: 517-393-0798 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #506 2601 North 30th Street Escanaba, MI 49829 906-789-9784 Fax: 906-789-9799
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United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #513 PO Box 747 Benton Harbor, MI 49023 616-926-6557 Fax: 616-926-2212 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #728 205 East Fleshiem Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 906-774-6438 Fax: 906-774-0136 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #816 1300 West Thomas Bay City, MI 48706 517-684-7981 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Minnesota
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #11 4402 Airpark Boulevard Duluth, MN 55811 218-727-2199 Fax: 218-727-2298 http://www.mnpipetrades.com/Local11maplink.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #15 708 South Tenth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404
616 Pipe Trades Workers
612-333-8601 Fax: 612-341-0958 http://www.plumberslocal15.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #34 411 Main Street, Room 215 St. Paul, MN 55102 612-224-3828 http://www.mnpipetrades.com/Local34Maplink.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #126 PO Box 14 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-847-3222 Fax: 218-847-3020 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #308 1903 North Fourth Street St. Cloud, MN 56303 320-251-5615 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #455 700 Transfer Road St. Paul, MN 55114 612-647-9920 Fax: 612-647-1566 http://www.local455.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #561 310 McKinzie Street Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-5126 Fax: 507-387-7768 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #589 107 South 15th Avenue, West Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-2482 Fax: 218-741-2493 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #771 PO Box 430 International Falls, MN 56679 218-283-4159 Fax: 218-283-2803 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Mississippi
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #568 939 West Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39203-2691 601-352-7491 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #619 PO Box 261 Vicksburg, MS 39181 601-638-2546 Fax: 601-638-2692 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #714 PO Box 1042 Columbus, MS 39703 601-328-8287 Fax: 601-328-6692 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Missouri
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #8 and #533 United Association Building, Suite Two 8600 Hillcrest Road Kansas City, MO 64138 816-363-8888 Fax: 816-363-8890 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Pipe Trades Workers 617
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #35 5735 Elizabeth Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Fax: 314-781-7186 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #45 Fairleigh Station PO Box 6272 St. Joseph, MO 64506-0272 816-279-5534 Fax: 816-364-5621 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #178 2501 West Grand Springfield, MO 65802 417-869-0633 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #268 1710 South Broadway St. Louis, MO 63104 314-241-8023 Fax: 314-436-0230 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinklerfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #314, Sprinkler Fitters United Labor Building, Suite 312 6301 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64131 816-361-8585 Fax: 816-361-5156 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #562 12385 Larimore Road St. Louis, MO 63138 314-355-1000 Fax: 314-388-5467 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #781 PO Box 12918 Kansas City, MO 64124 816-931-6795 Fax: 913-362-3283 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Montana
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #30 PO Box 30616 Billings, MT 59107 406-252-9371 Fax: 406-252-9373 http://www.cymt.net/uamt-wy/30/30home.asp Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #459 1026 South Fifth Street, West Missoula, MT 59801 406-549-3479 Fax: 406-549-3479 http://www.cymt.net/uamt-wy/459/459home.asp Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #41 and #139 3345 Harrison Avenue Butte, MT 59701 406-494-3051 Fax: 406-494-5790 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Nebraska
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #16 4801 F Street Omaha, NE 68117 402-734-6274 Fax: 402-734-0180 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
618 Pipe Trades Workers
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #464 PO Box 4717 Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-5154 Fax: 402-466-6177 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #464 PO Box 45422 Omaha, NE 68145 402-333-5859 Fax: 402-333-0858 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Nevada
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #525 Southern Nevada Plumbers and Pipefitters 750 Legion Way Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-452-1520 Fax: 702-452-2638
[email protected] http://local525.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
New Hampshire
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #131 161 Londonderry Turnpike Hookset, NH 03106 603-669-7307 Fax: 603-668-2037 http://www.newenglandpipe.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #788 PO Box 2018 Portsmouth, NH 03804 http://www.newenglandpipe.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
New Jersey
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #9 Two Iron Ore Road at Route 33 Englishtown, NJ 07726 732-792-0999 Fax: 732-264-0566
[email protected] http://www.uanj.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #24 986 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081-3508 973-912-0092 Fax: 973-912-0464
[email protected] http://www.ualocal24.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #274 PO Box 459 Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201-943-4700 Fax: 201-943-0878
[email protected] http://www.uanj.org/index.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #322 PO Box 73 Winslow, NJ 08095 609-567-3322 Fax: 609-567-9695
[email protected] http://www.ua322.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #475 PO Box 4187 Warren, NJ 07059 908-754-1030 Fax: 908-769-7232
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Pipe Trades Workers 619
http://www.uanj.org.index.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #696 41 East Willow Street Milburn, NJ 07041 Fax: 201-379-4324 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #855 Unit 103, Building B 3840 Park Avenue Edison, NJ 08820-2508 908-549-4290 Fax: 908-549-5653 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
New Mexico
Plumbers Union 411 Arizona Street, SE Albuquerque, NM 87108-3748 505-256-9257 Occupational Fields: plumber
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #412 510 San Pedro Drive, SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-265-1513 Fax: 505-265-7127 http://www.ualocal412.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
New York
Steamfitters Industry Fund Five Pennsylvania Plaza New York, NY 10119 212-465-8888 Occupational Fields: steamfitter
Steamfitters Industry Training Center 4803 32nd Place Long Island, NY 11101-2517 718-706-0218 Occupational Fields: steamfitter, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #1, #2, and #371 158-29 George Meany Boulevard Howard Beach, NY 11414 718-738-7500 Fax: 718-835-0896 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #7 and #105 308 Wolf Road Latham, NY 12110 518-785-9808 Fax: 518-785-9855 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #13 1645 Saint Paul Street Rochester, NY 14621 585-338-2360 Fax: 585-544-0600
[email protected] http://www.ua-local13.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #21, #299, and #543 Five Westchester Plaza Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-2999 Fax: 914-345-2651 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #22 3651 California Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-3952 Fax: 716-662-0819 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #73 PO Box 911 Oswego, NY 13126
620 Pipe Trades Workers
315-343-4037 Fax: 315-343-5810 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #112 Binghamton Building & Construction Trades PO Box 670 Binghamton, NY 13902 607-723-9593 Fax: 607-723-9467 Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #128 105 Clinton Street Schenectady, NY 12305 518-372-4341 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #129 3900 Packard Road Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-8449 Fax: 716-284-8766 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #200 PO Box 508 Mineola, NY 11501 631-981-2158 Fax: 631-747-6825 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #201 PO Box 3429 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 914-229-0280 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #267 150 Midler Park Drive Syracuse, NY 13206 315-437-7397 Fax: 315-437-2951 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #703 198 Tim Tam Terrace Seneca, NY 14224 716-675-6931 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #773 30 Bluebird Road South Glens Falls, NY 12803 518-792-9157 Fax: 518-792-4876
[email protected] http://www.lu773.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
North Carolina
American Tobacco Company 301 North Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27320 910-349-6261 Occupational Fields: pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #96 PO Box 560098 Charlotte, NC 28256 704-597-1615 Fax: 704-598-1788 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Worsham Sprinkler Company Inc. 3380 Green Park Circle Charlotte, NC 28217 704-319-5060 Fax: 704-319-5061 http://www.vasc.com/worsham.htm Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter
North Dakota
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #300 3002 First Avenue, North Fargo, ND 58102 701-237-5968 Fax: 701-235-2341 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Pipe Trades Workers 621
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #300 312 31st Avenue, Southwest Minot, ND 58701 701-838-2654 Fax: 701-852-5570 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #795 2901 Twin City Drive, Suite 101 Mandan, ND 58554 701-663-0999 Fax: 701-663-7020 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter
Ohio
APHC Plumbers 6200 Harbour Pointe, #302 Columbus, OH 43231-7718 614-891-0023 Occupational Fields: plumber
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation 407 Charles Street Middletown, OH 45042 513-424-4200 Occupational Fields: pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #42 187 Woodlawn Avenue Norwalk, OH 44857 419-668-7305 Fax: 419-663-7301
[email protected] http://pipetradeslu42.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #55 980 Keynote Circle Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131 216-459-0099 Fax: 216-459-0085 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #59 19 Knollcrest Drive, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45237 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #94 PO Box 80567 Canton, OH 44708-0363 330-478-1864 Fax: 330-478-1866 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #120 6305 Halle Drive Cleveland, OH 44125-4680 216-447-3408 Fax: 216-524-2385 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #162 1200 East Second Street Dayton, OH 45403 937-222-8747 Fax: 937-461-3529 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #168 201 Front Street Marietta, OH 45750 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #189 1250 Kinnear Road Columbus, OH 43212 614-486-2497 Fax: 614-486-2533 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #392 Joint Apprenticeship Training Office 1300 Century Circle North Springdale, OH 45246 513-671-5282
622 Pipe Trades Workers
http://www.local392.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #396 493 Bev Road Youngstown, OH 44512 330-758-4596 Fax: 330-758-4598 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #490 Plumbers Building 339 South Fifth Street Steubenville, OH 43952 614-282-1112 Fax: 614-282-0721 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #776 1300 Bowman Road Lima, OH 45804 419-229-5176 Fax: 419-224-7552 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades 2651 East 21st Street, #405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3305 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinkler fitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #205 6558 East 40th Street Tulsa, OK 74145 918-622-4243 Fax: 918-622-6438 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #344 4335 Southwest 44th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73119
405-682-4571 Fax: 405-682-1327 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #351 100 North York Street Muskogee, OK 74403 918-682-5596 Fax: 918-682-0269 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #397 128 Northeast DeBell Street Bartlesville, OK 74006 Fax: 918-335-3411 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #767 PO Box 1778 Ponca City, OK 74602 405-765-3628 Fax: 405-765-7778 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #798 PO Box 470798 Tulsa, OK 74147-0798 918-622-1900 Fax: 918-627-9327 http://www.local798.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Oregon
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #290 Southwest Washington Plumbers, Metal Trades, and Steamfitters 20210 Southwest Teton Avenue Tualatin, OR 97062-8810 503-691-1997 Fax: 503-691-0626
Pipe Trades Workers 623
http://www.ua290.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Pennsylvania
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #27 104 Montour West Industrial Boulevard Coraopolis, PA 15108 412-922-2217 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #354 PO Drawer I Youngwood, PA 15697 412-925-7238 Fax: 412-925-6904 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #420 14420 Townsend Road, Suite C Philadelphia, PA 19154 267-350-2610 http://lu420.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #449 1517 Woodruff Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412-381-1133 Fax: 412-381-7875 http://www.ua449.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #520 PO Box 6596 Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-652-3135 Fax: 717-541-8908
[email protected] http://www.local520.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #524 711 Corey Street Scranton, PA 18505 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #542, Sprinkler Fitters PO Box 58161 Pittsburgh, PA 15209 412-822-8040 Fax: 412-931-6189 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #690 2791 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 215-677-6900 Fax: 215-677-7102 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #692, Sprinkler Fitters 14002 McNulty Road Philadelphia, PA 19154-3023 215-671-1692 Fax: 215-673-7468 http://www.sprinklerfitters692.org Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter
Rhode Island
Grinnel Fire Protection Systems Co. Sprinker Fitters Union, Local #676 1467 Elmwood Avenue Cranston, RI 02910-3849 401-781-8220 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #28, #51, and #476 11 Hemingway Drive East Providence, RI 02915 401-943-3033 Fax: 401-943-1710
624 Pipe Trades Workers
http://www.ualocal51.com Occupational Fields: pipefitter, steamfitter
South Carolina
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #227 201 Plumbers Road Columbia, SC 29203 803-754-3511 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #470 2556 Oscar Johnson Drive Charleston, SC 29405 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
South Dakota
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #587 Labor Temple 612 East 4th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57103 605-334-8351 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Tennessee
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #43 3009 Riverside Drive Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-698-6991 Fax: 423-624-6091
[email protected] http://uatn.org/43/43.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #102 1216 Broadway, NE Knoxville, TN 37917 865-523-7413 Fax: 865-522-1222
[email protected] http://uatn.org/102/102.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #407 154 Hollywood Drive Jackson, TN 38301 901-427-6398 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #538 121 Spring Street Johnson City, TN 37604 423-928-5751 Fax: 423-928-8209
[email protected] http://uatn.org/538/538.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #572 225 Ben Allen Road Nashville, TN 37207 615-254-1104 Fax: 615-226-3642
[email protected] http://uatn.org/572/572.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #614 3746 Jackson Avenue Memphis, TN 38108 901-386-8166 Fax: 901-386-7514
[email protected] http://uatn.org/614/614.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #702 PO Box 78487 Nashville, TN 37207 615-734-1772 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #718 1172 Swan Pond Circle Harriman, TN 37748 423-590-1044
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Pipe Trades Workers 625
http://uatn.org/718/718.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #854 12501 Old Friendship Lane Finger, TN 38334 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Texas Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association PO Box 5186 Kingwood, TX 77325-5186 281-361-8069 Fax: 281-360-6732
[email protected] http://www.txfsca.org Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, fire protection system contractor
Texas
Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of Texas 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 170 Austin, TX 78752 512-454-3445 Fax: 512-454-4191 http://www.phcc-tx.org/home.htm Occupational Fields: plumber Beaumont Area Pipefitters PO Box 3430 Beaumont, TX 77704 409-727-1686 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Plumbers and Pipefitters 6220 Anglin Drive Fort Worth, TX 76119 817-534-9690 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Plumbers Training Center PO Box 8653 Houston, TX 77249-8653 713-861-3202 Occupational Fields: plumber Plumbers Union, Local #68 PO Box 3042 Beaumont, TX 77704 409-842-3680 Occupational Fields: plumber Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association 13706 Research Boulevard, Suite 109 Austin, TX 78750 512-320-0616 Fax: 512-320-0952 http://www.tacca.org
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #68 PO Box 8746 Houston, TX 77249 713-869-3592 Fax: 713-869-3671 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #100 3629 West Miller Road Garland, TX 75041 214-341-8606 Fax: 214-341-2223 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #142 231 North Center Street San Antonio, TX 78202 210-226-1244 Fax: 210-226-2596 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #146 2640 East Lancaster Street Fort Worth, TX 76103 817-536-1979 Fax: 817-536-1970 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #195 Route Four, Box 88 Beaumont, TX 77705 409-722-0434
626 Pipe Trades Workers
Fax: 409-722-1970 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
817-692-9731 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #196 1505 West Seventh Avenue Amarillo, TX 79101 806-374-2895 Fax: 806-374-4437 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #390 PO Box 696 Clute, TX 77531 409-238-4956 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #211 2535 Old Galveston Road PO Box 5026 Houston, TX 77017 713-644-5521 Fax: 713-644-3264 http://pflocal211.com Occupational Fields: pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #529 702 1/2 Franklin Avenue Waco, TX 76701 817-754-3471 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #231 5519 East Paisano Drive El Paso, TX 79905 915-772-5751 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #237 411 Spruce Street Texarkana, TX 75501 903-792-1441 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #286 East Austin Station PO Box 6357 Austin, TX 78762 512-385-0082 Fax: 512-385-0232
[email protected] http://www.local286.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #389 8832 Seymour Highway Wichita Falls, TX 76308
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #629 2002 Avenue J Lubbock, TX 79405 806-744-3835 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #654 1717 Butternut Street Abilene, TX 79602 915-673-5511 Fax: 915-677-0652 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #823 2809 South Highway 83 Harlingen, TX 78550-7613 800-442-5210 Fax: 210-428-2377 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Utah
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry 900 North 400 West, Building #4 Salt Lake City, UT 84054 801-295-6198 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Pipe Trades Workers 627
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #19 and #57 2261 South Redwood Road, Suite 5 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801-973-1183 Fax: 801-973-2327
[email protected] http://www.ua19.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Sheet Metal Workers International Association and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association 601 North Fairfax Street, Suite 240 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-7200 Fax: 703-683-7461 http://www.smwia.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #348 1336 Washington Boulevard Ogden, UT 84404 801-392-6185 Fax: 801-392-6188 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #110 520 Naval Base Road Norfolk, VA 23505 804-587-4768 Fax: 804-588-7140 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Vermont
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #693 Three Gregory Drive South Burlington, VT 05403-6061 802-864-4042 Fax: 802-862-6379 http://www.ualocal693.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
Virginia
District of Columbia Department of Corrections PO Box 229 Lorton, VA 22199 202-673-2300, x115 Occupational Fields: plumber Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School Admissions Office 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607-2770 757-380-3809 Fax: 757-688-0305
[email protected] http://www.apprenticeschool.com/index.asp Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, maintenance pipefitter, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #272 5304 South Palmyra Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23462 804-490-2301 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #491 1606 Orange Avenue, NW Roanoke, VA 24017 540-345-7611 Fax: 540-343-6090 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #540 7812 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23607 757-247-9089 Fax: 757-247-5709 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #851 3014 Grace Street Hopewell, VA 23860 804-541-5583 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
628 Pipe Trades Workers
Washington
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inland Pacific Chapter 1404 North Thor Court Spokane, WA 99220 509-534-0826 Fax: 509-535-9967
[email protected] http://www.ipcabc.org Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers, Local #5 514 Northeast Dallas Camas, WA 98607 360-834-2232 Fax: 360-834-9783 http://www.awppw.com/portland.htm Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter Batelle-Northwest Battelle PNNL, P7-08 PO Box 999 Richland, WA 99352 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber Boise Cascade PO Box 500 Wallula, WA 99363 509-545-3326 Fax: 509-545-3282 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Port Townsend Paper Corporation PO Box 3170 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-379-2125 Fax: 360-385-0355
[email protected] http://www.ptpc.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter Seattle Area Pipe Trades 595 Monster Rd. SW, Suite 100 Renton, WA 98055-2937 425-271-5900 Fax: 425-271-4985 http://www.seattlepipetrades.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter Sprinkler Fitters of Advanced Fire Protection Inc. PO Box 1543 Woodinville, WA 98072 425-483-5657 Fax: 425-483-5077 Occupational Fields: pipefitter, spinklerfitter Tacoma, City of Water Department 3628 South 35th Street Tacoma, WA 98409-3115 253-502-8393 Fax: 253-502-8386 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Ellensburg, City of 420 North Pearl Street Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-962-7229 Fax: 509-248-3452 http://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #32 Seattle Area Plumbers, Housing Plumbers, Pipefitters, Marine Pipefitters, and Refrigeration Mechanics 595 Monster Road, SW, Suite 213 Renton, WA 98055 425-277-6680 Fax: 425-277-7370 http://www.ualocal32.com Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber
Fluor Daniel Hanford M/S R2-88 PO Box 1500 Richland, WA 99352-1505 509-376-1523 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #44 Inland Empire Plumbers, Residential Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Refrigeration Fitters 10 West Second Avenue Spokane, WA 99204
Pipe Trades Workers 629
509-624-5258 Fax: 509-624-5101 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, residential plumber, steamfitter, plumber
206-441-0737 Fax: 206-441-2939 Occupational Fields: sprinkler fitter, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #82 Tacoma Area Plumbers and Steamfitters 2725 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-7173 Fax: 253-572-1474 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #83 177 29th Street Wheeling, WV 26003 304-233-4445 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #265, Plumbers and Steamfitters 5205 South Second Avenue Everett, WA 98203 Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #598 Eastern Washington and Northeast Oregon Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Refrigeration Fitters 1328 Road 28 Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-6480 Fax: 509-545-3035 http://www.ua598.com/index.htm Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #631, Plumbers and Steamfitters 1309 Highland Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337-0114 360-377-1118 Fax: 360-373-2731 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #699, Sprinkler Fitters 2800 First Avenue, Room 111 Seattle, WA 98121
West Virginia
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #152 100 Richard Avenue Morgantown, WV 26505 304-292-8818 Fax: 304-292-7836 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #521 2584 Guyan Avenue Huntington, WV 25703 304-523-8489 Fax: 304-529-3023 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #565 Cedar Grove Road Route Five, Box 131 Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-485-5202 Fax: 304-485-5369 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #625 3601 James Street Charleston, WV 25312 304-744-3881 Fax: 304-744-6313 http://ualocal625.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
630 Pipe Trades Workers
Wisconsin
Algoma Hardwoods Inc. 1001 Perry Street Algoma, WI 54201-1698 920-487-5221 Fax: 920-487-3636 Occupational Fields: pipefitter, steamfitter Appleton 825 East Wisconsin Avenue Appleton, WI 54113-0129 920-734-9841 http://www.appletonideas.com Occupational Fields: pipefitter Bernie J. Buchner Inc. 20 Copeland Avenue La Crosse, WI 54603 608-784-9000 Occupational Fields: plumber, steamfitter Consolidated Papers Inc. 231 First Avenue, North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-442-3111 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Fox River Paper Company 100 West Lawrence Street Appleton, WI 54911 414-733-7341 Fax: 414-738-2975 http://www.foxriverpaper.com Occupational Fields: pipefitter Golden Books Publishing Company 1220 Mound Avenue Racine, WI 53404 414-633-2431 Occupational Fields: pipefitter James River Paper Company Inc. 2301 Lake Shore Drive, East Ashland, WI 54806-2333 715-682-6666 Fax: 715-682-9284 Occupational Fields: pipefitter P.H. Glatfelter Company 225 West Wisconsin Avenue Neenah, WI 54956
414-727-2400 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Highway 18 East Route 1, Box 500 Fennimore, WI 53809 608-822-3262 Fax: 608-822-6019 http://www.witechcolleges.com/swtc.htm Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #31 Labor Temple 1920 Ward Avenue, Suite Five La Crosse, WI 54601 608-788-0970 Fax: 608-788-7353 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #75 11175 West Parkland Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53224 414-359-1310 Fax: 414-359-1323 http://www.careernet.org/plumbing.htm Occupational Fields: plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #118 3030 39th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144 262-654-3815 Fax: 414-654-3199 http://www.wipipetrades.org/118.html Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #167 Labor Temple 1602 South Park Street Madison, WI 53715 608-255-8111 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #183 633 South Hawley Road #103 Milwaukee, WI 53214
Pipe Trades Workers 631
414-257-3159 Fax: 414-257-3168 http://www.wipipetrades.org/183.html Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, sprinkler fitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #206 460 West 11th Street Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 414-921-6490 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #214 PO Box 799 Janesville, WI 53547 608-752-3738 Fax: 608-756-0244 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #298 1417 Cedar Street Green Bay, WI 54302-1899 414-432-1015 Fax: 414-432-1153 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #385 2233 Birch Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-832-1014 Fax: 715-835-7788 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #394 1214 Ann Street Madison, WI 53713 608-256-6868 Fax: 608-256-6869 Occupational Fields: steamfitter, pipefitter, plumber United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #458 PO Box 1514 Appleton, WI 54913 414-739-2053 Fax: 414-739-1333 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #557 2307 Third Street Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-3012 Fax: 715-842-8502 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #601 Milwaukee Area Steamfitter/Refrigeration Union 3300 South 103rd Street Milwaukee, WI 53227 414-543-0601 Fax: 414-543-7721 http://www.wipipetrades.org/601.html Occupational Fields: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, steamfitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #778 6797 Highway 34 Rudolph, WI 54475-9301 715-435-3810 Fax: 715-435-3395 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #786 North 1802 Shore Drive Marinette, WI 54143 715-735-6164 Fax: 715-735-6102 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local #807 7020 Second Avenue, North Rudolph, WI 54475 715-435-3586 Occupational Fields: pipefitter U.S. Paper Mills Corporation 824 Fort Howard Avenue De Pere, WI 54115 414-336-4229 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Weyerhaeuser Company 118 South Palmetto Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449
632 Pipe Trades Workers
715-384-2141 Occupational Fields: pipefitter Wisconsin Pipe Trades Merrill, WI 54452-0827 715-539-1114
[email protected] www.wipipetrades.org Occupational Fields: pipefitter, plumber
Wyoming
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Locals #192, #193, and #199 PO Box 5040 Cheyenne, WY 82003 307-634-5837 Fax: 307-778-2718 Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter Wyoming Contractors Association McMurry Regional Training Center 2200 Bryan Stock Trail Cheyenne, WY 82605 307-632-0573 http://www.wcagc.org Occupational Fields: plumber
Canada
Alberta
United Association, Local #488 United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters 118 Avenue, Main Floor Edmonton, AB T5V 1M6 780-452-7080 Fax: 780-452-1291
[email protected] http://www.local488.ca Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local #496 5649 Burbank Road S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 125 403-252-1166 ext. 225 Fax: 403-252-4591
[email protected] http://local496.ca Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
british columbia
Pacific Vocational College 4064 McConnell Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 3A8 604-421-5255 Fax: 604-421-7445
[email protected] http://www.pacificvocationalcollege.ca Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association, Local Union #324 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union 919 Esquimalt Victoria, BC V9A 3M7 250-382-0415
[email protected] http://www.ualocal324.com Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
manitoba
United Association, Local #254 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union 34 Higgins Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0A5 204-947-0497 Fax: 204-947-1512 http://www.ualocal254.ca Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
new brunswick
Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter
ontario
St. Clair College Windsor Campus 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 519-966-1656 Fax: 519-972-3811
Pipe Trades Workers 633
http://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/apprenticeship/ home_b.html Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association, Local #46 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union 936 Warden Avenue Scarborough, ON M1L 4C6 416-759-9351 Fax: 416-759-8658
[email protected] http://www.ualocal46.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter United Association Local #787 United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters 419 Deerhurst Drive Brampton, ON L6T 5K3 905-790-1019 Fax: 905-790-1022 http://www.ualocal787.org Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
quebec
United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local #500 United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters 1299, des Champs-Élysées, Bureau 207 Chicoutimi, QC G7H 6P3 418-543-9045 Fax: 418-543-9073 http://membres.lycos.fr/local500/ Occupational Fields: plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter
Plasterers
related sections: bricklayers, carpenters, drywallers and lathers, masons, painters and paperhangers,
tile setters
Plasterers finish walls, ceilings, and partitions with plaster, a pasty material that hardens as it dries. Plasterers also apply plaster veneer over drywall, apply stucco or insulation to exterior walls, and cast ornamental designs in plaster. Plaster finishes are particularly popular in the warmer climates of the Southwest, California, and Florida. Plaster is fire resistant, helps soundproof rooms, and provides a smooth surface that can be painted or wallpapered. Sometimes the plaster is applied in swirls to create a decorative pattern. It can be applied to various surfaces, including wood, concrete, cinder blocks, and lath. For indoor projects, depending on the type of underlying material, the worker applies various base coats of gypsum plaster with a trowel or by spraying, then applies a finish mixture of lime, plaster of Paris, and water. For outdoor projects the worker applies stucco (a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and lime) over concrete, cement, masonry, or lath. Rock chips may be embedded in the finish for a decorative effect. Ornamental plastering involves a great deal of skill and creativity. Complex designs for walls and ceilings are sometimes created by pouring or spraying plaster into molds, allowing the plaster to set, and applying it in accordance with blueprints drawn up by architects. The work is usually done indoors, but some projects involve the application of stucco or insulation to exterior walls. The workers must sometimes climb ladders and scaffolds. The job requires physical stamina, standing, lifting, stretching, and bending. Workers are exposed to dust and dirt, which can irritate the lungs, eyes, and skin. Plasterers work with various tools, including trowels, straightedges, brushes, mixing machines, and pumps. Exterior projects are sometimes delayed because of cold or wet weather, but indoor projects offer steady employment. Most plasterers are employed by construction companies, but about a third are self-employed. Many plasterers belong to unions, such as the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association of the United States and Canada or the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen. Unions and other organizations in the building and construction trades offer apprenticeship training for plasterers. Apprenticeship is the recommended way to enter this trade, but less formal, on-the-job training is also available. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced workers. They participate in on-the-job training and at least 144 hours of classroom studies annually.
Typically, the course of study runs for two to three years and includes instruction in mathematics, cost estimating, ornamental designs, drafting, and blueprint reading. In general an applicant should n
apply in person be at least 17 years old n be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n be in good physical condition n have manual dexterity n
Apprenticeship Salaries
Between $7 and $15 an hour, or about half the rate paid to experienced workers. Experienced apprentices earn between $14 and $26 an hour.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
About $15 an hour, up to $33 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on geographic location and union membership.
Job Outlook
Growth in the occupation will be about average through 2012 but job prospects are expected to be good, especially in the South and Southwest. The introduction of drywall, which is easier and cheaper to install, cut into the plastering trade for some years, but new plastering techniques and materials have begun to make plastering an attractive option again. Plaster is seen as a durable, attractive, affordable finish that provides some degree of fireproofing. Plasterers are also needed to repair plaster finishes in older buildings and to craft curved surfaces and other effects that are not possible with drywall. For more information on apprenticeships for plasterers, contact local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or the national organizations and individual programs listed below.
National Programs National Plastering Industry 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, #1000 Washington, DC 20005-3517 634
Plasterers 635
202-347-2500 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Apprenticeship Profile
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Apprenticeship Program 825 East Eighth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 907-272-5113
[email protected]
General Nature of the Job
Plasterers apply plaster to building exteriors and interior walls and ceilings for insulation, fireproofing, and durability. Exterior work consists primarily of stucco, a combination of cement and sand. Common tools of the plasterer include a trowel and a hawk—a flat, handled tool used to lay on plaster. Plasterers also mix plaster, or mud, hang insulating foam boards, and reinforce walls with wire mesh. Decorative plasterwork is growing in popularity, and some plasterers use their creativity for ornamental finishes. Plasterers work on their feet all day, either on the ground or up on a scaffold, so it’s important to have physical stamina. Count on having a sore neck at times from working overhead on ceilings. Hand coordination doesn’t hurt, especially when you’re troweling on a finish coat and it has to be perfect. Basic math skills come in handy when taking measurements and calculating plaster amounts. Finally, patience is critical—it takes a while to master the hand skills of using a trowel and hawk. The apprenticeship program through the Plasterers and Cement Masons Union in Anchorage, Alaska, requires 1,000 work hours per year for a total of 4,000 hours, or four years. Apprentices attend school for three weeks each year to learn the basics, such as proper tool usage or techniques for mixing plaster.
Typical Day
Scott Kinneen’s workday commences at 7:00 a.m. He mixes up a few buckets of mud and gets things set up. His partner takes wall measurements while Scott cuts foam. He applies plaster to the backside of the foam board, and then he and his partner hang it. If they are working on a new building, there is no stucco to adhere the foam to, so they use screws to attach the foam to the plywood. Scott and his partner cut and hang foam for the entire day. When the task of hanging the foam is complete, Scott rasps, or scrapes, sharp edges to smooth out the surface.
He and his partner then apply plaster to the face of the foam, hang wire mesh on it, and then trowel plaster over the mesh. The following day, when the plaster is dry, Scott again rasps off the rough edges and is ready to apply the finish coat. Because he will trowel on the finish coat, he must first use a float—a rubber tool—to even out the surface. If they were to spray on the finish coat, they would need to paint the surface first. Then, using a handheld hopper, Scott would spray on the finish. Scott finds finish work with hand tools the most challenging aspect of plasterwork. He says, “it takes a while to catch on, and when you’re an apprentice, you don’t know how to do it and you get really frustrated.” Because some plastered exteriors are not painted, a botched job is easy to detect, even by an unskilled eye; there may be lumps or marks that don’t belong on the smooth surface. Scott states, “it has to be perfect. All this work is mostly exterior, and that is the finish, so you have to do a good job.” Scott enjoys working as a plasterer, and now that he’s acquired the hand skills, the only complaint he has is that plasterwork can sometimes be too hard on the body. On one project, Scott worked on a stucco ceiling and was always looking up while standing on a scaffold. Scott recalls, “stucco is cement and sand, so it’s heavy. You just get worn out.” There are layoffs between jobs, and you’re not going to keep your clothes clean as a plasterer, but this doesn’t bother Scott.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Scott knew nothing about plasterwork when he became an apprentice immediately after graduating from high school. Scott had worked during the summers as a commercial fisherman and wasn’t looking forward to another summer on a boat, so when he heard nine Alaskan Native plasterer apprentices were needed to work on a new medical center, he thought he’d try it out. Scott has no regrets. “After doing that job for about two years and going to class, I figured that’s what I wanted to do. I liked it.” Scott believes his carpentry class in high school taught him some fundamentals, such as taking measurements and working with tools, but because plasterwork is unique, he feels he has had to learn from the ground up. Scott enjoys working outdoors and can’t imagine staying in an office all day, so that may have steered him toward plasterwork as well.
Salary Range
Plasterer apprentices in Anchorage start at 60 percent of journeyman rate. After logging 1000 on-the-job hours,
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the apprentice earns 70 percent of journeyman rate. The apprentice earns an additional 10 percent every 1000 hours until graduation, when the apprentice becomes a journeyman and receives 100 percent compensation, which is $30 an hour. Apprentices also receive full benefits. Anchorage is currently experiencing growth, and Scott feels the job outlook is excellent. He says, “there’s a lot of work coming up, but in the future, living in Alaska, I don’t know what’s going to happen.” Scott’s jobs have mostly been on new buildings, but there will always be remodel jobs or repair jobs on cracked stucco. If Scott decides to leave Alaska, there is plenty of plasterwork in the Southwest, where residential stucco buildings are abundant.
Advice
Scott emphasizes the importance of dedication when it comes to plasterwork. Scott is the sole plasterer apprentice in Alaska—the eight apprentices he began the program with dropped out, which Scott doesn’t understand because he enjoys the work. He suggests, “I would say you could go talk to some contractors and find out what’s going on around town and watch what they do. See if that’s what you want to do. It’s a big waste to get in the apprenticeship program and try it then drop out.”
Future Goals
After Scott receives his journeyman card, he plans to work out of state for a few years, then return to Anchorage and start a plastering business. Scott asserts, “that’s possible. I’ve talked about that with a partner, and we’re going to do that.” He hopes to work in all facets of plasterwork, including commercial and residential projects. If selfemployment doesn’t suit Scott, he can also advance into management or supervision for other contractors.
Alaska
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Apprenticeship Program 825 East Eighth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 907-272-5113
[email protected] Occupational Fields: plasterer
Arizona
Arizona Plasterers and Cement Masons 1437 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-258-8148 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries PO Box 27693 Tempe, AZ 85285 602-802-0602 Occupational Fields: plasterer, drywaller, lather, taper, acoustical carpenter
California
Northern California Plasterers 1555 Overland Court West Sacramento, CA 95619 916-371-7640 Fax: 916-371-7251 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 818 Wall Street Chico, CA 95928 916-342-7872 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 26 Bernard Street Bakersfield, CA 93305-3493 805-323-6018 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers Union, Local #188 4831 East Shields Avenue Fresno, CA 93726-6437 209-251-8259 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers Union, Local #295 1555 Overland Court Sacramento, CA 95691-3490 916-371-7640 Occupational Fields: plasterer Southern California Plastering Institute 1610 West Holt Avenue, Suite B Pomona, CA 91768 909-865-1773 Fax: 909-865-0873 Occupational Fields: plasterer
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District of Columbia
National Plastering Industry 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, #1000 Washington, DC 20005 202-347-2500 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Florida
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #401 1435 Naldo Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32207 904-398-4233 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Georgia
Plasterers and Cement Masons 514 Flat Shoals Avenue Atlanta, GA 30316 404-525-1233 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Hawaii
Hawaii Masons and Plasterers Training Office 2251 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96819 808-845-5949 Occupational Fields: plasterer, pointer caulker, ceramic tile setter, cement finisher, mason Masons Training Office, Wailuku 1464 Lower Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 808-244-9504 Occupational Fields: plasterer, pointer caulker, ceramic tile setter, cement finisher, mason
Illinois
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Rural Route Three Bloomington, IL 61704-9803 309-828-3279 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 212 South First Street Rockford, IL 61104-2073
815-965-9977 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 1808 10th Street Waukegan, IL 60085-7638 815-363-6933 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #12 400 Northeast Jefferson Avenue Peoria, IL 61603-3739 309-674-8742 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers Union, Local #5 6631 Stanley Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402-3128 708-749-3660 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Indiana
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #692 1901 North Sherman Drive, Suite 201 Indianapolis, IN 46218 317-353-0397 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Cement Masons 965 West 10th Avenue Marion, IA 52302 319-377-5061 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason Cement Masons and Plasterers Union 1501 East Aurora Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317 515-266-1668 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason Quad City Plasterers, Local #18 201 South Eighth Street Eldridge, IA 52748 319-285-8037 Occupational Fields: plasterer
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Kansas
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 746 Osage Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105-2040 913-321-7060 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Maryland
Plasterers Union 3702 Wells Avenue Mount Rainier, MD 20712-2146 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Michigan
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 119 South Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-3015 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Greater Detroit Cement Masons and Plasterers 15101 Wyoming Street Detroit, MI 48238-1754 313-931-4200 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Ohio
Cement Masons and Plasterers 694 Bev Road Youngstown, OH 44512-6422 330-726-1790 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #109 2046 South Main Street Akron, OH 44301-2868 330-724-1221 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers Union, Local #80 1651 East 24th Street Cleveland, OH 44114-4211 216-771-5399 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Oklahoma
Eastern Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades Council 2651 East 21st Street, #405 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-742-3363 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Minnesota
Plasterers Union, Local #65 312 Central Avenue, SE, Suite 386 Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-379-1515 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Nevada
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #797 4150 East Bonanza Road Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-452-8809 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason
New York
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #60 15 East 15th Street New York, NY 10003 212-924-8650 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason
Oregon
Plasterers Union, Local #82 Southwest Washington Plasterers 2215 Southeast Division Street Portland, OR 97202 503-232-3257 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Pennsylvania
Cement Masons and Plasterers Union, Local #592 2511 Snyder Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 http://www.opcmia592.org Plasterers Union, Local #31 2227 Jane Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412-481-9888 Occupational Fields: plasterer
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Rhode Island
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #40 150 Ernest Street Providence, RI 02905 401-785-2230 Occupational Fields: plasterer
West Virginia
Construction Trades Training Center 2307 Seventh Avenue Charleston, WV 25312-1811 304-346-3863 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Tennessee
Plasterers and Cement Masons Union, Local #521 3540 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 901-327-6492 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason
Texas
Triangle Plastering Systems Inc. Highway 80, East PO Box 38325 Mesquite, TX 75150 972-285-8976 http://www.triangleplastering.com/index.htm Occupational Fields: plasterer
Virginia
Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, National Office 307 East Annandale Road, Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22042-2433 703-534-8300 http://www.awci.org Occupational Fields: plasterer, drywaller, insulator, floor layer, ceiling installer, stucco contractor
Washington
Plasterers Union, Local #77 Renton Technical College 3000 Northeast Fourth Street, Box 28 Renton, WA 98056 425-235-7879 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Spokane Area Cement Finishers and Plasterers, Local #72 West 120 Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Fax: 509-326-0574 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason
Wisconsin
Bricklayers Union, Local #1 2233 Birch Street Eau Claire, WI 54703-3400 715-835-5164 Occupational Fields: plasterer
Plasterers and Cement Finishers 3030 39th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144-4210 414-654-1680 Occupational Fields: plasterer Plasterers and Cement Masons Union 2025 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704-5324 608-249-7548 Occupational Fields: plasterer, cement mason
CANADA
New Brunswick
Department of Training and Employment Development Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification PO Box 6000 Chestnut Complex Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 506-453-2260 Fax: 506-453-5317
[email protected] Occupational Fields: plasterer
Printing Industry Workers
related sections: artists and artisans, book arts workers, communications specialists, electronics technicians,
machinists, mechanics, theater workers
Printing industry workers design, print, and assemble books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, menus, business forms, catalogs, brochures, calendars, coupon books, and other published products. The first step is to design and compose pages and produce printing plates. Various prepress workers are involved in this stage of the project. Typesetters, also known as compositors, transform manuscript into type, following a house style or a designer’s or publisher’s layouts and specifications. The job requires excellent typing skills, attention to detail, and some knowledge of page design and type styles. Electronic prepress technicians, also known as electronic pagination system operators, use computers to design and lay out projects. Artistic ability is a helpful asset. Paste-up artists attach text, illustrations, and graphic elements to the layout board according to the design provided by electronic prepress technicians or graphic artists. This method of composition was formerly common but is now done mainly when some elements of the design cannot be generated by computer. Photographers, also called camera operators, then photograph the layout and make a photographic negative. A scanner operator can also make negatives, using computerized equipment. Strippers make last-minute corrections by “stripping” out and replacing type or other errors. Etchers and other workers transfer the film images to thin metal printing plates by a chemical process. Finishers touch up irregularities on the plates. Next, press workers print the project on printing presses. Small shops most often have small presses that print one or two colors at a time and are run by one person. Book, newspaper, and magazine publishers often have enormous in-line web presses run by a team of operators and assistants. Printing press operators set up these machines and maintain them, often by pushing buttons on control panels. They install printing plates; adjust and lubricate the machines; add ink; load and align huge rolls of paper; and monitor the machine’s operations to ensure that the printed pages are clear and straight. Their duties depend on what type of press they operate: offset, flexography, gravure, screen printing, letterpress, or plateless. Press operators need mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills. Finally, bindery workers assemble the printed pages into finished publications. They collate, fold, sew, and glue
pages together and attach covers. Specially trained workers, such as folding-machine operators and book-sewingmachine operators, run machines that perform all these steps for mass-produced publications. A few bookbinders still perform all the steps by hand. This expensive procedure is typically reserved for special editions and the repair of old or rare books. Workers must handle the stress of meeting deadlines and may be required to work overtime, nights, and evenings. Prepress workers usually work in clean, comfortable, quiet surroundings. They risk eyestrain, backaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome from working on computers and focusing on small details. Platemakers sometimes experience skin irritations from exposure to chemicals. Press operators stand or walk a great deal of the time. Working with the moving parts of a high-speed press can be dangerous, but the newer, computerized presses are less hazardous. Because pressrooms can be noisy, workers sometimes wear earplugs. Bindery workers are exposed to fumes from glue and other substances, and they risk injury from working with cutters, staplers, and other equipment. A few workers in the printing industry belong to unions, but most do not. Apprentices to this trade learn under the supervision of experienced workers. Often the applicants accepted into a program are workers already employed by the sponsoring company. A typical program runs for two to four years and involves study via correspondence courses or in a classroom. Apprenticeships tend to provide a general background in various areas but focus on a specialization, such as stripping or platemaking. Periodic retraining is common in this industry. In general an applicant should n
apply in person be at least 18 years old n be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate n be physically capable of performing the work n have manual dexterity n have good eyesight n be able to pay close attention to detail n have good mathematical skills n be able to work well as a member of a team n be able to work quickly and efficiently n
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Apprenticeship Salaries
Between $6 an hour and $12 an hour. Experienced apprentices may earn as much as $18 an hour.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
Between $11 an hour and $30 an hour. Earnings vary, depending on the job, the employer, and geographic location.
Job Outlook
These printing industry occupations are expected to grow more slowly than the average occupation due to a decreased demand for printed material and the increased use of new computer technology. Demand for typesetters, for example, has dropped in recent years, because many authors now deliver their manuscripts on computer disks. New technology has also somewhat reduced the demand for bindery workers. The demand for press operators is expected to be strong, however, because many press operators are expected to retire in the next decade. For more information on apprenticeships for printing industry workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, or local print shops and publishing companies.
National Programs
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-6860 Fax: 412-741-2311
[email protected] http://www.gatf.org Occupational Fields: printing trades worker Graphic Communications International Union Education Department 1900 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-5002 202-462-1400 http://www.gciu.org Occupational Fields: printing trades worker Printing Industries of America 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314
703-519-8100 Fax: 703-548-322
[email protected] http://www.gain.net Occupational Fields: printing trades worker
Apprenticeship Profile
Indianapolis Newspapers Inc. GI Bill Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Training Programs for Veterans 307 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-630-9593
General Nature of the Job
Pressmen, or press operators, handle all facets of pressroom production, including maintenance and repair, operation, and preparation of printing presses. A pressman working for a newspaper handles all steps necessary to produce a high-quality newspaper, including feeding newsprint through the press, readying the ink, and setting all mechanical adjustments on the press so the paper feeds through and folds correctly. While the newspaper is printing, the pressman must constantly make adjustments, feed more paper through, and watch the ink. Specific duties vary from shop to shop because of the different sizes and types of presses. Apprentices at Indianapolis Newspapers Inc. spend four years in training to become pressmen. Plans to combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction are in the works, but for now the apprentices learn while working. Applicants must have a high school diploma and cannot be color blind. While pressroom work is exciting, it is also extremely loud and dirty—it is guaranteed that ink will get on you. The machines can be more than six stories high, and when presses are running you can’t hear much else. Morning newspapers are traditionally printed from midnight to 3:00 a.m., and there’s no such thing as weekends or holidays off, so being a night person could work in your favor. It doesn’t hurt to be mechanically inclined, but because pressrooms are becoming more computerized and automated, basic computer skills will help you more. Can you handle pressure? If not, pick another career—pressmen live on stress, and there are strict deadlines every day.
Typical Day
Richard Bales, pressroom superintendent for the day shift, makes sure all facets of the pressroom function efficiently.
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He spends his days in meetings, planning, and scheduling while his apprentices work on the floor with journeymen pressmen. Richard brings in training videos, has vendors give seminars, and tries to instill good work habits and pride in his apprentices, but there is no formalized training—apprentices are out there in the pressroom, working as hard as everyone else. Production apprentices at Indianapolis Newspapers Inc. typically work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They spend up to three hours preparing the presses for the afternoon newspaper run, including hooking up the ink hoses to the press, webbing the press (feeding the paper through the units into the folder, which is a giant collator), washing the plates to erase the image from the previous run, and putting the new plates on. The run averages about four hours, and the apprentices constantly watch the press, making sure cut-offs are accurate (readers don’t like it when they only get part of the front page), setting the ink and water, and replenishing the newsprint reels. Each reel holds three rolls of newsprint, and each roll, which is more than 50 inches wide, lasts about 15 minutes. One of the greatest challenges in the pressroom is to use only as much newsprint as is necessary because paper equals money. In fact, newsprint waste of 1 percent adds up to a half-million dollars. Because of the deadlines, balancing the clock against quality calls for some tough decisions. Newspapers are, as Richard states, “the most perishable products there are—much worse than fruits or vegetables,” so pressmen must be quick, efficient, and able to get the newspapers out while the news is still news. While some may dislike the noise, grime, deadlines, and hours, Richard finds the newspaper business thrilling. He says, “I know it’s not good for me, but I like the stress. I live on adrenaline, and I like the high pace.” The immediate gratification that comes from printing a daily newspaper makes it all worthwhile for Richard.
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
Richard started in the newspaper business at age 17. His father had been in the paper business for 40 years, so Richard thinks presswork was in his blood. He says, “It’s a very exciting business. You either love it or hate it.” While most new hires start as paper handlers, handling the newsprint rolls and transporting them to the press area as well as cleaning the equipment and floors, Richard started as a pressman. The printing industry was mostly mechanical when Richard began, so he believes
his hobby of working on cars helped him succeed. Now that the industry is more automated, computer skills are a plus, but no prior experience is necessary to become a successful pressman. Richard believes he became a superintendent because of his people skills, pressman capabilities, and assertiveness. He enjoys the teaching aspect of his job and notes that apprentices usually stick with the printing industry if they can handle the dirt and the night and weekend hours.
Salary Range
Apprentices earn 65 percent of journeyman scale when they begin the program, receiving incremental raises every six months. During the final six months of the apprenticeship, they make 95 percent of the journeyman rate, which is approximately $23 an hour at Indianapolis Newspapers Inc. Wages vary depending on region and company, and not all print shops require union membership. Apprentices receive full benefits during their tenure. Richard believes the range of salaries in the printing industry starts at $11 an hour and tops out around $30. The pressman’s job may change because of the computerization in the pressroom, but Richard feels the job outlook is stable. He says, “As long as we’re putting ink on paper there’s still going to be some pressmen around.” Other printing industry jobs, however, will not survive automation. Printers, those responsible for composing and engraving the type onto the printing plates, will soon be obsolete, along with paper handlers.
Advice
For those interested in the printing industry, Richard advises, “get all the computer skills you can. The more computer literate and the more you can do with the computer, the more use you have in any department in the industry.” Of course, you also need to be able to work well with others and tolerate the hours and the working conditions. Richard also suggests finding a newspaper that is hiring entry-level employees so you can spend some time learning the craft. He says, “once you get hired and show them you can do the job, it’s pretty steady work.” It might take some time finding shops that are hiring, though, so patience and persistence are crucial.
Future Goals
Richard is satisfied with his current position and employer and says it will take a really amazing offer to convince him to change jobs. Because of his responsibilities as superin-
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tendent, Richard does not believe his teaching responsibilities will increase when a more structured apprenticeship program is implemented. Pressmen can diversify in a number of ways—pressmen in smaller shops with computer skills can work on color separations, prepress functions, manipulate photographs to enhance reproductive qualities, or work in desktop publishing. A large shop is more departmentalized so performing numerous tasks is less common. There is opportunity, however, to advance into management or supervision if you are responsible and proficient.
Arizona
Office Technologies 4320 East Cotton Center Drive, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85040 602-248-7778 Fax: 602-277-0893
[email protected] http://www.azofficetech.com Occupational Fields: assembly technician R.R. Donnelley 1145 West Gila Bend Highway, Box C-8 Casa Grande, AZ 85222 520-836-4418 Occupational Fields: photoengraver, bindery worker, print and publishing stripper, press operator, etcher, stripper
California
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Modesto 912 11th Street Modesto, CA 95354 209-577-3210 http://www.cvoc.org Occupational Fields: lithographer, graphic artist (computer) Graphic Communications International Union 710 East Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA 92831 714-447-3382 Fax: 714-447-3385 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 230 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA 94610 510-451-0309 Fax: 714-447-3385 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local 4N 433 Natoma Street San Francisco, CA 94103 415-433-4012 Fax: 415-512-7986
[email protected] http://www.gciu4n.org Occupational Fields: press operator
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Madera 209 7th Street Madera, CA 93638 559-662-4574 http://www.cvoc.org Occupational Fields: lithographer, graphic artist (computer)
Graphic Communications International Union, Local 432M 10393 San Diego Mission Road San Diego, CA 92108 619-283-6788 Fax: 714-447-3385 http://www.gciu432m.com Occupational Fields: press operator
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Merced 6838 Bridget Court PO Box 1389 Winton, CA 95388 209-357-0062 http://www.cvoc.org Occupational Fields: lithographer, graphic artist (computer)
Graphic Communications International Union, Local 583 2301 Ocean Avenue San Francisco, CA 94127 415-239-7700
[email protected] http://www.gciusf.org Occupational Fields: press operator
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Connecticut
Graphic Communications International Union #434-C 308 Bristol Street Southington, CT 06489 203-621-4237 Occupational Fields: press operator
District of Columbia
Graphic Communications International Union 2310 Minnesota Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020 202-582-2800 http://www.gciu.org Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union Education Department 1900 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-5002 202-462-1400 Fax: 202-721-0600 Occupational Fields: printing trades worker
Illinois
Graphic Communications International Union 204 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 312-738-4200 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 5717 South Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60629 773-925-2877 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 1204 West Washington Avenue, Suite 39B Effingham, IL 62401 217-342-2364 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 712 Indiana Avenue Mendota, IL 61342 815-538-3617 Occupational Fields: press operator
Graphic Communications International Union 3416 Blackhawk Road, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-0389 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 112 West Main Street Salem, IL 62881 618-548-2094 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications Limited 860 Rockbridge Drive Naperville, IL 60540 630-369-8788 Occupational Fields: press operator
Indiana
Graphic Communications International Union 516 North Fares Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-422-6044 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 7023 Kensington Drive Indianapolis, IN 46226-5714 317-923-1558 Occupational Fields: printer Graphic Communications International Union 800 West Seventh Street Muncie, IN 47302 765-288-0994 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #19-M 704 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802-4001 219-426-0995 Occupational Fields: press operator, prepress worker, bindery worker Graphic Communications International Union, Local #303 1010 Main Street Indianapolis, IN 46224-6941
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317-244-1572 Occupational Fields: press operator, bookbinder Graphic Communications International Union, Local #306C 121 West Michigan Boulevard Michigan City, IN 46360 219-874-7211 Occupational Fields: press operator Indianapolis Newspapers Inc. 307 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-630-9593 Occupational Fields: press operator
Iowa
Graphic Communications International Union 2000 Walker Street, #D Des Moines, IA 50317 515-265-1190 Occupational Fields: press operator The Vernon Company One Promotion Place Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9000 Fax: 641-792-6901 http://www.vernoncompany.com Occupational Fields: printer
Kansas
Graphic Communications International Union #575-M 322 Laura Street Wichita, KS 67211 316-267-3563 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, prepress worker, press operator Johnson County Industries 10501 Lackman Road Lenexa, KS 66219-1223 913-492-6161 Fax: 913-492-5171 Occupational Fields: press operator Service Business Forms Limited 815 East Second Street, North PO Box 47068
Wichita, KS 67201-7068 316-264-4315 Fax: 316-268-1234 Occupational Fields: bindery worker State Division of Printing 201 Northwest Macvicar Avenue Topeka, KS 66606 913-296-3631 http://da.state.ks.us:9080/print Occupational Fields: printer, compositor, plate maker, press operator, printer Topeka Capital-Journal 616 Southeast Jefferson Street Topeka, KS 66607-1120 913-295-1111 Fax: 913-295-1230 http://www.cjonline.com Occupational Fields: press operator
Kentucky
Graphic Communications International Union #395-C 2241 Yewels Landing, Apartment A Owensboro, KY 42303 502-926-4296 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union #619 659 South Eighth Street Louisville, KY 40203 502-583-2709 Occupational Fields: press operator
Maine
Graphic Communications International Union, Local #22-C 112 Brachett Street Portland, ME 04102 207-774-6461 Occupational Fields: press operator, platemaker
Maryland
Graphics Communications International, Local 72-C 6037 Baltimore Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737
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301-699-1202 Fax: 301-699-1203
[email protected] http://www.printing-union-local72c.com Occupational Fields: press operator
Massachusetts
Graphic Communications International Union 856 Memorial Drive Chicopee, MA 01020 413-593-1511 Occupational Fields: press operator
Michigan
Detroit Graphic Arts Institute 22720 Woodward Avenue, Suite 110 Ferndale, MI 48220
[email protected] http://www.geocities.com/school289/GCIU_Training.html Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 421 Eighth Street, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 616-453-3303 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 5070 East Main Street Kalamazoo, MI 49004 616-344-3580 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 1111 South Woodward Avenue, #100 Royal Oak, MI 48067 810-398-8533 Occupational Fields: press operator
Minnesota
Graphic Communications International Union, Local #1-M 684 Transfer Road St. Paul, MN 55114 612-645-0833 Fax: 612-645-8531
http://www.mtn.org/gciu1m/welcome.html Occupational Fields: printer
Missouri
Graphic Communications International Union, Local #203-C 3425 South Orin Springfield, MO 65804 417-883-0874 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #235 10221 East U.S. Highway 40 Independence, MO 64055-6124 816-358-4248 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #301-C 1707 South Engineer Scadalia, MO 65301 660-826-1083 Occupational Fields: press operator
Montana
Graphic Communications International Union PO Box 2133 Missoula, MT 59806 406-543-8311 Occupational Fields: press operator United Paper Workers International, Hellgate Local #885 208 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802 406-543-7788 Occupational Fields: printer
New York
Amalgamated Lithographers of America, Local #1 113 University Place New York, NY 10003 212-460-0800 Fax: 212-460-0859 Occupational Fields: printer
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Graphic Communications International Union 22 Fourth Street Rochester, NY 14609 716-454-2294 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #30 2495 Woodlawn Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-675-4661 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #164-C 856 Page Road Frewsburg, NY 14738 716-569-4233 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #261 2185 Clinton Street Buffalo, NY 14202 716-822-0734 Fax: 716-822-0734 Occupational Fields: bindery worker
North Carolina
R.R. Donnelley Printing Company 1545 Saint James Church Road Newton, NC 28658 704-464-8110 Occupational Fields: bookbinder, press operator, cylinder corrector, digital mechanical engraver
Ohio
Graphic Communications International Union District Council 3 2351 West McMicken Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-3974 Fax: 513-621-5283
[email protected] http://www.gciu2289m.com Occupational Fields: press operator, prepress worker, bindery worker
Oregon
Graphic Communications International Union 2233 North Lombard Street Portland, OR 97217 503-285-0529 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 2705 Southeast Milwaukee Avenue Portland, OR 97202 503-235-2135 Occupational Fields: press operator
Pennsylvania
Graphic Communications International Union 143 North Walnut Street Boyertown, PA 19512 610-367-7975 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 83 East Essex Avenue Lansdowne, PA 19050 610-622-3022 Occupational Fields: press operator
Graphic Communications International Union 2105 South Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43232 614-759-9386 Occupational Fields: press operator
Graphic Communications International Union 27 South Fourth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-592-9900 Occupational Fields: press operator
Graphic Communications International Union 30 Mohican Street Shelby, OH 44875 419-347-2599 Occupational Fields: press operator
Graphic Communications International Union 950 Weiser Street Reading, PA 19601 610-373-8602 Occupational Fields: press operator
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Graphic Communications International Union, Local #14-M 1310 East Sedgley Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134 215-533-9262 Fax: 215-744-4260
[email protected] http://www.gciulocal14m.org Occupational Fields: printer, press operator, graphic designer Graphic Communications International Union, Local #24 1825 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-391-1377 Occupational Fields: prepress worker, press operator
Rhode Island
Graphic Communications International Union, Local #12N 845 Waterman Avenue Providence, RI 02914 401-781-1007 Fax: 401-461-2121 http://members.aol.com/local239m/private/union. html Occupational Fields: press operator
Tennessee
Graphic Communications International Union 1418 Carroll Creek Road Gray, TN 37615 615-283-4232 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #118-C 7601 Hawthorne Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 615-691-1617 Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union, Local #165-C 1162 West Boy Scout Road Hixson, TN 37343
615-843-2630 Occupational Fields: press operator, press assistant, feeder operator
Virginia
Graphic Communications International Union 7654 Elkhardt Road Richmond, VA 23235 804-276-5224 Occupational Fields: press operator
Washington
Graphic Communications International Union, Local 767M 19309 West Valley Highway, Suite R-112 Kent, WA 98032 425-251-8585 Fax: 425-251-8015
[email protected] http://www.gciu767m.org Occupational Fields: press operator
Wisconsin
Golden Books Publishing Company 1220 Mound Avenue Racine, WI 53404 414-633-2431 Occupational Fields: press operator, prepress worker Graphic Communications International, Local 577M 633 South Hawley Road, Suite 100 Milwaukee, WI 53214 414-476-1577 http://www.gciu577m.org Occupational Fields: press operator Graphic Communications International Union 512 Goold Street Racine, WI 53402 414-633-3366 Occupational Fields: press operator Sheboygan Paper Box Company 716 Clara Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081
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920-458-8373 Fax: 920-458-2901 Occupational Fields: press operator
Canada
ontario
Ontario Graphic Communications Training Centre 80 Park Lawn Road, Suite 109 Toronto, ON M8Y 3H8 416-251-5449 Fax: 416-251-5449 http://www3.sympatico.ca/graph.comm/aboutus.html Occupational Fields: press operator
Railroad Workers
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elevator constructors, engineers, ironworkers, machinists, mechanics, millwrights, operating engineers and stationary engineers, pile drivers, sheet metal workers, shipbuilding and ship maintenance workers, truck drivers, mechanics, welders Railroad workers provide an integral service for the nation’s transportation system. They build, maintain, and repair railroad tracks, cars, bridges, and other equipment and structures; assemble, disassemble, and operate the huge trains that carry passengers and products from one station to another; load, unload, and route cargo; and assist customers. Locomotive engineers operate trains transporting goods and people between stations. Rail yard engineers operate locomotives and move cars to assemble or disassemble trains within switching yards. Dinkey operators are engineers who operate small engines at mines or industrial sites, transporting ore, coal, supplies, and other materials. Most locomotives run on diesel, but some are powered by electricity. Engineers regulate the train’s speed, fuel, temperature, battery charge, and brake pressure, and they check for mechanical problems before and after each trip. They also note signals that warn of speed limits, other trains, and objects blocking the tracks. It is particularly important for engineers to be aware of the number of cars on the train, whether each is loaded or not, and how much slack is in the train; these factors significantly affect the train’s response to braking, acceleration, and curves. Conductors record the cargo on the train and make sure that it arrives at its intended destination. On passenger trains road conductors collect money and tickets and assist passengers in various ways. When the train is stopped they tell engineers when to leave the station, and during the trip they receive information from dispatchers, which they pass on to the engineers. They also communicate with brake operators and sometimes arrange for defective cars to be removed from the train. Yard conductors oversee the assembly and disassembly of trains in switching yards. In recent years brake operators (also called brakemen) have taken over many of the duties of assistant engineers (also called firers), who watch instruments and signals and keep an eye out for obstructions on the tracks. Brake operators work under the direction of conductors, removing and adding cars to the train at stations and in switching yards. They examine trains before departure, watch for signs of mechanical problems during the trip,
uncouple cars, and sometimes run ahead to switch the train to another track. Railroads also employ crews of mechanics, boilermakers, carmen, car painters, electricians, computer operators and programmers, and machinists to keep the trains mechanically sound and operating on time. Employment in this industry often involves work at night, on weekends, and on holidays. Workers on freight trains seldom have scheduled assignments but place their names on waiting lists; they frequently are called to work with little notice. People who service trains typically travel hundreds of miles to perform their work and often spend several nights away from home each week. Brake operators and yard conductors spend a great deal of time outdoors, often in inclement weather; their work is strenuous and can be dangerous. Railroad workers typically enter the profession as trainees under the supervision of engineers or brake operators, sometimes working part-time or irregularly for years until they gain sufficient seniority to be hired for regular work. From there they may advance to the position of engineer, which usually requires about six additional months of classroom instruction and on-thejob training in locomotive equipment, train handling, air brakes, fuel conservation, and regulations. Engineers must pass occasional evaluations of their physical fitness and general conduct to retain their positions. Brake operators may also advance to the position of conductor after passing examinations that evaluate their knowledge of operating rules, signals, and other topics. Some railroads operate training centers that offer instruction for conductors, yard crews, locomotive engineers, dispatchers, maintenance-of-way crews, mechanics, signal systems technicians, telecommunications and system electrical technicians, and customer service personnel. These centers may operate in conjunction with community colleges so that students receive college credit for courses completed. In general an applicant should n
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Apprenticeship Salaries
Apprentices often start at 75 percent of the skilled worker’s wage, but apprentices in this field often are required to pay tuition for their training program.
Postapprenticeship Salaries
Median hourly wages range from about $20 to $24. Most railroad workers are paid based on miles traveled or hours worked, whichever leads to higher earnings.
Job Outlook
Employment in this field is expected to decline through the year 2012. Competition for available job opportunities will be keen. Many persons qualify for rail transportation occupations because education beyond high school generally is not required, and rail transportation occupations attract more applicants than the number of available job openings because the pay is good and the work is steady. The openings that do become available will be the result of retirements or transfers to other occupations. Employment of subway and streetcar operators is expected to grow about as fast as the average occupation as a result of the increased demand for light-rail transportation systems around the country. For more information on training opportunities for railroad workers, contact the national organizations and individual programs listed below, local job centers, your state bureau of apprenticeship training, employment offices of railroads and rail transit systems, or the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, which posts a monthly list of job openings in the railroad industry.
National Programs
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 1370 Ontario Street Cleveland, OH 44113-1702 216-241-2630 Fax: 216-861-0932
[email protected] http://www.ble.org Occupational Fields: railroad engineer, railroad worker United States Railroad Retirement Board 844 North Rush Street Chicago, IL 60611-2092 312-751-4701 http://www.rrb.gov Occupational Fields: railroad engineer, railroad worker
Apprenticeship Profile
Johnson County Community College Railroad Operations Technology Program National Academy of Railroad Sciences Burlington Northern Santa Fe National Training Center 12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66210-1299 913-469-8500 Fax: 913-469-2698
[email protected] http://www.johnco.cc.ks.us
General Nature of the Job
Conductors on freight trains ride in the locomotive with the engineer and are responsible for making sure their trains are operating properly. Conductors must understand the dynamics of how a string of heavy cars will move along the tracks. These highly skilled workers record the cargo being transported, know what railroad cars are in each train and in what order the cars were linked together, and write summaries of all trips. They inspect for hazardous materials, make sure the train meets safety and tonnage requirements, verify signals, and help pick up and set out locomotives from the train. Some conductors work in railroad yards, where they couple and uncouple cars, throw switches, and generally supervise the switching of cars from one train to another to ensure that all freight arrives at the correct destination. The work is sometimes dangerous and requires some physical strength, enough to lift about 40 pounds and carry it short distances. About 300,000 miles of railroad tracks crisscross the nation, with trains that constantly move freight and passengers. Every day, thousands of cars must be loaded, hooked together, brought to their destinations, disconnected, and unloaded. Trains must depart and arrive on schedule, and since they often share the same rails, their journeys must be orchestrated to make optimum use of the tracks in the
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safest possible way. The roadbed and tracks must be maintained and monitored to prevent derailments. More than 500 companies in the industry need workers to service, maintain, and manage this complex network. A railroad career offers great responsibility, constant challenges, and a high entry-level salary, but there’s stiff competition for these jobs. “Say a person’s number-one objective is to get a job on the railroad. My advice is to get a skill. Learn to be a conductor,” says Bill Podrazik, who teaches railroad classes at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas. The college houses the Burlington Northern Santa Fe National Training Center and has offered classes and on-the-job training in cooperation with the railroad for nearly 20 years. Students in the railroad operations program can choose from five options: conductor, dispatcher, mechanic, maintenance-of-way welder, and general railroad worker. All students in the program take the same core classes for the first three semesters, then enter classes specific to the options they have chosen. The conductor training program consists of six weeks of classes and laboratory work at the college, followed by 18 weeks of paid, on-the-job training with the railroad. The dispatcher program consists of seven weeks in field locations across the country; three weeks of study at the college; four weeks at the railroad dispatch center in Fort Worth, Texas; and 10 weeks of on-the-job training with a railroad. All students who complete the training earn 21 semester hours of college credit and may go on to earn an Associate of Science degree in railroad operations.
journey. The job is a highly responsible one, and interns are expected to exercise good judgment, maturity, and skill when they are on duty.
Typical Day
Salaries and benefits for skilled railroad employees are unusually high. Entry-level employees, including those who are completing on-the-job training, start at about 75 percent of a conductor’s wage and receive periodic raises until they’re promoted to conductors. Conductors and dispatchers start at about $35,000 a year. Locomotive engineers start at about $55,000 a year. Students do incur some expenses during training, however. Tuition and fees for the Johnson County Community College program cost about $2,500 to $4,500, depending on residency and which training option the student chooses. Students receive a living stipend and intern wages during certain parts of the training but must pay for some of their rent and other living expenses. Students are also responsible for buying textbooks and arranging their own transportation to training sites, and those in the conductor training program must provide their own steel-toed work boots and work gloves.
Conductors in training put in eight-hour days learning the basics of railroad work during the first part of the program. They start with five weeks of classroom studies, then complete one week of hands-on training at a nearby railroad yard. Next, the college helps them find employment with a railroad, and they begin 18 weeks of paid, on-the-job training. During these months, they are on call 24 hours a day, every day of the week. A conductor’s workday begins whenever a train is scheduled to depart. If the train is leaving at 3:00 a.m., the intern must be on board at that time or earlier, ride the train for perhaps 250 miles in nine hours, take a day of rest, show up for work on another train at 11:00 p.m., and ride it for nine hours back to the starting point. No supervisor rides along to oversee the intern’s work; the intern is alone in the locomotive with the engineer but maintains radio contact with supervisors throughout the
Path to Becoming an Apprentice
If you want to pursue a railroad career immediately after high school, Bill recommends taking some college classes, either at a local school or at one of the 16 community colleges in the United States that offer special courses in railroad studies. Courses taken at your local community college or vocational or technical school can be transferred later to an institution such as Johnson County Community College, where you can complete the special requirements for a railroad degree. Many applicants to the railroad program are experienced workers, such as retired military personnel, who already have advanced skills and are changing careers. Often, these people must complete only a few classes to qualify for railroad jobs. Bill says that students do better if they demonstrate an aptitude for and have completed studies in mathematics, physics, computers, writing and communication, and leadership. Applicants to the railroad program must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least 30 hours of college credit. They must take an aptitude test and a physical examination that includes a drug screening and color blindness test. Not all applicants are admitted to the program; that decision is made by representatives of the college and the railroad industry after the applicants are interviewed.
Salary Range
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Advice
A person considering a railroad career should realize that workers in this trade must make certain personal sacrifices. The schedule is unpredictable, and employees may be expected to accept positions far from home, although they are allowed to request the top three places where they would most like to be stationed. Many railroad employees work in less than ideal conditions for the first five or 10 years, earning a significant amount of money, then achieve seniority and bid for jobs that are more appealing to them. Bill advises, “Ask yourself if you’re willing to travel and be away from home periodically. Are you willing to move anywhere in the United States? And are you willing to work a shift that is unconventional, any day of the week, with no holidays?” It’s also important to realize how trying the on-the-job training can be. “It really has an impact on family life. Get ready for it. Adjust your eating habits and sleeping habits,” he says. Above all, he adds, an appropriate education will all but guarantee that you’ll be able to land a job in this extremely competitive field. “The placement rating for our graduates is high, near 100 percent,” he notes.
Future Goals
Graduates of the conductor training program are not typically hired as conductors, but as brake operators, switch operators, or other entry-level workers. With solid skills and credentials earned through an internship, employees may be promoted in as little as two weeks. If they have not earned promotion to conductor within two years, they are usually dismissed. If they do advance to conductors, they have two more years to learn to operate a locomotive and be promoted to engineer or face dismissal. “The railroads don’t want people to be lifetime conductors,” Bill explains. The job is only the first step toward more highly skilled positions, some of which require more college training. Ultimately, some of the most skilled conductors become railroad managers.
Alabama
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Medical Forum Building 950 22nd Street, North, Room 426 Birmingham, AL 35203-1126 205-731-0026 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Financial Plaza, Suite 4850 1201 South Alma School Road Mesa, AZ 85210-2097 480-610-5990 Fax: 480-610-5988 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Arkansas
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 1200 Cherry Brook Drive, Suite 500 Little Rock, AR 72211-4113 501-324-5241 Fax: 501-324-7159 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
California
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Building B, Suite 360 1515 West Cameron Avenue Covina, CA 91790-2726 626-339-9993 Fax: 626-814-1219 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Oakland Federal Building 1301 Clay Street, Suite 392, North Oakland, CA 94612-5220 510-637-2973 Fax: 510-637-2978 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 801 I Street, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814-2510 916-498-6654 Fax: 916-498-6659 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Colorado
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 721 19th Street, Room 177 PO Box 8869 Denver, CO 80201-8869 303-844-4311
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Fax: 303-391-5869 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Florida
CSX Transportation, Inc. 500 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 800-232-0144 http://www.csx.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Downtown Campus Engineering Technologies and Aviation 101 West State Street, Room A1025 Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-633-8289 Fax: 904-633-8105 http://www1.fccj.cc.fl.us Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 400 West Bay Street, Room 315 Box 35026 Jacksonville, FL 32202-4412 904-232-2546 Fax: 904-232-2874 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Federal Annex Building, Room 100 501 Polk Street Tampa, FL 33602-3953 813-228-2695 Fax: 813-228-2939 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Georgia
Clayton State C Technical Institute/Business Education Morrow, GA 30260 770-960-2093 Fax: 770-961-3519 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Norfolk Southern Railroad Corporation 101 Thoroughbred Drive McDonough, GA 30253
404-914-3510 Fax: 404-914-3553 http://www.nscorp.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Peachtree Summit Building, Room 1702 401 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30365-2550 404-331-2841 Fax: 404-331-7234 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Illinois
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen 601 West Golf Road Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4276 847-439-3732 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation 1700 East Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60173-5860 847-995-6000 http://www.bnsf.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker Carl Sandburg College Community and Extension Services 2232 South Lake Storey Road Galesburg, IL 61401 309-344-2518, ext. 250 Fax: 309-344-3526 http://www.sandburg.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker National Railroad Hall of Fame 311 East Main Street, Suite 208 Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-9261 Fax: 309-343-9261 http://www.nrhof.org Occupational Fields: railroad worker Richard J. Daley College Workforce and Economic Development 7500 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652 773-838-7500
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http://daley.ccc.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 844 North Rush Street, Ninth Floor Chicago, IL 60611-2092 312-751-4500 Fax: 312-751-7136 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Millikin Court 132 South Water Street, Suite 517 Decatur, IL 62523-1397 217-423-9747 Fax: 217-423-7872 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 101 North Joliet Street, Room 120 PO Box 457 Joliet, IL 60434-0457 815-740-2101 Fax: 815-740-2139 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Indiana
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board The Meridian Centre 50 South Meridian, Suite 303 Indianapolis, IN 46204-3530 317-226-6111 Fax: 317-226-5374 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Iowa
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Federal Building 210 Walnut Street, Room 921 Des Moines, IA 50309-2182 515-284-4344 Fax: 515-284-4616 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Western Iowa Tech Community College Business and Applied Technology 4647 Stone Avenue, Box 265 Sioux City, IA 511106
712-274-6418 Fax: 712-274-6412 http://www.witcc.cc.ia.us Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Kansas
Johnson County Community College National Academy of Railroad Sciences 12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66210-1299 913-469-8500 Fax: 913-469-4409 http://www.johnco.cc.ks.us Occupational Fields: conductor, dispatcher, railroad worker Lindsay Group Limited 590 Lake Shore Drive, West Lake Quivira, KS 66106 913-962-9881 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board UNISYS Building, Suite 390 1861 North Rock Road Wichita, KS 67206-1264 316-687-5973 Fax: 316-687-3572 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Kentucky
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 629 South Fourth Avenue, Suite 301 Box 3705 Louisville, KY 40201-3705 502-582-5208 Fax: 502-582-5518 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Louisiana
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 501 Magazine Street, Room 1045 New Orleans, LA 70130-3394 504-589-2597 Fax: 504-589-4899 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
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Maryland
Transportation Communications International Union Three Research Place Rockville, MD 20850-3279 301-948-4910 Fax: 301-948-1369 http://www.tcunion.org Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 300 West Pratt Street, Room 260 Baltimore, MD 21201-2803 410-962-2550 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
810-948-1010 Fax: 810-948-7150 http://www.bmwe.org Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board McNamara Federal Building 477 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 1990 Detroit, MI 48226-2596 313-226-6221 Fax: 313-226-4233 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Minnesota
Massachusetts
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 121 High Street, Room 301 PO Box 2448 Boston, MA 02208-2448 617-424-5790 Fax: 617-424-5795 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Michigan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 2450 Shawood Street Novi, MI 48377-1970 810-926-0623 Occupational Fields: railroad engineer Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 10874 Beech Daly Road Taylor, MI 48180-3144 313-295-0690 Occupational Fields: railroad engineer Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees 360 River Street Manistee, MI 49660-2708 616-723-3577 http://www.bmwe.org Occupational Fields: railroad worker Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees 26555 Evergreen Road, #200 Southfield, MI 48076-4225
Canadian Pacific Railroad 105 South Fifth Street, Suite 1110 PO Box 530 Minneapolis, MN 55440 612-347-8467 Fax: 612-337-8549 http://www8.cpr.ca Occupational Fields: railroad worker St. Paul Technical College Business Division 235 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 612-221-1316 Fax: 612-221-1416 http://www.saintpaul.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Federal Building, Room 125 515 West First Street Duluth, MN 55802-1392 218-720-5301 Fax: 218-720-5329 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board First Trust Center, Suite 195, First Floor 180 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1631 612-290-3491 Fax: 612-290-3076 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
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Missouri
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 3433 South Campbell Avenue Springfield, MO 65807-5101 417-887-5267 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Brotherhood of Railway Clerks 1139 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63101-1946 314-436-3310 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Kansas City Southern Railway Corporate Communications 114 West 11th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 816-556-0303 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Federal Building, Room 258 601 East 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106-2882 816-426-5864 Fax: 816-426-5334 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Young Federal Building 1222 Spruce Street, Room 1213 St. Louis, MO 63103-2818 314-539-6220 Fax: 314-539-6229 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Montana
Montana State University, Northern Industrial and Engineering Technology PO Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501-7751 800-662-6132 Fax: 406-265-3734 http://www.msun.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Judge Jameson Federal Building 2900 Fourth Avenue, North, Room 101
Billings, MT 59101-1266 406-247-7375 Fax: 406-247-7379 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Nebraska
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 106 South 15th PO Box 1415 Omaha, NE 68101-1415 402-221-4641 Fax: 402-221-4669 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Union Pacific Railroad Company Barkalow Building 1416 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68179 402-271-4872 Fax: 402-271-3493 http://www.up.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker Western Nebraska Community College Power Technology 1601 East 27th Street Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899 308-635-3606 http://hannibal.wncc.cc.ne.us Occupational Fields: railroad worker
New Jersey
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Rodino Federal Building 970 Broad Street, Room 1435B Newark, NJ 07102-2518 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
New Mexico
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 300 San Mateo, NE, Room 401 Albuquerque, NM 87108-1520 505-262-6405 Fax: 505-262-6407 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
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New York
Long Island Rail Road, Hillside Support Facility Metropolitan Transportation Authority 93-59 183rd Street, Department #3149 Hollis, NY 11423 718-558-3133 Fax: 718-558-3123 Occupational Fields: railroad worker National Aviation and Transportation Center Center for Intellectual Capital Oakdale, NY 11769-1999 516-244-3391 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Clinton Avenue and Pearl Street PO Box 529 Albany, NY 12201-0529 518-431-4004 Fax: 518-431-4000 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Dulski Federal Building 111 West Huron, Room 1106 Buffalo, NY 14202-2394 716-551-4141 Fax: 716-551-3802 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Federal Building 26 Federal Plaza, Room 3404 New York, NY 10278-0105 212-264-9820 Fax: 212-264-1687 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 204 Westbury, NY 11590-5119 516-334-5940 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
North Carolina
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Mart Office Building 800 Briar Creek Road, Room AA-405 Charlotte, NC 28205-6903
704-344-6118 Fax: 704-344-6429 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
North Dakota
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 657 Second Avenue, North PO Box 383 Fargo, ND 58107-0383 701-239-5117 Fax: 701-239-5261 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Ohio
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 433 South Street Wheelersburg, OH 45694-1716 614-574-5539 Occupational Fields: railroad engineer Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees 712 Second Street Toledo, OH 43605-2113 419-693-3801 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Brotherhood of Railroad Workers 12460 Christiansburg Jackson Christiansburg, OH 45389 937-857-9302 Occupational Fields: railroad worker International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Headquarters Standard Building 1370 Ontario Street, Mezzanine Cleveland, OH 44113-1702 216-241-2630, x218 Occupational Fields: railroad worker, railroad engineer International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Local #13 1370 Ontario Street Cleveland, OH 44113-1702 216-241-2630 Fax: 216-861-0932 http://ble13.tripod.com Occupational Fields: railroad engineer, railroad worker
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United Transportation Union 817 Kilbourne Street Bellevue, OH 44811-9431 419-483-4476 Occupational Fields: railroad worker United Transportation Union 6797 North High Street Columbus, OH 43085-2533 614-846-7397 Occupational Fields: railroad worker United Transportation Union 2021 East Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43229-3522 614-847-0011 Occupational Fields: railroad worker United Transportation Union 14600 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107-4207 216-228-9400 Fax: 216-228-5755 Occupational Fields: railroad worker United Transportation Union, Cleveland 27801 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44132-3547 216-731-2031 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
614-846-7397 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board CBLD Center, Room 201 36 East Seventh Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-4439 513-684-3188 Fax: 513-684-3182 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Celebrezze Federal Building 1240 East Ninth Street, Room 907 Cleveland, OH 44199-2093 216-522-4053 Fax: 216-522-2320 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Oregon
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Green-Wyatt Federal Building, Room 377 1220 Southwest Third Avenue Portland, OR 97204-2807 503-326-2143 Fax: 503-326-2157 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Pennsylvania
United Transportation Union, Columbus 5918 Sharon Woods Boulevard Columbus, OH 43229-2665 614-794-0009 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Amtrak 30th Street Station Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-349-1069 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
United Transportation Union, National Headquarters 14600 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44107-4207 216-228-9400 Fax: 216-228-5755 http://www.utu.org Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Community College of Allegheny County Airport West 1002 Church Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412-788-6464 Fax: 412-788-6468 http://www.ccac.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker
United Transportation Union, Worthington 6797 North High Street Worthington, OH 43085-2576
Community College of Philadelphia Community Services and Continuing Education 1700 Spring Garden Street, Room S3-03J
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Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991 215-751-8373 Fax: 215-751-8954 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) 2001 Market Street, #18-C PO Box 41418 Philadelphia, PA 19101-1418 215-209-4000 http://www.conrail.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 615 Howard Avenue, Room 209 PO Box 990 Altoona, PA 16603-0990 814-946-3601 Fax: 814-946-3620 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 228 Walnut Street, Room 504 Box 576 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1697 717-221-4490 Fax: 717-221-3364 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 1421 Cherry Street, Suite 660 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1493 330-656-6993 Fax: 330-656-6996 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Kossman Building, Room 1130 100 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1311 412-644-2696 Fax: 412-391-7689 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Siniawa Plaza II, Route Six 717 Scranton/Carbondale Highway Scranton, PA 18508-1121
717-346-5774 Fax: 717-346-6042 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Tennessee
Pellissippi State Technical Community College 10915 Hardin Valley Road PO Box 22990 Knoxville, TN 37933-0990 423-694-6671 Fax: 423-694-6426 http://www.pstcc.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 233 Cumberland Bend Drive, Suite 206 Nashville, TN 37228-1813 615-736-5131 Fax: 615-736-7071 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Texas
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation 777 Main Street, #3800 Fort Worth, TX 76102-5384 817-333-2000 http://www.bnsf.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker Tarrant County Junior College 5301 Campus Drive Fort Worth, TX 76119-5926 817-515-4100 http://www.tccd.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 819 Taylor Street, Room 10G02 PO Box 17420 Fort Worth, TX 76102-0420 817-978-2638 Fax: 817-978-2740 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Leland Federal Building, Suite 845 1919 Smith
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Houston, TX 77002-8051 713-209-3045 Fax: 713-209-3044 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Utah
Union Pacific Railroad 400 West South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801-532-4756 http://www.up.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker, brakeman, conductor, train service engineer U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Bennett Federal Building, Room 1205 125 South State Salt Lake City, UT 84138-1102 801-524-5725 Fax: 801-524-4313 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Virginia
Norfolk Southern Railroad Manager of Employment Three Commercial Place Norfolk, VA 23510-9214 800-214-3609 http://www.nscorp.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker Roanoke Area Tech Prep Consortium PO Box 14007 Roanoke, VA 24038 540-857-6917 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Tidewater Community College Norfolk Center 215 East City Hall Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510 804-683-8303 http://www.tcc.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 704 East Franklin Street, Second Floor, Suite 232 Richmond, VA 23219-2313
804-771-2997 Fax: 804-771-8481 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 210 First Street, SW PO Box 270 Roanoke, VA 24002-0270 540-857-2335 Occupational Fields: railroad worker Virginia Western Community College Engineering/Industrial Technologies PO Box 14007 Roanoke, VA 24038 540-857-7275 http://www.vw.vccs.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Washington
Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad Employee Relations-Carman 5302 Trent Road Spokane, WA 99212 http://www.bnsf.com Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Pacific First Plaza, Suite 201 155 108th Avenue, NE Bellevue, WA 98004-5901 206-553-5483 Occupational Fields: railroad worker U.S. Railroad Retirement Board U.S. Court House, Room 492 West 920 Riverside Avenue Spokane, WA 99201-1081 509-353-2795 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
West Virginia
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board 640 Fourth Avenue PO Box 2153 Huntington, WV 25721-2153
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304-529-5561 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Wisconsin
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Reuss Federal Plaza, Suite 1300 310 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203-2211 414-297-3961 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Wyoming
Northern Wyoming Community College District, Gillette Campus Academic Affairs/Student Services 720 West Sinclair Gillette, WY 82716 307-686-0254 Fax: 307-686-0339 http://www.sheridan.edu/gc Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Sheridan College 3059 Coffeen Avenue Sheridan, WY 82801-9133 307-674-6446 http://www.sheridan.edu Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Canada
Quebec
Teamsters Canada Railway Conference PO Box 3008 Lapierre Branch Office Lasalle, QC H8N 3H2 http://www.geocities.com/blediv89 Occupational Fields: railroad worker
Roofers and Waterproofers
related sections: bricklayers, carpenters, drywallers and lathers, floor layers, insulators and asbestos work-
ers, laborers, masons, painters and paperhangers, plasterers, tile setters
Roofers install and repair roofs, using shingles, tile, plastic, rubber, and other materials. Waterproofers use coating compounds or membranous materials to waterproof walls, floors, swimming pools, tanks, and other structures. Roofers sometimes specialize in either pitched or flat roofs. A pitched roof has a slope and is commonly found on houses. Generally the first step in working on this type of roof is to tack strips of roofing felt (a fabric saturated with bitumen, a tarlike substance) lengthwise across the surface. Roofers then nail horizontal rows of asphalt or wood shingles, cedar shakes, or other roofing material on top of the felt. The shingles must be aligned carefully and cut to fit around chimneys, corners, and other objects. Strips of metal or shingles are positioned to seal the valleys where two sections of the roof meet. Nail heads and exposed joints are sealed with caulking or roofing cement. Pitched roofs may also be covered with tile, slate or fiberglass shingles, or large sheets of metal. Flat roofs are commonly found on commercial, industrial, and apartment buildings. The workers cover the area with insulation, coat it with bitumen, and apply alternate layers of roofing felt and more bitumen. The top is then roughened with gravel or given a smooth
