Wildcat CC - Trades
2023-2024
Building Trades Training Directors Association of Massachusetts
Allegiance Fire and Rescue
Patrick Kelleher
2181 Providence Hwy, Walpole, MA 02081
508-404-3918
Ages 18+
Automotive / Diesel
Serving those who serve
New England's Leading Dealer of Pierce Fire Apparatus, Road Rescue Ambulances, and Skeeter Emergency Vehicles.
*Offers Certification Program, Employment, Trades and Apprenticeships
Scott Burke
64 Sagamore Street, North Quincy, MA 02169
210 Bodwell Street, Avon, MA 02322
617-328-8400
Metal Trades
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) Years
- Apprentices must attend 576 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wage. Labor and Management Building Together 3
- 2nd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 3rd Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 4th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wage
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 3
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Approximately 4 years
- Apprentices must attend 480 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50-60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 70-80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 80-90% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 90-100% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have the physical ability to perform the work normally done by craft
- Driver's License preferred
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Application Process:
- Boston Location - Open Enrollment second week of January
- Labor and Management Building Better Together 4 Interviews and testing are ranked during interviews
- Trustees select candidates after the process is completed
Mason Contractors Association of Massachusetts
508-697-1120
Email: info@buildingwithmasonry.com
Careers are available in the following crafts:
- Bricklayers
- Mason Tenders/Laborers
- Stone Masons
- Tile Layers and Finishers
- Restoration Specialists
- Waterproofers
- Marble Masons and Finishers
- Terrazzo Mechanics and Finishers
- Tile Layers and Finishers
- Rainscreen Installers
- Tile Layers and Finishers
- Concrete Finishers
To learn more about these fantastic career opportunities and to sign up for classes, contact one of the unions below.
BAC Local 3 Boston: 617-242-5500
New England Laborers Training Academy: 508-435-6316
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund
13 Holman Road, Millbury, MA 01527
508-792-5443
Email: info@nasctf.org
"One Trade, Many Careers"
4 year apprenticeship program for Union Carpenters
Languages Spoken: Multiple
* Offers Certification Program, College - Tech School, Employment, Trades, Apprenticeship, Co-op Employment and Job Shadows
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must be in good physical condition; may require a physical
- Must pass drug and alcohol test
- Must pass an interview
Application Process:
- Applicants must attend an informational session, which runs approximately one (1) hour
- Attendance for the entire informational session is mandatory. Late arrivals will be denied admission to that session.
Gould Construction Institute
Mike Maloney
Apprenticeship Director, NCCER Master Trainer
100 Unicorn Park Drive, Suite 2, Woburn, MA 01801
781-270-9990
Ages 18+
The mission of the Gould Construction Institute (GCI) is to provide high-quality training that prepares individuals for gainful employment and long term-opportunities in the construction industry.
GCI, the training affiliate to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABCMA), is proud to offer CONTREN craft training; standardized training programs for the construction and maintenance industry. For more than a decade, CONTREN has been a leader in construction training.
* Offers Employment , Educational and Scholarship Opportunities
** Offers Assistance with The Importance of Social Media & Branding and Employer Expectations
Scituate Concrete Products Corp.
John Bruno
120 Clay Pit Road, Marshfield, MA 02050
781837-1747
https://www.scituateconcreteproducts.com/
Precast Concrete Manufacturer / Construction
SERVING NEW ENGLAND FOR OVER 65+ YEARS
HIGH STRENGTH, SUPERIOR DURABILITY, GREAT LOOK.
Chris Antonellis
Joint Apprentice Training Center
194 Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
617-436-0980
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Five (5) years
- Apprentices must attend 1,050 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 10,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 40% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 45% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5th Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must have proof of completion of High School Math (Algebra)
- Must live within the jurisdiction of Local 103
- Must obtain qualifying score on aptitude test
Application Process:
- Applications for admission to the JATC are accepted once a year
- While the dates will vary a little, you can expect the application process to open in the beginning of November and it traditionally lasts a couple of weeks
- Those that complete the application will be asked back for a basic mechanical aptitude test sometime in January or February. Those that meet the minimum test score will be scheduled for an interview in the spring.
* Offers assistance with Dress for Success, Mock Interviews and Employer Expectations
National Grid
Anthony Johnson
Crafts and Trades Outreach Specialist, Governance & Partnerships
New England Jurisdiction
39 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
617-590-3561
anthony.johnson@nationalgrid.com
Ages 18+
Energy: Electric and Gas
Committed to providing safe and reliable energy to the customers we serve
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
* Offers Certification Program, Employment, Trades, Apprenticeship, Co-op Employment, Internship and Job Shadows
** Offers assistance with Employer Expectations
50 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
617-288-1547
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four and 1/2 (4.5) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,800 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50-55% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Oral interview administered by union
- Required to pass a mandatory drug test
Application Process:
- Applications request are mad in person or by mail
- Applications are only accepted during open recruitment periods
- For open recruitment information, visit website or contact the Local Area Coordinator for your region
- Upon submission of application, there are two more steps before one can be considered for apprenticeship: the Elevator Industry Aptitude Test (EIAT) and interview. The EIAT Test is scored on a pass/fail basis; with 70% correct being the minimum passing grade. Applicants who receive a score of 70% or higher will be scheduled for an interview.
Express Employment Professionals
Monica Horan
100 Grandview Road, Suite 216, Braintree, MA 02184
781-848-2324
"We help people find good jobs and businesses find good people!"
Staffing Agency
Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.
Languages Spoken: English but translations services available
Age 18+
Contact: Monica Horan at 781-848-2324 or monica.horan@expresspros.com
* Offers Employment, Trades and Internship Opportunities
Feeney Brothers
Kevin Dennis
103 Clayton Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-297-4078
Construction Utility Services in Gas Distribution
(Eversource and National Grid are our customers)
WE DO EVERYTHING THE FEENEY WAY.
Safety, community, integrity, and innovation are the cornerstones of our operations at Feeney Brothers. Headquartered in Dorchester, MA, we provide area utilities with comprehensive solutions for completing complex projects in urban, suburban, and rural settings. We equip our qualified workforce with state-of-the-art training and innovative tools to provide excellent service to our customers in the safest manner possible. We believe in respecting our neighbors and supporting the communities in which we work. And we treat our employees like family. That’s the Feeney way.
* Offers assistance with Resume and Cover Letter review
303 Freeport Street, Boston, MA 02122
617-436-4666
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,400 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must apply in person
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
- Applicants are not required to have taken specific high school courses; however, courses in woodworking and mechanical drawing provide a strong educational foundation for insulation work
- Algebra and geometry courses are excellent preparation for learning to read blueprints. A general science or physics course will enhance your understanding of how heat and sound are conducted.
- Must take and pass State Assessment Test
- Must be interviewed by Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Application Process:
- Contact JATC for application acceptance dates
School Calendar:
- September to June.
- Either Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm OR Saturday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Operating Engineers Local 4
Tommy McEvoy
1 Engineers Way, Canton, MA 02021
781-821-0306
Ages 18+
Heavy Equipment Construction
Operating Engineers Local 4’s Training Center prepares apprentices and journey members with the tools to excel in hoisting, excavation, and maintenance in New England’s top markets. Our programs, rooted in our commitment to safety, productivity, and continuing education, make Local 4’s workforce the chosen partner for dozens of contractors across the region.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
- Reside within Local 4’s jurisdiction. Check your eligibility.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be capable of performing the work of the trade (see Apprentice Job Description)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be a citizen or otherwise meet the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license in your possession.
- Have a Social Security card in your possession.
* Offers assistance with Employer Expectations
Neal McKelligan
Director Iron Works Local 7 JAC
195 Old Colony Avenue, Box 7, South Boston, MA 02127
617-268-0707
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Three (3) years
- Apprentices must attend 800 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 4,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 60-65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 70-75% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 80-90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must provide 10th grade Transcripts
- Must provide Proof of Citizenship or Legal Alien Status
Application Process:
- Applications accepted first two weeks of January
- Applicants are accepted in May
School Calendar:
- September thru May
- Students attend classes 3 nights each month and 3 weeks per school year
Scott Coleman
Massachusetts Coordinator New England Laborers Construction Craft Apprenticeship
37 Est Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-544-9836
https://nelaborerstraining.org/
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Two (2) Years
- Apprentices must attend 300+ classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 4,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1,000 hours = 60% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 2,000 hours = 70% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 3,000 hours = 80% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 4,000 hours = 90% of Journeypersons' Wage
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade
- Must submit to drug testing prior to being accepted into the program
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- All applicants must have a valid Drivers License
- All applicants must have reliable transportation
Application Process:
- Applications are accepted quarterly
- Check with New England Laborers Construction Craft Apprenticeship on specific dates
Massachusetts Marine Trades Association
Randall Lyons
P. O. Box 325, Foxboro, MA 02035
774-404-8005
Industry growth through Communication, Collaboration & Education
The MMTA has been representing the recreational boating industry in Massachusetts since 1964
Click Here for Maritime Schools & Training Programs
* Offers Employment, Grant, Guest Speaking, Scholarship and Training / Educational Opportunities
Art Delucia
Administrator Eastern Millwrights Regional Council Apprenticeship and Training Fund
90 Braintree Street, Allston, MA 02134
617-254-0042
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 768 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 8,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
Application Process:
- To attend training, you must arrive in person at the Training Center located at 90 Braintree Street, Allston, MA 02134 between 7:00 am - 3:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month to complete the application.
- At the end of July of each year, the Trustees interview the applicants who will be attending the new class that begins in August.
John Gaffny, Jr.
Coordinator OE Local 4 Apprenticeship ands Training Program
1 Engineers Way, Canton, MA 02021
781-821-0306
office@local4trainingcenter.org
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 8,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 55-60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 65-70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 75-80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 85-90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must have a Drivers License
- Must pass a Mandatory Drug Test and Physical
- Must be physically able to perform work requirements
- Must reside within jurisdiction of Local 4
- Must take an administered Aptitude Test
- Must provide Proof of Citizenship or legally able to work
Application Process:
- Contact Apprenticeship and Training Program for information of application acceptance dates
Eric Redding
Director Finishing Trades Institute of New England Painter D.C.
#35 25 Colgate Road, Suite 221, Rosindale, MA 02131
617-524-0248
redding@ftine.edu
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Three (3) years
- Apprentices must attend 150 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 0 - 749 hours = 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 750 - 1,499 hours = 55% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 1,500 - 2,249 hours = 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3,000 - 3,749 hours = 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3,750 - 4,499 hours = 75% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4,500 - 5,249 hours = 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5,250 - 5,999 hours = 90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or a Job Corp completion
- Must have valid Drivers License
- Must be an American Citizen or lawfully permitted to work in the United States
- Must be physically able to perform work of the trade
- Must complete a favorable interview with an assigned DC #35 interviewer
- Must attend and successfully complete Apprentice Information Session
- Must pass a Drug Screening
Application Process:
- Apply online at: https://portal.unionlogic.net/FTI-NE/Account/Register.aspx
Lyle Hamm
Director
13 Holman Road, Millbury, MA 01527
508-792-5443
https://www.carpenters.org/crafts/pile-drivers/
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 1.400 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Pre-Acceptance Drug Screen
Application Process:
- Applicants must attend an informational session, which runs approximately one hour
- Apprenticeship applications are distributed at the conclusion of the informational sessions
- Attendance for the entire informational session is mandatory
- Late arrivals will be denied admission to that session
Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12 JATC (Boston Area)
2024 Plumbers Local 12 Apprentice Application Notice
Applications for Plumbers Local 12 Apprenticeship Program
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 8:00 am
to
Last Date: Friday, January 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Limit of 600 applications will be available - first come, first serve basis
SEE APPLICATION NOTICE FOR DETAILS
Plumbers Local 12 Apprentice Program is 100% Drug Free
Women, Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply
Questions? Call 617-288-1010 or email: info@local12training.org
1240 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02125
617-288-01010
Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 JATC
7 Frederika Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-825-7472
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) to Five (5) years
- Apprentices must attend 500 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6.000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Pre-Acceptance Drug Screen
- Valid Driver's License and Social Security Card
- Physical ability to perform required work
Application Process:
- Contact JATC for application acceptance dates
Roofers and Waterproofers Local 33 JATC
53 Evans Drive, Stoughton, MA 02072
781-341-9192
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Three (3) years
- Apprentices must attend 450 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6.000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- Completion of 2,000 hours = 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- Completion of 3,000 hours = 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- Completion of 4,000 hours = 75% of Journeypersons' Wages
- Completion of 5,000 hours = 85% of Journeypersons' Wages
- Completion of 6,000 hours = Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must have Valid Driver's License and Vehicle. Labor and Management Building Better Together 27
- Must be Physically capable of performing work in the roofing trade
- Pre-Job Mandatory Drug Screening and Fitness Physical
- Must have proper documentation indicating lawfully able to work in the United State
Application Process:
- Application accepted April through July on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
School Calendar:
- September thru March
- Classes held on Saturday mornings
SMART Local 17
Patrick Donlan
26 Longmeadow Road, Weymouth, MA 02190
617-838-0021
1157 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-296-1680
HVAC Sheet Metal
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Five (5) years
- Apprentices must attend 200 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 10.000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 40% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 45% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5th Year: 85% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate with grades
- Must have valid Driver's License and vehicle
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation from non-family members
- Must be physically capable of performing work of the trade
- Must attend Orientation and Interview
- Must pass pre-hire physical and drug screen
- Must reside within the jurisdictional area
- Must provide copy of Birth Certificate
- Must provide Social Security Card
- Must provide DD-214 Military Discharge if applicable
- Oral interview administered by union
- Required to pass a mandatory drug test
Application Process:
- Candidate Forms accepted every third (3rd) Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Apprentices only selected once a year in June or July.
School Calendar:
- September through August, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
