ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD PAYING CAREER WITH A BRIGHT
FUTURE? A CAREER THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO
COMPLETE A UNIVERSITY LEVEL EDUCATION IN A UNION BUILDING TRADE? ARE YOU READY TO START NOW? IF SO, SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT
IRONWORKERS
TRAINING COURSE
Participants
will receive 3 weeks of FREE hands on training AND the opportunity to meet with
local signatory contractors. The
training will focus on developing skills to enter into the Reinforcing Ironwork
industry. Those who complete the 3 week
course will have an excellent opportunity to begin a career as an Ironworker
apprentice.
Requirements for entry into the course
are:
*Minimum 18 years of age *High School diploma or GED
*Reliable transportation *Lifting and carrying a minimum of 70
lbs
*Must pass drug screen
Acceptance
into the course will be based on meeting the above listed criteria, a resume
and the results of a math test.
COURSE
SCHEDULE: JANUARY 25 TO FEBRUARY 12, 2016
6:30
A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
COURSE
LOCATION: 3150 BAYSHORE ROAD, BENICIA, CA.
ORIENTATION
SESSION: Tuesday,
January 5, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Attendance of this Orientation session is
required for entry into the course. Attendance
of Orientation does not guarantee entrance into the course. To sign up for the 2 hour Orientation session
please enter the following information. Please
print legibly. (LATE ATTENDEES WILL NOT
BE ACCEPTED)
NAME:________________________________________Phone#_________________________
COMPLETE
AND FAX THIS FORM TO (707) 746-0145 BY Friday, January 1, 2015
Referral
letters from organizations familiar to the Ironworkers, apprenticeship programs
or individuals known to the Ironworkers should be brought to the Orientation
session and submitted prior to end of session.
For further information about a career in the Ironworkers go to
WWW.UNIVERSITYOFIRON.ORG
IRONWORKERS
REINFORCING GLADIATOR COURSE
MANDATORY ORIENTATION ON JANUARY 5, 2016
AT 4 P.M. COURSE DATES, 1/25/16 TO 2/12/16. ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THE IRONWORKERS
TRAINING FACILITY LOCATED AT 3150 BAYSHORE ROAD, BENICIA, CA. 94510
TRANSPORTATION- Jobs will be in the
greater Bay Area. Reliable transportation is a must.
DRUG TEST- An initial 12 panel drug and
alcohol test will be required prior to the class, and all will be subject to
random, annual, post-accident, etc. The Ironworkers promote a drug free work environment.
ATTENDANCE- 100% attendance IS
REQUIRED.
Required Personal Protective Equipment
for this course: High top leather work boots (steel toe is optional), long
sleeve cotton work shirt and work pants.
CLASS CREDIT- All who successfully
complete the three week course will be given credit for the Orientation and Reinforcing
I classes. This is equivalent to one
full semester of courses.
UNION DUES & FEES- A one-time initiation
fee of $100.00 and one month’s Union dues must be paid prior to going to work
as an Apprentice. New Apprentice pay rate is $16.75 per hour, and $3.92 per
hour vacation.
Apprentices must maintain Union
membership in good standing throughout the 4 year Apprenticeship Program.
No fees or dues are required during the
course.
All Tools, PPE and curriculum issued will
remain the property of the Apprenticeship Program and will be returned to the
instructor as requested. Those who
successfully complete the course will be allowed to keep the PPE and course
curriculum. Participants may purchase
the tools used during class from the apprenticeship. Cost of tools: APPROXIMATELY $180.00.
CODE OF CONDUCT- The Ironworkers
'Standards of Excellence' will be the template for our code of conduct during
the course and will remain in effect throughout your Apprenticeship.
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