Join the growing list of successful Ironworkers shaping New England’s skyline.
Ironworkers Local 7 Apprenticeship Program is a three-year program, consisting of classroom and shop hours, as well as on the job training.
Being an Apprentice
Are you willing to work hard and earn while you learn? That’s right! All classroom and shop training is paid for by the union, meaning you have the opportunity to earn a great living on the job, while you learn the trade. You will be responsible for the purchase of your schoolbooks, tools and the payment of your monthly union dues. There’s no getting around it though – the work is demanding – and much of it is outdoors.
The Training
The training focuses on all aspects of commercial steel construction, structural steel erection, reinforcing steel installation, architectural and ornamental construction, precast concrete erection, pre-engineered metal building and welding.
Expectations
Being an apprentice is not necessarily an easy task. We run a tight ship and we have a strong work ethic. Being responsible and dependable is required at all times. All apprentices are expected to act in a professional and mature manner while in school and on the job.
Time in Training
Classroom and shop training consist of night classes as well as three 40-hour weeks of Blocked Training. As a 1st year Apprentice you will attend training 2 nights per week; every Monday night for classroom training and every Wednesday night for Labor History class, which includes the monthly Union Meeting. There will be 120 hours of hands-on training completed in three 40-hour blocks; fall, winter and spring.
Application and Other Fees
Includes:
Application Fee: $20
Drug Screen (if Accepted): $90
Initiation Fee and Dues (if Accepted): $131
1st Year Books (approximate): $180
Tools (approximate): $175-$300
Apprentice Wages
As an apprentice, you will earn 60% of the Journeypersons hourly rate when working in the field. There is a 10% increase after the first 6 months and 5% increases every 6 months after that until you become a Journeyperson.