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The Builders Guild
of Western Pennsylvania is a unique
partnership of building trade unions and contractor associations
which work together to provide the best value in construction
services. Incorporated in 1999, this non-profit organization
today represents more than 40,000 building trade workers
and over 400 individual contractors. To pursue a career
in the building trades, interested individuals may either
apply through an apprenticeship program or meet special
qualifications if they are currently a practicing journeyman.
Generally, persons must:
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have a high school diploma or GED;
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license;
• Have suitable transportation; and
• Be drug free
Training is free and apprentices earn wages throughout
the program. Like journeymen, apprentices also receive
health care and other benefits.
For more information about specific
apprenticeship programs and how to apply, please contact
the individual training centers directly, log on to the “Careers & Training” section
of www.buildersguild.org, write to the Builders Guild
of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., 650 Ridge Road, Suite
101, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205 or call 412-921-9000.
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