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Trades Info
In addition to these listings, some industries post a public notice announcing that they are taking applications. Each industry apprenticeship committee determines when its program accepts applications in its geographical area.
 
 
Cabinetmaker Cabinetmakers build, install and repair cabinets, shelves and fixtures in both residential and commercial buildings.
Carpenter  Carpenters construct and remodel almost every kind of structure, including houses, commercial buildings, bridges, churches, factories, and highways.
Electrical Lineworker Electrical lineworkers construct and maintain electric transmission and distribution facilities that delivery electricity to buildings.
Electrician - Inside Construction and residential electricans work in all phases of the electrical construction and service industry.
Electrician - Limited Energy, Restricted Energy Limited energy electricians install and repair electrical systems and equipment of 100 VA or less including sound, public address, nurse call and other systems.
HVAC  Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is a combination of sheet metal and electrical work.
Exterior/Interior Specialist An exterior/interior specialist constructs and insulates interior and exterior building services.
Floorcoverer Resiliant floor and decorative coverings workers install, replace & repair all types of carpets, plastic laminates & other decorative coverings in all types of structures.
Glazier - Glass Installer Glaziers prepare and install various types of glass, mirrors, windows and aluminum doors.
Heat & Frost Insulator & Asbestos Worker Workers in this trade apply insulation materials to pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts, refrigeration equipment and other surfaces requring temperature control.
Ironworker Ironworkers erect the structural framework for high rise buildings, bridges, power plants and towers, place reinforcing steel in concrete forms for roadways, foundations and structures.
Laborer - Construction The construction laborer uses hand, air and gasoline powered tools to assemble, disassemble, clean, compact or settle wood, metal material, concrete and earth.
Laborer Laborers range from unskilled to semi-skilled workers and work on all types of construction projects including highways, bridges, tunnels, high rise buildings and residential construction.
Line Repairer Utility electrical workers construct and maintain overhead and underground electric lines and facilities that distribute electricity.
Mason - Bricklayer, Bricklayer Restoration, Cement Mason, Marble Setter, Terrazzo Worker and Tilesetter. Bricklayers construct walls, fireplaces, chimneys, industrial furnaces and many other brick structures.
Millwright Millwrights install and assemble precision machines using sophisticated measuring instruments.
Operating Engineer Operating engineers operate cranes, bulldozers, pavers, trench excavators and other heavy construction equipment used for the construction of buildings, etc.
Painter Painters prepare surfaces ranging from wood to metal and masonry and apply paint and other types of wall coverings including vinyl, fabric and aluminum.
Piledriver Piledrivers drive wood, steel and concrete pilings on docks, bridges and ferry landings.
Plasterer Plasterers finish interior walls and ceilings of buildings.
Plumbers Plumbers install pipes and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water heaters and more on commercial and residential sites.
Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmer Power line clearance tree trimmers trim trees away from high voltage power lines.
Roofer Work is done outdoors in all types of weather, at heights and on varying roof structures.
Sheet Metal Worker Sheet metal workers fabricate and install fittings and duct work used for heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems in buidling structures.
Sign Fabricator/Erector Sign fabricators and erectors craft and install signs.
Sprinkler Fitter Sprinkler fitters are pipefitter specialists who install fire protection systems.
Steamfitter Steamfitters install piping and tubing made of carbon steel, copper, plastic, glass or other metals.

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