1. Building Trades Apprenticeship: The Other 4-Year Degree
ACT Ohio Chris Zimmer, Communications Specialist

2. ACT Ohio is the advocate for Ohio’s construction industry.
Educate state and local legislators on the importance of the Building Trades and advocate for pro- construction and pro-labor legislation statewide.
Provide legal research to assist local unions in successfully bidding jobs to put Ohioans to work.
Communicate best practices and promote Building Trades apprenticeship throughout Ohio.

3. Why are we here? We can be a resource
We want to connect with you and your students
We’re looking for students just like yours
We want to help!

4. Building Trades Apprenticeship – What is it?
Working with your hands
Creating something
Tuition-free
Earn while you learn
“The Other 4 Year Degree”

5. Building Trades Apprenticeship – What is it NOT?
Hours every day in a classroom
Amassing tens of thousands of dollars in student debt
Boring

6. Building Trades Apprenticeship – What’s required?
High school diploma/GED
Driver’s license
Ability to pass a drug test
Desire to work hard

7. Building Trades Apprenticeship – But, WHY?!
Earn competitive wages
Health care
Retirement savings
We will ALWAYS be building something

8. Promoting Apprenticeship Programs in Schools
Quarterly newsletter for Ohio guidance counselors and CTC Building Trades Instructors
Working with teachers and counselors to get into classrooms
Arranging tours of local training facilities
Producing videos to promote apprenticeship

10. Let’s Compare: Ohio Minimum Wage: $8.15/hr
x 40 hours/week x 52 weeks/year = $16,952/year
Manager Level: $11/hour x 40 hours/week x 52 weeks/year =
$22,880/year
Painting Apprentice: $14.80 x 40 hours x 26 weeks = $15,392
$17.26 x 40 hours x 26 weeks = $17,950 $33,342 + healthcare + pension

11. Building Trades Apprenticeship – In Your Classroom
ACT Ohio staff available for presentations
Can help arrange tours of local training centers
Can help facilitate apprenticeship opportunities for your students

12. Building Trades Apprenticeship Application Process
EACH trade has its own application and process
Classes form once/twice per year
Application must include
High school diploma/GED
Valid Driver’s License
Must be at least 18

13. Building Trades Apprenticeship Application Process
Application is submitted
Aptitude test given
Interview is completed
Drug test obtained
Once accepted
Working with journeymen during the day
Classes at night

14. Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
Cleveland/Akron
Bricklayers
Iron Workers
Boilermakers
Painters
Cement Masons
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Laborers
Plasterers
Electricians
Roofers
Elevator Constructors
Sheet Metal Workers
Glaziers
Insulation Workers

15. Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
Columbus
Bricklayers
Iron Workers
Cement Masons
Painters
Laborers
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Electricians
Plasterers
Elevator Constructors
Roofers
Glaziers
Sheet Metal Workers
Insulators

16. Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
Cincinnati/Dayton
Bricklayers
Iron Workers
Cement Masons
Painters
Laborers
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Electricians
Plasterers
Elevator Constructors
Roofers
Glaziers
Sheet Metal Workers
Insulators

17. Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
Toledo
Sheet Metal Workers
Bricklayers & Tile Setters
Insulators
Cement Masons & Plasters
Ironworkers
Elevator Constructors
Painters
Glaziers
Roofers
Electricians

18. Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
Southeast Ohio
Bricklayers - Athens & Portsmouth
Cement Masons - Ironton
Electricians - Marietta
Plumbers/Pipefitters – Cambridge, Portsmouth, Marietta