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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

Promoting Apprenticeship Programs in Schools Quarterly email 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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