Carpenters apprenticeship applications open for Spring! Apply before 4/7/11 3pm

Become a Union Carpenters' Apprentice

Become skilled in a trade, and get paid to do it.

The Massachusetts Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund is accepting applications to establish a pool of eligible candidates for apprenticeship.

Benefits of Apprenticeship:

•• Paid "scholarship" - no or low-cost supervised training

•• Progressively increasing wage with excellent benefits

•• Nationally recognized credential - completion of Apprenticeship Certificate

•• Improved job security and standard of living

•• Opportunity for college credit

•• Pride and Dignity

WHO: Anyone age 17 or older, who is a High School graduate or has a GED. High school seniors may apply with a letter from their school stating that they are eligible to graduate within three months. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

WHEN: Thursday, April 7, 2011 – 3:00 PM is the deadline to apply to be interviewed this spring.

WHERE: Applications may be completed at any one of the 10 Carpenters Union Locals (outside of Boston). Locals have responsibility for specific geographic regions To determine which Local is closest to you, see the list on the bottom of this flyer or visit our "Find a Local" website at http://tinyy.cc/MyLocaal.

For more information about Apprenticeship, contact:

The Massachusetts Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund

350 Fordham Rd, STE 100, Millbury, MA 01527

Phone (508) 7552-1197 email: info@macarpenters.org website: www.macarpenters.org

What happens after I apply?

Applicants must attend an informational session on Wednesday, April 20, 22011 at 6:00 PM at the New England Carpenters Training Center, 13 Holman Rd, Millbury, MA 0195227. Interviews will be held on April 2 9, 2011. Applicants will b e scheduled for interviews only at the informational session

What is a Carpenters' Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a training program where you earn wages while you learn to become a skilled carpenter. Apprenticeship combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a trade professional. Much like a college education, it takes several years to become fully trained in the trade that you choose. Unlike college, though, as an apprentice you'll earn while you learn. At first, you'll make less money than skilled workers; but as you progress, you'll get regular raises. Once you have mastered the craft, you will receive professional wages

Equal Opportunity

The Massachusetts Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund (MCATF) is committed to equal opportunity for applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, creed, handicap, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the military forces of the United States. MCATF will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship, and we will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30 and all other applicable laws.

Carpenters Union:

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters is North America's largest building-trades union, with more than a half-million members in the construction and wood-products industries. We recognize that for the union to remain strong, our signatory contractors need to succeed in today's highly competitive marketplace – and our signatory contractors do that with workers committed to safety, productivity, and the proud legacy of our Brotherhood. Skills, safety, and productivity have brought our members fair wages, good benefits, and dignity in work and retirement since the Brotherhood was founded in 1881.

New England Regional Council of Carpenters:

The New England Regional Council of Carpenters represents 22,000 carpenters, pile drivers, shop and millmen, and floorcoverers working in the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. There are over 1,300 contractors who have signed agreements with the NERCC – and more are signing every day. We believe that well-paid, well-trained carpenters mean well- made, safe and long-lasting construction.

How and where to apply:

Applications for the apprenticeship program will be accepted at Local Union Halls until 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Locals are open Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

It is strongly recommended that you call the Local to schedule an appointment to complete an application.

To determine which local is closest to you visit our "Find a Local" website http://tiny.cc/MyLocal.

Northeastern MA

Local 26 - 978-658-5520 350 Fordham Rd Wilmington, MA 01887

Local 111 - 978-683-7373 13 Branch St, Unit 215 Methuen, MA 01844

Local 275 - 617-965-6100 411 Lexington St Newton ("Auburndale"), MA 02466

Local 475 - 508-202-9895 1071 Worcester Rd, 4th flr, STE 4B Framingham, MA 01701

Central MA

Local 107 - 508-755-3034 29 Endicott Street Worcester, MA 01610

Southeastern MA

Locals 424, 535 & 624 - 781-963-0200 21 Mazzeo Drive Randolph, MA 02050

Local 1305 - 508-676-0771 239 Bedford St Fall River, MA 02722

Western MA Local 108 - 413-781-1640 29 Oakland Street Springfield, MA 01108

Local 108 will be hosting an open house at their local office on Wed. April 6th at 4:00 PM, potential applicants strongly encouraged to attend.

For More Information About Apprenticeship Contact:

The Massachusetts Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund

350 Fordham Rd, STE 100, Millbury, MA 01527

Phone: (508) 752-1197 email: info@macarpenters.org website: www.macarpenters.org

What happens after I apply?

Applicants must attend an informational session on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the New England Carpenters Training Center, 13 Holman Rd, Millbury, MA 019527. Interviews will be held on April 29, 2011. Applicants will be scheduled for interviews at the informational session.

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