BECOME AN APPRENTICE
At a time when a standard four-year college education can cost a student over $100,000 without the promise of a good job afterword, our apprenticeship programs can provide a great alternative.
The apprenticeship programs offered by PBCTC member unions build upon generations of practices and traditions handed down from one tradesperson to the next. PBCTC believes that not everyone is meant to attend a four-year university or college and skilled trades are a great way to earn a living wage. We back that up through our commitment to apprentices learning the tools of their trade while earning a wage. Our program allows apprentices to learn on the job and in the classroom, all the while earning wages until they become certified tradesmen and women.
When you join the apprenticeship programs of any of our 16 member unions, not only will you gain valuable skills to lead you to new heights, you become part of an organization with an extensive and respected tradition. One of the ways our member unions demonstrate this tradition is by making safety our first and primary concern. Due to the training and expertise of our members, our safety record is much higher than those of non-union, unskilled contractors. This commitment to the continued health of our workforce is a source of great pride for our organization.