Skilled-Trade Training and Career Resources

Compiled by John Kuzmich, Jr. with invaluable assistance from Frank Lay

Orientation:

  1. The law that guide apprenticeship programs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Apprenticeship_Act
  2. School-to-work transition is a phrase referring to on-the-job training, apprenticeships, cooperative education agreements or other programs designed to prepare students to enter the job market. This education system is primarily employed in the United States: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_to_work
  3. Standards-based education reform: Education reform in the United States since the 1980s has been largely driven by the setting of academic standards for what students should know and be able to do: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standards_based_education_reform
  4. Must see the 5 steps to applying for apprenticeship programs: http://tradeability.ca/TradeabilityGuide/default.html Provides a great generic prototype of how to apply for for union and non-union skilled labor apprenticeship training programs regardless of location. Note: there will be some differences among different apprenticeship organizations, but the prototyope is clear and objective to guide individuals on how to get started in this career-changing process.
  5. Despite Recession, High Demand for Skilled Labor Is High... New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/business/24jobs.html

Affliated Colorado Unions:

  1. http://www.coloradobuildersguide.com/coloradounions.html
  2. Colorado State Ironworks JATC
  3. Unions Colorado
  4. Best Careers 2009

Unions of the AFL-CIO

  1. http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/unions/

Sample Union Apprenticeship Programs

  1. Tradeability.CA is perhaps the single best web site explaining the 5 Steps of Union Apprenticeship Process and Getting Started in Skilled Labor.
  2. National Electrical Contractors Association: http://www.necanet.org/job/recruiting/?fa=apprenticeship
  3. Unions.org refers it applicants to Union apprenticeship programs in your area: http://www.unions.org/home/menuitems.php?&menuid=99
  4. YellowBrowser allows one to search for labor unions nationally and in Candad for phone numbers/addresses: http://www.yellowbrowser.com/
  5. Apprenticeship for Plasterers and Cement Masons: http://www.buildingtradejobs.org/operativeplasterers.htm
  6. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Workers: http://www.buildingtradejobs.org/sheetmetal.htm
  7. Northern Nevada Building Trades Apprenticeships: http://www.buildingtradejobs.org/
  8. U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration: Welcome to the New Office of Apprenticeship Website: http://www.doleta.gov/OA/
  9. Denver Pipefitters Local 208 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee: http://www.pipe208.com/training.php
  10. Local Union #58 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Service Technicians: http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/surveymost Serving  Southeastern Colorado

Non-Union Apprenticeship Programs

  1. ABC - Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc - Home

    National trade association representing merit shop contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms in the United States.

    2. Show more results from www.abc.org

Careers:

  1. 30 Best Careers in 2009 by U.S. World & Report: http://www.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2008/12/11/the-30-best-careers-for-2009.html
  2. Career Voyages: Discover In-Demand Careers: Good for students, parents, career changes and career advisors: http://www.careervoyages.gov/
  3. Highway Patrol Officer: http://highway-patrol.edu-degreefind.com/
  4. Public Service: Police Officer, SWAT, K9, Narcotics, CSI & More http://edu.public-service.us/v/police_officer2/index?OVADID=38094000512&OVKEY=lakewood+co+police+department&OVKWID=244877927012&OVMTC=a
  5. Home-based Businesses: https://www.securesiteoffers.com/awah/100809/index.php?subid=221007&subid2=221007S400173&hitid=640792018&c1=400173&c2=&c3=459981078
  6. Firefighter career & training info Schools, scholarships, advice, more: Colorado Firefighters
  7. U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administrion: Find Job & Career Information: http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/
  8. Publlic service: http://edu.public-service.us/v/police_officer2/index?OVADID=38094000512&OVKEY=lakewood+co+police+department&OVKWID=244877927012&OVMTC=advanced&OVRAW=LAKEWOOD.ORG&utm_campaign=ps_pl_search_expansion_1.05.09&utm_content=lakewood_co_police_department&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=yho

Job Searches:

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  2. TV Channel 9News.Com: The best Denver jobs from the Denver area plus job listings from career sites nationwide Great resource for job searches in the Denver area!!!!!
  3. Simply Hired: http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-air+traffic+control/l-colorado+springs,+co Search by any of the following fields. Very powerful!