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Union apprenticeship programs blend structured on-the-job training with relevant theoretical education, typically sponsored by labor and management organizations, as well as employer groups capable of providing both hiring and training opportunities in a real-world work environment.
Apprenticeships generally last between three to five years, enabling participants to gain valuable experience, while learning the necessary skills in their chosen field.
These programs are designed to prepare individuals for skilled employment by offering training in legitimate and documented workplace settings. The specific content of both on-the-job training and related instruction is tailored to meet the needs of particular occupations within various industries.
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IBEW Local Union 24 member and Maryland State Senator Cory McCray is the only member of the Maryland General Assembly to have completed a registered apprenticeship.
He is also the author of a new book — “The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life” — which details his journey from the street corners of Baltimore to a registered apprenticeship and career as a union electrician, and then on to being elected to the Maryland State Senate.The book was released September 30th, 2025.
You can order a copy from Powell’s, a unionized independent bookstore in Portland, OR, whose employees are represented by ILWU Local 5.
Participants in union apprenticeship programs enjoy exceptional wages and paid benefits during their hands-on training.
Participants in union apprenticeship programs enjoy exceptional wages and paid benefits during their hands-on training.
Earn While you learn!
Participants in union apprenticeship programs enjoy exceptional wages and paid benefits during their hands-on training, with compensation that rises according to a predetermined wage progression scale throughout their apprenticeship journey.
This training takes place under the expert guidance of seasoned tradespeople, allowing apprentices to acquire invaluable knowledge and skills in their chosen field, all without the burden of tuition.
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Photo: Int. Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.