Boilermakers
Boilermakers
Local 45, Zone 45 and Zone 193
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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.
Earn While You Learn!
Earn While You Learn!
Qualifications
- Age – Minimum age 18.
- Education – High school graduate or G.E.D.
- Physical Condition – Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade and be able to work a normal workweek on a regular basis.
- Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must have a Social Security card.
- Birth certificate.
- Important to have welding certifications.
Application and Entry Procedure
Apply in person at union hall or request application through training center website.
Bring valid photo ID when picking up application; bring copies of other required documents when submitting completed application.
Bring proof of any welding certifications or post-high school training and/or letter from previous employer confirming prior relevant experience, if applicable.
Contact Info
Boilermakers Local #45, Zone 45
NOVA Area
8930 Pams Avenue
N. Chesterfield, VA 23237
Phone: (804) 271-1545
NOVA Training Center
8930 Pams Avenue
N. Chesterfield, VA 23237
Phone: (804) 271-1545
Boilermakers Local #45, Zone 193
DC/MD/DE Area
1101 W. Patapsco Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 355-2344
DC/MD/DE Area Training Center
1101 W. Patapsco Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 355-2344
Excellent Benefits
- Health insurance for you and your family
- Pension
- Annuity
- Ongoing training
- Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship
- Modern training centers across North America
- UnionPlus discounts & offers
- Union Sportsmen’s Alliance membership
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