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Ironworkers

Ironworkers

Local 5

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Ironworkers Local 5 has played a major role in the construction of the D.C. regions’ most famous structures, including the Capital Building, FedEx Field, M&T Bank Stadium, Nationals Park, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Capital One Arena, Capital One Headquarters, Amazon Headquarters, South Capitol Street Bridge and UMMS PG County Hospital. 

Local 5 has run a registered and recognized apprenticeship in the region since the 1980s. The apprenticeship is an accredited college program in which participants can earn up to 24 credits towards a construction management degree. This accreditation also means that veterans can use their GI Bill to receive additional benefits while completing the program. In 2020, Local 5 designed and built a state-of-the-art training facility.

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Photo: Ironworkers Local 5

Apprenticeship That Saved My Life

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.

Order Your Copy Today!
Earn While You Learn!

Earn While You Learn!

Requirements
  • 18 Years of age or older.
  • Birth certificate.
  • High school diploma, GED equivalency.
  • Driver’s license and proof of transportation.
  • High school transcripts.
Application Process
Applications are taken the 2nd Monday of every month at 7am. Please be prepared for a brief written exam and a physical abilities test. Please wear proper construction work attire (work boots, short or long sleeve t-shirt). No tank top or open toe shoes.
Contact Info

Ironworkers Local 5
Apprentice Program
9301 Peppercorn Place
Largo, MD 20774
Phone: (301) 599-0940
www.ironworkers5.org

Great Pay

Starting salary is 60% of
the journeyworker wage
with pay raises every
1,000 hours worked

Excellent Benefits
  • Earn while you learn.
  • Earn college credits.
  • Receive health and
    retirement benefits.
  • No tuition costs or
    college debt.

Photo: Ironworkers Local 5

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