Ironworkers
Local 5
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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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
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.
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