UA Training and Apprenticeships mean our members are the best trained in the industry, completing projects on time and on budget.
UA Training and Apprenticeships keep the next generation of UA members constantly improving.
UA Training and Apprenticeships help our members maximize their careers – winning more work and earning more money.
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UA Training and Apprenticeships mean members learn a skill – not a job, but a career. Our training programs are rigorous, but when UA members become Journeymen they're set up for a lifetime of fair wages and good benefits.
UA Training and Apprenticeships are the highest standard in the industry. When politicians try to weaken training standards, it's local communities that are hurt most. That's why the UA keeps our standards high: to help you earn more money and build a strong local economy.
UA Training and Apprenticeships ensure a better product. With the highest standards in the industry, our members build it right the first time. That means projects are built to last and communities are built to thrive.
Get the facts straight on UA training and apprenticeship programs:
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Not all training programs are the same. IRAPs (Industry-recognized apprenticeship programs) don't have the same standards as UA apprenticeships. That means contractors can cut corners and build a worse product, all while claiming to meet our standards. That's just wrong.
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UA Training and Apprenticeships are cutting edge. UA training instructors are constantly evolving with new technology, ensuring all Apprentices and Journeymen are fully equipped to handle a changing industry.
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UA Training and Apprenticeships have rigorous certification processes. Our certifications guarantee UA members meet the highest standards in the industry. When contractors use UA labor, they can rest assured they're using the best trained craftspeople in the world.
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UA VIP training helps active duty and transitioning military find a new career in the trade. When servicemembers finish their military career, UA VIP training ensures they're set up for a lifetime of success in our trade. Learn more here.
Here's the bottom line: with the highest training standards in the industry, UA members are set up for a career that wins them more work and earns them more money.
That's why the UA fights like hell to ensure our training and apprenticeship programs are the gold standard of the industry.