Apprenticeships & TRADES
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a career pathway where employers develop and prepare their workforce. Students choosing the apprenticeship route get paid on-the-job training as well as free classroom instruction (many times, these are college courses that the employer pays for). Osseo partners with several companies who are looking for motivated students to join their apprenticeship academies. Sara Schreiner and Jody Hansen can help with questions.
ICATT Apprenticeships
The Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT) is the leading apprenticeship program for high-tech manufacturers and companies with complex technologies or logistics. ICATT is located in Chicago, IL and partners with Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota.
The ICATT Apprenticeship Program is a workforce development strategy – a sustainable solution that builds a loyal workforce, provides a pipeline of talent, and ensures that standards of excellence are met.
With the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, you earn while you learn. The program provides a salary, a debt-free associate degree, and industry specific certifications.
plumbing apprenticeship
The Minneapolis Plumbers Joint Journeyman Apprenticeship Training Committee is located at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis. See their website for information on how to apply to become a plumber's apprentice.
Electrical apprenticeship
The Minneapolis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee is located in St. Michael, Minnesota where it operates a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art training center and provides paid training and work experience. See their website for information on how to apply.
Minnesota manufactured
Training for high-demand manufacturing careers can be found at MN Manufactured. Their two programs are production technologies and welding technology. Interested students apply to attend a partner college and indicate they would like to apply to the MN Manufactured program. Sara Schreiner in the CRC can help with questions you may have.
Project build mn
The building trades need you. From simple labor around the job site or shop to apprenticeships – the possibilities to learn, grow and discover a career are endless. No other industry has as many opportunities to learn on the job. Start by seeing what’s available with the resources below.
Check out Job Openings and The Training to see how these resources can help you on your career path.
The Construction Careers Pathway (CCP) Alliance is a collaborative effort to provide year-round construction career exploration opportunities for Minnesota youth. The intent of CCP is to provide work-based learning exposure starting in middle school and concluding with a career in the Minnesota construction industry. Additional outreach emphasis is placed on recruiting females and members of minority and immigrant groups who historically have been under-represented in the construction industry.
In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature appropriated funds to the Construction Careers Foundation (CCF), enabling contractors, trade associations and labor leadership to support CCF in building the overall CCP implementation phases and program expansion. *
The CCP Alliance has multiple strategic partners within the construction industry, labor, community, education and government.
Construction Careers
Buildstrong.org
The Building Strong Communities program is an apprenticeship preparatory program that will prepare you for a career in the construction industry. This program offers individuals the opportunity to receive Union endorsed training, exposure and a “foot in the door” to a career in the trades. Program graduates will have an opportunity to interview with participating Construction Trade Unions and Contractors.
MN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
The Minnesota Construction Association is a nonprofit organization that fosters education, recognition and networking for students and industry professionals. We are dedicated to helping you graduate, connect with industry professionals and shape your career. To take advantage of a member benefits, scholarships and more, join for FREE today!
MN Department of Labor & Industry
Check out this apprenticeship video from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. "An apprenticeship is essentially a hands-on college education that you don't have to pay for."