Trades Unions

TRADE SCHOOL OR UNION?

A career in the trades typically begins with one of two excellent starting points: entering into a trade/career school or beginning an apprenticeship through a union. But how do you know which path is right for you?

To determine this, you must assess your skillset (skills are SO important in the trades) as well as your values and career goals. The two websites below offer a snapshot comparison of entering into a career/trade school vs. joining a union.

Think trade school is the best fit for you?

Visit the college/university/career school page for more information!

UNION CONTACTS

Want to learn more about unions and what they can offer you? Contact the unions directly, or speak with your school counselor.

Carpenters/Millwrights
- https://www.hammer9.com/
- 906-228-2913
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- https://ibew906.org/
- DeJian "DJ" Dean, 906-226-7497, dejiandean906ibew@gmail.com
Ironworkers
- https://www.ironworkers.org/s/
- 906-228-6450

Plumber, Pipefitters, and HVAC/R, UA111
- https://lu111.com/
- 906-789-9784, jantoncew@ua111.com
Boilermakers Local 169
- https://www.boilermakerslocal169.com/
- 906-428-2800
Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, & Transportation Local 7-SM
- www.sheetmetal7.org
- Nick Bradley, 517-214-0804, NbradleyL7smw@gmail.com
Operators, OE 324
- https://www.oe324.org/tag/upper-peninsula/
- 248-451-0324, info@ioue324.org

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