Matt Kovalenko, a fourth-year apprentice and member of Carpenters Local 413, works on installing ceiling grid on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
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About the program
The Central Midwest Carpenters Union represents more than 37,000 professional tradespeople in 33 locals in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Training is provided in area including: carpentry, industrial truck operation, laser alignment, welding and machine installation. The training is funded through member contributions, so it is self-funded.
If you’re interested in applying: Make sure you meet the requirements. Must be at least 17 years of age and able to pass a substance abuse test.
Program credentials and accreditation: The Commercial Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Program is monitored and approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, United States Department of Labor. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate from the USDOL recognized internationally.
About benefits: They are paid by employers to provide health insurance, (including dental and vision), and typically start after an approximate 3-month qualifying period. Members are also offered a pension (retirement) plan and an annuity.
For more information, go to: www.cmwcarpenters.com
Every three months or so, Kristian Dau drives from his New Haven home to Warsaw, taking classes and participating in hands-on building projects for a week.
On a Tuesday earlier this month, Dau was part of a group working in a garage-like structure to build stairs. In another area of the same building, a group was installing knobs and hinges on doors, learning how to frame them and other related tasks.
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