Employment - Apprenticeships

Some career opportunities may require a college degree while most require a comprehensive training and education program known as apprenticeship.  Successful applicants generally possess three common attributes:

• They have a strong work ethic
• They have a positive attitude
• They are dependable

We welcome you to explore the various career opportunities available in the northwest Indiana construction industry.  We also welcome you to like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we will frequently post updates, job postings, apprenticeship application periods, photographs, and industry news.

General Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 Years Old

Must have a Valid Driver's License

Must have Reliable Transportation

Must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Must be in Good Physical Shape

Must be Drug Free

The Northwest Indiana State Building & Construction Trades Council is an independent, umbrella, labor organization representing Northwest Indiana's construction unions and their skilled members. The council represents more than 30,000 skilled craft professionals who are members of 20 affiliated local building trades unions. Phone: 219.762.2951

Minorities & Women: 

The Indiana Plan is a pre-apprenticeship training program sponsored by the Indiana State Building Trades. The mission of the Indiana Plan is to provide basic construction awareness training to minorities and women in an effort to increase the percentages of minorities and women working in the construction industry. If you are a minority or woman worker who seeks a career in Indiana’s Construction Industry, you can apply online to get the process started. Go to indianaplan.org and complete an application today!  Phone: 219.884.4503

For a listing of trade careers throughout Northwest Indiana visit: http://gotoworkonenw.com/apprenticeship/