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Members are trained through a four-year program that leads to journeyman classification. 5,200 hours are required through on-the-job training and 640 hours are spent in the classroom. This combined with technical writing, human relations and labor history classes at Ivy Tech, apprentices will earn an Associates Degree in Applied Science upon completion. Applications are taken all year, with testing three times per year. Journeyman upgrade training is ongoing year round and is specially designed to be industry-responsive and meet the contractor’s needs. This year the local volunteered for United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Labor’s Family Day Picnic and the Union Food Pantry. Other volunteer work included renovations at the Girl Scout Camp in Lafayette and CanalPark in Delphi, Indiana. Established: 1889 Membership: 325 Members of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights are skilled on principle and union by choice. National Association: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Membership benefits: Fair wages and benefits package, including health insurance, pension and annuity plans. David Brettnacher, Business Representative Kyle Rottler, President 2535 South 30th St., Ste 10 Lafayette IN 47909 Phone: 765.477.1215 Fax: 765.471.9215 www.carpenters.org |
