Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs

Instructor Wayne Vinther, left, with apprentices taking a safety class at the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center.
Instructor Wayne Vinther, left, with apprentices taking a safety class at the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center.
The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center in Benicia
The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center in Benicia
Students practice tying rebar at the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center in Benicia
Students practice tying rebar at the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center in Benicia
The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center in Benicia
The Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center in Benicia
Apprenticeship Coordinator Brian Colombo, center, works with a group of ironworkers on a project for the Ironworkers Training Cente, cutting lettering into an I-beam
Apprenticeship Coordinator Brian Colombo, center, works with a group of ironworkers on a project for the Ironworkers Training Cente, cutting lettering into an I-beam
Apprenticeship Coordinator Brian Colombo, right, works with a group of ironworkers on a project for the Ironworkers Training Cente, cutting lettering into an I-beam
Apprenticeship Coordinator Brian Colombo, right, works with a group of ironworkers on a project for the Ironworkers Training Cente, cutting lettering into an I-beam
Apprentices in the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Architectural II class learn how to use surveying tools
Apprentices in the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Architectural II class learn how to use surveying tools
Apprentices in the Ironworkers Architectural II class learn how to use surveying tools
Apprentices in the Ironworkers Architectural II class learn how to use surveying tools
Ironworkers Training Center Instructor Jorge Esparza teaches the Architectural II class.
Ironworkers Training Center Instructor Jorge Esparza teaches the Architectural II class.
Students check blueprints for the forms and post-tensioning cable installation at the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center.
Students check blueprints for the forms and post-tensioning cable installation at the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center.
The Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
The Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprenticeship Coordinator Manny Carrillo at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprenticeship Coordinator Manny Carrillo at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Apprentices at the Northern California Laborers Training Center in San Ramon
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the  Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the  Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Instructor Henry Funcke, right, demonstrates metal cutting tools to a Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice.
Instructor Henry Funcke, right, demonstrates metal cutting tools to a Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice.
Instructor Henry Funcke, right, demonstrates metal cutting tools to a Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice.
Instructor Henry Funcke, right, demonstrates metal cutting tools to a Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice.
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class get hands-on experience.
Instructor Henry Funcke teaching a class on safety at the Sheet Metal Workers 104 training center
Instructor Henry Funcke teaching a class on safety at the Sheet Metal Workers 104 training center
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the current Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
Students in the Sheet Metal Workers 104 apprentice class.
An journeyman upgrades his welding skills at Sprinklerfitters Local 483's training center.
An journeyman upgrades his welding skills at Sprinklerfitters Local 483’s training center.
Instructor Johnny Escobar explained that apprentices and journeylevel sprinkler fitters get hands-on experience working on many different types of fire sprinkler systems, pipe fittings, valves and controls.
Instructor Johnny Escobar explained that apprentices and journeylevel sprinkler fitters get hands-on experience working on many different types of fire sprinkler systems, pipe fittings, valves and controls.
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Journeymen Patrick Chatard at the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center

 

An apprentice upgrades his welding skills at Sprinklerfitters Local 483's training center.
An apprentice upgrades his welding skills at Sprinklerfitters Local 483’s training center.
Instructor Johnny Escobar with journeymen Frank Delosantos and Patrick Chatard in the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center’s welding room
Instructor Johnny Escobar with journeymen Frank Delosantos and Patrick Chatard in the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center’s welding room
Instructor Russell White’s class at the at the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center studied some of the technical aspects of the trade and reviewed a manual and slide show outlining the basics of soldering and braising.
Instructor Russell White’s class at the at the Sprinklerfitters Local 483 training center studied some of the technical aspects of the trade and reviewed a manual and slide show outlining the basics of soldering and braising.