Apprenticeship programs lead to big pay [Dayton Daily News, Ohio]
| By Meagan Pant, Dayton Daily News, Ohio | |
| McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
She took out
When she wanted new skills, Hause took a different route. She is one of about 45
"I wish I would have come here first... but I didn't even know things like this really existed when I was looking for education options," the
While it is widely said that America is not producing as many college graduates as it needs to fill jobs, less is promoted about the 29 million "middle jobs" that pay an annual salary of
Nationwide,
"They've always called it the untold secret, the other five year degree," said
"They don't realize what a gift it is to be able to come in some place and not have a bit of skill sets and leave with craftsmanship," he said. "You need to take a look at apprenticeship programs because in today's world we're having a hard time finding people."
Many options in
The
"It's an opportunity to learn while you earn," said
The programs, which are typically three to five years, include training for cement masons; electricians; heat and frost insulators and asbestos workers; ironworkers; laborers; operating engineers; painters; plasters; plumbers, pipe fitters and refrigeration; and roofers.
They require a worker be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and in many cases possess a license and the ability to pass a drug test.
"They're career ready," she said.
Adults can also receive training at the
In the case of the state tested nurse aid, students can earn their training and state certification in as little as two weeks, she said.
"Because college costs are so high now, student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt, so I think there are concerns there," she said. "On the parents' part, they look at what is a more economical way to get a start here and make sure this is the right career path."
'Alternative route'
In the sheet metal program, students range from freshly out of high school to 45-year-olds who lost their jobs, Frazier said. They learn skills from reading and making blueprints to welding. The "rigorous" program, which is funded through contractor contributions, is marking its 125th anniversary, and it now has 100 percent employment, Frazier said.
He said nowadays, "people seem to think that everyone has to go to college," but there are college graduates in his program who come to the apprenticeship and earn money from the first day.
"Once you're in the program, you're not looking for your next job. That's our responsibility," Frazier said.
"I had no clue at all what sheet metal was. It turned out to be an awesome, awesome program," the
Elkins, who has an associate degree in mechanical engineering, said his friends are just finishing college with debt and sometimes making just
"The pay off is not there, which is why I went an alternative route," he said.
-- Sheet metal workers open house
When:
Where:
More information: (937) 898-7676 or online at sheetmetal-iti.org
For more information on other apprenticeship programs, visit daytonapprenticeships.org
Area apprenticeship programs
CEMENT MASONS
Contact:
(937) 279-0262
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; Valid Driver's License & Reliable Transportation
Program length: 3 years; 144 classroom hours plus on the job training
ELECTRICIANS
Contact:
(937) 264-2052 ext. 1202
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; Transcript showing one credit of Algebra I; reside in geographical area; qualifying score on Electrical Trades Aptitude Test
Program length: 5 years, 900 hours classroom, 8,000 hours on the job training
HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & ASBESTOS WORKERS
Contact:
(614) 221-7177
Requirements: 18+ years; HIGH SCHOOL Diploma or GED
Program length: 4 years, 144 hours classroom plus on the job training
IRONWORKERS
Contact:
(937) 222-1622 ext. 128
Requirements: 18+years; high school diploma or GED Pass Drug Test
Program length: 4 years; 225 hours classroom plus on the job training
LABORERS
Contact:
Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinator
(513) 876-3500
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; valid driver's license or state ID; pass drug test; physically able to perform the work of the trade
Program length: 3 years; 144 classroom hours plus 4000 hours on the job training
OPERATING ENGINEERS
Contact:
(937) 859-5211
(800) 635-4928
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; Valid driver's license or State ID; Pass drug test; physically able to perform the work of the trade program
Program length: 3 years, 144 classroom hours plus 4,000 hours on the job training
OPERATING ENGINEERS
Contact:
(937) 859-5211
(800) 635-4928
mdavis@local18training .com
Requirements: 18 + years; high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license; capable of passing commercial driver's license test; dependable transportation; willing to work outdoors; pass a drug test
Program length: 4 years; 160 classroom hours plus on the job training
PAINTERS
(513) 221-7990 x19
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; valid driver's license; dependable transportation
Program length: 4 years, 144 classroom hours plus on the job training
PLASTERERS
Contact:
(937) 279-0262
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; valid driver's license; dependable transportation
Program length: 4 years; 144 classroom hours plus on the job training
PLUMBERS, PIPE FITTERS & REFRIGERATION
Contact:
(937) 223-8534
Requirements: 17+ years; high school diploma or GED; official high school transcript; valid driver's license; complete a trade-related aptitude test
Program length: 5 years; 168 classroom hours plus 9,000 hours on the job training
ROOFERS
Contact:
(937) 415-3869
Requirements: 18+ years; valid driver's license; 10th grade education or equivalent; be physically able to perform the job
Program length: 4 years; 288 hours plus on the job training
Applications taken March through September
SHEET METAL WORKERS
Contact:
(937) 898-7676
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED
Program length: 5 years, 144 classroom hours plus on the job training
Applications taken monthly
AMERICAN
Contact:
P.O. Box 370
(937) 849-4177
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; physically and mentally able to handle demands of the trades; complete application and oral interview with program.
Program length: 4 years; 144 classroom hours plus on the job training
BRICKLAYERS
Contact:
(937) 237-5178
Requirements: 17+years; high school diploma or GED; valid driver's license; physically able to handle demands of the trade
Program length: 4 years; 144 classroom hours plus on the job training
CARPENTERS, MILLWRIGHTS & FLOOR LAYERS
Contact:
(513) 539-7849
(877) 638-8544
Requirements: 18+ years; high school diploma or GED; valid driver's license & reliable transportation
Program length: 4 years; 160 classroom hours plus 1,300 hours on the job training
Applications taken twice monthly March through September
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