How the Program Works:

The students must meet the requirements set by the school district and be accepted into the program. Once in the program they will attend construction classes, which involve masonry applications. Toward the end of their Junior year, they can interview for the School to Work Program. After the interviews are completed, the student will receive offers from the employers/unions to begin the apprenticeship. Once the student has made their choice they will go to work after the school year is over. During this time the student/apprentice will earn 50% of the Journeyperson wage. The student returns for their Senior year and will attend class in the morning and report to the job in the afternoon. Currently, we have 1 student enrolled and working for a contractor, with more candidates moving through the interview process to begin this summer. Local 8 staff will continue implementing this program thought out our 65 counties.