Blue Collar and Proud of It: The All-In-One Resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success, and Security Outside the Cubicle (76 page)

North Dakota

AGC of North Dakota
422 North Second St.
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-2770
www.agcnd.org

Ohio

ABC Northern Ohio Chapter
9255 Market Pl. W
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 717-0389
www.nocabc.com

ABC Ohio Valley CEF
33 Greenwood Ln.
Springboro, OH 45066
(937) 704-0111
www.ovabc.org

Construction Craft Academy
9760 Shepard Rd.
Macedonia, OH 44056
(800) 442-0067
www.craftacademy.com

Oklahoma

AGC of Oklahoma– Building Chapter
605 Northwest 13th St., Ste. A
Oklahoma City, OK 73103-2213
(405) 528-4605
www.agcok.com

Integrated Service Company, LLC
1900 North 161st East Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74116
(918) 234-4150
www.inservusa.com

Oregon

N/A

Pennsylvania

ABC Central, PA Chapter
898 North Eagle Valley Rd.
Milesburg, PA 16853
(814) 353-1999
www.abccentralpa.org

Rhode Island

N/A

South Carolina

N/A

South Dakota

N/A

Tennessee

N/A

Texas

ABC Merit Shop Training Program Inc.
Craft Training Center of the
Coastal Bend
7433 Leopard St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
(361) 289-1636
www.ctccb.org

ABC of Greater Houston Inc.
3910 Kirby Dr., Ste. 131
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 523-6258
www.abchouston.org

ABC Southeast Texas
2700 North Twin City Hwy.
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 724-7886
www.abcsetx.org

ABC Texas Mid Coast CEF
116 Jason Plaza
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 572-0299
www.abcvicotia.vbxhosting.org

Saulsbury Industries D/B/A
Construction Workforce
Training Center
5308 Andrews Hwy.
Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 366-7676
www.cwtc-tx.com

The Victor Group
801 High Ridge Dr.
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 850-8079
www.thevictorgroup.net

Watkins Construction
Company Inc.
3229 South 15th at I-45
Corsicana, TX 75151
(903) 874-7791
www. Watkinsconstruction.com

Utah

N/A

Vermont

N/A

Virginia

N/A

Washington

N/A

West Virginia

N/A

Wisconsin

N/A

Wyoming

Wyoming Contractors Association AGC
2220 North Bryan Stock Trail
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 237-4400
www. Wcagc.org

Blue-Collar Apprenticeship and Industry Training Resources for Canada

Overview

While some prospective apprentices simply find a company that is willing to take them on for training and eventual employment, most industries require the completion of a preapprenticeship training program. Those interested in pursuing a trade will find that apprenticeships are beneficial for improving job prospects. In Canada, the governments of each individual province have responsibility for training and certifying apprentices.

The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program

The Red Seal Program is an attempt to standardize the apprenticeship process by providing a cross-provincial testing and certification format. The program allows those who graduate from an apprenticeship program and pass a trade’s Standards Examination to work anywhere that recognizes the Red Seal. More information can be found at
www.red-seal.ca
.

About This List

Listed below are individual programs offered at community colleges and trade schools.However, local union offices and trade organizations are also helpful resources for starting a career. Many of those are listed as well. In addition, most provinces have government-level apprenticeship counselors or staff (under
Apprenticeship Contacts
below) who may be able to assist you in your efforts.

ONTARIO

Apprenticeship Contacts

Ontario Employment Counselors
(800) 387-5656

Automotive Service Technician, Electrician, Elevating Devices Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Machinist, Plumber, Precision Metal Fabricator, Welder Durham College–Whitby Campus
1610 Champlain Ave.
Whitby, ON L1N 6A7
(905) 721-3300
www.durhamcollege.ca

Carpentry

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union Locals
4203 Carpenters District Council of Ontario, Canada
5780 Timberlea Blvd., Ste. 103
Mississauga, ON L4W 4W8
(905) 238-3063

Local 397 Whitby, ON
459 Croft St.
PO Box 27
Port Hope, ON L1A 3V9
(905) 885-0885
[email protected]

Local 18 Hamilton, ON
1342 Stonechurch Rd.
East Hamilton, ON L8W 2C8
(905) 522-0752

[email protected]
Local 93 Ottawa, ON
5500 Canotek Rd., Unit 102
Ottawa, ON K1J 1K6
(613) 745-1513
www.local93.org

Carpentry, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welding
Fleming College
599 Brealey Dr.
Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1
(705) 749-5530
(866) 353-6464
www.flemingc.on.ca

Civil Engineering Technology, Forestry Technician, Mining Techniques, Welding

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1
(807) 475-6110
liaison@
confederationc.on.ca

Electrical: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union Locals
IBEW Local Union 115
40 Binnington Ct.
Kingston, ON K7M 8S3
(613) 547-4115
www.ibew115.on.ca

IBEW Local Union 586
1178 Rainbow St.
Gloucester, ON K1J 6X7
(613) 741-5664
www.ibew586.org

IBEW Local Union 339
440 Balmoral St.
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5G8
(807) 625-4339
[email protected]

IBEW Local Union 353
1377 Lawrence Ave.
East North York, ON M3A 3P8
(416) 510-3530
www.ibew353.org
/

Electrician, Construction Craft Worker, Heavy Equipment Techniques, Mechanical Techniques—Industrial Millwright, Welding Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
Timmins, ON P4N 8R6
(705) 235-3211
info@
northern.on.ca

Ironworkers

International Association Union Locals

Local 700 Windsor, Ontario
R.R. #3, 4069 County Rd. #46
Maidstone, Ontario N0R 1K0
(519) 737-7110
www.ironworkerslocal700. com

Local 721 Toronto, Ontario
909 Kipling Ave.
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5H3
(416) 236-4026
www.iw721.org

Local 736 Hamilton, Ontario
1955 Upper James St.
Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1K8
(905) 679-6439 or
(905) 570-8703

Local 759 Thunder Bay, Ontario
915 Alloy Dr.
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z8
(807) 345-8151

Local 786 Sudbury, Ontario
97 St. George St.
Sudbury, ON P3C 2W7
(705) 674-6903/6586
[email protected]

Local 765 Ottawa, Ontario
101–30 Concourse Gate
Nepean, ON K2E 7V7
(613) 225-0573

[email protected]
Plumbing
United Association Union Locals
Local 46
936 Warden Ave.
Scarborough, ON M1L 4C9
(416) 759-9351
www.ualocal46.org

UA Local 71
904 Lady Ellen Place
Ottawa, ON K1Z 5L5
(613) 728-5583
ualocal71@
on.aibn.com

Plumbing, Electrical

Humber College–North Campus
205 Humber College Blvd.
Toronto, ON M9W 5L7
(416) 675-5000
[email protected]
www.humber.ca

Roofing

Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association
940 East Mall, Ste. 301
Etobicoke, ON M9B 6J7
(888) 336-4722 or
(416) 695-4114
[email protected]
www.ontarioroofing.com

Welding

Canadian Welding Skills
1010 Ward St.
Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0
(705) 745-6226
www. Weldingskills.com

Northern Ontario Welding School Inc.
122 Saunders Rd., Unit 10
Barrie, ON L4N 9A8
(800) 858-4566
www.northontweldschool.com
/ index.htm

The Institute of Technical Trades
749 Warden Ave.
Scarborough, ON M1L 4A8
(800) 461-4981
www.instituteoftechnicaltrades. com

QUEBEC

Apprenticeship Contacts
emploiquebec.net/anglais/index. htm

Heading for Success

www.headingforsuccess.com

Director of Apprenticeship
Emploi-Québec
800, Tour de la Place Victoria,
27th Floor
C.P. 100
Montréal, QC H4Z 1B7
(514) 864-2458
http://emploiquebec.net/anglais
/ index.htm

Carpentry

Aviron Québec,
Collège Technique
270, boul. Charest Est
Québec, QC G1K 3H1
(418) 529-1321

Métiers de la construction de Montréal
5205, rue Parthenais
Montréal, QC H2H 2H4
(514) 596-4590

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union Locals
4037 Quebec Regional Council,
PQ, CANADA
8580 Boul. du Golf
Anjou, QC H1J 3A1
(514) 355-1141

134 Montreal, PQ
8580 Boul. du Golf
Anjou, QC H1J 3A1
(514) 355-1141

160 Quebec City, PQ
8580 Boul. du Golf
Anjou, QC H1J 3A1
(514) 355-1141

Truck Driving

CS des Monts-et-Marées
C.F.P. de Matane
455, rue Saint-Rédempteur
Matane, QC G4W 1K7
(418) 566-2500, poste 2500

CS du Fleuve-et-des-Lacs
C.F.P. du Fleuve-et-des-Lacs
30 B, rue Bérubé
Cabano, QC G0L 1E0
(418) 854-0720

CS de Charlevoix
C.F.P. de Charlevoix
(Pavillon Saint-Aubin)
50-1, rue Racine
Baie Saint-Paul, QC G3Z 2R2
(418) 435-6805

École nationale de camionnage
et équipement lourd (E.N.C.E.L)
1015, avenue Godin,
bureau 800
Vanier, QC G1M 2X5
(418) 683-5053/
(800) 663-5053

Electrical

Electricity—General
Institut technique Aviron de Montreal
5460, avenue Royalmount
Ville Mont-Royal, QC H4P 1H7
(514) 739-3010

Automated Systems Electromechanics
Centre de technologie Rosemont
3737, rue Beaubien Est
Montreal, QC, H1X 1H2
(514) 376-4724

Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers
Montage de lignes électriques
CS des Navigateurs
C.F. en montage de lignes
42, Route Kennedy
Saint-Henri, Quebec G0R 3E0
(418) 834-2463

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union Locals
Local 4881
Jarry St. E, Ste. 248
St. Leonard, QC H1R 1Y1
(514) 329-0568
[email protected]

Railway Carmen/Women
   Note: Completion of an internal company apprenticeship program or three to four years of on-the-job training are usually required.

Industrial Construction and Maintenance Mechanics (DEP)
CS Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier SB
(Laurentides)
CDC Laurier Lachute
171, rue Mary
Lachute, QC J8H 2C1
(450) 562-3721/ (877) 688-2933 ext. 3315

Eastern Townships SB
(Montérégie)
Cowansville Vocational
Education Training Centre
180, rue Adélard-Godbout
Cowansville, QC J2K 3X9
(450) 263-7901

Mécanique d’entretien en commandes industrielles
CS Harricana
Centre de formation Harricana
850, 1re Rue Est
Amos, QC J9T 2H8
(819) 732-3223

CS de la Beauce-Etchemin
(CIMIC) Centre intégré de
mécanique industrielle de la
Chaudière
11700, 25e Ave.
Saint-Georges, QC G5Y 8B8
(418) 228-1993

Ironworkers

CS de la Pointe-de-l’Île
Centre de Formation des Métiers
de l’Acier
9200, rue de l’Innovation
Anjou, QC H1J 2X9
(514) 353-0801

International Association
Union Locals
Local 711 Montreal, Quebec
9950 Boul Du Golf
Anjou, QC H1J 2Y7
(514) 328-2808/
(800) 461-0711
[email protected]
www.local711.ca

Plumbing

United Association Union Locals
Local 500
1299, des Champs-Élysées, Bureau 207
Chicoutimi, QC G7H 6P3
(418) 543-9045
www.local500.org

Roofing

Association des Maitres Couvreurs du Quebec
3001 Boul. Tessier
Laval, QC H7S 2M1
(888)-973-2322
www.amcq.qc.ca

NEW BRUNSWICK

Apprenticeship

  Information regarding New Brunswick’s programs can be found at
www.gnb.ca
. The government encourages people to go through apprenticeships and articulates this on its website: “A pre-employment course is one of the best avenues to enter into the apprenticeship program. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge of the occupation, but you may also be eligible to receive theory and practical credit towards your apprenticeship program.”

Apprenticeship–General

Director of Apprenticeship and Certification—New Brunswick Chestnut Complex, PO Box 6000 470 York St., 1st Floor Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 (506) 453-2260