Our apprentice training consists of 5 years of formal classroom training combined with 8000 hours of on the job training. Apprentices attend school 2 evenings a week, for three hours an evening, covering every aspect of the local Sheet Metal industry.
Apprentice wages and benefits are based on our journeyman wage package.
Currently, our package is:
$29.25 Envelope Rate
- Plus -
$5.00 Health & Welfare
$3.82 National Pension
$2.80 Local Pension
$1.40 Annuity
$42.27 TOTAL
1st year 45% of current envelope rate
2nd year 50% of current envelope rate
3rd year 55% of current envelope rate
4th year 70% of current envelope rate
5th year 80% of current envelope rate
If you are interested in a career that allows you to earn as you learn, as well as providing you with personal satisfaction, we welcome you to join our organization.
HOW TO APPLY
Local # 71 accepts applications for our apprenticeship program on a weekly basis. Applications are available on Thursdays, between the hours of 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, except on the third Thursday of the month, when the hours are from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm.
Applications will be available at the union office, located at:
24 Liberty Ave
Buffalo, New York 14215
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