Mike Falkenstein

Training Director

Evelyn Hays

Office Manager

UA University

Local 136 Apprentice Programs  

  Our Apprentices are required to spend 7,500 hours on the job, under supervision, over a 5 year period; as well as successfully completing 246 hours of related classroom instruction during each of the years.

  Apprentices will be paid while on the job, at a rate which is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect at the time, and based on the number of years they have been in the program.

     During the 5 year apprenticeship  over $20,000 is spent to educate each apprentice. The only cost to the apprentice is the price of the books.

Basic requirements to apply are as follows:

1. Must be 18 years of age by March 1st.   

2. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.

3. Citizen of the United States of America. 

4. Physically fit to perform the work of the trade.

5. Successful completion of State Employment Service aptitude examination.

6.  Must pass drug test prior to entering and be drug-free.

7. Possess a valid driver's license.

8. Solid Basic Math Skills.

9. Proper Attitude.