Promoting the construction craft in new ways. After seeing significant success using apprentices at outreach events, the Ohio Laborers Apprenticeship Program is intent on creating an apprenticeship ambassador program to encourage and reward laborer apprentices for promoting the union construction industry and laborer career path. The ambassador program would schedule and incentivize apprentices to volunteer as ambassadors in schools, …
Change lives and build your workforce. The Ohio Laborers Apprenticeship office has recently made a breakthrough with the state of Ohio to receive access to resumes of restored citizens re-entering the workforce. With this access, our office can now match and search for individuals with interest in the construction industry. We implore contractors to consider …
Upcoming Outreach event for national apprenticeship week National Apprenticeship Week is quickly approaching! National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the value of Registered Apprenticeship. This year, the event will take place November 14-20. The Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program has planned many events …
Growing Ohio’s workforce development Through collaboration and community partnership To advance workforce development throughout Ohio, the Ohio Laborers Apprenticeship Program is partnering with county and state OhioMeansJobs officials, Local Unions, and contractors to hold workforce development meetings. Meetings are formed to create workforce solutions, partnerships, and address roadblocks to a sustainable workforce pipeline for the union …
New Programs that are changing the construction workforce It’s training season! The time of year when apprentices and jouneyworkers have opportunities to learn new skills and capabilities at the Drexel J. Thrash Training Center. We ask you to encourage your laborers to utilize the available courses to increase their greater confidence, skills, knowledge, and efficiency. This …
New Programs that are changing the construction workforce Building Futures is an award-winning workforce development program that equips underserved individuals with life skills and basic construction knowledge to prepare them for a building trades apprenticeship. Participants complete a 12-week program where they learn about union construction trades and review key concepts such as financial literacy, …
The Ohio Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program chosen by the US Department of Labor as an apprenticeship ambassador. The US Department of Labor has recognized the Ohio Laborers Training & Apprenticeship Trust Fund as an Apprenticeship Ambassador. The selection comes in light of the US Department of Labor’s efforts to expand and diversify Registered Apprenticeships. The department selected the …
OLTAP Selected as Apprenticeship Ambassador – Summer 2022 Read More »
The Demographics of the construction industry is changing. The time is now to adapt. As the union construction industry continues to grapple with labor shortages and vital upcoming projects, it has become clear that new, innovative solutions and recruiting tactics are needed to maintain a robust post-pandemic workforce. In addition to innovating industry marketing and communication, one solution …
Introducing the Next Generation of the Construction Workforce. Upcoming Career Fairs – Open to Contractors The Ohio Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program is partnering with Hilliard, Groveport Madison, Dayton, and Youngstown High Schools to plan trades career expos for students. The Hilliard trades fair is expected to take place in October, Groveport Madison in November, and Youngstown and Dayton in …
Check out our updated resources to assist with recruiting, orientation, and subcontracting. The Ohio Laborers’ Apprenticeship office has updated its marketing and new member resources. These resources include the New Members Guide, the Apprenticeship Brochure, and the Training Center Brochure. Apprenticeship Brochure The Apprenticeship Brochure offers key information about what a union laborer is, the benefits, …