New Resource: Union Trades Apprenticeship Guide Now Available
We’re excited to share a new downloadable resource for those interested in careers in the skilled trades. The Central Iowa Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs Guide (PDF) provides comprehensive information on apprenticeship opportunities across all union-affiliated construction and building trades. This guide includes: Entry requirements for each program Application instructions Program durations and training details Contact information […]
Opposition to Iowa Senate File 603
Urging Governor Reynolds to Veto the Bill DES MOINES, IA. — The Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades Council, a coalition of 16 trades organizations representing approximately 15,000 workers in the building and construction industry vehemently opposes the recent amendment to Senate File 603 and urges Governor Reynolds to veto the bill. If signed into law […]
Union Apprenticeships Create a Pathway to Quality Careers
Iowa Construction Boom There is a boom in housing and commercial construction going on in Iowa right now. On top of that, billions of dollars of federal funding are flowing into Iowa for infrastructure and clean energy projects. As a result, there is a very real need for more workers in the building and construction […]