In the PA Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program, construction craft laborers receive on-the-job training and classroom courses from experienced instructors in construction language, care and safe use of tools of the trade, O.S.H.A., and First Aid/CPR.

As a Laborers apprentice, you will receive instruction on some of the following:

  • Construction Safety
  • Hazard Communication
  • Flagging Certification
  • First Aid/CPR Training
  • Scaffolding Systems
  • Rod (rebar) Tying
  • Air and Compaction Tools
2024 LABORERS APPLICATION NOTICE

Terms Of Apprenticeship

  • 4,000 hours on-the-job training
  • Minimum of 288 hours of related classroom instruction

Qualification Requirements Of The Program

  • Be at least 18 at the time of acceptance into the program
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Pass a drug test – drug use is not tolerated in the construction industry, where safety is a life and death issue

Applications Are Available On A Continuous Basis.

Contact Mike Laquatra at (724) 352-2224
The training site is located in Saxonburg, PA, with 51 acres of land and a 7,788 square foot training facility.

PA LABORERS EDUCATION & TRAINING TRUST FUND

317 Deer Creek Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056

Contact: Mike Laquatra (Apprenticeship Coordinator)
Telephone: (724) 352-2224
Website: laborpa.org/apprenticeship

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Apprenticeship & Career Opportunities

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MASONS

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LABORERS

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OPERATING ENGINEERS

Operating engineers oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy construction equipment including cranes, backhoes, loaders, scrapers, and bulldozers, which is essential for creating roads, dams, bridges, and airports.

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CRAFT PROFESSIONALS

Skilled workers, heavy equipment operators, carpenters, concrete finishers, and laborers are needed! Learn about the benefits of union membership and career opportunities in western PA.

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INSPECTORS

Construction Inspectors ensure projects follow plans and specifications and are responsible for projects being completed on time and within budget.

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