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givingup3579 OP t1_jdw8i8b wrote

Reply to comment by Dreadedtrash in Union Jobs information.. by givingup3579

Right and that's the thing. I don't know any. I was curious about their on the job training benefit that most boast about. I'm just trying to find the right career path for myself and I'm struggling severely. Ugh

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Tacoman404 t1_jdwifxd wrote

Plumbers and electrical. Plumbers are in a bit higher demand in MA as far as on the job training goes a lot of the trades are up to 5 years of (paid) apprenticeship.

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sammydee44 t1_jdwuqgs wrote

As someone who is a trades union member, I can tell you hvac, electrician and plumber are always in demand. Hvac especially lately. Most are a four year paid working apprenticeship. Union halls will guide you to what you need to get in. Local 12 plumbers are advertising on tv, so they must be really hurting for members

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humanzee70 t1_jdx19sv wrote

Lol. Local 12 is not hurting for members. The advertising is to promote the union in general. We take an apprentice class every year, but there are way more applicants than spots. Being a woman can definitely help. Knowing someone in the union who will vouch for you will also help. I think it’s too late to apply for this year’s class, but it can’t hurt to go down and talk to them.

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sammydee44 t1_jdx4g5v wrote

Just talked to a business agent from 12 recently during our contract negotiations so agree with you on the female angle and Boston residency, and never hurts to contact them asap. Yeah, classes fill up quick but it’s not like a few years back when it was a very long wait

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solariam t1_jdx6lqo wrote

HVAC is often not unionized but pays great with minimal school-- my dad switched from hospitality to HVAC and didn't even have to complete his whole program to be certified and get a job.

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