Northern Nevada Building Trades 
Apprenticeship Programs

The Western Apprenticeship Coordinators
Association sponsors a number of apprenticeship programs, as listed below, through its member organizations.

- Carpenters
- Construction Craft Laborers
- Electricians
- Ironworkers
- Operating Engineers
- Painting, Drywall and Floorcovering Workers
- Plasterers & Cement Masons

- Plumbers & Pipefitters
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Sierra Pacific Power Co. Utility Workers

People 18 years or older, with a high school diploma or G.E.D.*, may apply to learn and earn on the job for a well-paying career in the construction industry. All apprenticeships provide a comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental and vision insurance, a pension plan, etc.), job security and safe working conditions. *Some programs allow for the G.E.D. to be completed concurrent with the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship programs are open to males, females, minorities and most demand excellent physical coordination coupled with mental ability, specifically math and analytical skills. Manual coordination and physical ability is a must.

Programs run from 1 to 5 years and combine on the job training under master craftspersons with classroom learning. All apprenticeship programs are free and most include books and paid college credits. 

Each program varies and specific details are available from individual apprenticeship coordinators. These contacts and general information are available from: 

Bob Alessandrelli
Trades Apprenticeship Recruiter
Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association
4635 Longley Lane, Suite 108 • Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775.825.6866 • Toll-free: 1-888.733.9222
Web:  www.buildingtradejobs.org  • Email: info@buildingtradejobs.org

This recruiting program is funded by the Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association and the State of Nevada Commission on Construction Education.

WACA apprenticeships are equal opportunity employer/programs and auxiliary aids & services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

The mission of the Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association 
shall be to provide a medium for the exchange of ideas, methods and
information relative to apprenticeship and training, and to educate our members and others by disseminating among them information 
concerning apprenticeship and training issues, thus creating a finer 
appreciation of the advantages and benefits of apprenticeship and training.

 


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