North Florida Ironworkers JAC

The Mission of the Ironworkers Local 597 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program is to provide quality training and a qualified workforce for the Employers of Ironworkers Local 597 and for the Apprentices and Journeymen of Ironworkers Local 597.

The Ironworkers Local 597 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program offers a 4 year apprenticeship program. During the Apprenticeship Program,accepted candidates will have the opportunity to learn an exciting trade that offers great pay and quality benefits. Apprentices begin their training by  attending and completing the 6 month pre-apprenticeship program. The Pre-Apprenticeship Program emphasizes safety training, fundamental introductions to each of the four primary aspects of our trades (Structural Steel, Cranes & Rigging, Reinforcing Steel and Architectural & Ornamental Steel)positive work ethics and attitudes and a brief introduction to the history of our great organization. Upon successful completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program, the Pre-Apprenticeship will be given the opportunity to interview before the joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. If selected, they will begin a true "earn while you learn" opportunity which will open up endless doors for any eager, bright and hardworking individual. During the Apprenticeship Program the Apprentice will learn all the fundamental of Structural Steel Erection, Reinforcing Steel, Architectural & Ornamental Iron, Blue Print Reading, Instrumentation, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc welding, Foreman Training for Ironworker, History of the Ironworkers Union and much more. Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Program, the new Journeyman will have all the tools, skills and certifications required to be a top notch Journeyman Ironworker. This is all accomplished through a mixture of related (classroom and hands on) training and on-the-job training. It's a win-win combination.

The Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC) is made up of two representatives of the Management side of the Union whom are appointed by the Chairman of the Northeast Florida Ironworker Negotiation Committee.  These individuals are key personnel with our signatory contractors that have been appointed due to their vested interest and dedication to Apprenticeship training and Journeymen Upgrade Training.    

HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE?

Apprenticeship opportunities depend on industry needs. The actual hiring of apprentices is done by members of a Labor/Management apprenticeship committee using an unbiased selection procedure that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Labor. Openings are filled without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, arrest record or marital status. We hold Pre-Apprenticeship Seminars twice a year. Check the website for upcoming dates.