Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Building the Foundation for a Skilled Trades Career

  • Get exposed to basic carpentry skills and explore construction careers
  • Learn how to use power tools safely and efficiently
  • Build confidence on a jobsite
  • Develop essential skills
  • Prepare to apply for and start your apprenticeship

Our Build MI Future Pre-Apprenticeship programs are offered year-round to participants ages 18 and older. 
 

Why is this valuable?

Carpenters and millwrights are building Michigan’s future — and you can be a part of our union by becoming an apprentice today. The apprenticeship school is a paid, four-year program consisting of practical, on-the-job training and state-of-the-art classroom experience.
 

What are the benefits?

Members receive benefits that are unparalleled in today’s workplace including comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits. In addition to a good wage and quality healthcare, your employer will contribute money to a defined benefit pension AND a defined contribution annuity.

Ready to take the next step? Submit an interest form below for more information.

Apply for Build MI Pre-Apprenticeship

Apply
Benefit of a union

These wages are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics study of Union vs. Non-Union wages across the U.S., specific to the construction/natural resources/maintenance sector (more info).

Submit an Interest Form