BUD Program Recruits Fifth Class
Date Posted: June 14, 2016
Posted In: News, Workforce,
The fifth cohort of participants in the Building Union Diversity (BUD) program is scheduled to begin its next (7-week) round of training on Monday, July 18, 2016.
Interested applicants should contact SLATE.
BUD is a 7-week pre-apprenticeship training program with a special focus on the St. Louis area’s minority population, including women, laid off and long-term unemployed residents, who are interested in pursuing careers in construction. Taught by nationally certified and industry approved apprenticeship training specialists in state-of-the-art facilities, the program will cover topics specific to participating BUD Construction trades.
Participating unions and apprenticeships include:
- Carpenters
- L.I.U.N.A. Construction Craft Laborers
- Brick Layers
- Iron Workers
- Operating Engineers Local 513
- I.B.E.W. Local 1 Electrical Workers, and
- Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562
Funding from the Missouri Division of Workforce Development (DWD) may provide eligible participants with work-related equipment, transportation to training sites and a training allowance (upon completion of the program).
Eligible participants must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- Laid off or Long-term unemployed
- Able to pass a drug test.
To apply, interested individuals must come to SLATE, 1520 Market St., 3rd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63103, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. They will be asked to register, fill out an application and complete a quick assessment. Applicants must present a State-issued I.D. or Driver’s License.
The fourth graduating class of the Building Union Diversity (BUD) program set new benchmarks for success. All 14 of the pre-apprentices who began the program completed it, and four had jobs at graduation.
For more information, call 314.657.3513.