Blue Collar and Proud of It: The All-In-One Resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success, and Security Outside the Cubicle (61 page)

Local 37–Columbus
23 West 2nd Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-5859
[email protected]

Local 44–Toledo
2300 Ashland Ave., #206
Toledo, OH 43620
(419) 242-7902

Oklahoma

Local 63–Oklahoma City
3815 North Santa Fe Ave., Ste. 126
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 521-9385
[email protected]

Local 83–Tulsa
1502 East 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
(918) 587-1662
[email protected]

Oregon

Local 23–Portland
PO Box 301535
Portland, OR 97294
(503) 252-5852
www.iueclocal23.org

Pennsylvania

Local 59–Harrisburg
2163 Berryhill St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 564-2749
[email protected]

Local 5–Philadelphia
12273 Townsend Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154
215-676-2555
[email protected]

Local 6–Pittsburgh
2945 Banksville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 341-6666
[email protected]

Local 84–Reading
RR 4, Box 4283
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-5430
[email protected]

Rhode Island

Local 39–Providence
65 Frigate St.
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-2293

South Carolina

N/A

South Dakota

N/A

Tennessee

Local 30– Memphis
3078 Directors Row
Memphis, TN 38131
(901) 345-6233
[email protected]
www.iuec30.com

Local 93–Nashville
2001 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 889-0001
[email protected]
www.iueclocal93.com

Texas

Local 133–Austin
400 Josephine St.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 478-9950
[email protected]

Local 21–Dallas
1924 Baird Farm Rd., Ste. 101
Arlington, TX 76006-6524
(817) 635-0680
[email protected]

Local 31–Houston
2626 Sutherland St.
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-9678
[email protected]
www.iuec31.org

Local 81–San Antonio
1946 La Manda Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 226-1942
[email protected]

Utah

Local 38–Salt Lake City
139 South 1400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 467-1051

Vermont

N/A

Virginia

Local 52–Norfolk
7442 Tidewater Dr.
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 588-4338
[email protected]

Local 51–Richmond
3801 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 271-1112
[email protected]

Washington

Local 19–Seattle
2112 Thorndyke Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 282-4885
[email protected]
www.IUEC19.org

West Virginia

Local 48–Charleston
717 Lee St. E–Odd Fellows Bldg. #201
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 343-8345
[email protected]

Wisconsin

Local 132–Madison
PO Box 243
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-5585
[email protected]

Local 15–Milwaukee
17125 West Cleveland Ave.
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 786-9982
[email protected]

Wyoming

N/A

Fabricator and Assembler

A
ssemblers and fabricators can often enter the workforce without an official apprenticeship. Many fabricators aremembers of unions that do offer some training. The following unions are recommended resources for more information: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; the International Brotherhood of ElectricalWorkers; and the United Steelworkers of America.

Resources

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
www.goiam.org

United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
www.uaw.org

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
See: Electrician

United Steelworkers of America
www.uswa.org

Forklift Operator

A
lthough it is not always necessary, having a commercial drivers license (CDL) can be beneficial when applying for jobs. These licenses are useful for forklift operating, aswell as truck driving and transport ormoving occupations.CDLs are issued by each state’sDepartment of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and while each state has slightly different requirements, youmust be twenty-one to transport hazardousmaterial. Between the background check and tests required as part of the CDL application, you can expect to spend between $50 and $150 on fees.

Groundskeeping and Landscaping

O
ne way into this field is through an entry-level position at a landscaping company. General laborers can advance in the industry with experience and hard work. There are also certification programs available for groundskeepers. These certifications are often beneficial when applying for jobs and could increase your salary potential. To advance further in this industry, degrees are available in landscape design, turf management, or horticulture.

Resources

ISA: International Society of Arborists—Tree Workers Certifications
www.isa-arbor.com/chapters/professional.aspx

Professional Grounds Management Society—Grounds Management Certification
www.pgms.org/cgmcertification.htm

Professional Grounds Management Society—Grounds Technician Certification
www.pgms.org/cgtcertification.htm

Tree Care Industry Association—Certified Tree-Care Professional
www.treecareindustry.org//files/01/39/71/f013971/public/ctsp_faqs.htm

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration Installer

T
he training for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) installers and mechanics often overlaps with that of plumbers, sheetmetal workers, and electricians. Because of the combination of skills involved in HVAC work, there are a great many community and technical colleges offering training programs in this occupation. Many HVAC workers have also received training through apprenticeships offered by the plumbing and pipe-fitting industry.
Contractors often offer on-the-job training, and
www.careervoyages.gov
is an excellent resource for finding a program near you.

Resources

United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the
Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry
www.ua.org

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
www.phccweb.org

NCCER-Accredited HVAC Training Centers

Alabama

American Construction Training, LLC
3299 CR 25 Ste. A
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-1677
www.heoschool.net

Construction Education Foundation of Alabama
6700 Oporto-Madrid Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 956-0146
www.cefalabama.org

Diversified Employment Service Inc.
211-C Hwy. 43 S
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-0018

Alaska

ABC of Alaska Inc.
360 West Benson Blvd., Ste. 200
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 565-5600
www.abcalaska.org

Northern Industrial Training LLC
6177 East Mountain Heather Way
Palmer, AK 99645-9505
(907) 557-6400
www.nitalaska.com

Arizona

Arizona Public Service
1611 South Main St.
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-6232
www.aps.com

Arkansas

Arkansas Chapter AGC Inc.
523 East Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 376-6641
www.agcar.net

California

Calexico Community Action Council
2151 Rockwood Ave., Ste. 166
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-6464

Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering
3502 Goodspeed St., Ste. 1
Naval Base Ventura County,
CA 93041
(805) 982-3615
www.npdc.navy.mil/csfe

Shasta Builder’s Exchange Community Fund
2985 Innsbruck Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-1917
www.shastabe.com

Colorado

ABC Western Colorado Chapter 2754 Compass Dr., Ste. 305 Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 243-7950
www. Wcoabc.org

T and D Services 1143 Michael Cir. Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 260-3415

Connecticut

Construction Education Center Inc.
2138 Silas Deane Hwy.,
Ste. 101
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-5886
www.thinkconstruction.org

Delaware

N/A

Florida

ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
2008 North Himes Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-8064
www.abcflgulf.org

Builders Association of North Central Florida
2217 Northwest 66th Ct.
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 372-5649
www.bancf.com

The Southern Company One Energy Place
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 444-6821

Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy
13830 Jetport Commerce
Pkwy., Ste. 5
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 225-0995
www.TCAAFL.com

Georgia

CEFGA–Construction Education Foundation of Georgia
3585 Lawrenceville Suwanee
Rd., Ste. 301
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 889-4445
www.cefga.org

Guam

ABC Guam Contractors
718 North Marine Corps Dr., Ste. 203
Upper Tumon, GU 96913
(671) 647-4840
www.guamcontractors.org
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Hawaii

N/A

Idaho

Construction Education Foundation of Idaho (CEFI) Inc.
1649 West Shoreline Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-2531
www.cefidaho.org

Illinois

Institute for Construction Education
2353 Federal Dr.
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-7523
www.iceschool.org

Indiana

N/A

Iowa

ABC of Iowa
475 Alices Road, Ste. A
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3790
www.abciowa.org

Kansas

N/A

Kentucky

Kentuckiana ABC
1810 Taylor Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 456-5200 or
(800) 411-5848
www.kyanaabc.com

Kentucky Department of Corrections
2439 Lawrenceburg Rd.
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-4795 ext. 229
www.corrections.ky.gov
/

Western Kentucky Construction Association–AGC
2201 McCracken Blvd.
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 744-6261
www. Wkca.org

Louisiana

ABC Pelican Chapter
19251 Highland Rd, Training Center A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 752-0088
www.abcpelican.org

Maine

N/A

Maryland

ABC Metropolitan Washington
4061 Powder Mill Rd., Ste. 120
Calverton, MD 20705
(301) 595-9711
www.abcmetrowashington.org

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.–Chesapeake
100 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 267-0347
www.abc-chesapeake.org

Baltimore Metro Chapter ABC
1220-B East Joppa Rd., Ste. 322
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 821-0351
www.abcbaltimore.org

Cumberland Valley Chapter ABC
530 North Locust St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-1190
www.abccvc.com

Massachusetts

George W. Gould Construction Institute
200 Wheeler Rd.
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-9990
www.gwgci.org

Michigan

ABC Central Michigan Chapter
1501 Rensen St., Ste. C
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 394-4481
www.abccmc.org

Construction Education Trust
31800 Sherman Ave.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 298-3600
www.cet-tech.com

Minnesota

N/A

Mississippi

Mississippi Construction Education Foundation
290 Commerce Park Dr., Ste. B
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 605-2989
www.mcef.net

Missouri

Vatterott Educational Centers Inc.
8580 Evans Ave., Ste. A
St. Louis, MO 63134
(314) 264-1806
www.vatterott-college.edu

Montana

N/A

Nebraska

N/A

Nevada

ABC of Southern Nevada
5070 Arville St., Ste. 4
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 227-0536
www.abclasvegas.org

New Hampshire

N/A

New Jersey

ABC New Jersey Chapter
720 King George Post Rd., Ste. 303
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 661-1045
www.abcnjc.org

New Mexico

Valencia County Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1052 Main St., Ste. A
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 450-1611

New York

United Service Workers Local
355–JATF
267 Knickerbocker Ave.
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 589-5880