The I.U.O.E Local Union 450 Apprenticeship and Training Fund is a hybrid program, meaning our apprenticeship program is measured through a combination of hours spent in the program and competence demonstrated in the workplace.
Our apprenticeship program covers a three-year period or more to acquire the mandatory 4,000 to 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training (O.J.T.) and the non-paid related classroom instruction of 144 hours per year (432 hours total) during the program. Our safety-based training is designed for rigging and heavy equipment in the commercial and industrial construction fields.
Our union covers 101 counties in southeast Texas.
Our apprenticeship program accepts applications from April to May. The online application can be found on our home page.
Requirements to Apply:
Application Timeline:
The Board of Trustees determines the number of apprentices selected each year. Top candidates are accepted into the program, with remaining qualified candidates placed on a waiting list.
