MECHANICAL
CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
FORT
WORTH,
TEXAS
Associational Meetings:
2nd Wednesday, Noon
Ridglea Country Club
Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
Apprenticeship
is both an ancient tradition and a highly-effective
modern training method, particularly for those choosing
to work in the exciting
and increasingly technical
construction industry.
Individuals who enter our United Association five-year
apprenticeship program, are part of a select group of
men and women motivated to learn a complex and
challenging trade.
Applicants are evaluated on the same fair basis, without
regard to race, sex, national origin or religious
affiliation.
Apprentices learn through both classroom and on-the-job
training. The five-year apprenticeship period is divided
into one-year segments, each of which includes
1,700 to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and a
minimum of 216 hours of related classroom
instruction.
Apprentices receive a strong general education
background in the trade, with core courses in basics
such as mathematics, drawing and so on. At a
certain point, apprentices can choose a specific path to
follow, to become trained as a journeyman plumber,
pipefitter, welder, refrigeration or service
technician.
Apprenticeship is not an easy time: Apprentices must
work the same hours as journeymen plus attend night
classes. Yet, this can be a highly rewarding career
path for an individual who is motivated to learn the
piping trade and become an active member of a proud and
noble trade union.
For more specific information regarding the apprentice
training, contact Jim
Schwinkendorf, executive director of MCAFW.
Advantages of Membership in Mechanical
Contractors Associations - Local, State & National
Local
-
They say there is safety in numbers. More people or companies
are able to accomplish what one company cannot. Sharing
of
concerns and discussion of local issues and their ultimate resolution
is the primary reason many union-affiliated businesses come
together
as one voice.
State -
The State-wide organization bridges the gap between the smaller local
association and the larger national one. All the same
advantages
are offered but on a more personal level: The latest
in educational and training materials are available to enhance the
work environment of member companies, Partnership
and communication with similar companies throughout the State dealing
with similar issues, Committees
that follow action in the State legislature of issues of interest to
the plumbing and pipefitting industry, and The annual
meeting of all State members to discuss problems and successes, and to
further the industry.
National -
Member companies come to MCAA for programs and services that help them
work safer, more efficiently, more
productively,
and more profitably,
by: Educational
and training programs bring management, theories, strategies and ideas
to life so that you and your employees can put
them
to work enhancing
your business and personal career goals. Business
partnerships offer substantial discounts on essential business
services - insurance, long distance telephone service, express
mail,
signs, uniforms and more - that cut your operating costs. Government
relations programs bring your concerns to Congress or to federal
agencies when proposed legislation or regulations
surface that
could
unnecessarily complicate your business and add to your operating
costs.
Award-winning safety initiatives provide educational and training
tools to help you reduce work place accidents and injuries and their
associated costs.
Communications keep you informed about who and what is moving and
shaking that affects your business the most. Information
technology services help connect your business to the world, and Many
activities and events provide you with unparalleled networking
opportunities.
What MCAFW Is All About
The latest
in educational and training materials are available to enhance the
work environment of member companies,