Ironworkers Local 751 – Alaska
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Ironworkers Local 751 – Ironworker Apprenticeship Program
Programs Offered
- Ironworker Apprenticeship (4-Year Program)
- Hands-on Structural, Reinforcing, and Ornamental Ironwork Training
- Pathway to Journeyman Ironworker Certification
Program Overview
The Ironworkers Local 751 Apprenticeship Program provides comprehensive training for individuals pursuing a career in the ironworking trade. Apprentices learn to fabricate, assemble, and install structural and reinforcing steel for buildings, bridges, and other major infrastructure projects. The program combines classroom instruction with supervised on-the-job experience to develop essential trade skills such as welding, blueprint reading, and rigging.
With a strong focus on safety, precision, and teamwork, this program equips apprentices with the technical expertise and confidence to work at heights and handle complex steel construction projects efficiently.
Hands-On Training
Apprentices gain practical experience through real-world jobsite training and technical instruction, including:
- Fabricating and installing structural and reinforcing steel components.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and welding diagrams.
- Performing certified welding and cutting operations.
- Using cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment for steel placement.
- Implementing OSHA safety procedures and fall protection systems.
Certification & Licensing Prep
- Completion qualifies apprentices for Journeyman Ironworker certification.
- Training includes OSHA safety, welding certification, and blueprint reading courses.
- Graduates are prepared for employment in construction, industrial fabrication, and heavy steel erection.
Career Paths & Salary Outlook
- Ironworker Apprentice: Earn wages while receiving structured trade instruction.
- Journeyman Ironworker: Eligible for full trade pay and advanced construction assignments.
- Advanced Roles: Opportunities to progress into foreman, superintendent, or project management positions.
Program Length
- 4-year apprenticeship program.
- Includes both classroom education and paid on-the-job training under union supervision.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Physical fitness and stamina for construction-related work.
- Successful completion of application and interview process.
Compensation & Benefits
Apprentices earn competitive wages that increase with each level of training. Union members receive benefits such as health insurance, pension contributions, and access to continuing education through Ironworkers Local 751.
Cost & Financial Support
The apprenticeship is tuition-free. All classroom and field training are provided through the Ironworkers Local 751 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC). Apprentices earn wages while gaining industry-recognized skills and certifications.
Location
Ironworkers Local 751
Training provided through the Local 751 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
Serving members and contractors throughout the region.
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
This is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you will earn while you learn.
- Paid on-the-job training with increasing wages
- Classroom or technical instruction provided by the program
- No tuition costs — apprentices are paid during training
- Nationally recognized credential upon completion
Because apprenticeships are managed through the U.S. Department of Labor, College Scorecard data for tuition and earnings does not apply. Apprenticeships provide real-world experience and a direct path to journeyman-level wages without student debt.