3rd Year Apprentice Program: Helping Build Our Industries
Let Us Invest In You
The UBC recognizes that apprentices who’ve reached their third year of training are tomorrow’s leaders, on and off the jobsite. You’ve proven your skill, dedication, and professionalism. To fully support your career growth, we’re offering you a powerful leadership training opportunity at the International Training Centre (ITC). You’ll tour this state-of-the art facility in person, learn more about the UBC and our vision for the future, hear directly from union Officers and contractors, and network with 3rd year apprentices from other locals across Canada and the USA. This is not technical training – there’s no shop time and you won’t be on the tools. This is big picture, all the way. After 3 days at this all-expenses-paid experience in Las Vegas, you’ll come away inspired by your union and motivated to further your career in our industry, with new knowledge, friends and connections that will help power your career as far as it can go.
How Much Does It Cost?
It is our intention that you have no out-of-pocket expenses. We book and pay for your economy class airfare including the fee for 1 checked bag, plus room and board at the International Training Centre, and you’ll receive an additional $200 stipend plus an Education Grant of $500 per workday missed (based on a Monday to Friday work schedule) after completing the program. This compensation serves to cover any small expenses as well as lost wages while traveling.
Who Attends
There are 180 3rd year apprentices in each session, from across Canada and the United States. The NCC has five seats available for each of the 3 sessions offered. Secure one of them for yourself!
All attendees must:
Be a 3rd year apprentice member in good standing, who has not taken the course before.
Have 1 or fewer unexcused absences from related instruction classes.
Have attended at least 2 local union meetings in the past 12 months.
Have a valid passport for travel to the USA.
Where You'll Stay
The UBC International Training Centre hosts all the apprentices at the 1 million square foot campus in Las Vegas. The accommodation, dining, and training are all provided on site.
Application Process
The NCC team will do all the booking for you including flight and accommodation once you’ve been accepted into the training.
Questions?
We’re here to help.
Alexis Morham
amorham@ubcja.ca