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Incentives Available to Employ Apprentices

Contractors: Do you need a qualified entry level apprentice?

Building Futures can help

Call or Text: (401) 256-4582

Email: [email protected]

We operate a comprehensive Pre-Apprenticeship Program that prepares high-quality apprentices for all trade union apprenticeship programs.

Building Futures Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates:

  • Are prepared & vetted

  • Know the industry and have proven their ability to work to industry norms

  • Are matched with construction occupations based on aptitude

  • Can receive assistance from Building Futures during Apprenticeship and as Journeyworkers

  • Are retained at higher rates than other 1st year apprentices

Our Apprentice Utilization Program

It Works.

Over 400 graduates have entered joint-apprenticeship programs with union signatory contractors in 16 different trade occupations.

The Contractor Incentive Program

  • Not enough apprentices are in training to meet industry demand

  • Construction is entering a boom. Demand is increasing at the same time as there are thousands of projected retirements.

  • To meet demand, new apprentices must start right now. It takes 3-5 years to become a Journeyworker.

Incentives Equivalent to 50% of Wages for Up To 400 Hours to Hire Building Futures’ Graduates

Contractors Can Jump Start Careers for New Apprentices

  • Contractors contact Building Futures.

  • Building Futures will coordinate with the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) to provide the contractor a recent pre-apprenticeship graduate.

  • Contractor employs the 1st or 2nd year apprentice and reports the hours worked to the respective union.

  • Building Futures administers the incentive payments through the union and the union provides the incentive to the contractor.

Call or Text: (401)256-4582

Email: [email protected]

Building Futures is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in employment or program participation on the basis of any protected class.

Building Futures is a proud partner with the RI Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights, and the RI Department of Labor & Training, Office of Apprenticeship.