Apprenticeship Program

BUILD YOUR FUTURE AS A LIUNA APPRENTICE

We partner with more than 835 union contractors to provide approximately 150,000 training hours per year at our training center in Lino Lakes. Together, trade unions, private contractors, schools, government and community partners are committed to building on this progress: to recruit and retain a stronger, local and more diverse skilled construction workforce to build the infrastructure fueling Minnesota’s economic prosperity.

Registered Apprenticeship Programs are one of the most effective tools to advance inclusion in the construction industry.

With our partners in the Building and Construction Trades, LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota is committed to expanding union construction career opportunities.

Apprenticeship Program

LIUNA's Apprenticeship Program is a state-regulated, mandatory program that benefits both LIUNA members and signatory contractors. Our certified instructors pass on their knowledge and skills to apprentices through continuing education. In addition to improving members' safety and productivity, the courses allow members to grow in knowledge and skills through classroom and on-the-job training.

Program Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
May be required to pass a drug test
Need to have a good attitude and be willing to learn
Need to understand the importance of punctuality and good attendance
Must have reliable transportation
Provide a resume with your past work history and references
Dress appropriately as you would for work on a construction site
Upon beginning work for an Employer, join LIUNA and maintain membership in good standing
Attend Apprentice/New Member Orientation (Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the LIUNA Training Center) and regularly attend Local union meetings
Must complete 288 hours of training and 4,000 work hours over a three-year period
Must complete at least 100 hours of training per year.

Contact the Minnesota Laborers' Training Center

2350 Main Street
Lino Lakes, MN 55038

Phone: (651) 653-6710
Fax: (651) 653-9682

E-mail: info@ltcmn.org
Website: www.ltcmn.org

Become a LIUNA Apprentice

The first step to becoming a Laborer Apprentice is to obtain employment with one of our signatory contractors.

View the most current openings among Union Contractors by visiting the Build the North jobs board.
Look up and contact one of our 800+ LIUNA contractors online here.

Levels of Apprenticeship

Each apprentice must complete 288 hours of training and 4,000 work hours over a three-year period. Apprentices must complete at least 100 hours of training per year

Level 1

Training hours
0-100

Work hours
0-1,500

% of Class 1 Journeyworker Wage
80%

Level 2

Training hours

101-200

Work hours

1,501-3,000

% of Class 1 Journeyworker Wage

87%

Level 3

Training hours

201-288

Work hours

3,001-4,000

% of Class 1 Journeyworker Wage

95%

Class Schedules

LUNA Members should plan ahead to register for training early. Visit www.ltcmn.org for information about the Minnesota Laborers’ Training Center (LTC) including course descriptions and the current training schedule. You can also contact the LTC Apprenticeship Office at 651-762-8235. To register for Skills & Safety classes, call the Registration Office at 651-653-6710. To register for Asbestos or Lead classes, call your Local Union Hall.

Click here to browse the courses offered.

Click here to view training class schedule listed by week.

Daytime Classes

Begin promptly at 7:00 am and end at 3:30 pm daily.

Evening Classes

Begin promptly at 4:30 pm and end at 9:30 pm (Monday – Thursday).

Evening Class Length

8 hour classes are held for 2 evenings

12 hour classes are held for 3 evenings

16 hour classes are held for 4 evenings

24 hour classes are held for 6 evenings

32 hour classes are held for 8 evenings

40 hour classes are held for 10 evenings

PROVEN IMPACT OF REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

Since the Minnesota Laborers Registered Apprenticeship program began in 1999, more than 4,000 apprentices have graduated.

During their four years of on-the-job training, union construction apprentices earn an average of $144,000.

In Minnesota, jobs for Construction Laborers will grow 7.1 percent from 2020 to 2030.

37 percent of LIUNA Minnesota Apprentices identify as women, minorities or veterans*

LIUNA operates Minnesota’s largest and most diverse skilled construction Registered Apprenticeship Program.

BUILD YOUR FUTURE AS A LIUNA APPRENTICE

Apprenticeship Program

Program Requirements

Contact the Minnesota Laborers' Training Center

Become a LIUNA Apprentice

Levels of Apprenticeship

Class Schedules

PROVEN IMPACT OF REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP