Start Training as a Mechanical Insulator at
Local 17
Now you can earn while you learn.
Are you looking for a career where you get paid to go to class? How about obtaining an education where you don’t take out student loans, but receive excellent benefits and make livable wages? Our apprenticeship program provides you with:
Free Training
Livable Wage
Yearly Wage Increases
Not only do you gain much needed, hands-on training inside and outside of the classroom, you also earn a living wage from day one. This means, unlike traditional post-high school education, apprentices do not accumulate thousands of dollars in debt and have the ability to build a solid, stable middle-class life.
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Class Information for Local 17
Cost to Apply: $30.00
Length of Program: 5 years
Classes Held: All Year
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$27.51/hr
starting wages
$55.02/hr
top-out wages
- Mon - Fri: 7am - 3pm
Requirements:
- State-Issued ID/Driver's License
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Other
- LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: The letter must be from one of the following; a contractor, an elected or governmental official, an employer or former employer, Union member, a community group, teacher, principal, counselor or military personal. Certificates of Completion of a Pre-Apprenticeship Program or other trade related program will be accepted in place of a letter.
Insulators Local Union 17
Check Jurisdiction
Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Lake, McHenry, Bureau, LaSalle, Kendell, Will, Grundy, Stark, Putman, Marshall, Livingston, Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, McLean,
Woodford, Tazwell, Peoria.
Counties in Indiana.
Lake, Porter, Newton
Start Down a Rewarding Career Path with Local 17
Joining an insulators local as an apprentice offers job security, competitive wages, and hands-on training from experienced professionals. You'll gain specialized skills, access valuable resources, and join a community dedicated to safety and quality craftsmanship, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in insulation.
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