Message from Apprentice Director

Welcome to the UNIVERSITYOFIRON.ORG website.  This website is still under construction and will be improved and revised as information becomes available.  I hope that this website becomes your source for information on Apprenticeship and Journeyman upgrade training for our California, Nevada and Arizona training centers.  Links to our our International and Local Unions will be added to inform you of upcoming events in your area and also important information that affects working people.  A schedule of upcoming safety and upgrade classes will be available for Ironworkers in all areas of our District Council.

Our apprenticeship programs are open for applications daily.  We are seeking people who are interested in a career as an Ironworker.  Though no experience is necessary, we are always seeking Ironworkers who have worked without the benefit of Union representation to come aboard, and be slotted into our apprenticeship program and given credit for thier skills.  Please advise the apprenticeship coordinator of your Ironwork experience, welding certifications and/or any construction experience you may have when you apply at the apprenticeship. 

Our California, Nevada and Arizona four (4) year apprenticeship programs are among the first programs in the country to become accredited by our International and National Training Fund.  To become accredited, we must meet strict standards and provide all of the training as outlined in the evaluation procedures.  President Hunt spoke of the need to certify all of the Ironworker schools in his recent DVD that we received in the mail.  One of the benefits to our apprentices who attend an accredited school, is that college credits can be earned toward an AA degree.


Dick Zampa Jr.
Apprenticeship Director