Millwright Wind Energy Training Program

Like working with your hands? Like being active? Consider preparing for a career as a Millwright!

NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLING, BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US ABOUT FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES.

MTP, Carpenters Training Institute (CTI), and Millwrights Local 548 are partnering to provide a full range of employment and training services to assist people to learn entry-level wind energy installation skills.

Participants will gain experience and supports for successful entry into the Millwright Apprenticeship Program.

More about the Millwright Wind Energy Training Program

What is a Millwright?

Millwrights install, maintain, repair, and dismantle heavy machinery on construction sites and in factories, warehouses, power plants, and other industrial locations. These jobs pay well, and you can become a millwright by taking part in an apprenticeship program, where you earn while learning.

Program Info:

· Free five-week hands-on training program for those who qualify

· Learn about the millwright trade, with a focus on wind energy

· Gain the essential skills to help you begin as a Millwright apprentice

· Work directly with the Millwright Union, your Program Navigator, and connect with industry leaders to network for job placement

· Receive valuable safety training specific to the Millwright trade, including First Aid/CPR/AED, rigging, fall protection, aerial lifts, and welding.

In addition

Enrollment:

· Be 18 years of age or older, not enrolled in a K-12 school, and eligible to work in the U.S.

· Have a high school diploma or GED

· Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and individuals who are unemployed or underemployed are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact: Jenew Xiong at Minnesota Training Partnership:

612-361-6461 or jxiong@mnaflcio.org