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ETP Invests in Construction Skills Training in California

There is growing evidence that the construction industry is suffering from a lack of trained workers, and that many current workers will be retiring in the near future. The initiation of California's construction bonds, which translates into multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, coupled with the projected construction worker shortage, will most certainly result in a skilled labor crunch.

In an effort to upgrade the skills of construction industry workers in a variety of trade occupations, the Panel, in partnership with the California Labor Federation AFL-CIO and other labor organizations, is actively reaching out to employers and training entities within the construction industry to promote the value of ETP funding to union affiliated organizations throughout the state.

ETP's commitment to the construction industry is highlighted in recently funded job training contracts to upgrade the skills of construction workers. At its August 2007 Panel meeting, the Panel awarded $232,685 to the District Council 16 Northern California Journeymen and Apprentice Training Trust Fund. The training involves 175 journey level tapers, painters, glaziers and floor covers receiving 24-40 hours of training in a variety of skills including business skills, commercial skills, computer skills and literacy skills. 90 additional trainees will receive 24-80 hours of training in a pre-apprenticeship program. These trainees include new hires and some also in a welfare-to-work program.

In May 2007, the Panel awarded a contract to the Southern California Operating Engineers in the amount of $170,825 to train 160 workers. This contract includes 24-120 hours of training in commercial, computer and business skills to journey-level stationary engineers and maintenance assistants (apprentice preparation).

In April 2007, the Panel approved a contract with the Sacramento Valley Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund Committees (JATC) for $136,774 to provide journey-level upgrade and apprentice preparation training to 124 workers. The Panel also approved a proposal from the Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) for $89,740 to provide140 mechanics and technicians with 40 hours of training in manufacturing skills.

To learn more about ETP's efforts to bolster the construction trades and/or how to apply for funding, contact Charles Lundberg, Economic Development Director, at 916-327-5261 or by e-mail at clundberg@etp.ca.gov.

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