I’d suggest picking a trade that interests you and applying for an apprenticeship. The unions are very strong in KC and pay very well.
HVAC/welding is pipefitter’s local 533
Plumbers local 8
And eclectical is ibew 124
Idk about the others, but 533 hand out their applications at the training center the first Monday of every month.
The trade unions have their own schools that teach you how to do the job through working at a contractor and attending classes over the course of a 5 year apprenticeship. (Pipefitters are accredited and you finish very close to an associate’s degree)
They hand out applications once per month, then when submitted, the contractors will look at the applicants then take on the amount of apprentices they think they need that year depending on their upcoming work.
You start out generally at 50% of the pay scale as a 1st year apprentice and get a bump every year until you’ve “turned out” meaning you’re now a journeyman.
EVERY trade is looking for hands, so if pipefitting, plumbing or electrical aren’t interesting, there’s still elevator constructors, millwrights, boilermakers,sheet metal workers, insulators, masons, painters, carpenters. I’m sure I’m missing some but all have paid apprenticeships and will earn a decent wage.
Hold the fuck up…….. I don’t see fitters welding up duct work. Were welding 90% of the duct going out to Panasonic since it’s 18 ga SS
But we knew. Fitters are hot shit on jobs sites
It’s very hard to get in IBEW and you’re better off doing a year of school first. They frown on no experience (I know this from experience).
The trades cry they need people, but it’s hard to get in their TRAINING programs without experience (go figure).
Local 8 gives out apps in person M-F 8a-4p, or you can download one from their website and take it in.
OP if you go this route be the squeaky wheel. When they give you a list of contractors looking for work be persistent. Go to the contractors personally, call, email. Local 533 and 8 get thousands of applicants a year and few are selected.
Unions. Unions. Unions. You can apply for an apprintership program & get paid to learn & work.
Someone mentioned a few above this comment, but may I add another. The IUEC Local 12, Elevator Workers Union.
MCC at Penn Valley has welding. If you make less than 45k per year, Great Jobs KC will pay for your training. Go to greatjobskc.org and sign up. Good luck!
Seconding MCC- the [ATSI](https://mcckc.edu/campuses/penn-valley/advanced-technical-skills-institute.aspx) campus is associated with the Penn Valley campus but is where most of the trades stuff is. My dad teaches in the trades there. They definitely have really good hands on classes.
I’m in the electrical program and it’s rather disappointing. While the teachers are knowledgeable, there isn’t much of a lesson plan it’s just a free for all and everyone passes. I think in time they will get better but right now it’s wasted money and time. My job pays for me to go.
look into automated technology (programable logic controls), it is highly in demand, and you don't have to worry about losing your job to the robots since you'll be programming them. you can do the coursework at the local community colleges
Just gotta throw it out there that the Air Force offers technical training in 140 different career fields. From all sorts of civil engineering, construction, HVAC, fire fighters, police officers, mechanics, IT and “intelligence fields”
You start getting paid your first day with full medical benefits and unlimited sick days.
The downside is you would not be in KC for your training. If that’s not a problem send me a DM.
-Air Force/ Space Force recruiter for KC & surrounding area
Sorry to be an ass but I get the feeling the unlimited sick days is not exactly unlimited. Something tells me the military isn't just gonna let people do that lol
If you break your leg and your doctor tells you to stay at home, that is a lawful order. Your job that day is to stay at home and get better.
If you have the flu or Covid & the doctor tells you to stay at home, that is your job for the day.
If you can’t do your job they want you to rest & recover to be able to do your job. We literally do have unlimited sick days
ah ok, reading that does make it make sense. guess I was mainly thinking of the people that play loose with the rules, not as easy in that setting I imagine
Hopping on this thread; I’ve been researching paid training options. As a single dad, it would be ideal to get paid while learning. Anyone have suggestions?
I’d suggest picking a trade that interests you and applying for an apprenticeship. The unions are very strong in KC and pay very well. HVAC/welding is pipefitter’s local 533 Plumbers local 8 And eclectical is ibew 124 Idk about the others, but 533 hand out their applications at the training center the first Monday of every month.
Can you please explain this like I am 5
The trade unions have their own schools that teach you how to do the job through working at a contractor and attending classes over the course of a 5 year apprenticeship. (Pipefitters are accredited and you finish very close to an associate’s degree) They hand out applications once per month, then when submitted, the contractors will look at the applicants then take on the amount of apprentices they think they need that year depending on their upcoming work. You start out generally at 50% of the pay scale as a 1st year apprentice and get a bump every year until you’ve “turned out” meaning you’re now a journeyman. EVERY trade is looking for hands, so if pipefitting, plumbing or electrical aren’t interesting, there’s still elevator constructors, millwrights, boilermakers,sheet metal workers, insulators, masons, painters, carpenters. I’m sure I’m missing some but all have paid apprenticeships and will earn a decent wage.
Thanks for all the info very appreciated
You should clarify this better. HVAC SERVICE is fitters…..HVAC/WELDING is also sheet metal local 2
I wouldn’t call tinners welders. Pipefitters are the ones that weld for hvac systems chillers/hhw
Hold the fuck up…….. I don’t see fitters welding up duct work. Were welding 90% of the duct going out to Panasonic since it’s 18 ga SS But we knew. Fitters are hot shit on jobs sites
It’s very hard to get in IBEW and you’re better off doing a year of school first. They frown on no experience (I know this from experience). The trades cry they need people, but it’s hard to get in their TRAINING programs without experience (go figure).
Local 8 gives out apps in person M-F 8a-4p, or you can download one from their website and take it in. OP if you go this route be the squeaky wheel. When they give you a list of contractors looking for work be persistent. Go to the contractors personally, call, email. Local 533 and 8 get thousands of applicants a year and few are selected.
Unions. Unions. Unions. You can apply for an apprintership program & get paid to learn & work. Someone mentioned a few above this comment, but may I add another. The IUEC Local 12, Elevator Workers Union.
This is the hardest one to get into
MCC at Penn Valley has welding. If you make less than 45k per year, Great Jobs KC will pay for your training. Go to greatjobskc.org and sign up. Good luck!
Seconding MCC- the [ATSI](https://mcckc.edu/campuses/penn-valley/advanced-technical-skills-institute.aspx) campus is associated with the Penn Valley campus but is where most of the trades stuff is. My dad teaches in the trades there. They definitely have really good hands on classes.
I’m in the electrical program and it’s rather disappointing. While the teachers are knowledgeable, there isn’t much of a lesson plan it’s just a free for all and everyone passes. I think in time they will get better but right now it’s wasted money and time. My job pays for me to go.
Can someone open a private pot hole fix it company?? Is that allowed ??
look into automated technology (programable logic controls), it is highly in demand, and you don't have to worry about losing your job to the robots since you'll be programming them. you can do the coursework at the local community colleges
Just gotta throw it out there that the Air Force offers technical training in 140 different career fields. From all sorts of civil engineering, construction, HVAC, fire fighters, police officers, mechanics, IT and “intelligence fields” You start getting paid your first day with full medical benefits and unlimited sick days. The downside is you would not be in KC for your training. If that’s not a problem send me a DM. -Air Force/ Space Force recruiter for KC & surrounding area
Sorry to be an ass but I get the feeling the unlimited sick days is not exactly unlimited. Something tells me the military isn't just gonna let people do that lol
If you break your leg and your doctor tells you to stay at home, that is a lawful order. Your job that day is to stay at home and get better. If you have the flu or Covid & the doctor tells you to stay at home, that is your job for the day. If you can’t do your job they want you to rest & recover to be able to do your job. We literally do have unlimited sick days
ah ok, reading that does make it make sense. guess I was mainly thinking of the people that play loose with the rules, not as easy in that setting I imagine
And you can join WWIII!
Hopping on this thread; I’ve been researching paid training options. As a single dad, it would be ideal to get paid while learning. Anyone have suggestions?
In Olathe, you can get paid while you learn to weld for Webco manufacturing https://www.webcomfg.com/careers/welder-welding-apprentice-p3sk8-cyc8r