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Join the best-trained and most productive workforce in the construction industry, and gain valuable education and additional job experience. You will also earn higher pay, regular raises, better fringe benefits and a collective bargaining agreement that spells out the terms and conditions of your job.
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Work We Do
Locals, Training and Council Buildings
The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters represents nearly 36,000 union members and their families in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Training Centers across the Northern Midwest region offer world-class apprenticeship and skill advancement programs led by nationally certified instructors to apprentices and journeypeople.
Infection Control Risk Assessment
ICRA Training
ICRA training strengthens our knowledge of hospital infection risk and prepares us with the skills to protect the patient and the worker.
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International Standards & Training Alliance for Floor Coverers
INSTALL
INSTALL is the floor covering industry’s alliance of mills, manufacturers, industry consultants, contractors and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) who develop the best standards and training in North America. This ensures INSTALL mechanics receive the newest installation methods and technology from more than 100 mills and manufacturers.
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Compliant Openings, Doors, and Egress
UBC-CODE
UBC-CODE (Compliant Openings, Doors, and Egress) is a specialized training initiative developed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC). The program is designed to enhance the knowledge and technical expertise of UBC Members and their signatory contractors in door safety, promoting the highest standards in fire and life safety compliance.
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In Occupied Facilities
Controlling Contaminants
Controlling contaminants at your facility during construction ensures that you, your staff and your product is protected from dust and debris that could lead to a complete shutdown of operation. Using training and skilled construction professionals minimizes down time, and ensures safety and reliability when protecting your people, products and property.
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We Build Power
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is useful energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, including carbon neutral sources like sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. With an increase in marketplace acceptance and government incentives, renewable energy is the fastest growing industry in North America.