MISSION STATEMENT
The IAHFIAW JAC (LU14) Training Center's primary mission is to develop the most skilled, responsible and responsive insulators in the United States.
We are dedicated to building professionals who have the expertise, character and sense of teamwork to bring value to the clients they serve, the union they represent and the contractors who employ them. We accomplish this mission by:
Facilitating a unique learning environment with varying instructional objectives and technologies.
Providing activities and resources that foster a positive and comprehensive training environment.
Providing career advancement through a combination of classroom instruction as well as shop and field experiences.
2023 In-House Master Apprentice Competition
Congratulations to Sean Cunningham, who won the 2023 in-house Master Apprentice Competition.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to provide proper and uniform training for persons who desire to become skilled Journeypersons through an orderly method of improving the mechanical skill and technical knowledge of apprentices in this industry.
The program that we offer is a 5 year apprenticeship. Each training year is divided into two 6 month semesters. New semesters begin each March and September. Apprentices attend 10 training classes per semester; one day (8 hours) every two weeks and 900 hours of On-the-Job training. All apprentices must meet training class attendance requirements and achieve passing grades to be promoted to the next training period.
Our trade consists of insulating heating and air conditioning systems, domestic water and plumbing pipes in commercial buildings, power plants, and sometimes residential developments. The materials we use consist of fiberglass, calcium silicate, foamed rubber products, insulating foams and loose fill products. We are also in the asbestos abatement industry. We are trained and certified in asbestos removal and fitted with proper safety equipment.
Our union offers health and welfare benefits which include hospitalization coverage, physician's care, and life insurance benefits. We also have a dental plan, vision care, and a pension plan. We feel that our plans are as good or better than any plans in our area.
ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE
The IAHFIAW JAC (LU14) Training Center has standards of apprenticeship on file with the US Department of Labor through the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Council. Inquiries regarding this registration should be addressed to:
US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
170 S. Independence Mall West
Suite 820 East
Philadelphia, PA 19106
The IAHFIAW JAC (LU14) Training Center is accredited by the US Department of Education through the Council of Occupational Education. Inquiries regarding this status should be address to:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
The IAHFIAW JAC (LU14) Training Center is licensed as a Private Licensed School with the PA Department of Education. Inquiries regarding this status should be addressed to:
PA Department of Education
Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Admission Requirements
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