David J Ferreira
From: David Ferreira
MAVA Colleagues,
It is with pleasure that we forward this great news from our colleagues at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River. Graduates of their Chapter 74 Construction Craft Laborers Program will receive a certification from the Massachusetts Department of Labor for the Laborers Union Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, student will have direct access to interview for apprenticeships with the New England Laborers Union.
David
Agreement between Fall River Public Schools, New England Laborers Union aims to create high-wage, high-skill construction careers for students
November 14, 2024 By Ken Paiva
Durfee (Suffolk Construction Ai3 Architects)
Fall River Public Schools, B.M.C. Durfee High School, the Executive Office of Labor and Management, and the New England Laborers Union have announced a ground-breaking new agreement aimed at creating pathways to high-wage, high-skill construction careers for students enrolled in the Construction Craft Laborers Program at B.M.C. Durfee High School.
This agreement offers students enrolled in the Chapter 74-approved vocational-technical program access to hands-on training and a clear route to apprenticeships within the New England Laborers Union.
Under this agreement, upon meeting all program qualifications including over 650 hours of industry-aligned training, meeting Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards, a 90% attendance rate, successful completion of OSHA 30 safety training, and instructor recommendations students will receive a certification from the Massachusetts Department of Labor for the Laborers Union Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, student will have direct access to interview for apprenticeships with the New England Laborers Union. This partnership ensures graduates have the skills and readiness to advance rapidly in the union’s apprenticeship program.
This agreement aims to open up valuable opportunities for students in CCL to enter the construction industry with accelerated advancement options, a solid foundation in industry standards, and a direct path to stable, well-paying careers.
Questions, please contact:
Cindy Sylvia
CTE Director
Durfee High School
csylvia
508 675-8100 Ext 41731
David J. Ferreira
MAVA Communications Coordinator
DavidFerreira
