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IUOE LOCAL 57
Apprenticeship Skill & Improvement Program
The Local 57 Apprenticeship & Skill Improvement Program offers training and upgrading on a wide variety of subjects for all of our members.
Our Apprenticeship Program is registered with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training. Our Apprentices attend a three year, six thousand hour program consisting of classroom, hands on, and on the job training.
You can find the skill improvement schedule and details posted below.
Training Program
Skill improvement courses are for Local 57 members only. All recertifications and upgrade classes are held at the Local 57 Training Site Located at 873 Central Ave, Johnston, RI 02919.
Do not find yourself unqualified for your next dispatch. Please call Training Director William Shepard or Site Coordinator Russell Amato at (401) 934-0360 to be placed on a course roster.
Contact Information
Office & Training Center
873 Central Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401) 934-0360
Fax: (401) 934-2555
Administration
Board of Trustees
James J. White, Chairman
Ryan J. White, Trustee
Brad Bilodeau, Trustee
Dustin Everson, Trustee
The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 requires that this plan is administered by a board of trustees comprised of equal parts of both labor (the union) and management representation (the contractors).
Staff
William Shepard, Training Director
wshepard@iuoelocal57.org
Russell Amato, Training Site Coordinator
ramato@iuoelocal57.org
Ariel Dexter, Training Site Instructor
adexter@iuoelocal57.org
Rhode Island Hoisting Licensing
OSHA Forklift Certification
OSHA 40 Hour Hazmat
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Certified Crane Operator (NCCCO)
Massachusetts continuing education
Apprenticeship & Skill Improvement Program Schedule
Date
Time
Class
The International Training Center
Crosby, Texas (members of IUOE only)
Local 57 IUOE members are eligible to attend trainings at the International Training Center in Crosby, Texas. If you are interested you can register for classes below.
