Ohio Laborers JATC

Join A Registered Apprenticeship Program

What type of work do laborers perform?

Laborers work as part of a construction team using diverse skills they acquire through the training center and hands-on jobsite learning. They are typically employed onsite from the day a project begins until its completion, working on projects that range from one-day operations to multi-year construction projects. Depending on their core specialty, laborers may build and repair roads, highways, bridges and tunnels; install gas lines, scaffolding, survey, and perform worksite preparation.

The eight core construction specialties are:

  • Building
  • Heavy Highway/Utility
  • Masonry
  • Demolition/Deconstruction
  • Pipeline
  • Tunneling
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Landscaping

The core specialty of a laborers’ contractor will determine the everyday tasks they complete.

Trait/Qualities

  • Able to perform the physical duties of the job
  • Reading and math skills
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • Work either independently or on a team to get the job done
  • Take directions
  • Work in all types of environments
  • In certain instances, not be afraid of heights
Why should I become a laborer?
A career as a Laborer can offer life-changing opportunities for those willing to work hard and advance their careers, as Central Ohio is in the middle of a building boom, which is expected to provide ample work opportunities for the next decade.

Men and women who enjoy working with their hands, like being outdoors and enjoy different daily challenges can achieve great success by becoming laborers.

It begins with an apprenticeship through the Ohio Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program, where apprentices are transformed into highly skilled journeymen.

How to apply

Contact:
Neil Prouty
Apprenticeship Director


25721 Coshocton Ave.
Howard, OH 43028
Ohio Laborers' Training Center

Application Period: Apply Online

Program Length: 3 – 4 years
Classroom: 144 hours per year
On-the-Job: 1,000 hours per year

Other Requirements:

    • Be 18 years or older at the time of indenture
    • Be a high school graduate or Ohio GED equivalent
    • Possess a valid driver’s license
    • Pass a drug test
At the Drexel J. Thrash Training Center, apprentices and journey workers take classes on a variety of skills that range from entry-level basics such as measuring and leveling, to environmental courses such as asbestos abatement training and more advanced upgrading classes such as aerial lifts, foreman training, and blueprint training. With 98 courses available and counting, whatever classes or skills are needed for the Ohio construction workforce, the appropriate classes can be found and taught at the Ohio Laborers Training facility.