The Northeast Florida Builders Association accepted applications for four apprentice programs in March. Of the 271 applicants, 38 applied to the carpentry program, 40 to plumbing, 75 to heating and air and 118 to electrical training.
“This is the largest groups of applicants we have had since 1991,” said NEFBA Training Director Laura Laseman. “It is encouraging to have such a good response.”
Laseman said last year’s March application period produced 130 applicants. Applications will be accepted again in June. Jobs will be secured for qualified applicants, and classes for the four-year programs start in September.
The training programs are conducted in partnership with Florida Community College at Jacksonville and the St. Johns River Community College at no cost to the students.
For more information about NEFBA’s apprentice programs, call Laseman at (904) 725-4355, ext. 233.
Characteristics of Apprentice Applicants
March 2004 Applications
Total: 271
Minorities: 98
Veterans: 51
Females: 16
Unemployed: 83
Employed in Trade: 61
Average Age: 30
Duval County: 211
Clay County: 32
St. Johns County: 4
Other: 24