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C12 Pathways To Apprenticeship

Syracuse Build

About Syracuse Build

BUILD A COMMUNITY, BUILD A CAREER!

Responsibilities

Connect with local union-sponsored apprenticeship programs

  • Learn from construction professionals.
  • Be taught the nationally recognized Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)
  • Earn industry recognized credentials
  • Prepare for union-apprenticeship entrance exams and interviews
  • Access free financial, legal, and career counseling

Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • City of Syracuse Resident
  • Understand and follow directions in English
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • (proof required at acceptance)
  • Show up early every day

Be ready to learn

  • Enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors and in different environments
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Preferred

  • Familiar with hand and power tools.
  • Basic knowledge of building and construction or interest/motivation to learn.
  • Ability to adapt as assignments change.
  • Perform basic arithmetic.
  • Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is not a requirement to enter the Pathways program, but both will be needed to successfully work in construction. Support and services will be available during the program to assist with both, depending on circumstances.

High School diploma or equivalent

  • (proof required within 30 days of acceptance)
  • Be able to pass a drug test (administered when applying to union-sponsored registered apprenticeship program).

Benefits

  • 12 Week Program
  • Evening classes with a requirement to travel to neighboring training facilities (less than 50 miles.)

Application Process and Timeline

Apply by January 8, 2027 (Application will close by 5:00 pm)

Mandatory

Applicant Information Session ( link to register will be sent to email) held between January 4th - January 21st, 2027.

BRING following documents with you

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of City of Syracuse Residency
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency
  • High School Transcript

Resume

and ANY Construction related Certificates/Licenses

  • Formal Panel Interviews (In-person) week of January 25, 2027
  • Notification of acceptance by

February 5, 2027

  • Program Dates: February 16, 2027 - May 6, 2027
  • Program Details
  • Part-time: $18.00/ hour
  • Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Classroom Setting

Needed to Succeed

Work well with others

Physical Requirements

  • Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 49 pounds and push and/or pull up to 49-pound loads at a time.
  • Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 0 and 49 pounds.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, military status, or veteran's status.