JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE TRAINING
TRUST FUND
Important Information
****Special Notice from Interim Director Kristen Spath****
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Interviews have been conducted for the year 2021. If you are still interested, you can request an application for the 2022 acceptance year.
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Our training program will start CDL Training once the State goes green. As of right now, the trainer cannot maintain a safe distance from the trainee in the cab of the Freightliner.
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Two Weekend Training dates for 3-Hour Hazcom/OSHA 10/ and 1st Aid.
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May 29th and 30th-Almost full
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July 31st and August 2nd
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April Forklift Training:
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April 20th- Almost full
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Safety Incentive 2021: New rules have been released. Please click on the Safety Incentive tab at the top of this page for more information.
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If you are planning on coming to the training site, a mask and 6ft social distancing are required. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, or traveled out of the State please do not come to the training site. Our office hopes all members are staying healthy and safe during this unprecedented time.
Thank you,
Kristen Spath
Interim Executive Director
OE Training Program
Office: 505-877-5071
Cell: 505-270-2422
APPRENTICE TRADES
International Union
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Operating Engineers
Local 953
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If you feel you will not benefit from the training program because of your experience and or training you have already received, you can become a Journeyman with IUOE Local 953. They will make the determination of your Journeyman Skill Level. Some applicants will be sent to us for Journeyman Testing.
To get on the out of work list you will need:
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Pay a $30 Registration Fee & fill out forms
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Bring in any Certifications
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Drivers License/Social Security Card
If you need more information on the Union side, please contact their office at 505-266-5757. Visit their website:
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
TRAIN OPERATORS, MECHANICS, AND STATIONARY MECHANICS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
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OUR GOAL
Apprentices will be trained to take the places of past generations of Heavy Machine Operators, Heavy Duty Mechanics, and Stationary Mechanics. You will be equipped to compete in a highly competitive world, make a good living, and be a credit to yourself, your community, and your country.
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Selection of Apprentices under this program shall be made from qualified applicants on the basis of qualifications alone and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin or sex. This Program shall be operated on a completely nondiscriminatory basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Training Program Address:
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3508 LOS PICAROS RD SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
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Training Program Mailing Address:
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P.O. Box 9321, Albuquerque, NM 87119
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Contact Info:
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Phone:
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505-877-5071
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Fax:
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505-877-5072
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Email:
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Emergencies:
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Call Kristen at 505-270-2422.
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Training Program Staff:
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Kristen Spath, Interim Executive Director
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Tracey Gamino, Administrative Assistant
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Dennis Stump: Instructor/Mechanic
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Nick Cordova: Instructor/Mechanic
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Hours of Operation:
Tues - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sun-Mon: Closed
Holidays May Affect Our Hours. Please call before coming to the training site, when there is a holiday.
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Union Hall Contact Information
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IUOE Local 953 Albuquerque:
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Phone: 505-266-5757
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Fax: 505-266-1945
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IUOE Local 953 Farmington:
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Phone: 505-598-6634
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Fax: 505-598-6636
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IUOE Local 953 El Paso:
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Phone: 1-915-234-2429
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Fax: 1-915-234-2404
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Safety Incentive & Health/Welfare
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Southwest Administrators
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Phone: 505-265-8422
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Fax: 505-266-9358
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