APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Turn in your application (by appointment only) to: 50490 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393. Applications must be turned into the Training Center IN PERSON. They will be accepted on the following days, by appointment only: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

    2. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION. Official documents must be original; COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

    1. Completed Application (Print the application and bring in a completed, hard copy)
    2. Completed Affirmative Action Form (included in the application)
    3. Valid Drivers License (no copies)
    4. Birth Certificate (no copies)
    5. High School diploma or sealed transcripts or GED (no copies)
    6. Social Security Card (no copies)
    7. Non-refundable Application Fee– Paid online or with money order for $40.00 made out to ‘Ironworkers 25 Training Fund.’
    8. Support documentation for related qualifications (if applicable)
    9. Work Keys test scores previously taken within 2 years (if applicable)
  2. Aptitude Testing – (PLEASE ALLOW 3 HOURS FOR TESTING) After turning in a completed application, you are immediately eligible to take your aptitude test. Testing must be completed at the time of application or within 30 days of application as scheduled. It is strongly recommended to complete the testing at the time of application. However, it may be completed within 30 days of scheduled application. Testing will be done using ACT WorkKeys assessments: Applied Mathematics, Graphic Literacy, and the Talent Assessment.

    To practice the WorkKeys tests, go to: www.act.org/content/act/en/workforce-solutions/workforce-solutions-job-seekers.html. Scroll halfway down the page and click on "test prep for assessments," then scroll down to "free online practice test." Click on "create account." Finally, select and practice the "Applied Math" and "Graphic Literacy" tests. You must score a 75 or higher to qualify.

  3. Drug Screen – After turning in your completed application, you will be given a drug screen authorization form. The test must be completed within 14 days of application. The cost will vary depending on the clinic used. The drug screen is to be paid for by the applicant at the time of the test. You must have a valid photo ID and take an authorization form to the clinic. Failure to complete the drug screen within 14 days will disqualify your application.

  4. Cost of the program –
    • Cost to apply: $40.00 Application fee, drug screen $65.00 - $90.00
    • Upon selection: Physical $65.00 - $90.00, $100.00 union initiation, $35.50 monthly union dues, $500.00 for textbooks, and $90.00 tuition every 6 months
  5. Reapplying - Applicants must wait 60 days before reapplying and must meet all requirements of an original application.

    All requirements and appointments are the sole responsibility of the applicant. It is also the responsibility of the applicant to keep this office (248) 960-2130 updated with any address or phone number changes. Please remember that failure to fulfill any of these responsibilities may result in the applicant being removed from the list of eligibility. Please note that all deadlines and eligibility criteria are final with no exceptions.

    Clinics for Drug Screen and Physical:
    • Bronson Pro Health Centers Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Battle Creek, and South Haven
    • Concentra Medical Centers Michigan - Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Holland http://www.concentra.com/Our-Locations
    • Covenant Occupational Health - Bay City and Saginaw
    • Insight Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Flint
    • McLaren Medical Group - Bad Axe, Bay City, Port Huron and Mount Pleasant
    • Munson Occupational Health & Medicine - Cadillac and Traverse City
    • University of Michigan Health - Sparrow, Ionia and Lansing

Apprenticeship & Training

Iron Workers Local 25’s Training Center has a mission. That mission is to provide our contractors with the best trained, highly skilled, safe, and productive iron workers possible. This will ensure that our contractors and customers get the best value for their dollar.

To ensure that we accomplish this goal we have built a state of the art training center in Wixom, MI. The new training center is a 31,500 square foot facility that provides classroom and hands on training for all jurisdictions of the ironworking trade. This includes 7,500 square feet of office/classroom space, and 24,000 square feet of shop for hands on training.

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