Nov 17, 2022 | Government
The 2022 general election was the first race held following legislative redistricting, caused by the 2020 US Census, and the results show not much has changed for the Trades overall. While many labor-backed Democrats were defeated in their elections, including several...
Nov 17, 2022 | Apprenticeship, Government
Last month, the Parkersburg-Marietta Building Trades hosted representatives of Wood County Economic Development Office (WCED) at craft apprenticeship training centers throughout the county. The meeting will lead to a partnership between WCED and the Trades for the...
Nov 1, 2022 | 2022, The ACT Report
November 2022Volume 31
Oct 13, 2022 | Apprenticeship, Government
On September 13, West Virginia State Building Trades representatives were invited to the state capitol to speak about the future for apprenticeship training programs in the state. One of the major topics of discussion was related to associate degrees for apprentices...
Oct 13, 2022 | Apprenticeship
The Painters District Council 53 is preparing to start renovating this tank (see picture), located at their apprenticeship site in Weston, to offer elevated tank training as a part of their apprenticeship program. The tank is the only elevated tank on-site at an...
