Local 89's JATC is an Apprenticeship program designed to take any individual with little to no experience and train them to succeed in the Ironworking Industry. There is regular wage increases every 6 months and advancement opportunities. There is no tuition fees and classes are 1 week long 7 times a year for 3 years. The remaining weeks in the year, you would be working and learning in the field.

The trade of Ironwork is a physically demanding career. There is long days and working in the elements year round. Communication is a huge part of our daily tasks. There are dangerous tasks and working in heights, heavy equipment and a lot of moving parts, regularly. Veterans already learned to embrace these situations and have the skills and qualities that it takes to be a successful Ironworker and leader. Compared to what Veterans have already endured, anything we do as Ironworkers is easy. 

There is recognition from some organizations for our veterans. Specifically we do not have any programs that award veterans for their service. We submit paperwork for them related to their G.I. Bill, and we currently have several veterans from different branches.

• International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers

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Ironworker Local 89 Cedar Rapids, IA Accepting apprentice applications

Cedar, IA