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Indiana's union construction industry has a career for you
There comes a time when you start to expect better for yourself. There comes a time when you begin to take the long view. There comes a time when you ask and answer the hard questions. How will you spend your working life? Do you want a real career, and not just a series of jobs?
Indiana’s union construction industry offers you a real career in the building trades. The work is interesting and varied. In many of the trades, an apprenticeship program leads to a college degree.
You also get the best wages. You get the best benefits. And as this website explains, you get the best training.
Winner of State Tile Contest Announced!
Trina Carr was announced as winner of the State Tile Contest. We send her our congrats and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Indiana Plan Graduation Reception!
Graduates from across Indianapolis came to the IBEW Local Union 481 Electrical Training Institute to receive recognition for completion of the Indiana Plan Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. The Indiana Plan functions as the Diversity Program for the Indiana Union Construction Industry. Many graduates are currently working and applying for apprenticeship programs. For more information about the Indiana Plan contact Herman Oilver at 317-639-4661.

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News and events
- Our speakers can help your students
- The union construction industry in Indiana offers speakers who can help students learn what it takes to have a successful career in construction.
- Expo can give students a glimpse
An apprenticeship expo is one way of helping students and parents get a grasp of the various building and construction trades. Attendees get a good look at apprentice training options that lead to high-skill, high-wage occupations.
- Bricklayers announce winner of state tile contest.
- Trina Carr won the Bricklayers Local 4 State Tile Competition. This is a great achievement and we send her our congrats. For more information go to: www.baclocal4.org