The BCTC program team includes, among others:
- Bricklayers Local 1 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council Apprenticeship Program
- Construction Craft Laborers Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- Operating Engineers Local 513 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- Plumbers & Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
- Floor Layers Joint Apprenticeship Program
BUD participants must meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years of age
- Pass a drug test
- Score at least a Level 5 on the WorkKeys Applied Math test
- Score at least a Level 5 on the WorkKeys Workplace Documents test
- Have access to a vehicle at program completion
In addition to the free pre-apprentice training, BUD also offers support services participants including:
- Transportation to the training centers from a central location.
- Bus passes
- A $50 weekly stipend during the training.
- Safety equipment (boots, helmet, glasses).
- Work clothing (pants and shirts).
- A $150 tool allowance once indentured to an apprentice program.
- Discretionary support funding through the United Way.
- Access to mentoring after the program from experienced construction trade members
- The possibility of short-term transportation assistance after graduation
Due to COVID19, the 2020 Bud Program class schedule has been changed.
- Round 3: Cancelled.
- Round 4: August 3rd - September 4th. Round 4 was originally scheduled to begin on August 17th. Due to COVID19, the program has been rescheduled. We will do our interviews on Wednesday, July 29th. Classes will start Monday, August 3rd and run through Friday, September 4th. Graduation will take place on September 9th or 10th.
Social service agencies are encouraged to refer their clients to apply for the BUD program. Currently, organizations such as the Fathers Support Center or the Center for Women in Transition have referred their clients to BUD and assist in ensuring that their clients are successful in completing the program and getting a job.
Recruiting agencies have two ways to refer to the BUD program:
- Agency referral to SLATE (314-657-3513) or St. Louis County Workforce Development (314-679-3300) who will conduct the entire BUD vetting and referral process, or
- Agency is responsible for fully vetting any BUD program candidate in the following areas:
- Determining that the candidate has a strong interest in the construction Trades career
- Confirming that the candidate is at least age of 18.
- Confirming that the applicant has a High School Degree/GED or post-secondary education
- Determining if the candidate is unemployed or under-employed
- Confirming that the candidate has the ability to pass a Drug Test . Note that the candidate will be tested during the first week of the BUD program.
- Confirming that applicant has achieved a Level 5 on the WorkKeys Applied Math and Workplace Documents assessment.
- Confirming that the candidate completes a BUD application , and
- Confirming that the candidate has a resume and brings it to the interview.
The agency should send a list of referrals to the BUD director at least one week before the beginning of the BUD class.
Agency incentives are available for any Non-WIOA funded entity, as follows:
- $200 for each referral who successfully makes it to week 2 of training.
- $800 for each referral who is indentured into an approved (US-DOL’s OA) construction joint apprenticeship program—within 40 days of completion