Skilled Tradespeople Needed

Construction is one of Rhode Island’s fastest growing industries. As a skilled tradesperson, your expertise will be in high demand.

Labor Market Projections, 2018-2028

  • 23,900 positions will need to be filled

  • Projected 10.9% growth

  • Open positions include new jobs & positions created by exits and transfers

Check out our Construction Career Guide for more information.

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“Building that bridge helped me build my love for construction…when I got out there being in that dirt and working with those machines…I started to actually love what I was doing.“

Vennicia Kingston
2011 Building Futures Graduate
Journeyworker Laborer & Business Owner

Union Apprenticeship Information

Application Period
January 5-9, 2026

Application Type
In person (64 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester, MA)

Average Length of Apprenticeship
3-4 years

Learn More
Call 617-242-5500 or go to facebook.com/local3bac or bacweb.org for more information

Application Period
Rolling (currently open)

Application Type
Online (following in-person info session)

Info Sessions
Held at 6pm on the first Monday of the month at:
750 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA or 13 Holman Rd, Millbury, MA

Apprenticeship Length
8000 hours

Application Period
January 5, 2026, 7am-5pm

Application Type
In-person ($25 application fee)
40 Western Industrial Drive, Cranston, RI

Apprenticeship Length
10000 hours

Application Period
Open through March 31, 2026

Application Type
Online

Apprenticeship Length
6400 hours

Application Period
April 16-30, 2026

Application Type
Online

Apprenticeship Length
6000 hours

Application Period
February 10, June 9 & October 13, 2026 (9am-12pm)

Application Type
In-person
410 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903

Apprenticeship Length
6000 hours

Application Period
Open (year-round)

Application Type
Online

Apprenticeship Length
Industrial Painter: 8000 hours
Commercial Painter: 6000 hours
Glazier: 8000 hours

Application Period
March 2-13, 2026

Application Type
Online

Apprenticeship Length
10000

Application Period
TBA

Application Type
In-person ($35 application fee)

Apprenticeship Length
6000

Application Period
January 1 – April 15, 2026

Application Type
Online

Apprenticeship Length
8000

“Every day I get up – I have to keep striving to make sure I do better. It’s a learning process everyday. That’s what I love about being a journeyman. “

Andre Isom
2011 Building Futures Graduate
Journeyworker Laborer