The journeyperson training program provides experienced operating engineers with the opportunity to improve existing skills, perfect new skills, and participate in training classes that will enable them to broaden their employment opportunities. We offer classes in a variety of disciplines and provide daily opportunities to practice and enhance one’s skills on a wide array of heavy construction equipment. In addition to the training provided to journeypersons through the Local 14-14B Training Fund, employers and the Union have established a separate Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) that oversees an apprenticeship program that is registered with the State of New York. The goal of the apprenticeship program is to teach registered apprentices the skills required of Local 14-14B members to operate heavy construction equipment. Registered apprentices complete a three-year program which includes on-the-job experience and 144 hours of related instruction each year. The apprenticeship program is independently administered by the JAC in accordance with written selection and training standards approved by the New York State Department of Labor and maintained by the JAC. The apprenticeship program’s director may be contacted for more information about the apprenticeship program.