EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CAWP/H2AP Education and Training

The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) and the Heavy and Highway Industry Advancement Program (H2AP) are committed to delivering educational services to assist members in furthering their industry skills and knowledge. Services include monitoring, communicating, and understanding the educational needs of the contractor; continually presenting updated information through courses and seminars; providing career development opportunities; and continually promoting Careers in Construction activities. CAWP/H2AP is continually publishing and conveying updated workforce and career development information through Education Bulletins and the Executive Summary newsletter.

Throughout the year, CAWP/H2AP holds education and training courses ranging from safety training, supervisor training, and professional development are just a few examples.

Click here to visit the calendar to view a list of upcoming classes.

Apprenticeship Programs

CAWP is adequately represented on all heavy and highway union joint apprenticeship committees operating in western Pennsylvania. The Association accomplishes this by appointing contractor members as committee members to each of these programs, which include the six basic trade unions: Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, Pile Drivers and Teamsters. These committees are responsible for providing skilled construction workers through apprenticeship and training programs.

For more information on the various western Pennsylvania apprenticeship programs, click on the links below.

Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters’ Joint Apprenticeship Program

Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Program 

Western Pennsylvania Laborers’ Training Center

Operating Engineers Local

Journeyperson Training

CAWP is adequately represented on all heavy and highway training programs operating in western Pennsylvania. These training programs provide Journeyperson Level Training. Courses are offered on an as needed basis to update and upgrade the skills of employees. Classes are offered during late afternoon, evening or on the weekends to accommodate individuals who are working in the field.

CAWP supports these training programs as a way of developing and maintaining the skills needed to keep union contractors competitive.

More information about the various trade specific journey level classes:

Operators
Carpenters
Laborers