The 2025 Apprenticeship Day brought together students and industry professionals for a day of career exploration, networking, and hands-on learning. With over 90 students in attendance from Precision Machining, Welding, Construction, Aviation, and the Bioscience Center, the event provided valuable insights into apprenticeship opportunities and pathways to high-demand careers.
Apprenticeship Day serves as a platform for students to engage directly with employers and apprenticeship programs that offer a combination of paid, on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Representatives from 12 business partners shared information on job outlooks, training programs, and the skills needed to succeed in their fields.
Industry Leaders in Attendance:
- Carpenter’s/Millwrights & Floor Layers
- Construction Builders Association
- IBEW Local 212 (Hamilton County) & Local 648 (Butler & Warren Co Electrical JATC)
- Iron Workers Local #290 (Dayton) & Local #44 (Cincinnati)
- Ohio Laborers Union Training & Apprenticeship Program
- Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship #18
- Finishing Trades Institute of the Ohio Region
- Sheet Metal Workers Local #24 (Dayton Area JATC)
- Allied Construction Industries: Cement Masons, Plasterers, Cincinnati Roofers & Bricklayers – LU #132
- Butler Tech Adult Education
Apprenticeship programs provide a strong alternative to traditional education, offering students direct entry into the workforce with opportunities for advancement and competitive wages. By participating in Apprenticeship Day, students gained firsthand knowledge of the benefits of these programs and how they can take the next steps toward their career goals.
