Apprenticeship Works 2026 Building Tomorrow’s Workforce — One Opportunity at a Time Tuesday March 24th

Apprenticeship Works 2026

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce — One Opportunity at a Time

The New York State Building & Construction Trades Council will host its 4th Annual Apprenticeship Works Event on:

📍 Empire State Plaza – North Concourse
📅 Tuesday March 24th,2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

This impactful, hands-on workforce development event brings together the future of New York’s skilled trades with the leadership, training programs, and opportunities that continue to drive economic growth across our communities.

🚧 What to Expect

Apprenticeship Works is not just an event — it's a live, interactive showcase of opportunity.

Attendees will experience:

✔ Interactive demonstrations from all 15 leading construction trades
✔ Direct access to union apprenticeship programs
✔ Hands-on exposure to real tools, real skills, and real career pathways
✔ Conversations with industry leaders and training coordinators
✔ Clear guidance on how to begin a career in the unionized building trades

This immersive environment allows students, jobseekers, educators, and community members to see firsthand what a future in union construction looks like.

🌟 Why This Matters

Union apprenticeships remain one of the most powerful:

• Debt-free career pathways
• Earn-while-you-learn opportunities
• Middle-class wage generators
• Community economic drivers

Events like Apprenticeship Works help bridge the gap between:

➡️ Curiosity and career
➡️ Education and employment
➡️ Community and opportunity

They create direct entry points into structured, supported career pathways that uplift families and strengthen New York’s workforce.

This mission closely mirrors the work being done through initiatives like:

• LevelUp CTE Programs
• Pre-Apprenticeship to Apprenticeship pathways
• Veterans workforce transition programs
• ULA Network Skilled Trades Workforce Development Initiatives

Together, these efforts help ensure that the next generation has access to sustainable, meaningful careers that power our infrastructure and communities.

👷 Presented By

The New York State Building & Construction Trades Council

Learn more:
🌐 https://www.nybuildingtrades.com/

Event details & 2024 highlights:
🎥 https://apprenticeshipworksny.org/

📩 For More Information

Contact: sjones@nysbctc.org

🔗 ULA Network Support Statement

The ULA Network proudly supports initiatives like Apprenticeship Works that open doors, create access, and empower individuals to build lasting careers within the unionized skilled trades.

By connecting education, training, and opportunity, these programs help drive:

✔ Workforce development
✔ Economic mobility
✔ Community growth
✔ Long-term industry sustainability

About the Union Labor Advisory Network (ULAnetwork)  

The ULA Network is dedicated to honoring the strength and solidarity of union labor by educating, connecting, and empowering individuals through shared experiences, opportunities, and support. Our mission is to uplift families and communities by promoting the value of union careers, economic development, and workforce resilience. Through collaboration and storytelling, we aim to build a future where every person understands the power of unity, dignity in work, and the promise of a better tomorrow. http://www.ulanetwork.com  Subscribe to the ULA Network for more interviews, insights, and inspiration about union labor, skilled trades, and the opportunities waiting for you in the construction industry!

The ULA Network would like to thank our sponsors and supporters for believing in our mission to support educate and promote our union labor family and our communities. To learn more visit: https://www.ulanetwork.com/supporters