During the 3rd Year Apprentice program, seasoned apprentices gain a greater understanding of the Brotherhood and the construction industry, and of the role union members play in the success of both. Participants learn how professionalism, productivity, skill, and attitude contribute to their own success as well as that of their employers.

What is the 3rd Year Apprentice Program?
The 3rd Year Apprentice program is designed to give third year apprentices a better understanding of the Brotherhood and our industry, and the important part they and all members play in the success of both. The program includes:

Discussion with one or more Officers

• The UBC: A 21st Century Union/Our Vision for the Future
• Understanding Our Industries and Our Contractors
• Taking Care of Our Customers: Skill, Productivity, and Attitude
• Contractor Panel: industry insights, with questions and answers
• UBC History and Heritage
• A Spirit of Activism: What Can I Do?
• Mentoring Others Back Home

Program Criteria:

The following criteria must be met by 3rd Year Apprentices prior to registration:
• UBC Member in Good Standing;
• Must Be a 3rd Year apprentice at the time of training;
• Must not have previously attended the 3rd Year Apprentice Program;
• No more than one unexcused absence from related instruction classes;
• Must have attended at least two local union meetings in the past 12 months;
• Must be motivated and willing to attend the training.

Journeymen develop leadership, mentoring, coaching, and communication skills, and learn to engage with newer members and lead by example, all while promoting positive work environments and productivity on the job.
Purpose of Program

The UBC needs your help in achieving its goal of 70% market share in the coming years. We are actively changing our job sites to promote a constructive culture where employees value and motivate one another to achieve their highest potential.

As a result of attending this program you will deploy new and innovative leadership skills on the job which will promote a constructive culture by leveraging Transformational Leadership skills. You will develop a new toolkit that includes effective coaching, mentoring and communication skills. Your influence of others using these new tools will be at the heart of making this cultural transformation a reality.

Criteria includes:
• UBC Member in Good Standing;
• Must not have previously attended the Journeymen Program;
• Must have journey-level status;
• Must not be current staff of any related entity;
• Should be a working member who has had continuously high work hours;
• Should be recommended by Council Representative, Employer, etc.;
• Must be motivated, willing and able to attend training.

212 Journeymen is the next step in expanding the total UBC Professional. Empowering the true foundation of the UBC, 212 Journeymen seeks those that have cultivated their personal leadership style and are ready for the next step in their career path. 212 Journeymen pairs world-class leadership development with the deep passion of our members who are committed to supporting positive change within our industries.

Program Overview:

• UBC Culture
• Understanding Our Industry: Cause and Effect in Business Finance
• Emotional Intelligence
• DiSC Personal Style Assessment
• Adult Learning Principles
• Managing Healthy Jobsite Conflict

Criteria includes:

• UBC Member in Good Standing;
• Must have successfully completed the Journeymen Program;
• Must have journey-level status;
• Must not be current staff of any related entity;
• Should be a working member who has had continuously high work hours;
• Should be recommended by Council Representative, Employer, etc.;
• Must be motivated, willing and able to attend training.

This program focuses on leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, coaching, and collaboration among the parties of a building project, such as the contractor, general contractor, project manager, facility manager and the owner.

Program Description:
This three-day program is designed to give jobsite supervisors the tools necessary to improve the overall jobsite, taking it from good to great.
Today’s leaders need an expanded repertoire of skills and a new mindset to succeed in the increasingly fast-paced, chaotic, and highly competitive industry. This calls for more collaborative-based leadership, and the creation of a partnership culture – one that can harness the knowledge and expertise of all stakeholders. This allows leaders to leverage everyone’s best, and better compete.

Criteria:

Open to all supervisory personnel on the jobsite, including:
• Foremen
• General Foremen
• Safety Managers
• Project Managers
• Estimators
• Superintendents
• Owners, etc.