North Central States
Regional Council of Carpenters
Millwrights
Part of the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Our millwrights have been trained on
everything they are asked to do on a
jobsite.
The curriculum our apprentices
receive is
always evolving to meet
the needs and challenges
our contractors and new
technologies demand.
Our qualified
specialists are
trained in the
latest products
and techniques
in everything
from optical
alignment to
welding.
Apprenticeship training for a Union
Millwright includes:
 4 calendar years of training
 500-plus school hours
 6,000-plus jobsite hours
Courses include:
 Math
 Precision optics
 Machinery alignment
 Conveyors
 Machinery installation
 Pump repair
 Welding and Rigging
. . .Just to name a few!
We offer supervisor training to our Union
Millwrights, which includes:
 Planning and
scheduling
 Contracts and
negotiations
 Cost control
We train our project supervisors in the
techniques of:
 Motivation
 Effective communication
 Problem-solving
 Leadership
We will offer your UBC personnel access to any
training offered at our training centers, including
journey-level upgrade courses and skill
enhancement training.
All of our
available
training is at
no cost
to you, our
valued contractor.
The Regional Council
invests
$4 million annually
in training our
Union millwrights.
We have a highly skilled,
professional and
mobile workforce,
when you want them and
for as long as you want them.
We offer continuous training to ensure
comprehensive understanding of the
evolving construction industry.
If we need specialty training
to meet the needs of your facility or
specialized
craft work, we are ready
to meet that challenge.
We think safety
is so important
that we will provide
safety training to
all of your employees.
Millwright courses are taught at:
 L.J. Shosten Union Training Center
Paul, MN
 Jerry Alander Training Center
Hermantown, MN
 Eastern Training Center
Kaukauna, WI
 Central Training Center
Rothschild, WI
 Southern Training Center
Madison, WI
 Fargo Training Center
Fargo, ND
 Bismarck-Mandan Training Center
Center, ND
 Omaha Training Center
Omaha, NE
Saint
Union Millwrights.
We keep the power on,
production up and distribution
moving.