LOCAL 528 ALASKA
Local 528 Alaska is a Labor Union that provides professional labor for our signatory contractors concrete finishing and plastering needs. If you are interested in utilizing our skilled members, please contact Nick 907-351-0151
Our Office
701 S. Knik-Goose Bay, RD, Suite D
Wasilla, AK 99654
Nick Scott
Cell: 907-351-0151
Office: 907-272-5113
Fax: 907-272-4387
Fairbanks:
25 Timberland Drive
Fairbanks, AK. 99701
Kenn Johnson
Apprentice Coordinator/BA
Phone: 907-322-3399
kjohnson@opcmia528.org
Apprenticeship Training Center: Palmer, AK
5400 North Cunningham Rd. Palmer, AK 99645
Email: ak.jatc@trowelout.org
Training Center hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 P.m. If you are delayed or unable to attend training call 907-322-3399. If there is no one available to take your call leave a message.
LOCAL 528 Alaska Apprenticeship
Alaska Trowel Trades Apprenticeship & Training Trust
To qualify you must be:
18 years of age or older
Able to pass a drug test
Physically able to perform all phases of construction work
Valid Driver’s License / Photo ID
By Direct Entry
A Signatory Contractor
Military Veterans (Helmets to Hardhats, Viper program, National Guard)
Alaska Department of Corrections
Pre-Apprenticeship Program
School-to-Apprenticeship
Organizing efforts
The apprenticeship combines 144 hours of classroom time each year and 4,000 hours of on-the-job-training, this is a 4 year program.
Application: First, you will need to fill out the application below, We will then reach out to you and set up an interview. Once accepted to the program there will be an enrollment period to complete.
Enrollment Period: This includes 4 weeks of class, typically around the beginning of March going till mid May. Enrollment through interviews and screening of applicants will be completed 4 to 7 days prior to the start of class.
2024-25 Applicants, Applications must be postmarked no later than April 21, 2025. Any applications postmarked later than April 21, 2025 will be put on a date received list for interviews/training as needed for work during the season.
The Work
CEMENT MASONS are responsible for all concrete construction, including pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, wall tops, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paving and other concrete construction. They also handle epoxy, polymer add other plastic materials for topping repair and injection. Cement masons are responsible for all preparation and repairing of concrete. They also set forms and screed pins for slabs, steps, curbs and gutters, and paving.
PLASTERER’S finish interior walls and ceilings of buildings, apply plaster on masonry, metal, and wire lath or gypsum. They also apply cement on masonry, metal, and wire lath (stucco). Most of these are hand-applied; therefore you will learn handcrafting skills.
Apprenticeship Application
Do you want to visit our Training Center?
Contact Kenn Johnson 907.322.3399
Alaska Trowel Trades Training Center
5400 North Cunningham Rd.
Palmer, AK 99645
From Fairbanks or Anchorage take (exit) Trunk Rd and head north to Palmer Fishhook Rd. turn left on to Palmer Fishhook Rd. Continue to Cunningham Rd. turn left on Cunningham Rd. Follow road to Training Center.
(SPEED LIMIT IS 15 MPH) YOU ARE ON CAMERA, All students and visitors, PARK AT DESIGNATED AREA ON THE RIGHT
OUT OF TOWN STUDENTS will be able to stay at.
Hotel name: Alaska View Motel
2650 E. Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AKK. 99654
907-376-6787
Website: akviewmotel.com
Success in this program requires
Great Attitude
Great Work Ethic
A High Motivation Level
Able to Work Outside
