Adult Directory 2013

youth program.
Federal Bonding Program - 1-800-233-2258 Indemnifies the employer against
theft, forgery, larceny and embezzlement for up to $5,000 for six months. Eligibility:
any type of criminal record, working over 30 hours per week. Self-employed
persons not qualified.
Federal Prison Industries (UNICORE) - www.unicor.gov
Employers should contact Ray King, Federal Bonding Program Enrollment
Specialist (202) 305-3553 or (800) 333-2258. Indemnifies employer against theft up
to $5,000 for the first six months of employment. Eligibility: Worked in UNICOR
Industries program for at least six-months while incarcerated and must seek
coverage within one year of release. Entitled to coverage for one job after
completing residence in a Residential Re-entry Center (Halfway House). The
amount of payment available for employers is up to $5,000. UNICOR provides the
initial bond payment which covers up to six months. The employer can extend the
initial bond at commercial rates.
The following special programs are offered by DOES:
Apprenticeship Program - Office of Apprenticeship Information and Training
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019
(202) 698-5099, Fax (202) 698-5721 www.does.dc.gov
Jamel Thrower, Interim Director
On-the-job training with classroom instruction teaching the practical and theoretical
aspects of highly skilled occupations. Apprenticeship programs are sponsored by
employers, labor groups and employer associations. Applicants must be at least 18 years
old and meet the sponsor’s qualifications, most require high school diploma or GED.
Apprentice earns 40% of what journeymen would earn in the respective trade.
Depending on the trade, apprenticeships last 2 to 5 years. Applications accepted at any
full service American Job Center and DOES 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE or at the
administrative office of the respective union Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm.
Trade Apprenticeship Period Union Local
3 years
Bricklayers &
Allied Craft
Workers
Carpenters
Cement Masons &
Plasterers
Journeymen earn
$32.23 per hour
4 years
Journeymen carpenters
earn $26.81 per hour
3 years
Local #1, Matthew Redabaugh, Dir.
5879 Allentown Rd,
Camp Springs, MD 20746
(240) 695-9463, (240) 281-8596
Local #1590, Thomas Barrett, Dir.
8510 Pennsylvania Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 736-1696, Fax 301-736-9789
Local #891, James Miller, Dir.
1517 Kenilworth Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-5859
Journeymen earn
b/w $25 to $ 33 per hour
Electricians 5 years Local #26, David McCord, Dir.
4371 Parliament Place, # A
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