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The union construction industry PAYS YOU to learn valuable skills, all without the burden of student loan debt. Ready to get started?
1. Pick a trade
Take time to explore the variety of trade programs available and see which ones match best with your interests and skills. We’ve made it easy to narrow down where you can be most successful.
2. start the application process
Every program works a little differently, so once you know which trades you’re most interested in, we’ll connect you with the appropriate training centers to begin the application process.
3. Interview/Documentation
If you meet all requirements for your chosen trade’s program, you’ll be invited for a formal interview. You’ll be asked to provide basic documentation, like a driver’s license and GED transcripts/high school diploma. You must also pass a drug test or pre-employment drug screening during the interview process.
4. Connect with local contractors
Passing your interview and making it through the selection process to join a union contractor is an exciting time — congratulations! You’ll be provided with the tools and resources you need to succeed during the length of your apprenticeship.
5. Get to work and get paid
You’ll work on some of the most notable projects in the Quad Cities area, learning from the most experienced and respected tradespeople in the industry. The best part? You’ll get paid to learn the skills of your craft, so you’ll start your career on the right path — with no college debt.
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St. Ambrose University
A staple in the Quad Cities since its founding in 1882, St. Ambrose University has used IMPACT agreements and reliable union tradesmen for a dozen major campus additions and renovations over the past 23 years.
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IHMVCU Headquarters
IHMVCU’s Quad City roots date back to 1934, with the International Harvester East Moline Works and the Farmall Credit Union in Rock Island. Nearly 90 years later, IHMVCU is the largest credit union in the Quad Cities area.
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Highland Springs Golf Course
Since its opening in 1968, Highland Springs has remained one of the most popular public golf courses in the Quad Cities. This beautiful 18-hole course welcomes golfers from across the region to a challenging layout on the bluffs above southwest Rock Island.
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Iowa American Water Co.
This Davenport-based utility’s M.O. is “We keep life flowing,” but workflow was restricted until headquarters moved from a cramped facility on Grand Avenue to a three-acre site at Davenport’s Research Parkway.
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Quad City Bank & Trust
Since its founding in 1994, the Quad City Bank & Trust mission has been to cultivate relationships with its clients and to meet client needs “where, when, and how they choose.” In 2024, QCB&T celebrated its 30th anniversary while also showcasing its latest IMPACT Construction Agreement project, a fully renovated branch office on North Brady Street in Davenport.
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our local impact
You won’t need to look far to see our local IMPACT. An IMPACT Construction Agreement means skilled and well-trained union tradesmen working in collaboration with local union contractors to ensure quality projects built free of disruption and avoidable delays.
