bricklaying(CSi) A coalition of six labor groups has been formed to fill employment positions in the Dakotas.

Open houses are being held in North Dakota where attendees can learn about careers and training opportunities. Some positions include bricklayers, cement masons, iron workers, heavy equipment operators, painters and laborers.

An open house in Jamestown is set for Friday April 25, 4-p.m., to 8-p.m., and Saturday April 26, 2014 10-a.m., to 5-p.m., at the University of Jamestown’s, Raugust Library.

A benefit to construction work includes training and development relevant to careers, without having to pay for tuition or take out loans to do so.

Workers can make up to $50 dollars an hour in wages and benefits in several construction careers.

12 locations have been planned around North and South Dakota for open houses including Bismarck, Fargo, Jamestown, Devils Lake and Grand Forks.

click here for a detailed list of times and locations of these open houses.

The Coalition of Construction Professionals is comprised of:
– Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers
– Cement Masons & Plasters Local 633
– Iron Workers Local 512
– Laborers Local 563
– Operating Engineers Local 49
– Painters and Allied Trades