America’s Work Force Union Podcast
Business:Careers
Robert “Chap” Thornton, Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 286 | Jonathan Blaine, Training Coordinator, Insulators Local 16 JATC
Robert “Chap” Thornton, Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer of the United Association Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 286, returned to the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the growth of Austin’s technology sector, which has created jobs for the building trades. He also addressed the growth of the Local’s apprenticeship program and his career pathway into the building trades.
Jonathan Blaine, Insulators Local 16 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Training Coordinator, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discussed the growth of Local 16’s registered apprenticeship program and the requirements to become an apprentice. He also explained the need for instructors to upgrade their teaching skills.
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