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United Brotherhood of Carpenters receives $4.8M from the Government of Canada to provide Apprentices with financial supports and wrap-around services, eliminating certain barriers and obstacles to their progress in training and completion of their certifi

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Developed and led by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District, the program is focused on increasing the UBC's apprenticeship completion and retention rates.

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  • Developed and led by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Canadian District, the program is focused on increasing the UBC's apprenticeship completion and retention rates.
  • The project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
  • First-year apprentices, particularly those from equity deserving groups, may also be eligible for financial assistance from the program.
  • Working collaboratively, the advisory groups will provide expertise and guidance to regional mentorship coordinators as they implement the UBC's National Mentorship Program for apprentices.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Appoints Pete Rodriguez to Western District

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) General President Doug McCarron appointed Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Pete Rodriguez to become the Western District Vice President.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) General President Doug McCarron appointed Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Pete Rodriguez to become the Western District Vice President.
  • Effective immediately, EST Rodriguez will serve a dual position as EST of the SWMSRCC and WDVP of the UBCJA.
  • This announcement comes 11 months after Rodriguez was historically elected as the first Latino EST of the SWMSRCC.
  • As an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinders of America, SWMSRCC is the largest council in the Brotherhood.