National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity for the union construction industry to promote registered apprenticeship and the different career paths in the building and construction trades. Each trade offers a unique opportunity to earn a wage while learning useful skills for a sustainable and rewarding career. The length of apprenticeship varies depending on the trade, but each offers on-the-job and classroom training from safe, experienced journeyworkers.

This year, NAW was moved to one day in April to better serve students and the construction hiring season. We look forward to next year’s National Apprenticeship Week from April 26th – May 2nd, 2026.

Building Advantage
Building Advantage
Building Advantage
Building Advantage

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Building Advantage hosts an annual Construction Career Fair for local high school students. Contractors, union trades and local organizations share information about careers in construction and provide hands-on activities for students.

Find out more information about apprenticeship through our website and within the videos below.

A Look into Union Trades Work

Union Trades Career Path

Apprenticeship in the Union Trades

Why Join the Union Trades