The United Association Pipefitters' Local Union 597 recently dedicated its new Pipefitters' Training Center in Mokena, Ill.
The four-year apprenticeship program is split between day and night classes. The center also offers continuing education for journeymen workers.
UA Local 597, which represents nearly 9,000 men and women in the piping industry, currently has 606 apprentices, ages 18 to 55.