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Skilled to Work: Millwright apprentices say challenge of the job is the most rewarding

BETTENDORF, Iowa -- The Millwright apprenticeship attracts people from all walks of life looking for great pay and benefits, but many say the challenge of the job is the most rewarding part of the ...
Power Engineering

Bruce Power millwright intro training program offers opportunity for indigenous workers

Canadian nuclear utility Bruce Power has partnered with regional millwrights and other industry and regional leaders to create apprentice positions for indigenous people in the region. Eight ...
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Skilled to Work: Hands-on learning at the Millwright training center

BETTENDORF, Iowa -- Skilled workers in the Millwright union are used to being asked what exactly they do. The answer is: a lot of different things to keep industry moving and even though there's a ...
The Victoria Advocate

Retired Alcoa millwright enjoys teaching trade to VC students

Ismael Rodriguez has taught Victoria College’s millwright classes for five years. Ismael Rodriguez has been posed a familiar question during his five years as a millwright instructor for Victoria ...
BBC

The little-known profession keeping windmills alive

Windmills up and down the country are adored and admired - but not everyone knows about those working behind the scenes to ensure these historic structures are kept running. In Suffolk, two millwright ...
The Advocate

Officials laud Baker workforce development program

BAKER — More than 130 students have completed skilled trade classes in welding, electrical, millwright, pipefitting and water operations since the Baker Workforce Development Center opened in January, ...