The St. Louis County Division of Workforce Development is partnering with the United Auto Workers on a free program to train county residents for careers as machinists. The program is aimed at the unemployed, especially workers who recently lost their jobs.
Program participants will get training in advanced manufacturing work. The program is designed to lead to two-year, full apprentice memberships in union jobs that pay from about $25-$35 an hour, according to St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger. The UAW will lead the classes at Ranken Technical College in Wentzville.
The program, funded by a grant from the State of Missouri, is ongoing, and each course runs for eight-weeks. The next session begins March 14. The courses are valued at $6800 per participant but will be offered at no cost and transportation will be provided.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. For more information, call 314-679-3341.
