Source: NYCHA Journal

Date Published: 09.18.2025

Link: Training Program with Union Paves Career Path for Bricklayer, PCC Apprentices

This article talks about a partnership between NYCHA and Local 1 of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers union to run a pre-training program that prepares candidates for union apprenticeships in bricklaying and plaster/cement trades (PCC). The program offers hands-on instruction, professional mentoring, and helps participants meet prerequisites (such as safety training and basic skills) required for entry into the union apprenticeship. By providing this structured pathway, the initiative aims to open stable, well-paid construction careers to NYCHA residents who otherwise may lack access.