TOOLBOX TALK
Now Hiring: Carpenter Apprenticeship Instructor
- Applicants must meet specific experience, supervisory, and qualification requirements.
- Please read the official hiring notice carefully and follow all application instructions.
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026
Interviews: Scheduled for January 22, 2026
Equal Opportunity Construction Event — March 20, 2026
When: Friday, March 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Fairfield Training Center, 800 Chadbourne Rd, Fairfield, CA
- Hands-on demonstrations and guided activities.
- Meet employers and instructors from all crafts.
- Lunch provided & great raffle prizes.
- All are welcome to attend!
ERiCA Grant Applications Now Open
Quarter 1 Cut-Off: September 30, 2025
- Supports Apprentices with children under 13, or Dependent Children with documented specific needs.
- Funding is limited and distributed quarterly; amounts vary by number of applicants.
- Read the application carefully and submit all required documentation.
Nor Cal Carpenters Magazine
Issue Highlights:
- Creating Seats at the Table — Laura Drocic’s lasting impact on the NCCU and Sisterhood
- Your Carpenters In Action — Committee helps secure major victories
- AB130 Passes — Legislation expands labor protections and housing development
CSSS Certificate Program
Advance your safety career with the Construction Site Safety Specialist (CSSS) Certificate.
- Designed for Union Journeymen ready to step into jobsite safety leadership roles. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Builds hazard recognition, control methods, and applied safety regulations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Certificate requires completion of key UBC safety courses (OSHA 30, fall protection, confined space, and more). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
11 Crafts
One Path Forward
Apprenticeship Programs
Explore pathways in 11 different crafts across Nor Cal.
- Learn & Earn with hands-on training
- Carpentry, Millwright, Scaffold Erector & more
- Start your journey today!
Your Account
All in One Place
Create Your CFAO Account
Manage your union benefits securely online:
- Track hours
- View retirement, vacation & annuity info
- All in one secure place
Upskill
Anytime
Enroll in an Advancement Course
Take your skills to the next level.
- Flexible scheduling (evenings & weekends)
- Topics: Layout, safety, technology, leadership
- Upskill while on the job
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