The Program
What it Takes
What it Takes
Finding the best candidates
No experience? No problem. As long as you’re self-motivated, reliable and interested in a successful career, we’d love to hear from you. All the skills you need can be learned in the program.
Highly recommended before you apply.
Hear directly from real United Association apprentices as they share what life in the pipe trades is really like — early mornings, hard work, long days, hands-on training, and the determination it takes to succeed. This career isn’t easy, but for those who are motivated and committed, it offers strong wages, valuable skills, and long-term opportunities. If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding career you can build a future on, this video is a great place to start.
However, joining the construction industry isn’t for everyone. It’s physically demanding. It’s fast-paced and challenging. But it’s a high-paying, rewarding field that offers a lifelong career. Do you have what it takes?
- Self-motivated
- Good attitude
- Willing to learn
- Dedicated
- Driven
- Responsible
*Application into the UA Local 525 program requires a drug test.
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Apprentices are initiated into membership of the United Association as soon as possible after signing the apprenticeship agreement with Local 525. A fee of $90 is due before the initiation date, and regular union dues of $38 are required to be paid each month at the Union Hall.
Absolutely! Any post-high school education, including trade-related courses or certifications, college, military experience and help classes, earn 1 point per completed course.
Absolutely! Any post-high school education, including trade-related courses or certifications, college, military experience and help classes, earn 1 point per completed course.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply to the Local 525 apprenticeship program. You’ll also need to show proof of the following documents:
- Copy of high school diploma or GED, with accompanying transcripts
- Copy of birth certificate or passport
- Copy of Social Security card
- Valid driver’s license
- Copy of military DD-214 (if applicable)
Allegiant Stadium
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Opened in 2020, Allegiant Stadium is the home field of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. The facility features 65,000 seats, a retractable natural turf field, a translucent roof and walls that open to spectacular views of the Strip. To complete the $1.97 billion project, nearly 1,100 local apprentices were utilized in the completion of this $1.97 billion project, giving them valuable on-the-job learning opportunities.
Brightline West
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Brightline West will be America’s first true high-speed passenger rail system. The modern, eco-friendly system will redefine train travel in America and connect two of our country’s most iconic destinations: Las Vegas and Southern California. Construction is expected to take about four years with service beginning in 2028.
Sphere at The Venetian
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One of the most talked-about venues in the world, Sphere at The Venetian is the next generation of Las Vegas entertainment. This revolutionary, fully immersive cinematic, musical and entertainment experience was created by combining centuries-old mathematical formulas with 22nd century engineering and technology.
FONTAINEBLEAU
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At 68 stories, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the second-tallest structure in Nevada, just under the Stratosphere observation tower. This ultra-luxurious, $3.7 Billion resort stretches across 25 acres of the North Vegas Strip, with 3,780 rooms, a 150,000 square-foot casino, 90,000 square-foot of luxury retail space, a high-tech nightclub and more inside.
RESORTS WORLD
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When it opened to the public in June 2021, Resorts World became the first completely new casino resort built on the Vegas Strip in more than a decade. The 90-acre, $4.3 Billion Resorts World complex offers some 3,500 luxury hotel rooms by Hilton, Crockfords and Conrad, a 104,000-square-foot casino floor, several cutting-edge entertainment venues and so much more.
TRAINING CENTER
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At Local 525, we’re proud to be at the forefront of training excellence — and have been for more than a century. Our state-of-the-art training center, which was rebuilt and opened in 2020.
