Youth Apprenticeships
Building Your Future
Your Construction Career Starts Here
Youth apprenticeship gives high school students the chance to jumpstart their careers before graduation. At Miron, you’ll work alongside skilled professionals, gain hands-on experience, and earn a paycheck — all while discovering where a career in construction can take you.
For Educators:Explore Resources
Field Opportunities
Pick Your Path: Which Trade Sounds Like You?
Select a trade to explore what it takes to get started and where it can take you.
Carpenter
Build, shape, and install the pieces that bring a project to life.
Great For: Hands-on creators who notice every detail
Education
4 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$78,000
+ union benefits
Cement Finisher
Turn freshly poured concrete into smooth, strong surfaces.
Great For: Active people who like tools and precision
Education
3 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$79,000
+ union benefits
Ironworker
Help build the bones of a structure with steel, concrete, and reinforcing materials.
Great For: Team players who like variety (and aren’t afraid of heights)
Education
4 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$83,000
+ union benefits
Laborer
Jump into a little bit of everything, from site prep and assembly to safety support.
Great For: Hard workers who like staying active and switching things up
Education
2 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$66,000
+ union benefits
Mason
Use brick, block, and stone to create walls, fireplaces, patios, and more.
Great For: Outdoorsy people who like math and hands-on work
Education
3 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$80,000
+ union benefits
Millwright
Install, repair, and align the massive machines that keep industries moving.
Great For: Problem-solvers who like welding, drilling, and detail work
Education
4 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$83,000
+ union benefits
Operating Engineer
Control heavy equipment and keep jobsite machinery running safely.
Great For: People who love big machines and a different challenge every day
Education
3 Years
Paid apprenticeship
Compensation
$78,000–$94,000
+ union benefits
Video Spotlights
Apprentices In Action
Explore the trades through the eyes of Miron apprentices. Watch their stories, learn about different career paths, and see how apprenticeship can spark a rewarding future.
Apprenticeship Process
How It Works
- Learn more about apprenticeship opportunities with Miron.
- Complete a job shadow to gain in-person experience in a career of interest (optional, but highly encouraged).
- Connect with your school counselor to review program requirements and secure approval to participate.
- Apply and interview for a youth apprenticeship with us.
- Start your apprenticeship journey, gaining valuable experience while earning a paycheck.
Signing Day
For many students, graduation is just the beginning. After completing a youth apprenticeship and selecting a trade, they take the next step by signing on as registered apprentices with Miron. Through career signing day celebrations, we recognize their hard work and commitment to building a future in the skilled trades.
Registered Apprenticeship
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to joining the trades. Whether you’re a recent graduate or exploring a new direction, registered apprenticeships offer a pathway to a rewarding career in construction. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing training, apprentices build the skills needed for long-term success.
Let’s Do The Math
A Career That Pays Off From Day One Through Hands-On Training
Like a college or technical school, an apprenticeship helps prepare you for a successful career.
The difference? Apprentices earn a paycheck while they learn, allowing them to build skills and experience without taking on tuition costs.
*Apprenticeship wages based on the NCSRCC Carpenter 2024 contract and working 2,000 hours. Estimated college education cost based on average 2025–26 in-state tuition and fees at a ranked public college and average room and board at a public four-year college. Sources: U.S. News & World Report and EducationData.org.
Why Miron
Find Your Trade and Build Your Future at Miron
Miron’s Youth Apprenticeship Program gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore careers in construction and technology while earning a paycheck and gaining hands-on experience. Working alongside experienced mentors, students complete 450 to 900 hours of on-the-job training while building skills, confidence, and connections.
Want to learn more? Attend one of our Construction Career Works events to explore career pathways and meet the people who can help shape your future.
Job Shadowing
High School Job Shadowing
Curious what a career in the trades is really like? Spend a few hours shadowing a Miron team member and get a firsthand look at the work that interests you. You’ll experience a typical day on the job, see how projects come together, and discover what a future career at Miron could look like.
Resources
Resources for Educators
Enhance your classroom with construction education. Here’s how Miron can help.
Looking for more resources or have questions?
Email us at [email protected].
Take students on guided tours of active project sites to explore construction phases, safety practices, sustainability, and more. Students see how teams, technology, and planning come together to turn blueprints into finished buildings.
Bring construction professionals into the classroom to discuss careers, industry trends, technical skills, and more. Presentations can be tailored to your curriculum to make learning more relevant and engaging.
Give students hands-on experience with activities like building models, exploring materials, and practicing basic construction skills. Students develop practical skills and learn what goes into quality craftsmanship.
Let students plan, design, or manage a real or simulated construction project with guidance from our team. Students strengthen teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills while learning how construction projects come together.
Use virtual reality (VR) or computer simulations to let students explore a project from planning through completion. Students can safely interact with each project stage and better understand how projects flow from idea to completion.
Bring construction professionals together to share their career paths and answer student questions. Students hear different perspectives, explore career options, and get answers that can help guide their next steps.
Help students explore energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable materials, and other environmental considerations. Students learn how sustainability shapes modern construction and are invited to contribute ideas.