Wisconsin Building Trades Council

The union trades are not just training workers. They are building a technical education system designed around the people it serves.

In this clip, Jeff Mehrhoff, Business Manager of IUPAT DC7, explains why their training model is built on accessibility, with multiple training centers that bring opportunities closer to members across the region.

That investment sends a clear message: union training is here for the long term, and it is built to meet workers where they are.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jYGfGjMNKjQ

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What keeps union leaders going?

For Andy Buck and Jeff Mehrhoff of IUPAT DC7 it comes back to helping people find a better opportunity.

In this clip from Trade Talk Wisconsin, Andy and Jeff talk about what fires them up after years in the trades: helping members, new members, and potential members see a path toward a better life through union apprenticeship and union work.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jYGfGjMNKjQ

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wFeHAlLNGaEZJkqfHhQRi?si=e0a924e9abbc43ac

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