Central Valley-Motherlode Pipe Trades Training Center

George Bliss was the first UA Training Directer I had the pleasure of working with, he was active until the end and attended most UA functions including last years ITP. His passion for the trade will be missed.

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired UA Director of Training, George H. Bliss, III, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Brother Bliss was initiated into Plumbers Local 5 in Washington, DC on December 14, 1955 and retired April 1, 2005. Brother Bliss dedicated his entire professional career to education and training, beginning as an instructor with Local 5. He became Assistant Director of Training for the UA in 1973, and in 1997 he was named director. He also served as chairman of the Building and Construction Trades Department (now North America’s Building Trades Unions-NABTU) Apprenticeship and Training Committee. On behalf of the entire United Association, General President Mark McManus extended his heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brother Bliss.

Modesto Junior College is looking for a welding instructor if any of our members are interested;

Instructor of Welding - Full Time Tenure Track 2019-2020- Modesto Junior College All full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not...

Just a reminder there is no school tonight, classes start again on Wednesday night.

Some Pictures from the last night of class. Have a great summer!!

First day of the California Pipe Trades Apprentice Contest is in the books, our guys are doing good so far!

Enjoy your Spring Break this week!

Just a reminder; there is no school Monday or Tuesday night, enjoy your holiday weekend!! 😊

Reminder: there is no night school October 31st, enjoy the time with your families!

Interesting Article

Local unions, schools are trying to head off a trade-worker jobs crisis More experienced electricians, plumbers and carpenters are retiring, and younger workers aren't refilling their ranks.