Northeast District Council of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association Apprenticeship Fund

The Northeast District Council (NEDC) of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) Apprenticeship Fund‎ offers a four-year long apprenticeship program that combines classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training, equipping apprentices with the skills needed to pursue careers in the offshore wind industry. Apprentices gain expertise in   tool identification and use, scaffolding and safety procedures, first-aid and CPR, and the application of plaster and proper placement and finishing of concrete. These competencies may be leveraged for building and maintaining concrete foundations, platforms, and/or support structures required for offshore wind-associated facilities.  

Northeast District Council of the OPCMIA Apprenticeship Fund‎ is a New York State Department of Labor registered provider of apprenticeships for plasterer and cement mason apprentices.