The Laborers Training Center (LTC) provides construction industry vocational training through a full range of classes and apprenticeship programs at its Lino Lakes, Minnesota facility. The LTC offers continuing education programs for its 9500 participating union members who need to maintain their certifications, develop their skills, and stay abreast of new trends and technologies. The LTC strives to ensure safety and productivity among construction laborers thorough curricular offerings that cover every aspect of construction laborer training.
The LTC, which began offering continuing education programs in 1989, is operated by the non-profit Construction Laborer's Training Fund. Since 1999, the LTC's apprenticeship program has been part of the mandatory, state-regulated requirements for Construcion Craft Laborers. Courses at the LTC are available year-round; however, training programs gain momentum during the off season, November through April, when construction projects slow down.
With a manageable enrollment capacity of 150 trainees per week, the LTC provides training in construction skills, environmental issues, and safety procedures. Class size is small enough to ensure that students receive plenty of personalized instruction, and hands-on training in the LTC's state-of-the-art facility.
The LTC offers a full range of skills improvement training and is recognized by the Lead Unit and Asbestos Abatement Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health, the EPA, and OSHA for its intensive high-quality training programs. The LTC seeks to offer a level of training unavailable to the average construction employee from vo-tech or trade schools due to time constraints and curricular requirements.
The LTC is associated with the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), as well as the Associated General Contractors (AGC). A board ot trustees provides oversight to the LTC with equal management and local representation.
TRAINING CENTER INFORMATION
REGISTRATION: Contact our Registration Office at (651) 653-6710 to schedule all training courses except for Asbestos and Lead. Contact your Local Union Hall to register for Asbestos and Lead training courses. Contractors are encouraged to contact the Director of Training at (651) 653-6710 with specialty training needs.
DIRECTIONS: From the South - Take 35E North to County Road 14 (Hugo/Centerville) Exit #123. (Go East) ►Turn Right at the top of the ramp and go approximately 1/4 mile. ► The Training Center is located on the right hand side.
From the North - Take 35E South to County Road 14 (Hugo/Centerville) Exit #123. (Go East) ►Turn left at the top of the ramp and go approximately 1/4 mile. ►The Training Center is located on the right hand side.
CLASS SCHEDULE: Daytime training classes begin promptly at 7:00 A.M. End times vary based upon the type of class.
CLASS CANCELLATION: Cancellations are announced on Kare 11 News and www.kare11.com if classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.
LODGING/STIPENDS: Trainees living outside a 75-mile radius by zip code qualify for a hotel room and stipend. Trainees share a room with another trainee at the Best Western White Bear Country Inn Hotel located at: 4940 Hwy 61; White Bear Lake, MN 55110; (651) 429-5393.
VENDING: Our trainee lunch / break room contains snack and beverage machines, microwaves, and refrigerators. No food service is available.
REGULATIONS: No Tabacco of any kind is permitted inside the facility. Smoking is permitted outside in designated areas only. The Laborers Training Center bans guns on its premises.
ATTIRE: Appropriate work attire is required. Dress as you would for work when attending training courses. Wear long pants, shirts with sleeves, and work boots. Come prepared to work inside and outside. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided. For safety reasons, any trainee dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to attend class.
Construction Laborers' Education, Apprenticeship
and Training Fund of MN and North Dakota
2350 Main Street
Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Phone (651) 653-6710 • Fax: (651) 653-9682
Toll free 1-888-758-6466
Director of Training
Russell Beyer
Director of Apprenticeship
Dean Mills