The Future is In Your Hands
The Sky's the Limit
The Construction Industry Association of Rochester (CIAR) and its members companies – many of the regions largest and most successful organizations – are committed to delivering the highest quality craftmanship and providing the best trained workers for your next construction project.
That’s why we’re focused on recruiting the next generation of construction tradespeople to bring their energy, their passion, and their drive to help us continue to significantly impact the places people live, work and play across the Rochester region.
Building Careers and Community
The CIAR has launched two new programs to support people and purpose across the Rochester region.
Apprenticeship Scholarship Fund
Scholarships of $5,000 designed to encourage and support apprenticeship opportunities for those interested in entering the union-based trades with CIAR-affiliated unions.
Nonprofit Community Impact Fund
Provides funds of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations focused on employment and workforce readiness, career exploration, union exposure, apprenticeship preparation, etc.
Benefits of Joining a Union!
Competitive Wages
Better Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Career Growth
Safe Workspaces
Best Tech/Tools
Careers in the Construction Trades:
Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
There are immediate openings across hundreds of construction-related positions where creativity meets craftsmanship and where every day brings cool opportunities for you to earn while you learn and grow.
Create Your Foundation
The “trowel trades” include bricklayers, stone and marble masons, cement and brick masons, tile setters, and more, that can help build a great foundation for your career.
Operate and Excel
Build Your Success
Build bridges, roads, tunnels, even pipelines using the latest in green construction technologies.
Construct Your Career
Construct, erect, install and repair fixtures, structures, buildings made from wood and other materials.
Finish Your Future
The Sky’s The Limit With A Career In The Construction Trades
Career stability and growth
High demand for years to come
Significant impact on local community
Earn an excellent wage and receive great benefits
Personal and professional success
Why Hire a Union Contractor? Confidence!
When you hire a union contractor, you’re working with the industry’s most knowledgeable and highly skilled workforce that will deliver the highest level of quality craftsmanship, while ensuring your project will be completed on time and on budget.