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!

Your membership in a union means you’ll be well taken care of when it comes to:

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.

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.