Program At-A-Glance
Starting Wage: $18.00 – $23.00 / hour (Progressive increases up to ~$25.00/hr upon completion)
Program Length: 24 Months / 4,000 Hours of Paid On-The-Job Training
Technical Instruction: 288+ Hours of Related Instruction ($0 Tuition Cost)
Location & Schedule: Central Texas / 40–50 Hours per week
About The Apprenticeship
Build Your Future in Construction
The Construction Craft Laborer Registered Apprenticeship is a hands-on, paid 4,000-hour training program offered by the Department of Workforce Efficiency (D.O.W.E.).
Designed specifically for veterans and transitioning service members, this program allows you to earn full-time wages while receiving structured mentorship and industry certifications.
No prior construction experience is required.
You will work on real job sites across Central Texas, mastering site development, concrete, infrastructure, renewable energy, and jobsite safety while earning an industry-recognized Journeyworker credential.
Why This Program Works
GI Bill® Housing Allowance
Eligible veterans can utilize their GI Bill® benefits to receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while training.
Earn While You Learn
Full-time employment with progressive wage increases as you hit key training milestones.
Zero Tuition Cost
Receive structured classroom and field instruction without taking on student debt.
Mission-Driven Career
Transition your military discipline, physical readiness, and operational mindset into high-demand civilian infrastructure projects.
What You Will Learn & Responsibilities
Site Preparation
& Utilities
Concrete & Infrastructure
Safety
& Certifications
Renewable Energy
& Tools
Site development, material handling, trenching, structural assembly, and jobsite support.
Concrete finishing, general construction, highway tasks, asphalt, and traffic control.
OSHA safety practices, electrical hazard awareness, CPR/First Aid, fall protection, and PPE procedures.
Solar installation, hand and power tool mastery, and reading workprints/blueprints.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for the program and the upcoming Austin interview sessions, applicants must meet the following criteria
01
Military Status
Veteran or transitioning U.S. service member (Guard & Reserve welcome).
02
Availability
Available for an in-person interview in Austin on September 21 or September 22.
03
Work Authorization & Age
18+ years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
04
Requirements
Valid government-issued photo ID and reliable transportation to Central Texas jobsites.
05
Physical Readiness
Able to perform outdoors, hands-on physical labor (lifting, standing, bending) and follow safety instructions in English.
Why Veterans Fit This Role
Transferable Skills
Your physical readiness, discipline, and teamwork set you apart from day one.
Safety & Leadership
Experience with operational safety and structured execution in high-stakes environments.
Community Impact
Build the roads, bridges, solar projects, and infrastructure that keep Central Texas moving.
Meet Your Interviewer
With decades of experience connecting individuals to
hands-on training and real career paths, Amy leads our apprenticeship programs and industry partnerships.
Amy Tevis
Chief Executive Officer
Reserve Your In-Person Interview Slot
Fill out the short form below to apply for the Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship in Central Texas.