Premier Education Services connects women and minorities with high-paying apprenticeships in Erie, PA — with free education, sustainable wages, and guaranteed job placement.
Complete your apprenticeship training at no cost. We invest in your future so you can focus on building skills.
Earn while you learn. Start at a percentage of journeyman pay with raises every six months as your skills grow.
Graduate directly into a rewarding career. Our industry partnerships ensure you have a job waiting for you.
Learn from experienced journeymen on real projects. Hands-on training that prepares you for a lifelong career.
Since 1995, Premier Education Services has been promoting the value of career advancement through all forms of training. We lead the effort to increase minority membership in Erie's building trade unions, partnering with unions, contractors, and community organizations to ensure that major construction projects reflect our community's diversity.
From the Bayfront Convention Center to UPMC Hamot and Erie Insurance Arena, our apprentices contribute to the projects that shape Erie's future. For over 29 years, we've been opening doors for women and minorities to access stable, well-paying careers in the skilled trades.
Explore 12 rewarding career paths in the skilled trades. Each offers excellent wages, benefits, and long-term job security.
Build and repair walls, partitions, arches, and other structures using brick, block, and stone.
Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard.
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, and curbs.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in buildings.
Install glass in windows, skylights, storefronts, and display cases for buildings.
Install structural and reinforcing iron and steel to form buildings, bridges, and roads.
Perform physical tasks at construction sites including loading, digging, and site preparation.
Operate heavy construction equipment including cranes, bulldozers, and excavators.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes to buildings and other structures.
Install and repair piping systems for water, gas, steam, and drainage in buildings.
Install roofing materials including shingles, metal, and single-ply membrane systems.
Fabricate and install products made from thin metal sheets like ductwork and roofing.
Our apprenticeship programs are designed to take you from beginner to skilled journeyman with full support along the way.
Submit your application, pass the aptitude exam and interview, and complete a substance abuse screening. We guide you through every step.
Start earning immediately with a percentage of the journeyman wage. Full fringe benefits begin on day one, including health insurance and retirement.
Work alongside experienced journeymen on real construction projects. Apprenticeships run 3–5 years with a probationary first year. You'll receive raises every six months.
Complete your program and earn full journeyman status with top-tier wages, complete benefits, and a career that will support you and your family for life.
Meeting these qualifications is your first step toward a rewarding career in the skilled trades. If you need help with any part of the application process, our team is here to assist you.
Education and training are provided at no cost to you. There is a variable application fee that depends on the specific trade (payable by cash or money order only). Once accepted, you earn wages from day one while receiving all your training for free.
Apprenticeships vary from 3 to 5 years depending on the trade. The first year is a probationary period. Throughout the program, you'll receive on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced journeymen and earn raises every six months.
You start earning a percentage of the full journeyman rate immediately, with raises every six months. Full fringe benefits — including health insurance, retirement, and more — begin on your very first day. As a journeyman, you'll earn top-tier wages in a stable, in-demand profession.
No prior experience is required. Apprenticeship programs are designed to teach you everything you need to know. You'll learn on the job from experienced professionals while attending related classroom instruction.
You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Our diversity recruitment initiative specifically supports women and minorities in accessing these opportunities.
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page to begin your online application, or contact us directly at 814.456.0406 to speak with a recruitment specialist. You can also visit our office at 3504 State Street, Erie, PA 16508.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in the building trades. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Have questions about our programs? Ready to start your application? Our recruitment specialists are here to help.
3504 State Street
Erie, PA 16508
