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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 through 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 Construction 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 of trustees provides oversight to the LTC with equal management and local representation.
Weekly Schedule of Training Classes
August 25, 2023 - November 11, 2023
Training Course | Date | Off-site Location |
Week of August 21, 2023 |
CPR / First Aid
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Aug 25 |
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Week of August 28, 2023 |
Excavation Confined Space
(Evening)
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Aug 28-29 |
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General Construction / Flagging / Pro-10
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Aug 28-Sep 01 |
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Mason Tending
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Aug 28-Sep 01 |
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Asbestos Supervisor Refresher
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Sep 01 |
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Week of September 11, 2023 |
Asbestos Supervisor Initial
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Sep 11-15 |
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Blueprint Reading
(Evening)
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Sep 11-21 |
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Line & Grade I
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Sep 11-15 |
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Safety Week / OSHA 30 / CPR First Aid
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Sep 11-15 |
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Excavation Confined Space
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Sep 14 |
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CPR / First Aid
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Sep 15 |
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Week of September 18, 2023 |
General Construction / Flagging / Pro-10
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Sep 18-22 |
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Hazardous Waste Initial
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Sep 18-22 |
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Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program
(Evening)
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Sep 21 |
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Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program
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Sep 21 |
Online Training |
Week of September 25, 2023 |
Safety Week / OSHA 30 / CPR First Aid
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Sep 25-29 |
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Scaffold Erecting Competent Person
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Sep 25-29 |
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Torch Cutting Demo Safety
(Evening)
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Sep 25-27 |
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Asbestos Inspector Ref
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Sep 29 |
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Asbestos Supervisor Refresher
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Sep 29 |
Rochester, Eagles Club |
Week of October 02, 2023 |
Asbestos Worker Initial
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Oct 02-05 |
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Blueprint Reading
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Oct 02-06 |
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Concrete Practices / Insulated Forms
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Oct 02-06 |
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Rigging & Signaling Qualified - 24 Hr
(Evening)
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Oct 02-05 |
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Asbestos Worker Refresher WI/MN
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Oct 06 |
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Mine Safety & Health Admin
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Oct 07 |
Virginia, MN - 1097 Hall |
Week of October 09, 2023 |
General Construction / Flagging / Pro-10
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Oct 09-13 |
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Heavy Highway Skills / MnDOT Flag
(Evening)
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Oct 09-19 |
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Torch Cutting Demo Safety
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Oct 09-10 |
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Asbestos Supervisor Refresher WI/MN
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Oct 13 |
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Week of October 16, 2023 |
CPR / First Aid
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Oct 16 |
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Line & Grade I
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Oct 16-20 |
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Pipeline Technology / MnDOT Flagging
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Oct 16-20 |
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Safety Week / OSHA 30 / CPR First Aid
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Oct 16-20 |
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Excavation Confined Space
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Oct 17 |
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Hazardous Waste Refresher
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Oct 18 |
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Fall Protection
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Oct 19 |
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Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program
(Evening)
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Oct 19 |
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Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program
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Oct 19 |
Online Training |
Aerial Lift Training
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Oct 20 |
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Asbestos Supervisor Refresher WI/MN
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Oct 20 |
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Week of October 23, 2023 |
General Construction / Flagging / Pro-10
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Oct 23-27 |
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Line & Grade II
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Oct 23-27 |
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Mason Tending
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Oct 23-27 |
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Remote Camera Inspection
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Oct 23-26 |
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Asbestos Supervisor Refresher WI/MN
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Oct 27 |
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Week of October 30, 2023 |
Lead Supervisor Initial
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Oct 30-Nov 02 |
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Pipelaying 2
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Oct 30-Nov 03 |
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Safety Week / OSHA 30 / CPR First Aid
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Oct 30-Nov 03 |
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Scaffold Erecting Competent Person
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Oct 30-Nov 03 |
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Lead Supervisor Refresher
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Nov 03 |
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Week of November 06, 2023 |
Blueprint Reading
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Nov 06-10 |
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General Construction / Flagging / Pro-10
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Nov 06-10 |
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Hazardous Waste Initial
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Nov 06-10 |
Duluth, MN - 1091 Hall |
Heavy Highway Skills / MnDOT Flag
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Nov 06-10 |
Mankato, MN 310 S McKinzie St Mankato Labor Temple |
Lead Worker Initial
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Nov 06-08 |
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Line & Grade I
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Nov 06-10 |
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Intro to Union & Apprenticeship Program
(Evening)
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Nov 09 |
Mankato, MN 310 S McKinzie St Mankato Labor Temple |
Lead Worker Refresher
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Nov 10 |
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