The Laborers Training School

Category: Training school

Address: 1385 Sierra Madre Ave, Azusa, CA 91702, USA

Phone: +16266101700

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7AM–5PM

Tuesday: 7AM–5PM

Wednesday: 7AM–5PM

Thursday: 7AM–5PM

Friday: 7AM–5PM

Saturday: 7AM–5PM

Reviews

Steven Song

Apr 17, 2022

I just finished the boot camp. It was one of the most difficult but one of the most rewarding things i have done in my life. You are being instructed by some of the best in the industry. The way they motivated and helped me apply technique to the task really pushed me to dig deep and overcome. This is not for everybody, if you really do not have passion or desire to better yourself or build a future career, i would not waste the schools time or your own. Now if you want to better your life and are up for change with a brighter future in mind. Then i say go for it prepare to work!!

Ernesto Lemus

Mar 15, 2021

One of the most amazing experience I had, It help me get more knowledge on construction. The Boot Camp gave me a lot of resistance specially when we pour concrete for long hours on the company I work for now. Great training ! ( Or stay in school kids )

Nate Pena

May 15, 2019

Boot camp is unreasonable.. under osha standards a person should not be carrying 94lb sand bags, 2 12 foot 45lb wooden planks, and two cinder blocks 37lb each back and forth fifty feet for 8 hours a day. Small fifteen-thirty second water breaks. And everything timed. I understand some people can do it and are highly physically capable. I had a sponsorship into a good job that wouldn’t require anywhere near this amount of work. It was extremely exhausting. Everyone was struggling but about half of the group couldn’t even finish. I am disappointed that this is what it takes to get into the union because most jobs will be using other ways to transport the necessary materials. I know how to work hard. And I was more than capable to perform my job duties. I’m not one to give up easily. But there’s no way I could do all that the laborers school was asking for three days nearly non-stop. Also if you do tap out or fail then you must wait 6 months to try again.. I think that there is something wrong with the boot camp and somewhat discriminates but I guess if that’s what it takes to pass then it is what it is. I just don’t feel like it was justifiable. I had to quit due to heat exhaustion symptoms. I was given a 5 min heat break but that was still not enough. And you only get one heat break for the whole week which also seems wrong. Especially because they just showed a video on heat exhaustion in their class about how you should take breaks which will help you perform better. It truly was brutal. My arms are bruised and my shoulders are sore. It got to the point where I had to use some back muscle and so now I have some lower back muscle pain. I guess I wasn’t strong enough. I gave it all I could and it wasn’t enough. I consider myself above average in work ethic. I wasn’t the first to tap out and I am sure I wasn’t the last. If it was for one day then maybe that would make more sense.. but even so, most jobs won’t even let you lift more than fifty pounds at a time. I was able to complete 6 rounds of the three courses back to back. And to be honest, anyone who does complete it I do give respect and props to them. The union has good benefits though but that’s a whole different thing. If you can make it then you can possibly retire in 25 years. Power through it. A lot of it is in your mindset. Do everything you can to not think about stopping or quitting. I got to the point where I was getting dizzy and I just couldn’t continue. Even if I did continue my arms or fingers were going to give out soon anyways. Good luck to those who attempt it. It’s no joke. Stay in school kids.

Alex E

Jan 12, 2018

Lady who answers the phone is extremely ,extremely rude and unprofessional. I missed my check in as I know it is my fault due to some unexpected family emergencies I wasn't able to call on the month I was told. I was ok with that ... what I don't get is why the lady on the phone was giving me attitude for nor checking in whole time I can hear her snobbyness through her answers she was given me. I asked her to send me another application so I can apply and she tells me " well are you going to apply or not because I'm not going to send you anything of your not going to apply" her words exactly!!. If she doesn't like her job and if it's too much of a hassle taking calls maybe she should look for a different job.. current employees that work for that union and been through that school all the same thing about her. Rude and disrespectful. Don't waste your time here they don't care about you or what you have to say. Best bet is apply at a heavy equipment training school . Don't apply here, don't waste your time

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Questions & Answers

In order to get sponsorship, does it have to be a union sponsor.? Also does it matter which county you live in, that determines which city you work in. Like do they find a job close to home, or wherever?

Armando Magallon | Aug 27, 2019
victor Greenwood | Aug 27, 2019

Join yhe Union closest to where you live. If you get sponsored it'll be through the Union.

Waiting for the call,How long does this take to get in?

Angel Galvan | Aug 27, 2019
Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2019

Been waiting for almost 2 years honestly dont even know how much longer.

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For boot camp,what clothing and or safety equipment should a new recruit bring ?

Mark Clark | Aug 27, 2018
Perrito Marentes woofff | Aug 27, 2018

used boots not new. will hurt your feet

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Do I still got to take the training, if I try to apply at a union near me.

Armando Magallon | Aug 27, 2019
Wpalencia2012 | Aug 27, 2019

Yes, you have to go through the training program wich is about 18 months.

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What’s the boot camp like?

d angus | Aug 27, 2019
victor Greenwood | Aug 27, 2019

Put, it this way, if you can pass "Boot Camp," you can be a, "Laoborer," on any Construction Job.The Sand Bags, actually weigh, 100lbs, now & a little heavier, if wet!!! 🤣

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I've been waiting for almost 2 years and checking in every time on the first of the month hoping for a letter to get in... is it worth waiting this long or should I just give up??

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2019
Laureston Mallory | Aug 27, 2019

Keep holding on they will hit u up. Better yet you can hit me up on Instagram at @resdaddy and i can have your application pulled, but you have to pass boot camp. Its hard but if you really want it you will pass and become a part of the brotherhood

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What are the chances of not getting work after you pay and finish the training?also what is the starting pay of an apprentice?

Mi Zapato | Aug 27, 2018
Joel Gomez | Aug 27, 2018

If you enter as sponsored, at the end of the bootcamp you go directly to work if not, you sign up on the outoffwork list, so that they call you there several great jobs at the moment, the initial of 1 period is at about $ 18.60 I think and then in 6 period It's like $ 30 something after you finish school, when you journeyout you make more brother 👍🏼

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Is the boot camp hard?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2018
J blaster | Aug 27, 2018

Not really i did mine on oct 2016.however dpnt underestimate it nor yourself.you can do it if you put your mind into it.good luck and get it done and get payed.

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When you get accepted in do you receive a letter in the mail or do they call you ?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2018
Cruz Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2018

You will get a letter

How long is the usual wait time to get accepted in ? Do you get drug tested as soon as you get accepted?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2018
Wesley Rucker | Aug 27, 2018

6 mos to 1 yr and yes u do get drug tested as soon as your accepted

If you do pass boot camp do they lay you off often? Also I don’t know how to use a tape measure... will that disqualify me?

David montes | Aug 26, 2020
Wpalencia2012 | Aug 26, 2020

The boot camp is just part of your training for joining the Union, it has nothing to do with the jobs you will be working at. If you're new to Construction the boot camp will let you know what to expect at a job site and if you're a veteran in Construction boot camp will be a breeze. But it not a guarantee that you won't be laid of from time to time.

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How IT cost to get the 24 months training school?

Juan Mendoza | Aug 27, 2019
Ed Win1 | Aug 27, 2019

580 last time i heard . worth the investment .

I went to boot camp and only lasted 3 days before tapping out do I have to reapply ?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2019
esham blazer | Aug 27, 2019

I believe the wait is 6 months. Give them a call

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How do I email my progress reports

Liumar Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2019
Anthony simpkins | Aug 27, 2019

Take a picture of your work process sheets after you filled them out then you email them to work process call to make sure they received them it should be for the month of June

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Do you get paid for the boot camp

Chase Strike | Aug 27, 2019
victor Greenwood | Aug 27, 2019

Nope. But, it's only 1week. 🤑

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Do you get paid after passing the boot camp and attending training?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2019
Donte Watson | Aug 27, 2019

Yeah no pay for bootcamp

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Got a letter on the 8th of February 2019.. called and they said i was on a waiting list for 5 day mandatory orientation and to check in next month for them to check me in. Is this mean im in or do i just call in march?

Luis Vargas | Aug 27, 2019
Daniel Sahagun | Aug 27, 2019

Just call.... you have to continuously check in with them so they know you're serious and dont drop you off of the list

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Do you need a high school diploma to do this?

Will Gee | Aug 27, 2019
victor Greenwood | Aug 27, 2019

Yes.

Does it really takes up to 6 mos to 1yr. To get accepted to labor training (boot c@mp)?

Edgar Mejia | Aug 27, 2019
Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2019

Yes it does I've been on the waiting list for almost 2 years now

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who decides when u get a raise? and how do they know u have enough hours?

jerry c. | Aug 27, 2019
Gerardo Ramirez | Aug 27, 2019

The sub committee decides if you get a raise and you need 400 woork hours per period

What do u do in the boot camp training ?

bladimir gallegos | Aug 27, 2019
Martin & DYLAN calzada | Aug 27, 2019

7145427203 you ask is labor union SANTA ANA

How much is the initiation fee?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2019
esham blazer | Aug 27, 2019

$582 or pay 300 and the rest later

Do they do a Urine drug test when they call you for the mandatory orientation? Do they send you to a clinic or do they do it on site?

edgard acosta | Aug 27, 2018
Sergio Gomez | Aug 27, 2018

Yes you are sent somewhere

How long is boot camp ? And is it paid for participating?

Jose Montes | Aug 27, 2018
i Guillen | Aug 27, 2018

3 day agility bootcamp. The other two days are interviews and exams. So five days total. Exercise your upper body strength and endurance. Respectfully, Isreal PS: You could get paid if you can lay out concrete like Sergio Gomez. But Sergio will laugh at you if you assumed you did. Lol

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What do they look for when trying too pass boot camp do they look for anything specific?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2018
Joe Tapia | Aug 27, 2018

HEART!

So if your not sponsored and pass boot camp what happens ??

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2018
Noah Hamm | Aug 27, 2019

How do you get sponsored Daniel? Do you just get permission from a construction company to work for them?

Do you start working right after boot camp?

Jesus Sotelo | Aug 27, 2018
Sergio Gomez | Aug 27, 2018

If your sponsored

Do they drug test for weed?

Laborers volunteers | Aug 27, 2018
Alex E | Aug 27, 2018

Yes they do .. and you will also get random drug test after that.

I'm 60 years old,in good physical shape,and have some construction work experience.I feel I could get at least ten(10) more years of hard work out of my body.will my age create a highering barrier ?

Mark Clark | Aug 27, 2018
Johnny Jones II | Aug 27, 2018

Not really.

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