Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 23 was chartered on April 1, 2023. Since the founding, the BAC local chapters have trained and represented the most highly skilled trowel trades craftworkers across Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. Our members are highly skilled, experienced bricklayers, stone and marble masons, tilesetters, terrazzo and mosaic workers, and pointers/ cleaners/ caulkers. With over a century of protecting the rights of our workers, the BAC is the oldest continuous union in North America.
Local Union 575 came into existence July 29, 1907, when the original 28 members sought to be chartered by the IBEW. The first full time President, then Grand President, Frank J. McNulty, accepted their application and chartered the local, assigning it the new number of 575. Many of the family names are very familiar in the community today, Gerlach, Hughes, Lawson, Lewis, Martin, Moore, Morgan, Neff, Oaks, Riley, Taylor, Thompson, Weaver and Wells.
In the State of Ohio: Adams, Fayette, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Pike, Ross, and Scioto counties. Deer Creek, Perry, Pickaway, Salt Creek, and Wayne Townships in Pickaway county. Clinton, Eagle, Elk, Harrison, Jackson, Richland, and Swan Townships in Vinton County.
In the State of Kentucky: Fleming, Greenup, Lewis and Mason Counties.
Local Union 575 came into existence July 29, 1907, when the original 28 members sought to be chartered by the IBEW. The first full time President, then Grand President, Frank J. McNulty, accepted their application and chartered the local, assigning it the new number of 575. Many of the family names are very familiar in the community today, Gerlach, Hughes, Lawson, Lewis, Martin, Moore, Morgan, Neff, Oaks, Riley, Taylor, Thompson, Weaver and Wells.
In the State of Ohio: Adams, Fayette, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Pike, Ross, and Scioto counties. Deer Creek, Perry, Pickaway, Salt Creek, and Wayne Townships in Pickaway county. Clinton, Eagle, Elk, Harrison, Jackson, Richland, and Swan Townships in Vinton County.
In the State of Kentucky: Fleming, Greenup, Lewis and Mason Counties.
Since 1912, UA Local 577 members have built and maintained the facilities that provide power to businesses, manufacturers, hospitals, schools, and homes in the Portsmouth and Southern Ohio region. Our plumber-pipefitters build and operate power facilities and the grid our communities depend upon. For generations, UA Local 577 journeypeople and apprentices have mastered the advanced plumbing and pipefitting technologies of their time – and continue to lead southern Ohio into the future.
A Local 577 signatory contractors provide services across Southern Ohio, including:
Building the roads and bridges we use in Ohio, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18, represents operating engineers. Our engineers work as heavy equipment operators running cranes, dozers, front loaders and other critical construction machinery. Our team also consists of stationary engineers who work in the operations and maintenance of buildings and industrial complexes. We take pride in building the infrastructure of Ohio for our families, friends and neighbors.
Serving four states, Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 provides our contractors with the area’s most highly-skilled and highly-trained Sheet Metal professionals.
Local 24 represents thousands of the most qualified Sheet Metal Workers in four Indiana counties, five West Virginia counties, 30 Kentucky counties and 49 Ohio counties.
WIOA is landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Congress passed the Act with a wide bipartisan majority; it is the first legislative reform of the public workforce system since 1998.
ABCAP (Adams Brown Community Action Partnership) is non-profit social service agency and an IRS designated 501(c)(3). Established in 1965, we are dedicated to increasing self-sufficiency of individuals and families in Adams & Brown Counties through education and supportive services. As an “umbrella” social service agency, we provide diverse services to low and moderate income residents of Adams and Brown Counties, Ohio.
Our mission is
"... to work towards the elimination of poverty,
... to help people and families achieve self-sufficiency,
...and to meet the needs of the community."
"It is our mission to end poverty by empowering and improving people’s lives while building strong communities. "
Click on the Reach Out button to see how Pike County CAC can help you. They have a variety of programs, and funding.
Community Action of Scioto County can help you achieve you goals. Contact the today to find out more
740-354-7545
Main Address: 433 3rd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Aspire provides adults the opportunity to learn the academic skills necessary to accomplish their education & career related goals. Aspire is under the guidance and leadership of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
All classes & program services offered under the Aspire program are free.
Aspire offers classes to adults who want to…
Prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam (GED).
Prepare for the Adult Diploma Program.
Prepare for the WorkKeys Test.
Prepare for post-secondary courses and/or admissions testing.
Prepare for pre-employment testing.
Prepare for college or career.
The South Central Ohio Educational Service Center (SCOESC) strives to develop, deliver and implement exemplary services reflective of our commitment to meeting diverse district concerns. We seek to promote excellence in education both as an individual organization and in partnership with area agencies.
The SCOESC proudly serves our member districts in Adams, Jackson, and Scioto counties. In addition, we provide regional services in Lawrence, Pike, Ross and surrounding counties. We are dedicated to offering outstanding, yet practical, high-quality professional development, administrative services, collaborative units, and overall support to enhance the quality of instruction, expand equitable access to resources and maximize operating and fiscal efficiencies. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss specific services or needs.
At Couragements, we understand the unique challenges and ambitions driving a new workforce. Tomorrow’s workers aren’t just looking for a job; they’re seeking a path to make their mark, crave meaningful work, and demand personal fulfillment from their career. For some, past challenges have sidelined or handicapped them from the workplace and they may need a boost. That’s why we’ve crafted an innovative solution tailored specifically for the ambitious next generation of workers ready to conquer the workspace with resilience and courage.
Transforming Lives, One Person At A Time.
The Counseling Center has been an active part of the Foundations for the Trades Pre-Apprenticeship. We have several successful stories of overcoming addictions and being successful in apprenticeship.
Toro Loco is one of our local Mexican restaurants here is Portsmouth, OH. Mario and his staff are some of the best around, from ordering catering, to helping out with community events, Toro Loco has been great for our community and our program!
Check them out @ 701 Washington Street Portsmouth, OH
You can dine in, or order online for take out!
NSCC Mission Statement
"To serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training, and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities."
Our participants will be enrolled with Northwest Stat Community College and will receive college credits
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