Jerry Alander Training Center

Jerry Alander Training Center is a renowned institution located at 5238 Miller Trunk Highway in Hermantown, Minnesota, United States. Here, individuals can start their career as a union carpenter and join the highly skilled and productive workforce in the construction industry. By enrolling in our programs, students can gain valuable education, job experience, higher pay, regular raises, better fringe benefits, and a collective bargaining agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of their job.

For those already working as carpenters, our year-round upgrade classes and industry certifications provide opportunities for skill advancement at all stages of their careers. Only members in good standing have access to members-only pages, which contain important information such as benefit details, FAQs, and contracts.

The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, which the Jerry Alander Training Center is affiliated with, represents nearly 27,000 union members and their families from 46 locals in six states. With 16 Training Centers and Campuses throughout the region, apprentices and journeypeople receive top-notch training.

Additionally, our ICRA training focuses on hospital infection risk knowledge to protect both patients and workers. We also collaborate with INSTALL, an alliance that sets industry standards and provides training for floor covering professionals. By partnering with over 100 mills and manufacturers, INSTALL mechanics receive the latest installation methods and technology in North America. Join us at Jerry Alander Training Center and take your carpentry career to new heights.