Apprentices, Existing Members, & Topmen

Pipelayer Bootcamp 2026!

Feb 16-20 & Feb 23-27

Laborers Local 177’s Pipelayer Bootcamp gives you the hands-on training, skills, and connections to jump into a high-paying, in-demand career as a pipelayer. In just two weeks, you’ll gain experience that sets you apart, join a team that feels like family, and start building a future with union wages, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Leading the charge? Expert Journeymen ready to push limits, sharpen skills, and answer any question thrown their way. They’ve been in the trenches, and now they’re here to set you up in a career with high pay, benefits, and lasting opportunities.

March 31 – April 4, 2025

Apprentice Bootcamp Week 2025!

Laborers 177 Bootcamp 2025

For a full week, our newest recruits will be pushing limits, learning the trade, and gearing up for the busy season ahead.

🔧 Hands-on training
⚒️ Real-world jobsite skills
💥 A springboard to a solid career in the trades

Leading the charge? Expert Journeymen ready to push limits, sharpen skills, and answer any question thrown their way. They’ve been in the trenches, and now they’re here to make sure our apprentices are built for success.

About the Iowa Laborers' Education and Training Fund

The Iowa Laborers’ Education & Training Trust Fund is a non-profit organization funded through cooperative effort between the Great Plains Laborers’ District Council of the Midwest Region, its affiliated Local Unions, and Signatory Contractors.

Apprenticeship Training

All Laborer apprentices begin by learning the core construction skills
that provide a foundation of safety and productivity across all industry sectors.