PRIDE invites you to discover the exciting opportunities in construction careers. The St. Louis area construction industry is training apprentices to meet an unprecedented demand for skilled workers. It's estimated that three new workers are needed to replace each retiring worker to keep pace with the demands for new construction. St. Louis AFL-CIO union apprenticeship training programs have a national reputation for excellence. They offer the opportunity to earn income while learning valuable skills in the construction industry. Find out if a construction career is for you or can start your journey to a career with competitive wages and benefits by exploring PRIDE's Careers In Construction manual. To receive a copy of the career manual, call the Construction Training School at 314 644-1525. Educators, apply the "real world" to class work. Check out our Interactive Construction Learning Tool.