named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Registered Apprenticeship Training
NYSDOL-registered programs in carpentry, operating engineering, skilled laborer, ironworker, and cement finisher/mason trades combining on-the-job training with related instruction
Skilled Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship
On-the-job and classroom training for laborers in heavy highway, building, and environmental construction tasks
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 3 activities
- Administers NYSDOL-registered apprenticeship programs in construction tradesOffers apprenticeship training programs in carpentry, operating engineer, skilled laborer, ironworker, and cement finisher/mason trades that are registered with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and compliant with federal and state standards, serving workers at merit firms in New York and New Jersey.
- Delivers on-the-job and classroom-based apprenticeship trainingProvides integrated apprenticeship training combining hands-on, on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction in construction trades, including specialized training on heavy equipment and in trade-specific shops, through partnerships with approved contractor facilities.
- Ensures apprentice safety training complianceRequires apprentices to complete mandatory safety training such as OSHA 30, NYC 10-hour SST, or OSHA 10, with additional certifications available in flagger training, Hazwoper, and lead awareness, depending on location and job requirements.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Supports contractor partners in workforce developmentPartners with open shop construction companies that demonstrate commitment to safety, construction excellence, productivity, employee management, and community involvement, promoting affiliated contractors and ensuring access to tools, equipment, and expert resources for training.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Provides apprentices with wages, benefits, and financial supportOffers apprentices starting wages of $17/hour for private work (20% higher for public work) with increases tied to training completion, along with a Benefit Trust covering 5% 401(k) contributions, health insurance, vacation/sick time, and supplemental unemployment insurance during off-season classroom training.
- Recruits and screens apprentice candidatesRecruits prospective apprentices through job fairs, schools, community organizations, online platforms, and the NYSDOL, and conducts background checks, drug testing, and interviews to select qualified candidates for training programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$131K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$53K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$88K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- BOB TERRY — Trustee
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- A. Colarusso & Son, Inc. Partner — Organization led by Dave Laspada, Past Chairman of the Board of Merit Alliance
- Alpine Seeding LLC Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- CMM Sitework, Inc. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- Custom Marine Inc. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- D&H Paving LLC Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- Dermody, Burke & Brown Partner — Organization led by Bob Cherry, Board Treasurer of Merit Alliance
- GMR Associates Partner — Organization led by Christopher VanAken, Benefits Administrator of Merit Alliance
- Geiter Done of WNY, Inc. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- HMA Contracting Corp. Partner — Asphalt paving and excavating contractor serving the Albany and upstate New York area with over 25 years of experience.
- Industrial Services Enterprises, Inc. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- Innovative Recycling Technologies, Inc. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- Javen Construction Co., Inc. Partner — Contractor partner providing apprenticeship training opportunities and collaborating with the Alliance since its inception.
- M&C Venture Group, LLC. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- M. A. Bongiovanni, Inc. Partner — Third-generation family-owned general contractor in Syracuse, NY, specializing in water and wastewater facility construction and heavy civil projects.
- Marcy Excavation Inc. Partner — Organization led by Rick Whitney, Chairman of the Board of Merit Alliance
- Mibo Construction Co. Inc. Partner — Participating employer in the Merit Apprenticeship Alliance program.
- NYSDOL Government — Partner agency that sets wage progression standards and apprenticeship requirements; used as a channel to promote apprentice vacancies.
- NYSDOL Government — Partner in administering registered apprenticeship training programs
- NYSDOL Government — Registered apprenticeship programs are administered in partnership with NYSDOL.
- NYSDOL Apprenticeship Program Government — Merit Apprenticeship Alliance operates as part of the NYSDOL Apprenticeship Program.
- NYSDOL Apprenticeship Program Government — Partner in the apprenticeship program administered by the New York State Department of Labor.
- NYSDOL Apprenticeship Program Government — State agency partner administering registered apprenticeships.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research Partner — Provides access to NCCER credential curriculum for apprenticeship training.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Approves the organization's apprenticeship training programs.
- Northeast Diversification, Inc. Partner — Construction contractor that receives apprentices from Merit Apprenticeship Alliance.
- Resetarits Construction Corp. Partner — Contractor partner working with business owners, developers, and not-for-profit agencies on expansion, renovation, and new build projects.
- South Fork Asphalt, Inc. Partner — Contractor partner serving Long Island, NY, offering asphalt paving and sitework services.
- Suit-Kote, Inc. Partner — Supports MACTI’s mission to promote careers in construction through ongoing commitment to training and workforce development.
- Terry Contracting & Materials, Inc. Partner — Hosts MACTI training programs for Carpentry, Laborer, and Operating Engineer apprentices and provides access to training facilities and equipment.
- The Andromeda Community Initiative Partner — Partnership to foster registered apprenticeship training and cooperation in the greater NYC Metro area.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Earn-While-You-Learn Apprenticeship Trainingmethodology: earn_while_you_learnBy combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction, the organization develops skilled journeymen because practical, experiential learning reinforces theoretical knowledge and enables apprentices to gain income while building competence, increasing retention and workforce readiness.
- Open-Shop Apprenticeship Modelmethodology: open_shop_apprenticeshipBy partnering with open-shop (non-union) contractors in a decentralized network, the organization produces skilled construction workers through state-registered apprenticeships, because leveraging independent firms increases employer participation and expands workforce capacity without union constraints.
- Quality-Based Contractor Partnershipmethodology: quality_based_partnershipBy selecting and promoting contractors who meet high standards in safety, training, and management, the organization ensures high-quality apprenticeship experiences and project outcomes because accountability and excellence in employer partners lead to better-trained workers and stronger industry standards.
- State-Registered Apprenticeship Partnership Modelmethodology: workforce_development_through_registered_apprenticeshipsBy partnering with private construction firms to deliver NYSDOL-registered apprenticeships, the organization ensures standardized, certified training because alignment with state frameworks guarantees curriculum rigor, credential portability, and workforce development that meets regional labor market needs.