Derek Dodd was approached by a local resident in need of some help with an ADA ramp needed for a local union member who had recently had a stroke and was having difficulty with getting in and out of his house. The Muncie Training Center was able to have a class go out and build […]
American Legion Roof Repair
The American Legion of Muncie reached out to Derek Dodd about a need for some help with a roof repair. The Muncie Training Center was able to help patch and repair 300 sq. feet of roof and soffit along with replacing 60 ft. of gutter. This was a good project for the students to be […]
Merrillville Instructors, Agents and Apprentices Make Leon’s Triathlon Run
Since 1983 Leon’s QMC Triathlon has been run to honor veterans, and since that first race the Northwest Indiana carpenters and apprentices have helped set up, manage and tear down all of the bike racks, judge’s stands, start and finish stations, and provide whatever else is asked for. It is an honor to be affiliated […]
Schererville Safety Village Honors Northwest Indiana Veterans
Through a collaboration with the local Council Representatives Eric Yuhasz and Jim Slagle, Merrillville campus apprentices were able to learn valuable wood framing skills as well as assist the Schererville Safety Village to honor local veterans. Schererville Safety Village is non-profit local training facility used to educate elementary school students about fire, traffic, utility, railroad, […]
Merrillville Apprentices Invest in The Future of Play
When one of the most iconic and imaginative public parks in Northwest Indiana needed help to update their grounds, they contacted the IKORCC Merrillville Campus and the apprentices jumped at the chance to help. In two consecutive days apprentice classes D and L partnered with local volunteers to help install new foundations and assemble new […]
