Union Labor Advisory Network

For Michael Ekhoff, joining Local 1 was more than finding a job, it was finding a career.

As a new father and pre-apprentice bricklayer, Michael saw the union trades as an opportunity to build a better future for his family while developing valuable hands-on skills. His journey highlights how apprenticeship programs create pathways to long-term growth, stability, and success.

Michael's story is exactly why the ULA Network works to promote apprenticeship and workforce development opportunities. By connecting individuals with careers in the skilled trades, we're helping build stronger futures for workers, families, and communities.