IUOE Local 37
TRAINING SITE
  • 5021 North Point Blvd.
    Baltimore, Maryland 21219
  • (443) 242-6280
  • (443) 242-6283

  • stacey.brown@iuoe37.org

  • Mon – Fri. 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • https://training37.com/

Please remember, it is your responsibility to make sure all of your licenses and certifications are up to date and current.

Certifications & Recertifications

All classes are held at the Apprentice Training School and start at 8am.

CCO Certification

For those that are interested in acquiring their CCO certification or need to re-certify.

View more information on acquiring CCO certification

As members of Local 37 you are entitled to, and we strongly encourage all members to take advantage of all training offered in order to enhance your skills and earning opportunities. The only requirement we make on class scheduling is that we must have a minimum of ten (10) members in each class and that you dress appropriately while attending. Classroom work requires business casual; however, if your training requires field training, regular work clothes and boots are required.

Meet Our Trainers

All of our instructors are graduates of our Apprenticeship program, and worked in the field for many years.

Michael Funk
Michael FunkTraining Director

Training School Director since 2018 and night class instructor. Serving as Recording Corresponding Secretary for the 2022-2025 term. Joined local 37 in 2001 and graduated from the apprenticeship program. He worked as an operator for 18 years before becoming the Training Director and Instructor for the Apprenticeship Program.

Lee Wagner Sr.
Lee Wagner Sr.Night Instructor
Serving as Auditor for the 2022-2025 term. Joined local 37 in 2015 and graduated from the apprenticeship program. He is currently working as an operator and is also a Night Class Instructor at the Training School. Has been a member for 10 years.
Jason Lewis
Jason LewisInstructor
Training School Instructor since 2019 and night class instructor. Serving as Guard for the 2022-2025 term. Joined local 37 in 2004 and graduated from the apprenticeship program. He worked as an operator for 15 years before becoming an instructor. Has been a member for 18 years.
Nick Herbert
Nick HerbertInstructor
Training School Instructor since 2021. Joined local 37 in 2009 and graduated from the apprenticeship program. CCO Instructor and night class instructor. He worked as an operator for 12 years before becoming an instructor.
Ian Judge
Ian Judge Night Instructor
Serving as an Executive Board Member for the 2022-2025 term. Joined Local 37 in 2005 and graduated from the apprenticeship program. He is currently working as an operator and is also a night class instructor at the training school. Has been a member for 17 years.
Michael McKew V
Michael McKew VNight Instructor
Business representative and member of the executive board since 2021. Part time crane instructor at the training school since 2016. Previously served as an auditor. Joined local 37 as an apprentice and graduated, 2007-2010. As a journeyman operator of this union, I worked on many projects throughout our jurisdiction as a crane operator.
James Hamilton
James HamiltonNight Instructor
Apprenticeship graduate
Union Member nine years
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