Apprenticeship Program

Our Mission

The mission of the Meskwaki Nation Apprenticeship Program is to improve skilled workforce competitiveness and entrepreneurial opportunity through practical on-the-job training, competency-based technical education, and occupational education. By meeting the requirements for graduation from the Meskwaki Nation Apprenticeship Program, an individual will obtain skills and demonstrate success toward a career path in technical occupations from an accredited institution.

About Our Program

Meskwaki Nation Apprenticeship is recognized by the US Department of Labor and has obtained a National Center for Construction Education accreditation. We currently offer classes and “on-the-job” training for 5 technical trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and pest control).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I apply?

You can apply by filling out this application and dropping it off at the physical address listed in the contact information.

How old do I have to be?

You must be 18 years old to apply and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

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Apprenticeship Program Staff

Pedro Alamo, III

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Matt Bear

Apprenticeship Director

Apprenticeship

ac.exec@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9388

Jeremy Bolen

Carpentry Trainer

Apprenticeship



Pfieffer Brown

Electrical Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Wade Brown

HVAC Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Rod Claussen

Carpentry Trainer

Apprenticeship



Josephine Davenport

Office Assistant

Apprenticeship

jdavenport.map@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9545

Jasmine Davenport

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Alina Davenport

Electrical Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Dante Davenport

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Corey Dye

HVAC Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Mark Easley

Carpentry Trainer

Apprenticeship



Bob Jones

Lead Electrician Instructor

Apprenticeship

lei.mhp@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9388

Nathan Lasley

Plumbing Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Francisco Lasley-Santos

Plumbing Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Albert Medina

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Denine Morris

Education Manager

Apprenticeship

denine.morris@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9388

Jesse Ortiz

Plumbing Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Del Ray Pushetonequa

Carpentry Trainer

Apprenticeship



Brenton Pushetonequa

Lead Pest Control Instructor

Apprenticeship

brenton.pushetonequa@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9388

Todd Robbins

Lead Carpenter Instructor

Apprenticeship

ci.mhp@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9388

Drayton Roberts

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Kari Roberts

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Elwood Roberts

Plumbing Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Luis Rubio

Electrical Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Scott Shultz

Electrical Trainer

Apprenticeship



Daryl Staker

Construction Superintendent

Apprenticeship



Ceisha Van Wey

Carpentry Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Celsie Van Wey

HVAC Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Trace Wanatee

Pest Control Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Breanna Waseskuk

Office Manager

Apprenticeship

aa.map@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9391

Vaughn Witcher

Pest Control Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Winston Wolf

Pest Control Apprentice

Apprenticeship



Josh Youngbear

Lead Plumbing Instructor

Apprenticeship

pi.mhp@meskwaki-nsn.gov
641-484-9388

Contact Our Program Staff

Operation Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Phone Number

(641) 484-9388

Physical & Mailing Address

3138 H Ave
Tama, IA 52339

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Contact the Meskwaki Nation

Get in touch with our main office if you have general questions or need assistance finding the correct department to contact.