BAC Local 3 JATEC Mason Development Center

04/13/2026

Congratulations to our Local Contest Winners! 🏆

We proudly recognize the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in Brick, PCC, Marble, and Terrazzo from this year’s Local Apprentice Contest.

Brick - Nelson, Bradley, Rockwood, Dalton & Perez Trujillo, Jose
PCC - Souza, Jess, Amaya Chavez, Jose & Hernandez, Johnny
Terrazzo - Dinsdale Jr, Joseph, Sisson, Devin & Cortes, Guillermo
Marble - Gomez, Fabian, Perez, Elias & Rosales Ingiuez, Axsel

To all who competed this past Saturday — you showed up, put in the work, and gave it your best effort. That dedication and craftsmanship do not go unnoticed. We are proud of each and every one of you.

Keep building, keep learning, and keep pushing forward — the future of the trade is strong! 💪

04/11/2026

🔥 Are you ready?! 🔥

Our Annual Apprentice Contest kicks off at 8:45 AM sharp! 💪🧱
Come out and support these talented apprentices as they put their skills to the test.

⏰ Start Time: 8:45 AM
🍽 Lunchtime: 2:00 PM

Let’s show up, and celebrate the hard work and craftsmanship of our future tradespeople! 👏🔥

03/10/2026

🏆 Annual Local Contest – Local 3 CA JATEC 🧱

Join us on Saturday, April 11th as our talented apprentices compete in the Annual Local Contest at the Mason Development Center!

Competitors from Brick, PCC, Marble, and Terrazzo will be putting their skills to the test as they battle it out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in their trade.

This year marks another year hosting this exciting event, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship of our apprentices.

🥇 Winners will earn the opportunity to represent Local 3 at the WSAC!

📍 Mason Development Center
25347 S. Schulte Rd, Tracy, CA
⏰ 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM

Come out and support the next generation of skilled craftsmen!

03/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Journeyman Class of 2025! 🎉

On Saturday, March 7th, we proudly celebrated the incredible achievement of our newest Journeymen.

Our Bricklayers, PCC, Marble, and Terrazzo apprentices were honored as they received their State and Federal Certificates, Journeyman cards, and their Journeyman jackets, marking the successful completion of their apprenticeship.

This milestone represents years of dedication, training, and hard work. We are proud to recognize each of you for the commitment and perseverance it took to reach this moment.

Your efforts have truly paid off, and this special evening was a celebration of everything you’ve accomplished. 👏

The future of our trades is strong because of you.

💪 Congratulations again to the Journeyman Class of 2025!

👏 Thank You to Everyone Who Helped Make the Journeyman Ceremony Special! 👏

We would like to also extend a sincere thank you to the instructors, contractors, families, friends, and BAC Local 3 representatives who came together to support and celebrate our apprentices as they reached this important milestone.

Your guidance, mentorship, and encouragement play a vital role in shaping the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

To our families and loved ones—thank you for supporting our apprentices throughout the many hours of training, work, and dedication it took to complete this journey.

And to our instructors and contractors—your commitment to training and mentoring is what keeps our trades strong.

03/03/2026

🎉 Journeyman Ceremony – This Saturday! 🎉

We are excited for our Journeyman Ceremony 2026 this Saturday — a special evening dedicated to celebrating our apprentices who successfully completed their apprenticeship in 2025. 👏

Please join us honor this important milestone and recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment it takes to complete the program.

Brick
Isaac Flores, Jesus Guido, Jose Jaquez, Kacey Mertz, Jose Morales, Sergio Moreno, Alonso Rocha, Cesar Rosales & Tristan Stockman

PCC
Brendon Cano, Saqueo Gomez, Marc Jacoban, Guillermo Maciel-Zarsa, Francisco Mendoza, Cesar Mendoza-Lizama, Daniel Novoa, Luis Perez-Garibay, Rodrigo Rico, Jorge Valles Zepeda & Jose Villalobos Valdivia,

Marble
Christopher Brettell & Nathan Salinas

Terrazzo
Pedro Ambriz-Ochoa & Stanley Anaya

📅 Date: March 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton – Pleasanton

Important Information:
• Each honoree may bring one (1) adult guest
• Semi-Formal attire is suggested
• Please no baseball caps
• A professional photographer and photo booth will be available to capture this memorable evening 📸

We look forward to celebrating this incredible achievement with you! 🎊

03/03/2026

🚨 Upcoming Journeyman Training 🚨

All Terrain & Straight Mast Forklift Training

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 7:15 a.m.

📍 Mason Development Center
25347 S. Schulte Road, Tracy

⚠️ Important Information:
• BAC Members must register online by scanning the QR Code.
• Space is limited — please reserve your spot early.

12/11/2025

November Career Fair – San Joaquin County Fairgrounds

https://vimeo.com/djsmediaconsulting/sjcbuildersfair2025

Approximately 700 high school students attended this year’s event at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. It was an incredible opportunity for students to explore career pathways, meet industry professionals, and learn about apprenticeship training programs available right here in our region.

This is "SJC Builders Fair 2025" by Dan Summa on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/03/2025

Attention BAC Journeyman – Required SCP Training

The following course is part of your SCP Training requirements:

Foreman Training & Foundations for Safety & Leadership
November 21–22, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (both days – attendance required)

(You qualify for a hotel if you drive more than 90 miles)

Register Online: www.bac3train.com
Or Scan QR to Register.

10/27/2025

🔔 APPRENTICES — DON’T MISS THIS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Check out the information below for eligibility details and how to apply.
💰 $500 Scholarships Available for current BAC Local 3 Apprentices.
📅 Application Period: October 27 – November 30, 2025
📍 Apply Online: SFCSI Scholarship Application
➡️ See full requirements and details below!

10/11/2025

🧱 🎉 Congratulations to Our Apprentices at the International Contest 🎉

A big congratulations to Ashton Sollars, Bricklayer, for earning 2nd place, and Devin Sisson for placing 3rd in Terrazzo! 👏

We are very proud of the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship these two apprentices have shown. Keep up the great work — your achievements inspire us all! 💪🧱✨

10/11/2025

Congratulations to Robert Miller for placing 2nd place & receiving the Craftsman Award in the Bricklayers 500.

Robert is MDCs Brick instructor.

https://www.kcra.com/article/bricklayers-compete-sacramento-county/69001750