Ohio Union Laborers’ have the opportunity to continue life-long training at the Drexel J. Thrash Training Center. Today, the center has expanded to 60,000 thousand square feet and can accommodate over 100 Laborers overnight. The training center is a modern facility, designed to provide its members with a top-notch experience; to enhance laborers’ knowledge, confidence, and careers. 

Sitting on 119 acres, the center is a quiet, tranquil place to conduct training sessions. Located near the center of Ohio, the center is accessible to all the construction Locals of the state. The center offers a full training schedule for mid-September through May, with additional classes offered on an “as need” basis throughout the summer. 

When you arrive at the Drexel J. Thrash Training Center, you immediately know you are at a comprehensive training facility. The training center offers both: traditional classroom and online learning in combination with our hands-on learning labs. In addition, the training center is complete with dining, a lounge, a game room, and comfortable overnight lodging.