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Apprenticeships

Skilled Laborers
 
TIMELINE FOR 2023 CLASSES:
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
Applications are accepted year-round.  Selection for the first class will include all 33 counties in Western PA.  Selection for additional classes will be according to workforce needs.
 
HOW TO APPLY:  Applications can be downloaded at laborpa.org.  Mail or drop off application and fee to:  Western PA Laborers Training Center, 317 Deer Creek Road, Saxonburg, PA  16056.
 
APPLICANT SELECTION:  Selection is based on the needs within the region of western PA.  Candidates will be selected by an appointed panel using job-related selection testing and interview.  These programs offer an excellent training opportunity, they do not guarantee full employment.  Employment is assigned by the Union as provided for in the collective bargaining agreements.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE:
 
  • At least 18 years old when selected
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Valid PA driver's license & dependable transportation
  • Pass a drug test
  • A non-refundable $25 fee at time of application (money order or cashier's check)
  • Reside in one of the 33 counties of western PA for past 6 months
 
 
 
Steamfitters
 
The applicant must appear in person at the Steamfitters Technology Center, 230 Wise Road, Harmony, PA  16037 to obtain and fill out an application.
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
The qualifications for applicants to the Apprentice Training Programs are as follows:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the open enrollment application period
  • Must have a valid driver's license and dependable transportation. (MUST bring license with you)
  • Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED diploma at the time of application
  • Must be of good moral character and be physically able to perform the work of the trade
  • Must  be a citizen of the United States and reside in the territorial jurisdiction of STEMFITTERS LOCAL #449.  The jurisdictional area covered by Local 449 is Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, part of Greene, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren, part of Washington and the cities of Arnold and New Kensington in Westmoreland County, PA.
  • The applicant will be required to submit to tests for substance abuse.
  • Building Trades applicants MUST complete an 18-week daytime welding class without any compensation if accepted.
  • Mechanical Service applicants MUST complete a 10-week daytime HVACR class without any compensation if accepted.
  • Applicants, who qualify based on written examination will be granted a personal interview.  Selections of apprentices will be based on qualification, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, or sex.
 
Checklist of items that MUST be submitted at the time of application:  APPLICATION FEE IS $50.00
  • $50.00 application fee payable by CASH OR MONEY ORDER, (NO PERSONAL CHECKS).  The money order is payable to STEAMFITTERS J.A.T.C.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of high school completion.  Either official high school or post secondary transcripts (preferred) and/or a copy of the awarded diploma or GED paperwork showing results of the testing.
  • Military veterans please provide a copy of your DD-214 - Report of Separation
  • Resume (OPTIONAL)
 
Upon completion of your application form, providing education transcripts, proof of a valid driver's license, and paying your application fee, you will be given a notice as to where and when to appear for your written examination.
 
The application and testing events are casual, and do not require a suit or tie.  If you receive written notice that you obtained an interview, we recommend a suit and tie for your appointment.  Applicants will be notified within two weeks after the exam date whether they will be granted a personal interview.  If you have any questions, please call the Training department at 412-481-0333, or see our website for more information, www.ua449.com.
 
Electrical
 
The IBEW Local 5 Registered Apprenticeship Program is a five-year program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction from accredited professionals. 
 
Applicants must complete the application in person at the Pittsburgh Training Facility on designated dates and times.  The applicant must score in the top one third of all applicants testing to qualify for an interview.  After an application is turned in, it is reviewed and selected by committee for aptitude testing.  The candidate will then have to complete an interview with the committee.  If the committee sees you as an ideal candidate after the interview, candidates are then subject to a physical, substance and color blindness test.  The application selection process only occurs once per year.  Once a candidate is accepted, they will become an apprentice in the Western PA Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
 
We will be accepting applications at:
Pittsburgh Training Center
5 Hot Metal Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA  15203
 
Timeline for 2023 Application Process:
 
  • Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
 
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Applicants shall be in good health, of average intelligence, conscientious and interested in learning the trade
  • Must be 18 years old.
  • Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
  • Must have completed one year of high school algebra or one post high school algebra course
  • Applicant must be willing to take any tests given by or for the Committee
  • When an apprenticeship is offered, one must submit to a physical and substance testing and a test for color blindness.  These tests will be administered by a doctor selected and paid for by the Committee
  • Must be a resident of one of the following counties in PA for at least one year prior to application:  Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, Somerset, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland
  • A non-refundable check or money order for $25.00 will be required with the returned application.  Cost of all testing and examinations to be paid by the Committee.  We will not accept cash payments, check or money orders only
  • All applicants must have a PA Driver's License for the entire time they are in the apprenticeship program
  • The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or non-job related disabilities.  The sponsor shall take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in the apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 or the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
 
Please bring the following items with you to complete the application:
  • Copy of your high school transcript official or unofficial (not a copy of diploma) and/or your GED with scores (not a copy of the certificate)
  • Your PA Drivers License
  • A (non-refundable) check or money order for $25.00 made payable to:  Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
  • We will not accept cash payments
 
 
 
 
Sprinkler Fitters
 
The Joint Apprentice Training Committee of Pittsburgh Sprinkler Fitters, U.A. Local Union 542 will be accepting applications for the Apprentice Training Program.
 
Applicant, appearing in person at the following location, must obtain application:
 
     Pittsburgh Sprinkler Fitters
     U.A. Local Union 542
     227 Stanton Avenue
     Pittsburgh, PA  15209
     (Borough of Millvale)
 
Applications my be obtained:
    
    Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
There is a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 which is payable upon receiving your application.  Payments must be made in CASH or Money Order ONLY (NO personal checks or credit/debit cards).
 
Applicants must have a VALID PENNSYLVANIA PHOTO DRIVERS LICENSE.  A copy of your license will be made at the time of application.
 
Completed applications must be returned to the union office no later than ******.  All applications must be hand written.  No typed applications will be accepted.
 
Prior to applying, please review the following items:
 
  • Applicant must at least 18 years of age
  • Applicant must have a dependable form of transportation
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED diploma.  A copy of the applicant's diploma or GED certificate must be provided at application time.  Applicant must also provide a copy of high school grade transcripts or GED test scores prior to taking the written test.
  • Applicant must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.  The work is dirty and noisy, and the worker is exposed to the heat and cold.  Work is active and strenuous with prolonged standing, much walking, reaching and lifting and occasionally working in cramped or uncomfortable positions and at extreme heights.
  • Term of apprenticeship:  Five (5) years of on-the-job training plus related classroom instruction several nights a week.
  • Applicant must be a United States citizen
  • If selected for the Apprenticeship Program, applicant will be required to submit to both a pre-employment drug test and a physical/lifting exam
  • Applicant will be required to take a written qualification examination
  • Applicants who qualify based on the written examination will be granted a personal interview.  Selection of apprentices will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, national origin or sex.
  • Upon completion of your application, you will be notified as to where and when to appear for your written examination.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the union office at 412-822-8040.
 
 
 
Plumbers
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
Applications must be completed at the time of registration.  No application will be given at the time of registration unless all qualifications are met as listed below:
 
  • Must be of good moral character and physically able to perform the work of the trade.
  • Must be at least 18 year of age and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must have a valid PA Drivers License
  • Must be a citizen of the U.S. and reside within the geographical jurisdiction of Plumbers Local Union No. 27
  • Must pay a fee of $30.00 (check or cash) at the time of application (non-refundable) to cover the cost of processing the application
  • If accepted, will be required to submit a test for substance abuse
  • If accepted, will be required to undergo a criminal background check
  • Will be required to take a written qualification exam at Plumbers Local Union No. 27's Headquarters in Coraopolis, PA
  • Applications who qualify, base on written exam, will be granted a personal interview, which will be held at Plumbers Local 27's Headquarters in Coraopolis, PA
  • Any person selected a probationary apprentice must pay $250.00 toward their initiation fee of $500.00 and after an acceptable probationary period of one year, the remaining $250.00 must be paid to Plumbers Local Union No. 27.  Residential Apprentices selected as a probationary apprentice must pay $125.00 toward their initiation fee of $250.00 and after an acceptable probationary period of one year, the remaining $125.00 must be paid to Plumbers Local Union No. 27.
 
You must bring the following documentation to apply
 
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • $30.00 application fee (cash or check)
  • Valid PA Drivers License
  • Transcript of High School Grades
 
Upon completion of your application form, providing all the above documentation is present and acceptable, you will be assigned a testing time for the General Aptitude Test.
 
The Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee urges all interested persons to comply with the aforementioned dates in order to be considered for this year's apprenticeship program.
 
 
 
 
Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
REQUIREMENTS:  
  • Applicant must pick up the application in person and have a photo identification.  A non-refundable $25.00 processing fee is due upon the receipt of the application.  Payment must be by money order or cashier's check, made payable to the "Insulator's Joint Apprenticeship Program".
  • Applicant must return the completed application to the office of the committee.
  • Applicant must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
  • Applicant must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED at the time of application.
  • Applicant must have a dependable form of transportation.
  • Applicant must have resided within the geographical jurisdiction of the Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local #2, for a minimum of one year immediately prior to the application date.  (See below)
  • Applicant will be required to take a written examination.
  • Applicant must pass a certified drug test, at the program's expense, before final acceptance into the program.
 
Applicants who qualify, based on the written examination, will be granted a personal interview.
 
The geographical jurisdiction of the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union #2 by counties:
 
Maryland
Allegany & Garrett
 
Pennsylvania
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington & Westmoreland
 
Ohio
Belmont, Jefferson & Monroe
 
West Virginia
Barbour, Brooke, Grant, Hancock, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, & Wetzel
 
 
 
Joint Apprenticeship Schools of the Union Building Trades
 
The success of any construction project depends on the quality of the people who build it.  Here in western Pennsylvania, we have 30 tuition-free quality apprenticeship programs that produce some of the finest craftspeople in the country.  The combination of outstanding curricula and on-the-job training creates a skilled workforce capable of building any type of size of construction project.  
 
  • Earn While You Learn
  • Tuition Free
  • Paid on the Job Training   
  • College Credits Available
 
Go to www.buildersguild.org and click on the Apprenticeships tab for more information on these rewarding careers:
       
  Boilermakers   Operating Engineers
  Bricklayers & Allied Crafts   Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons
  Carpenters   Painters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers
  Electricians   Plumbers
  Elevator Constructors   Roofers  
  Insulators   Sheet Metal Workers
  Iron Workers   Sprinkler Fitters
  Laborers   Steamfitters
 
 
 
 
Ironworkers
 
Interested persons may obtain an applications by downloading the application from our website at www.iwlocal3.com or in person at the following locations:
 
Zone 1 - Ironworkers Local #3 - Pittsburgh Training Center
              2315 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15222
              Dates:  Year round Monday thru Friday
              Time:  From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
              Phone:  (412) 471-4535
 
Zone 2 - Ironworkers Local #3 - Erie Office
              4901 East Lake Road, Erie, PA  16511
              Dates:  Year round Monday thru Friday by appointment only
              Time:  From 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
              Phone (814) 898-2060 to set up an appointment to pick up an application
 
Zone 3 - Ironworkers Local #3 - Clearfield Office
              1402 Leonard Street - P.O. Box 1472
               Clearfield, PA  16830-1472
               Dates:  Year round Monday thru Friday by appointment only
               Time:  From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
               Phone:  (814) 765-7535 to set up an appointment to pick up an application
 
Fill out the application completely and return it along with the following:
  • A photo copy of their birth certificate as proof of age
  • A photo copy of their high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • A photo copy of valid PA drivers license or valid out of state license
  • Thirty-five dollars ($35.00) non-refundable fee for administrative expense (Check or money order ONLY made payable to:  IWJA&JTF)
 
Return to:
 
Ironworkers Local 3 Training Center
2315 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15222
 
All applicants will be required to take an aptitude test.  If the score on the aptitude test meets the requirements, they will then be required to appear for a personal interview for final evaluation.
 
Basic Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 year of age
  • If selected, it shall be mandatory on the part of each applicant to present a doctor's certificate as evidence of his or her physical fitness to perform the work.  A certified drug test will be required before final acceptance into the program.  The drug testing will be at the Program's expense.
  • Must be a high school graduate, or possess a GED diploma,  High school seniors, 18 years old, who will graduate during this registration period, must have a letter from their school principal on school stationery with a school seal stating they will graduate.
  • Applicants will be tested to determine achievement, as in math, mechanical drawing, aptitude, both mental and manipulative performance relative to the trade.
  • Applicants must live in the jurisdiction of Local Union #3:
  • Zone 1 consists of the counties of Allegheny, Fayette, Westmoreland, Cambria, Indiana, Armstrong, Butler, and portions of Beaver, Clarion, Washington and Greene.
  • Zone 2 consists of the counties of Erie, Crawford, Forrest, and Warren.
  • Zone 3 consists of the counties of McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Centre, Jefferson & Clearfield.
  • Applicant must live in the zone they are applying for
 
 
 
 
 
Bricklayers
 
Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local #9 is accepting applications for no-cost, paid apprenticeships with the following trades:  Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Pointer-Caulker-Cleaner, Stone Mason, Tile Layer, Terrazzo Workers, Tile and Marble Finishers, and Marble Masons.  New apprentices are brought in as needed.
 
The application is available for download at www.local9pa.com at Career Link in your area, or the Local #9 PA union hall located at 100 Kingston Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  15235.
 
The base minimum requirements are as follows:
 
  • Applicant must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate, or 17 years of age with parent or guardian signature.
  • Applicant must have a valid PA drivers' license.
  • Applicant must take a written exam set up by the J.A.T.C. and attend an in-person interview.
  • Applicant may be required to submit to a test for substance abuse and are subject to a criminal background check.
  • Applicant must be willing to attend an out-of-state school for 8 weeks.
  • Applicants must reside within the jurisdiction of B.A.C. Local 9 PA and the appropriate area/chapter for which they are applying.
 
Applications are accepted throughout the year; for more information and to confirm residency requirement please visit www.local9pa.com.
 
 
 
 
 
Finishing Trades
 
The F.T.I. of Western  PA District Council #57 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program will be accepting applications for apprenticeship in the Painters/Glaziers/Drywall Finishers program.
 
Applications are accepted year round, however, we will be accepting applications in person at the District Council #57 office:  101 Ewing Road, Carnegie, PA  15106, on the following dates and time:
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
Phone - 412-276-6061      Fax - 412-276-5770
 
Selection process will be intent to hire.  Selection will be made according to the needs within the 32 counties of Western PA covered by the Training Program.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age at time of indenturement.
  • Prior to final acceptance, a doctor's certificate of examination may be required.
  • A certified drug test will be required before indenturement into the Program, at the Program's expense.
  • Applicant must be a citizen of the United States (or legal alien).
  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED (Submitted with Application)
  • Applicant must have a valid driver's license for the state of residency and have dependable transportation.  (Submitted with Application)
 
This is a training opportunity; the Western PA District Council #57 Joint Apprenticeship and training committee or its trustees do not and cannot guarantee full employment.  Employment, when available, will be through the District Council #57 respective Collective Bargaining Agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
Roofers
 
Applications are taken at the Journeyman Apprentice Training Center, 230 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA  15202, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Please schedule an appointment.
 
Minimum requirements for apprentice roofer are:
  • Be of legal working age
  • Be physically able to perform the manual work of the trade (A roofer should have no fear of height, a good sense of balance, and a better than average sense of safety for him/herself and their co-workers.  They should enjoy working with their hands and accept working outdoors, sometimes under unpleasant working conditions.)
  • Proof of High School Graduate or equivalent GED Certificate (Official Transcript)
  • Have a valid PA Drivers license, and reliable transportation
  • Social Security Card or Birth Certificate for I-9 use.
  • Be of good moral character
  • Must reside within the geographical jurisdiction of Local #37
  • Must take the SRA Mechanical Aptitudes Test at time of application
  • Must attend Joint Apprenticeship Committee oral interview
  • Letters of Recommendation are required at the time of oral interview
  • Final applicants are required to pass a physical examination and drug test prior to acceptance into the program
 
A non-refundable processing fee of $15.00 will be required at the time of application, payable by money order only, made payable to Roofers Local 37 JAC.
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Engineers & Mechanics
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
HOW TO APPLY - Applications and informational packets can be downloaded at wpaoperators.org or picked up Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations.  Applications also available on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the address below with an asterisk (*).
 
111 Zeta Drive, Pittsburgh PA  15238                             
1095 University Drive, Dunbar, PA  15431
*457 Christopher Road, New Alexandria, PA  15670*
270 Salem Drive, New Alexandria, PA  15670
206 Seneca St., 1st Floor, Oil City, PA  16301
101A Walker Drive, Edinboro, PA  16412
214 North Second Street., Clearfield, PA  16830
291 McClurg Road, Youngstown, OH  44512
 
Applicants may apply for either or both programs but may enroll in only one.
 
APPLICANT SELECTION - Selection is based on the needs within the region of western PA and eastern Ohio.  Candidates will be selected by an independent organization or appointed panel using job-related selection testing and interview.  These programs offer an excellent training opportunity, they do not guarantee full employment.  Employment is assigned by the Union as provided for in the collective bargaining agreements.
 
Qualification Requirements of the Program include:
1.  Be at least 18 at the time of acceptance into the Program.
2.  Reside in one of the 33 counties of western PA or Columbiana, Mahoning or Trumbull counties in Ohio for a minimum of 6 months.  (Visit wpaoperators.org for a list of counties)
3.  Have a high school diploma or GED.
4.  Have a valid PA or Ohio driver's license and dependable transportation.
5.  Submit a non-refundable fee of $25 with each application.
6.  Pass a DOT physical exam and drug test.
 
The Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program ("the Program") will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants, apprentices or journeyworkers based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older.  The Program will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the program as required under Title 29 of the CFR, part 30.  See notice at wpaoperators. org/EEO.
 
 
 
 
 
Carpenters
 
HEAVY HIGHWAY AND RAILROAD CARPENTERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
HOW TO APPLY:  Applications can be completed online at www.kmltf.org or completed electronically every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carpenters Training Center, 652 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15205.  Applicants who apply in person and who live more than 60 miles from the Training Center should call 412-262-1830 in advance to schedule a test for the same day.
 
APPLICANT SELECTION:  Selection is based on the needs within the region of Western PA.  Candidates will be selected by an independent organization or appointed panel using job-related testings and interview.  This program offers an excellent training opportunity, it does not guarantee full employment.  Employment is assigned by the Union as provided for in the collective bargaining agreements.
 
Qualification Requirements of the Program Include:
 
  • Applicants must be not less than 17 years of age, 18 to go to work
  • Be physically capable of performing the work of the Heavy Highway Carpenter
  • Pass a Drug Test
  • Be a citizen of the United States or a Legal Alien
  • Have a high school diploma, GED and furnish a transcript of high school courses and grades
  • Have a valid photo government issued ID and have dependable transportation.  Must be willing to travel from one job to another, regardless of the distance involved with the 33 county area.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cement Masons
 
APPRENTICE AND JOURNEYMAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING FUND OF CEMENT MASONS' UNION LOCAL 526
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
HOW TO APPLY:  Applications can be picked up in person Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Cement Masons Local 526 office at 2606 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15212.
 
APPLICANT SELECTION:  Selection is based on the needs within the region of Western PA.  Candidates will be selected by an independent organization or appointed panel using a job-related selection interview.  This program offers an excellent training opportunity, it does not guarantee full employment.  Employment is assigned by the Union as provided for in the collective bargaining agreements.
 
Qualification Requirements of the Program Include:
 
  • At least 18 at the time of job placement
  • Reside in 33 counties of Western PA (bring social security card or birth certificate)
  • High school diploma or GED certificate (bring document and transcript)
  • Valid driver's license & dependable transportation (bring license and owner/registration card)
  • A non-refundable $10 fee (bring $10 cash or money order)
  • Pass a drug test
 
 
 
 
 
Sheet Metal Workers
 
Specific dates will be updated as information is received.
 
For more information or to download an application, go to www.smlocal12.org or call 412-828-1386.
 
 
 
 
KML Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund
 
Commercial Carpenters
 
  • Carpenters are trained professionals and use their skills and training to install any building product in the construction of houses, schools, churches, hotels, hospitals and large commercial buildings including power plants.  Carpenters make up the largest single group of skilled workers in the country.
 
Floor Coverer
 
  • Professional floor coverers from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters are responsible for installing all types of flooring materials from carpet, sheet vinyl's tile, wood and laminates, and even sports surfaces.  This is a specialized occupation with many opportunities.
 
Pile Driver
 
  • Professional pile drivers expertly and efficiently maneuver huge construction machinery to drive metal, concrete or wood piling into the earth during the early stages of construction.  If you like working outside with large equipment, heavy materials and sometimes under extreme weather conditions, then you'll like the hearty occupation of the pile driver.
 
Heavy Highway
 
  • Heavy Highway construction workers build and assemble forms and their components for concrete.  Some types of projects include bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, subways, drainage structures, hydroelectric development, lock, dams and sewage treatment projects.
 
Millwrights
 
  • If you like to work with machines and tools and precision instruments and have a keen eye for the perfect fit, you might consider being a millwright.  Millwrights are an elite group of construction workers who work primarily with metal, machinery and equipment requiring precision.
 
Mill Cabinet
 
  • Cabinetry and millwork professionals are craftspeople who like to work with their hands and take pride in working with the  finest materials and tools money can buy.  These men and women produce wood products such as molding, panels and furniture.
 
Mandatory Requirements:
 
As an interested applicant for the Apprenticeship Program, it is your responsibility to complete all of the following mandatory requirements:
 
  • Provide a valid government photo ID (minimum 17 years of age to apply, 18 years old to start work)
  • Suitable transportation:  a valid driver's license will enhance your application
  • Provide copies of documentation of high school transcripts, completion of a GED or equivalent - Those graduating by June are eligible.
  • Capable of meeting the physical, mental, and cognitive demands of the Training
  • Indicate interest, desire, and willingness to learn
  • Be available for full time employment if accepted into the program
  • Must reside in the Pennsylvania excluding the following counties:  Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Lancaster, Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton
  • Also, may reside in the following counties in Maryland and West Virginia:  Allegany, Garrett & Washington (MD) and Berkley, Brooke, Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Hancock, Jefferson, Marshall, Mineral, Morgan, Ohio & Pendleton (WV)
  • Pile Driver Training applicants from the following counties are also eligible:  Monongalia, Preston & Wetzel (WV) and Columbiana & Jefferson (OH)
 
 
  • The Pittsburgh Training Center accepts applications for Commercial Carpentry year-round with classes starting in February, June and October.
  • Floor Coverer, Heavy Highway, Mill Cabinet, Millwright and Pile Driver applications are accepted year-round with classes starting in June.
  • For Duncansville and Lebanon Training Center, please contact the Training Center for more application information.