Most of our training centers and programs accept applications year-round. Please review the following schedule to determine when your program(s) of interest accept applications. *
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Apprenticeship / Contact Information |
Application Period - Testing Period - Classes Start |
Application |
First Year Apprentice Hourly Wage** + Benefits |
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OPERATING ENGINEERS Heavy Equipment Operators Heavy Equipment Mechanics |
Late Fall TlMELINE FOR 2024 CLASS Application Pick Up Deadline is December 8, 2023. Testing and interviews will be in January & February 2024, Selection by April 1, and Training begins in April, May & June 2024. (Download PDF)
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$50 |
$21.79 to $25.79 (Heavy Equipment Operator) $19.00 to $23.00 (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) |
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OPERATIVE PLASTERERS |
Applications Year Round |
$10 |
$14.89 |
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CEMENT MASONS |
April |
$10 |
$18.76 Building Trades |
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PAINTERS |
Year Round • Call First |
No Fee |
$14.58 Commercial |
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GLAZIERS |
Year Round • Call First |
No Fee |
$20.21 |
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DRYWALL FINISHERS |
Year Round • Call First |
No Fee |
$15.05 |
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PLUMBERS LOCAL #27 |
February to March |
$30 |
$20.00 |
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PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL #354 |
3rd Monday of Every Month |
$40 |
$14.79 |
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Residents of Westmoreland, Fayette, and portions of Washington and Greene counties should apply in person at Youngwood JATC, 263 Armbrust Rd, Youngwood. |
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ROOFERS |
Applications Year Round. Classes are month of January |
No Fee |
$21.62/hour increasing to $23.43 after 600 hours |
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SHEETMETAL WORKERS |
We accept applications all year and test the last Saturday of March every year. Standard ASVAB test. |
No Fee |
$22.99+Benefits
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SPRINKLER FITTERS |
Applications Annually in April, Testing in July |
$25 |
$15.92 |
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STEAMFITTERS |
Applications Annually in June |
$50 |
$17.78 North of I-80 |
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BOILERMAKERS |
3rd Tuesday Monthly • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
No Fee |
$29.64 |
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BRICKLAYERS |
Applications Year Round • Classes Start as Needed |
No Fee |
$25.50 |
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TILE SETTER / FINISHER |
Applications Year Round • Classes Start as Needed |
No Fee |
$18.60 - $22.50 |
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TERRAZO FLOOR INSTALLER / FINISHER |
Applications Year Round • Classes Start as Needed |
No Fee |
$20.78 |
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POINTER / CAULKER / CLEANER |
Applications Year Round • Classes Start as Needed |
No Fee |
$17.10 - $20.52 |
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STONE MASON |
Applications Year Round • Classes Start as Needed |
No Fee |
$26.39 |
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CARPENTERS |
Information Sessions year-round, Classes start as needed. |
No Fee |
$18 to $25- Rates vary by Trade, plus $9 to $12 - Benefits, also vary by trade. |
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COMMERCIAL CARPENTERS |
**We run Information Sessions on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. After attending that you will be sent a link to apply. |
No Fee |
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HEAVY HIGHWAY CARPENTERS |
June and As Needed |
No Fee |
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FLOOR COVERERS |
June and As Needed |
No Fee |
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MILL CABINET WORKERS |
June and As Needed |
No Fee |
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PILE DRIVERS |
June and As Needed |
No Fee |
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MILLWRIGHTS |
June and As Needed |
No Fee |
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ELECTRICIANS IBEW LOCAL #5 |
Applications Accepted Daily. Go to ibewlocal5jatc.org. |
$25 |
**Our starting wages will be 16.84 as of Jan 2023. Dates to be announced. See our website in February 2023 at www.ibewlocal5jatc.org. |
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ELECTRICIANS IBEW LOCAL #712 |
Applications are taken online. Go to our website for details |
$25 |
$17.92 + Benefits |
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ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS |
Year Round |
$25 |
$20.00 |
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INSULATORS |
As Needed |
$25 |
$22.25 |
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IRON WORKERS |
Year-Round - Call For An Appointment |
$20 |
$26.94+ Benefits |
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LABORERS |
Dates Announced Annually |
$25 |
$18.00 to $21.70 |
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*Application procedures are always subject to change; we encourage those interested to call the number provided for each trade and confirm application and testing dates. ** If you are interested in applying please call the listed number to verify exact application and testing dates and times. *** This represents the hourly pay and does not include health and benefit package. Hourly rate varies by craft within these training programs. The disclosed rates were accurate at the time of printing. Collective bargaining agreements reached after publication may result in a higher starting wage rate than what is listed here. **** Carpenters do not require a driver’s license to apply; must have valid government photo ID.
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Steamfitters Local Union #449 is a member of the United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters and Sprinkler Fitters. Local 449 represents approximately 2,600 union-trained steamfitters living within all or parts of 15 counties in Pennsylvania. Steamfitters fabricate, install and service piping systems. They may be found on jobsites involving single-family homes, garden and high-rise apartment buildings, large and small office buildings, supermarkets, food warehousing and processing facilities, power plants, chemical installations, factories, public buildings and health care facilities. Their work involves working with process piping, steam – hot water, refrigeration, air conditioning, medical gas, boilers, pipe fabrication, hydraulics, controls, all welding processes, HVACR service, energy management, rigging, drafting/CAD drawing, and industrial instrumentation.
Sprinkler Fitters Local Union #542 is a member of the United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters and Sprinkler Fitters. Local 542 has over 200 members living within a 25-mile radius of Downtown Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, as well as in several adjoining counties. The work of the sprinkler fitter consists of the installation and maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and corrections of all fire protection and fire control systems including the installation and testing of backflow devices. The work also includes the unloading, handling and installation of all piping or tubing, appurtenances, and related equipment, including both overhead and underground water mains, fire hydrants, and hydrant mains, all standpiping, underground piping, and control systems in connection with, or part of, automatic sprinkler systems for the prevention and control of fire, sprinkler tank heaters, air lines and thermal systems, as well as all connected tanks and pumps. Also included is work with CO-2 and Cardox systems, dry chemical systems, foam systems, core drilling, halogenized systems and alternatives such as FM 200 systems and all other fire protection systems, but excluding steam fire protection systems and standpipes not connected to automatic sprinkler systems.
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12 is a member of the Sheet Metal-Air-Rail-Transportation International Association. It represents approximately 1,200 workers living within one of 23 counties in Pennsylvania. Sheet metal workers fabricate and install a multitude of products from a variety of metals. Almost all of their work is custom designed and fabricated. Sheet metal workers fabricate anything from HVAC systems to architectural roof and cladding systems, industrial material handling systems, sign work, ornamental work, custom kitchen and food handling equipment, and anything else made of metal. Sheet metal workers fabricate all of these items from galvanized metal, iron, steel, tern plate, copper and a variety of stainless steels. They are skilled in all metal craftwork including cutting, rolling, bending, mitering, welding, soldering, drafting, reading plans and specifications and design. 