Apprentices in Local 33’s 5 year UA Training program earn hourly wages while they learn their craft. Spending 246 hours in classroom training allows apprentices to learn the very latest technological advances in the industry and 1,700 – 2,000 hours of on-the-job training for contractors prepares apprentices for real-world situations.
When you are accepted as a UA apprentice you’re part of an elite group of trades people with career potential that includes great wages, health and retirement benefits, the ability to grow into management and even ownership positions, as well as earning the respect of your family and friends.
You will be trained in our state-of-the-art training facility. Some of the courses you’ll be taking include: plumbing, heating, refrigeration, medical gas, high purity piping, welding, electrical controls – all with an emphasis on being among the safest workers in your industry.
You must have a high school diploma to apply and pass aptitude ability tests. Once accepted you will begin training in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, steamfitting and controls.
Basic Minimum Requirements
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
3. Must have a valid drivers license
4. Appear for interview when notified.
5. Take the NCRC exam.
6. A drug test will be required for each applicant selected to go to work.
The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of the apprentice shall be without discrimination because of race, disability, color, religion, national origin or gender.
Contact Jeremy Lindquist at Local 33’s Training Center for more information: jlindquist@ualocal33.org
Please visit the new Local 33 Training Center website at:
www.ua33jatc.org
