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 |
$21.40 + 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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