Application for Apprenticeship

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR AN APPLICANT TO BE CONSIDERED

FOR A PROBATONARY PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP

1. Must be at least 18 years of age. (See Section III-B-2—Qualifications of Applicants for Apprenticeship in the National Guideline Standards of Apprenticeship);

2. Complete this online application and submit the following Documents:

a. Birth certificate or other such document for proof of age.

b. High School diploma and transcript or high school equivalency (GED) certificate and official report of test results.

c. Military transfer or discharge Form DD-214, if applicable.

3. Appear for interview when notified.

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR A PROBATIONARY APPRENTICESHIP YOU WILL

BE REQUIRED TO:

1. Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year (1700-2000 hours of on-the-job training).

2. Serve a 5 year apprenticeship including the probationary period (8,500-10,000 hours of on-the-job training).

3. Report for work on a regular basis.

4. Provide for your transportation to and from the job site.

5. Work under the direction of a Journey Worker on the job site and perform job duties satisfactorily.

6. Attend related training classes regularly and maintain an acceptable average in those classes.

7. Purchase text material for use in related training classes as required.

8. Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.

Background checks will be performed on all applicants invited to enroll in the Apprenticeship Program and a conviction for a felony will result in the JATC withdrawing its invitation to enroll in the Apprenticeship Program. In addition, drug testing will be conducted on all applicants for admission to the Apprenticeship Program. By submitting this application, you consent to a background check and a drug test in the event you are selected for admission to the Apprenticeship Program

By completing the On-Line Application and submitting your application to the committee, you are stating that you understand, have read and agree to abide by the above.

The Committee selects students of any race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  The Apprentice Committee is actively recruiting applicants including minorities and females.