Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is both an ancient tradition and a highly-effective modern training method, particularly for those choosing to work in the exciting and increasingly technical construction industry.

LU # 475's apprentices learn through both classroom and on-the-job training in what is considered by many to be the best construction industry apprentice program in the world. The five-year apprenticeship period is divided into one-year segments, each of which includes 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and a minimum of 216 hours of related classroom instruction.

All training programs are run through United Association local joint training committees in specific cities or regions, and are overseen by National Joint Training Committees. One of the things that makes the UA training program so successful is that we view it as a joint partnership between labor and management.

Apprenticeship is not an easy time, apprentices must work the same hours as journeymen plus attend classes. Yet, this can be a highly rewarding career path for an individual who is motivated to learn the piping trade and become an active member of a proud and noble trade union.

To contact the Apprenticeship Coordinators you can call the Training Center for information at (908) 754-8994.

Apprenticeship News and Pertinent Information

Apprenticeship Events and Deadlines

05/12/2008  thru  05/23/2008

Monday: APPRENTICE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS STEAMFITTERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION 475 EDUCATION FUND ANNOUNCEMENT OF STEAMFITTER -PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIPS APPLICATIONS: For five-year apprenticeship program in the Steamfitting-Pipefitting field, operated by Steamfitters & Pipefitters Local Union 475 Education Fund will be available from MONDAY MAY 12 TO FRIDAY MAY 16 2008 and MONDAY MAY 19 TO FRIDAY MAY 23, 2008 between the hours of 8:00A.M. TO 1:00P.M.  There will be 150 applications available.  Applications must be filled out in person, by the applicant, at the Local Union 475 Training Center.  Applications will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. REQUIREMENTS: Copies of Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or equivalency (GED), High School Transcript, a VALID Drivers License and 3 letters of Character Reference must be presented to receive an application.  Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. NON-DISCRIMINATION: Steamfitters & Pipefitters Local Union 475 Education Fund, in conduct of it's Apprentice & Journeyperson Training Center at 136 Mount Bethel Road in Warren, NJ 07059, admits students of any sex, race, color, national & ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students.  The school does not discriminate on basis of sex, race, color, national & ethnic origin in the administration of it's educational policies & school administered programs. APTITUDE TEST: Applicants will be required to take the ACT - Work Keys aptitude test administered by Horizon House. PERSONAL INTERVIEW: All appropriate applicants shall be required to appear before the Joint Apprentice Committee for a Personal Evaluation Interview. PHYSICAL FITNESS: Successful applicants will be required to have a physical examination and drug screening by a physician designated by Local Union 475.