Boilermakers 667

Boilermakers 667 has a three-year apprenticeship program that teaches skills in a variety of welding areas.  Their program is located in Winfield, WV, and covers most of the state. Boilermaker work demands a high degree of technical skill and knowledge, a dedication to excellence, a willingness to study and complete on-the-job training, and an ability to travel from job site to job site to maintain employment. For more info: https://sajac-boilermakers.org/

Bricklayers District Council Apprenticeship Program

The WV Bricklayers District Council Apprenticeship program provides apprenticeship opportunities for those who reside in any West Virginia County as well as the Counties of Allegheny, Garrett, and Washington, MD.

When to apply: The 3rd Friday of each month

Where to apply: Any WV Job Service or Western Maryland One Stop Job Center

Hours to apply: 8:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Bricklayers minimum qualifications for application to the Apprenticeship program require that applicants be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or a G.E.D, and a valid driver’s license.  Applicants must be a resident of West Virginia, Allegheny, Garrett, or Washington Counties in Maryland. Applicants must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.A drug test will be required.  All applicants will be administered a standard written aptitude test by the WV Job Service or the Western Maryland One Stop Job Center.  In order to be accepted, you must provide copies of your birth certificate, high school diploma, or G.E.D. and a copy of your driver’s license will be requested at a later date. Only copies will be accepted please do not bring originals. For more info: https://www.bacweb.org/

Carpentry

Carpentry is a vast trade and the skills our members provide begin with our extensive training programs. The Apprenticeship Program offers a four-year program in the area of carpentry — commercial, residential and heavy construction. Additionally, separate specialized programs exist for floor laying, cabinet making, and mill working. You can also become a pile driver or a millwright. In the program, safety and professional skills are emphasized.  Interested applicants must pass certain testing requirements before acceptance into the program. For more info: https://www.wvcarpenter.com/

CEMENT MASONS 926

Cement Masons are skilled in their crafts as well as in working to bring in the job on time and within budget.  Once an apprentice earns his journeyman status, his skill becomes an asset.  This asset is most needed and is recognized by all union contractors.  Cement Mason journeymen are considered to be on the “upper end” of the construction industry wage and benefits scale. An Apprentice is required to complete 160 hours of classroom education and 1200 hours of on-the-job training each year to advance to the next level of apprenticeship. For more info: https://opcmiatraining.org/training-programs/apprenticeship/

Electrician

Depending on where you are located in the state of WV there are several apprenticeship programs for electrical available.

IBEW 246 – STUEBENVILLE

http://sejatc.org/home.php

IBEW 141 – WHEELING

https://www.ibew141.org/

IBEW 307 – CUMBERLAND/HAGERSTOWN

https://www.wmjatc307.org/

IBEW 317 – HUNTINGTON

http://www.ibew317.net/

IBEW 466 – CHARLESTON

http://www.ibew466.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page=Apprenticeship

IBEW 596 – CLARKSBURG

IBEW Local 596 Clarksburg JATC
1001 North 12 Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
John Young, Apprenticeship Coordinator
304-622-0151 ext 12 jyoung@ibew596.com

IBEW 968 – PARKERSBURG

https://ibew968.com/

INSULATORS

The work of the Insulator/Asbestos Worker includes the insulation of both industrial and commercial mechanical systems (i.e. piping, boilers, ductwork, storage tanks, and equipment) for the purpose of energy savings; burn protection, and controlling system heat transfer and condensation.  The majority of work takes place in industrial (power plants, chemical process plants, refineries, steel mills, etc…) and commercial (schools, hospitals, offices, etc…) settings. 

INSULATORS 2 – CLINTON

http://www.insulators2.org/apprenticeship.html

INSULATORS 80 – WINFIELD

http://awlu80.com/apprenticeships

Ironworkers

It is important to mention that an ironworker must be willing to work in high places, have a good sense of balance, and be alert to potential danger to themselves and others.

IRONWORKERS 549 – WHEELING

Ironworkers 549 JATC
2350 Main Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Nathan Ford, Training Coordinator
Phone: (304) 232-2660
549appr@comcast.net

IRON WORKERS 568 – CUMBERLAND

Ironworkers 586 JATC
119 South Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Cliff Windricks, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Phone: 301-777-7433
cpw568@hotmail.com

IRON WORKERS 769 – ASHLAND

Apprenticeship Coordinator
Michael Blakeman
12010 Virginia Blvd.
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone: 606-929-9656
Fax: 606-929-5228

IRON WORKERS 787 – PARKERSBURG

Ironworkers Local 787 Joint Apprenticeship
303 Erickson Boulevard
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Brad Winans, Training Coordinator
Phone: 485-6231
iw787org@suddenlinkmail.com

Laborers

Unlike most other construction trade apprenticeship programs, the Construction Craft Laborers’ (CCL) program is designed to provide apprentices with 160 hours of training before they ever set foot on a job site. To become eligible for employment and on-the-job training, the apprentice must complete the program’s initial classroom and hands-on training session. It is during this initial session that the apprentice receives training in basic construction skills, safety awareness, and work ethics. For more info: 

WV Laborers’ Training Trust Fund
PO Box 6
Mineral Wells, WV 26150
Ross McPherson, Training Coordinator
Phone 304-485-6357
wvccl@citynet.net

Millwrights

Millwrights are an elite group of construction workers who work primarily in metal and with machinery and equipment requiring precision. Millwrights install conveyor systems, escalators, giant electrical turbines, and generators. They install and do maintenance on machinery in factories and do much of the precision work in nuclear power plants.

MILLWRIGHT LOCAL 443

https://secureform.luxsci.com/forms/16719/7551/Hq2c/form.html

https://www.easternmillwrights.com/Training443.xml

Operating Engineers

IUOE Local 132 Joint Apprenticeship Training School

The length of Apprenticeship is three (3) years.  Five weeks of training are required each year at the Training Site. 1,000 OJT hours are required each year to be advanced to the next year.  Apprentices must be able to travel and be available to work throughout the state of West Virginia.  Apprentices are not paid during training weeks or when they are on job layoff.  they are only paid when working on the job. For more info: https://www.iuoe132.org/apprenticeship/

Painters/Glaziers

PAINTERS DISTRICT COUNCIL 53 FTI OF WV AND REGION

The Finishing Trades Institute sponsors five apprenticeship programs – Commercial Painting, Industrial Painting, Drywall, Glaziers, and HydroBlaster/Vacuum Technician.  Applications are accepted daily from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM year-round with the exception of holidays and weekends. For more info: https://iupatdc53.org/apprenticeship/

https://ualocal83.com/?page_id=256Plumbers/Pipefitters

PLUMBERS & FITTERS 521 – HUNTINGTON

Where to Apply:  West Virginia Job Service Offices in the following counties:  Cabell, Mason, Logan, Mingo, or McDowell

Plumbers & Fitters Local 521 JATC
137 5th Ave
Huntington, West Virginia 25701
Mark Traylor, Training Coordinator
(304) 523-6085
ua521ins1@uanet.org

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS 152 – MORGANTOWN

https://ualocal152.org/category/apprenticeship-training-center/

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS 625 – CHARLESTON

There is a $35.00 application fee at the time of application. All applications will be reviewed once a year.  Applicants will be notified of their status via US Postal Mail.

Charleston JATC of Plumbers & Pipefitters
3601 James Street
Charleston, WV 25312
Brett Matthews
304-744-6188
lu625tc1@uanet.org

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS 83 – WHEELING

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PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS 565 – PARKERSBURG

http://www.ualocal565.org/apprenticeship-main1.htm

UA 486 PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS – MARTINSBURG/BALTIMORE

https://getpiping.com/

Roofers

Depending on your area there are different options available.

NORTH CENTRAL JAC & ROOFERS LOCAL #242

North Central JAC
728 Tracewell Road
Mineral Wells, WV 26150
Dan Mccoy, Training Coordinator
304-489-2111

ROOFERS 185 – CHARLESTON

Roofers JATC
3130 7th Avenue
Charleston WV 25312
Bruce Hysell, Training Coordinator
304-346-9234
roofers185@suddenlink.net

ROOFERS 188 – WHEELING

Roofers Local 188 JATC
2003 Warwood Avenue
Wheeling WV 26003
Millie Armbruster, Training Coordinator
304-905-9777
roofers188@comcast.net

Sheet Metal/HVAC

SHEET METAL WORKERS 100 – CUMBERLAND

Today’s sheet metal industry, as always, needs highly skilled and motivated workers. Our main source for developing such workers has been through our apprenticeship programs. These programs offer an ‘earn while you learn’ opportunity to launch a lifetime career. You will receive quality training and limitless opportunities to advance while earning a paycheck and health benefits. An apprentice learns through classroom study and on-the-job training, working side by side with a skilled Journeyman. This allows you to gain both practical experiences as well as the knowledge you need as you progress through the program. For more info: http://www.smart100trainingcenter.org/

SHEET METAL WORKERS 24 – SOUTH POINT

Accepting applications “most” Thursdays between 12:30 and 4:00 PM.  Call ahead to confirm the office is open (614) 471-3107. For more information go online at http://www.tinman24.org/how-to-apply.html

SHEET METAL WORKERS 33 – CHARLESTON/PARKERSBURG/CLARKSBURG

West Virginia Training Center