Apprenticeship Pathway

Apprenticeship: An apprenticeship is a paid, on-the-job training program; participants work 2-5 years to obtain a  journeyman’s license in a specific trade.

DC Area Apprenticeship Programs

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Local 26
  • Application Process
  • Applications due in person by the end of March 2019 for the electrical apprenticeship.
• Washington DC Plumbers Local 5
  • Application Process
  • Online Application
• Insulators Union-Local 24 Apprenticeship Program
  • Insulators-Local 24 Application Process
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
  • Application Process
  • Online Application Portal 
• Sheet Metal Workers – Local Union 100 
  • Online Application
  • Practice Questions
• International Union of Elevator Constructors – Local 10
  • Apprenticeship Application Process
• Independent Electrical Contractors Apprenticeship
  • IEC Apprenticeship Application

Application Process Overview

1. Obtain high school diploma and provide proof of passing Algebra I on high school transcripts.
2. Complete application in person or online, depending on program.
3. Achieve required scores on the program math and/or reading test.
4. Participate in an interview.
5. Obtain a job with an employer.

Apprenticeship Application Resources

• Apprenticeship Pathway Poster
• Apprenticeship Pathway One Pager (coming soon)