Apprenticeship: Pipefitting, Welding, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Construction, Service & Maintenance)

Interested in an exciting career in these fields? Get ready to apply for the Steamfitters Local 602 JATC Apprenticeship! Applications for the 2026-2027 class will be taken online ONLY starting November 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and closing on November 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be 18 years old by August 15, 2026 (born before August 15, 2008)

High school diploma earned by June 30, 2026, or GED certificate by time of application

All Documents must be brought to our office.   Dates and times will be provided upon application!

All documents must be physical (not electronic) and must be legible.

Applicants must provide ONE of the following educational documents:

1. Transcript of High School Grades (must be complete & have your graduation date)

2. High school seniors must also provide a letter from their guidance counselor on school letterhead stating they will graduate by June 30, 2026.

Or

1. GED scores (Only GEDs that are American Council on Education (ACE) accredited will be accepted. Visit www.acenet.edu for further information).

Applicants must provide ALL of the following additional documents:

1. Proof of age documentation – Government Issued Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, or State Identification Card, Naturalization Certificate, or Permanent Resident Card

2. Proof of work authorization – Social Security Card or Work Permit

3. Valid Driver’s License or a State Issued Identification Card

4. DD214 (for veterans of military service only) 

*Please do not procrastinate compiling these documents.   Replacements may take several weeks to obtain.

*Only one application submission will be accepted during the application period.  Do not submit multiple applications.

*All foreign documents must be accompanied by a translation of that document and a letter from your embassy stating its authenticity. For any transcript, the letter must document the equivalency of this transcript.

*You may apply only once during the application period.

*All documents must be physical (not electronic) and must be legible.

What’s next?

Once you submit your application, the confirmation page will outline dates and times when you can bring your required documentation to our office for processing. We recommend you take a snapshot of the confirmation page.   You will also receive a confirmation email.  Please note this information carefully!

If you fail to bring your documentation on those dates/times, your application will be voided.

Upon successful document submission, you will be given a date and time for your math test.  The math test will be held at the same location where you submit documentation.

Math Test Review: Math Test

After completing the math test, you will be notified of your application status.  This could entail an interview invitation.

After applying, you are asked to not contact the apprentice office about the status of your application.  You will be notified of your application status by mail/email only!

It is essential that you read, and respond, if necessary, to all correspondence in a timely manner.  After applying, please keep your address, email and phone number updated with our office.

Missed math tests and interviews will not be rescheduled.  

If there is inclement weather during any part of the application process, please visit Here for updates.

If you are interested in applying for a helper’s job, please contact the Steamfitters Local 602 Union Hall at Apply Here.