Apprenticeship Trades

What is the difference between trade school and a trade apprenticeship in Oregon? 

Trade school in Oregon is found at your community colleges. You can use Oregon Promise to pay for trade school.

An Oregon TRADE APPRENTICESHIP (union or non-union) requires:

• The student be 18.

• The student have a driver's license. 

• The student be drug-free.

• The student must have their DIPLOMA in hand to apply.*

The high school diploma is an issue. You will not have your diploma until late June of your graduation year ~ even if you are an early graduate. Thus, you will not be able to apply until after you have passed by your FAFSA/ORSAA & Oregon Promise deadlines - which is June 1st every year. 

If you are aiming for a trade apprenticeship ALSO file your FAFSA/ORSAA and Oregon Promise by June 1st for regular graduates and by late January for early graduates! 

Aim and plan for two different pathways. See if the trade apprenticeship door opens. If it does not, you can go take classes in a trade program at any Oregon community college using the Oregon Promise scholarship. 

STATE OF OREGON APPRENTICESHIP WEBSITE

APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION

Introduction to a Registered Apprenticeship: Watch Video HERE

• OREGON APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS 

• OREGON TRADES OPPORTUNITIES 

• INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS OF OREGON APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

CHEMEKETA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technician

• Inside Wire Electrician

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Plumber

OTHER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN OREGON

Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon IEC

United Association Local Union 290 – Apprenticeships (Plumber, Steamfitter, HVAC/R)

NW College of Construction

Linn Benton Community College – Apprenticeship Programs

Mt. Hood Community College – Central Electrical Training Center