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Apprenticeship Programs Accepting Applications

Boilermakers Northeastern Area Local 29 (MA) 

Applications available on rolling basis online only at https://boilermakersapprenticeship.com/applicants/

Boilermakers Local 29  

210 Bodwell St.  Avon, MA 02322

Contact:  Chuck Hancock, Business Manager

 Tel: 617-328-8400  

 https://boilermakersapprenticeship.com/

https://boilermakerslocal29.org/

Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 (MA-ME-NH-RI)

Application Process: Please contact our Apprenticeship Office during the month of November for eligibility requirements and times, dates, and location of our next Application Period. Candidates are ranked based on their interviews and testing. Trustees make the final selections.  

Contact: Anthony Antonuccio, Executive Director of Apprenticeship & Training

Tel: (617) 242‐5500   Email: tantonucc@gmail.com

https://bacweb.org/

Carpenters (Statewide)
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund holds in person Information Sessions MONTHLY on the first Monday of each month at 6 pm sharp.  Information sessions are currently in person only. See dates and locations here: https://www.nasctf.org/

Electricians IBEW Local 7 (Springfield, MA)

Applications open September through January by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Must attend an informational meeting first.

Springfield Electrical JATC  95 Liberty St., Ste. 1 Springfield, MA 01103

Contact: Tel: 4137372253

     www.local7jatc.com

Electricians IBEW Local 96 (Worcester, MA)

Applicants who have completed applications between March 4 and February 28 of the following year will be offered the opportunity to take the annual aptitude test offered in March or April. Those who obtain qualifying scores on the aptitude test will be asked to appear for an oral interview before the Worcester JATC.

Worcester Joint Apprenticeship & Training Fund  242 Mill Street   Worcester, MA 01602  

Contact: James Arthur, Business Manager Tel: 508‐753‐8635  

https://ibewlocal96.org/training-education/apprenticeship-opportunities

Electricians IBEW Local 99 (Seekonk, Attleboro, North Attleboro, MA and RI)

Applications open Jan 2025. Applications are available on a rolling basis at the training facility Mon – Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm and online to print.  

IBEW Local Union 99 Training Facility   40 Western Industrial Drive   Cranston, RI 02921 

https://ibew99.org/apprentice-applications

Contact: jatc@ibew99.org     Tel: (401) 946‐9908       

www.ibew99.org  

Electricians IBEW Local 103 (Greater Boston) 

Applications open January 6 2025 to January 31, 2025.

The JATC is upgrading to a new aptitude test and eliminating the minimum required score. Aptitude test scores will no longer eliminate anyone, but test scores will be considered during the selection process.

In lieu of in person interviews, applicants will be required to complete a Personal Experience Form. Application fee is $50.

https://bostonjatc.com/apply-for-apprenticeship/

Read Frequently Asked Questions carefully for more details about the new application process and apprenticeship requirements -  

https://bostonjatc.com/interested-on-applyin/#applicationFaq

Elevator Constructors Local 4 (Boston, MA)

Applications open Summer 2025. Open every 2 years.

Applications are only accepted during open recruitment periods and can be found at www.neiep.org/careers.aspx.  

Contact: Jessica Ortega  jess@iueclocal4.com  | 617‐288‐1547  

50 Park Street   Dorchester, MA 02122

Heat and Frost Insulators Local 6

Applications open March 1 – March 31

PRINT Application and DROP OFF or MAIL to address in instructions.

$25 fee paid by check or money order made out to Local 6 JAC

Contact: dkirwin@insulators6.org | (978) 294-2150

 https://insulators6.org/apprenticeships

Ironworkers Local 7 (Boston)

Applications open January ONLINE ONLY

Could close earlier if the application limit is reached. Apply on www.iw7jac.org.

Contact: Paul Landerholm Training Director paull@iw7jac.org  | 617-268-0707

 195 Old Colony Ave Box 7 South Boston, MA 02127

CT Laborers’ Apprentice Application Dates 

Qualified Individuals should fill out applications at the Local Union nearest to their residence between 9:00AM and 12:00PM 

Every First Thursday of the Month         

https://www.apprenticeshipnelapp.com/nelta-training-apprenticeship

MA Laborers’ Apprentice Application Dates

Qualified Individuals should fill out applications at the Local Union nearest to their residence between

9:00AM and 12:00PM

On these scheduled dates in 2024:

March 19th; June 11th; September 10th; December 10th

https://www.apprenticeshipnelapp.com/nelta-training-apprenticeship

RI Laborers’ Apprentice Application Dates 

Qualified Individuals should fill out applications at

                   Local 271   410 South Main St Providence, RI 02903

Between 9:00AM and 12:00PM

On these scheduled dates in 2024:

March 19th; June 11th; September 10th; December 10th          

https://www.apprenticeshipnelapp.com/nelta-training-apprenticeship

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Millwrights Local 1121
 Millwrights Local 1121 is accepting applications on a rolling basis. You can apply online at at https://local1121.com

Contact: Lisa Coulter, Training Admin

 (617) 254‐0042 | lcoulter@easternmillwrights-atf.com

Apprenticeship and Training Fund

150 Hopping Brook Rd Holliston, MA 01746

https://local1121.com

                       Painters DC 11 (Southern New England)

Applications open on a rolling basis. Apply online here: https://iupatdc11.com/content/apprenticeship-training-programs?src=topnav&src=topnav

Must complete an interview as well.  

Contact: Michael Komaromi, Training Director komaromi@iupatdc11.com , 860-613-0700

 Finishing Trades Institute of Southern New England 79 Bradley St. Middletown, CT 06457

 Painters DC 35 Construction Industry Painters, Wallcoverers, Glaziers, and Drywall Finishers Residential Painters Glassworkers Sign Painters and Sign Erectors

Applications are open the 1st business day of each month for 10 months out of the year from January – October from 10 am – 4 pm and are accepted each day of the month thereafter until we reach our quota of 25 applications per month.

 The application must be filled out online at
https://fti.unionlogic.net/fti-ne/ and hand delivered to the Boston office in person.  For more info please go to www.iupatdc35.org or contact Eric Redding, 617-524-0248, redding@ftine.edu 

    Pipefitters Local 537 (Boston)    

      40 Enterprise St Dorchester, MA  

 

Applications open January 6, 2024 at 8am to January 30, 2024 Monday - Thursday 8am - 2pm  

Apply IN PERSON with photocopies of all required documents. (Closed Jan 20th)

$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee. Payments may be made by check or Money Order (No Cash), made payable to LU 537 ETF.  

Application fee is waived for veterans. Applicants will be notified of their aptitude test date and time at the time of application.  

Visit our website https://pipefitters537.org/apprentices/application-process/

For any questions, please contact Christine Harkins: charkins@537trainingcenter.org or 617-825-3777

Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 534

Apprentice Applications accepted:

Cement Masons: first Monday of the month. Plasterers: Last week of July and first week of August.  

Download here: https://bostonlocal534.org/local-534-is-now-accepting-new-apprentice-applications/

Email completed application to: wredmond534@gmail.com or fax to 617-825-7519

Contact: William Redmond, Director of Training  Tel: 617-825‐5200  

  www.bostonlocal534.org

                 Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 4 (Central MA)  

       Applications are available online or in person on a rolling basis. Find the Apprenticeship/Training tab at www.UALocal4.com, download, complete, and return the application to the office. Applicants will be contacted when they have been scheduled for the assessment testing.

 150 Hartwell St, West Boylston, MA 01583.  

Contact: Wendy Parsons Wendy@UALocal4.com or 508-835-1150, x1

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 12 (Boston) 

Application ONLINE ONLY opens January 8, 2024 8am

Limited Slots on First Come First Served Basis

Online Application Link is available on our website under the Training Tab and Apprentice Application link www.local12training.org

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 104 (Western Mass)

Contact Apprenticeship Program.

Contact: Steve Bradley, Director  sbradley@ua104.org 413-594-5152

86 Lower Westfield Rd Holyoke, MA 01040

Roofers Local 33 (Eastern MA)
Main application period is by appointment only in person from April - June on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am - 11am. Outside of those months, contact Adam 781-341-9197 to see if there are any openings.

Contact: Adam Hernandez   781-341-9197

53 Evans Drive Stoughton, MA 02072

https://www.rul33.com/apprentice-training 

Roofers Local 248 (Western MA)

Applications open on a rolling basis. In person Monday - Friday 9am - 2:45pm at 63 ½ Main St Chicopee, MA 01020

Tel: 413-594-5291

                    Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 (Boston)  

Applications ONLINE ONLY open January 1, 2025 – April 15, 2025

Applicants must be 18 years old on or before 8/1/2023.  

Visit our website: http://www.lu17jatc.org/becoming-an-apprentice/

Sheet Metal Workers Local 63 (Western MA)
Sheet Metal Workers Local 63 accepts applications on a rolling basis. The application is posted on their website, under "training" https://smwsmartlocal63.org/ 

Sprinklerfitters Local 550  

Contact local for application acceptance dates.

195 Libbey Industrial Parkway Weymouth, MA 02189

Contact: Michael MacDonald, Training Director mike@sprinklerfitters550.org 339-201-7912

Sprinkler Fitters Local 669

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Go online to www.training669.org

This list was created and is updated by the Northeast Center for Tradeswomen’s Equity, a program of Building Pathways.  If you have questions or additions/corrections, please contact us at 857-800-8881 or kristen@buildingpathwaysma.org.  Learn more at BuildALifeMA.org.

Pre-Apprenticeship Recruiting Now

If you are interested in a career in construction but not sure what trade you would like to pursue, there are pre‐apprenticeship programs that can help you find the right path.

These programs help women gain skills for successful trade careers!

Building Pathways Boston will be recruiting for classes in 2025.

Please visit buildingpathwaysma.org/ to sign up for a mandatory information session.

To be eligible for our free pre-apprenticeship training program you must be:

  • at least 18 years old
  • a resident of Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, or Middlesex counties
  • have a high school diploma or equivalency
  • unemployed or under-employed
  • authorized to work in the US
  • a licensed driver
  • drug free

The first step in the application process is to attend an Information Session to learn about careers in construction and the Building Pathways training program. For more information:  Click Here

Building Pathways South  Serves the South Coast, Shore, New Bedford and the Cape.

For any additional information please visit: www.buildingpathwayssouth.com

Or Email buildingpathways.south@gmail.com

 

Build A Life That Works:  For women interested in learning more about applying to union trades apprenticeships and generally how this part of the construction industry works, please go to BuildALifeMA.org.  Build A Life holds monthly Tradeswomen Tuesday and Tradeswomen Wednesday information sessions for women about how to apply to the trades.