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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:  Eric Edgren, Business Manager

 Tel: 617-328-8400  

 https://boilermakersapprenticeship.com/

https://boilermakerslocal29.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 96 (Worcester, MA)

Applicants who have completed applications between March 4, 2025 and February 27, 2026 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

National Elevator Constructors Educational Program Local 41 (Springfield, MA)

Applications open Fall 2026. Open every 2 years.

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

Basic Requirements:  

 Must be 18 years or older • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent • Must complete drug testing • Must complete aptitude test and oral interview

Contact: Jeffrey Nash, Business Manager  Local41@verizon.net | 413‐732‐4032

PO Box 1026  West Springfield, MA 01090

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

On these scheduled dates in 2026:

February 10; June 9; October 13

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 2026:

February 10; June 9; October 13

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 2026:

February 10; June 9; October 13

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@nasctf.org

Apprenticeship and Training Fund

150 Hopping Brook Rd Holliston, MA 01746

https://local1121.com

Operating Engineers Local 98 (Western MA, Western NH, & VT)

Applications open IN PERSON for 2026:

April 18 8am – 2pm

May 2, 16, 30   8am – 2pm

May 6, 14, 20, 28 2pm – 8pm

June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12   8:30-3pm

  Local 98 JATC   40 Hudson Dr. Southwick, MA 01077

Check the website for list of items to bring to the application: https://iuoelocal98.org/app/uploads/2025/11/Apprenticeship-letter-1.pdf

Call the training center, ext 113 to be put on waiting list to be notified when applications open.

Contact: Nick Girolamo, Director  

ngirolamo@Local98.org   Tel: (413) 998-3230 Fax: (413) 998-3630

     DC 11 (Southern New England) Glaziers, Drywall Finishers, Wallpapers, Sign, and Display, Industrial (Bridge) and Commercial Painters

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

Must complete 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:

120 Stedman Street Lowell MA 01851

 For more info please go to www.iupatdc35.org or contact Eric Redding, 617-524-0248, redding@ftine.edu 

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: Ermir Rama, Director of Training 617-825‐5200  

  www.bostonlocal534.org

              Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 4 (Central MA) 

Applications are available IN PERSON the 1st – 10th of the month from 9am – 4pm.

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

     ualocal4.com

Roofers Local 33 (Eastern MA)

Main application period is by appointment only in person from

 April 1 – June 24 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am – 11am.

 Outside of those months, contact Adam 781-341-9197 to see if there are any openings.

Registration fee $35.

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 595 Southampton Road

Westfield, MA 01085

Tel: 413-594-5291

                   

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/ 

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 ncte@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 serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Middlesex counties.

Please visit buildingpathwaysma.org/ to fill out an interest form to get notified of upcoming info sessions.

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 Shore and the Cape.

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

Or Email buildingpathways.south@gmail.com

Building Pathways Worcester serves Worcester county.

https://masshirecentralcc.com/worcester-jobs-fund/

 

Build A Life That Works:  For all 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.