Apprenticeship Opportunities

Sprinkler Fitters Local 281

The Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee will be accepting applications for admissions to the Sprinkler Fitters Apprentice Program. Sprinkler Fitters are skilled craftsmen and pipe fitting specialist in the fire protection field. 

***Only 500 Applicants will be taken***

Qualifications for an Application

• You must apply in person.
• Must provide a COPY of the following documents. We will not make any copies for Applicants.
• No one will receive an application without these items: 

1. Birth Certificate
2. Your original High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
3. Official transcripts for High School and any Post-High School education
4. A valid Driver’s License or State Issued I.D., or U.S. Passport when coming to fill out the application.
5. Copy of DD-214 form if applicable *Upon acceptance into program your Social Security Card will be required• Must be 18 years of age at time of registration and apply in person.
   An applicant who is seventeen (17) years of age at the time of application who otherwise meets all qualifications may be rated and ranked and placed in the Poll of Eligible List. Such an applicant must provide proof that a graduation certificate or GED has been awarded and must be eighteen (18) years of age, prior to being indentured by the JATC.• Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program.• Applicants will be required to successfully pass a drug screening test as a condition of employment. This will consist of a hair follicle and a urine sample. Marijuana is included in the list of prohibited substances.Registration Fee• Applicants must provide a $25.00 non- refundable application fee. Certified check or money order only, made out to Local 281, J.A.T.C.Date/Time – 2021
   Date and Times: *November 9th, through November 22nd – or until we reach 500 applications. 
   8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
   Location: Operating Engineers Local 150
   6200 Joliet Rd
   Countryside, IL 60525
   *We will stop taking applications when we receive 500. Please check our website for Application Updates.THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE QUALIFICATIONS.COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION.

   “The JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.  The JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30.” 

Iron Workers Local 63

Individuals interested in becoming a Building Apprentice must go to our website for all information & the application link.  Click here.

Building Apprentice applications will be open year-round and accepted/processed for the selection process as needed throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Must complete application online
-Must be able to Read, Write, & Speak English Language
-Must have a high school diploma or GED Equivalent
-Must be able to pass an aptitude test (WorkKeys® Assessments for: Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy)
-Must pass a drug test
-Must pass physical
-Must pass an HPE/ Agility Test
-Must have a valid drivers license

At Time of Hire

-Have a valid Driver’s license
-Have a reliable form of transportation
-Pass a drug test

NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Equal Employment Opportunity Pledge
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Architectural Metal Training School for Local 63 will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Architectural Metal Training School for Local 63 will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
For more information see: iwlocal63.com
EOE/Equal Opportunity Employer

Pipefitters Local 597

Applications are available by registering for an application session.

Registration will open on the FIRST Wednesday of the month.

Applications will be administered on the SECOND Wednesday of the month at:

Pipe Fitters’ Training Center Local Union 597, 10850 W. 187th St. Mokena IL. 60448 (North Side Entrance)

Requirements: An Applicant will be issued an application upon arrival at the Training Center by fulfilling these requirements:

1. Complete the online reservation form for an application date and time. Link below.
2. $20.00 non-refundable application fee. (HVAC or Building Trades) (Cash or Money Order only, NO personal checks)
3. Copy of birth certificate.
4. Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate.
5. A High school senior may apply with a letter from the school stating they are on track to graduate.
6. Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside.

Pipe Fitters’ Local Union 597 utilizes a third-party testing company to perform aptitude testing.
The company provides a study guide for a fee of $15.00.  An applicant may purchase this at the Training Center at the time of application or send in a purchase order form to the testing company which is provided with the application.

An applicant is required to complete the application on site.

Registration Link – https://www.pftf597.org/application-reservation/                                

IBEW Local 134

IBEW Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association sponsor apprenticeship programs in Cook County, Illinois through the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT). EJATT has permission from the U.S. Department of Labor to open a registration for new applicants for its Electrical Program.  For more information on this program, please go to our website at www.ejatt.com.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for the Electrical Program will take place at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, Illinois EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.  YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR A FUTURE TEST DAY.

All applicants must report in person and bring the following documents in order to register:

1. Your valid Driver’s License.
2. Your original Social Security Card.

You must provide copies of the following documents that will be kept by EJATT (No documents will be copied in our office or returned to you):

3. A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee (Money Order only made payable to EJATT).
4. To prove employment eligibility you must provide a copy of your U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization, or Permanent Resident Alien Card. (Minimum age of 17 at registration).
5. To prove High School Graduation (HS), you must provide a copy of your HS transcript (official or unofficial with a graduation date posted), or a copy of a HS Diploma, or GED Certificate. College transcripts do not satisfy this requirement.  HS seniors in their last semester prior to graduation may register with acceptance contingent upon graduation. 
6. To prove one full year of HS level Algebra with a grade of at least “C” or better, or one post HS level Algebra course or higher level course with a grade of at least “C” or better, you must provide a copy of a transcript. Note: The GED Math Certification does not satisfy this requirement.

Upon an offer of apprenticeship, you must be able to demonstrate that you can perform the essential functions of an apprentice electrician with or without a reasonable accommodation.  In addition, a drug screen, physical exam, and background check will be required.

EJATT will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The EJATT will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30.

Operating Engineers Local 150

The Apprenticeship Office for Local 150 Operating Engineers is extending the availability of applications for Heavy Equipment Operators to end of October.

Applications will be available at the following times and locations:

1. For Heavy Equipment Operators:
   

   William E Dugan Training Center	19800 W. South Arsenal Road, Wilmington, Illinois	Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
   Countryside District Hall	6200 Joliet Road, Countryside, Illinois	OCTOBER 27 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Joliet District Hall	1050 N. I-55 E. Frontage Road, Joliet, Illinois	OCTOBER 20 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Lakemoor District Hall	28874 Route 120, Lakemoor, Illinois	OCTOBER 19 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Rockford District Hall	4477 Linden Road, Rockford, Illinois	OCTOBER 12 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Utica District Hall	740 E. Route 6, Utica, Illinois	OCTOBER 26 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Lakeville District Hall	1001 N. Michigan Street, Lakeville, Indiana	OCTOBER 21 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Merrillville District Hall	2193 W. 84th Place, Merrillville, Indiana	OCTOBER 28 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M
   Rock Island District Hall	3511 78th Avenue West, Rock Island, Illinois	OCTOBER 14 – 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M

   A $25 application fee per program will be required at the time of request in the form of a money order only, made payable to “Local 150 Apprenticeship Fund”.  Please note: All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. The address on your driver’s license MUST MATCH the address on your application.

Selected applicants will be screened for substance abuse before acceptance.

Minimum Qualifications for the program are as follows:

1. At least 18 years of age
2. Must have graduated high school or obtained a GED. Applicant will provide high school transcript for evaluation purposes.
3. Be a resident of the jurisdictional area of Local 150.
4. A valid driver’s license and the maintenance of such are required at the time of selection and throughout apprenticeship.
5. A statement from a licensed physician stating physical ability to perform the work of the trades will be required 30 days after being accepted into the program.
6. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Completed applications and all the following documents: Educational / Military Transcripts, Reference Letters, Birth Certificate, Proof of Previous Employment, and Prior Experience Questionnaire must be postmarked or returned to the Training Center: 19800 W. South Arsenal Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481 no later than October 30, 2021.

Please note: The training site hours of operation will vary due to the holidays.

If you have any other questions, please contact us at 815-722-3201 or visit our website at www.asiplocal150.org

Operating Engineers Local #150 Apprenticeship Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older.

Operating Engineers Local #150 Apprenticeship Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

Electricians – IBEW Local 461
Applications will be taken during the months of August and September 2021 on WEDNESDAYS ONLY from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at IBEW Local Union 461, Apprenticeship Office, 591 Sullivan Road, Suite 200, Aurora, IL 60506.

Basic Requirements:

1. You must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of application and must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of selection and indenture.
2. All applications must be completed in the Local Union Office and must not be taken out of the building.
3. You must be a high school graduate or have a GED (copy of GED certificate) or have a two-year associate’s degree or higher.  Proof of one year of high school Algebra I with a C or better grade or post high school Algebra I equivalent.  A high school transcript is required and must be in a sealed envelope from the school.  Transcripts from post high school education and training may be submitted in a sealed envelope from th school.
4. You must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
5. You must be a resident of Local 461’s jurisdiction which includes the southern half of Kane County, all of Kendall County, plus Sandwich (including township) in DeKalb County at the time of application.
6. Agree to sign a statement that he/she is physically able to perform electrical construction work.  Accepted applicants must provide a physical exam before starting the program.
7. Accepted applicants will be required to appear, at a time and place specified by the NECA/IBEW Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee, for a drug/acohol test.
8. You must provide a birth certificate or any other acceptable form of documentation that proves minimum age requirements.

Selections of apprentices under this program shall be made on the basis of qualifications alone.  For more information, call (630) 897-0461.

Sheet Metal Workers/SMART Local 265
Due to the pandemic, applications for an apprenticeship will be taken by appointment only.  Please call the education office, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to schedule an appointment at 630-668-0110, ext. 29.

Qualifications for all new apprentice applicants are as follows:

1. Applicant must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
2. All applicants must submit the following information: a) Completed application, b) Birth certificate, c) High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate, d) Valid Illinois driver’s license, e) Military Discharge papers (if applicable.
3. All apprentice candidates must pass an aptitude exam (given and administered in English on an assigned date) appropriate to the Sheet Metal or Service industry.
4. Applicants who are accepted into the program will be required to provide their own transportation, and must be insurable to drive a company vehicle in order to work.
5. All applicants must be available to work within the territorial jurisdiction of Local #265, which is: DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston and Will Counties.
6. Apprentice candidates will be required to pass a physical exam and drug screen at a clinic to be designated by the Apprenticeship Program.
7. There will be a $25 fee payable by check, cash or money order ONLY to Sheet Metal Workers Local 265 Education Fund, brought in with you at the time of application.

Note: If all required documents are not provided at the time the application is submitted, the application will NOT be accepted.  The acceptance will start promptly at 8:00 am and end at 11:00 am sharp.

For more information, contact 630-668-0110 and ask for the Education Department.