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The jointly sponsored labor and management apprenticeship programs are only interested in those men and women who have a willingness and desire to learn their trade.
You, the potential applicant, should read the information provided in this book to decide if a future in the building and construction industry is for you. If the answer is ‘Yes’, you should take the following steps:
1. CONTACT the trade of your choice to learn the qualifications, requirements, and make certain that you meet all the requirements before completing an application.
Employment is at times hazardous in these trades. Consider your own ability to perform the work physically, as well as working at great heights. Exposure to extremes in weather can also be considered by you.
2. COMPLETE the Apprenticeship application of the trade you wish to learn. Each trade has an office where you can pick up applications, or, will mail them to you. Applications for some programs are available only at specified times of the year and those times will be posted or published.
3. ATTACH any required documents as specified. The following documents may or may not be required by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the trade of your choice:
- Birth Certificate or proof of birth document
- DD-214 (Discharge Papers from Active Duty)
- High School Diploma or GED
- High School Transcript
- Letters from former employers (related work experience)
The above information may be helpful to those who interview you. You also want to appear impressive on the application before you are interviewed.
4. RETURN your application by the specified date.
5. WAIT for notification by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training committee of date, time, and place you should appear for interview. This is generally done by registered mail.
You will not be eligible to be interviewed until all requirements are met.
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Transportation to and from interview must be provided by the applicant.
Wages are not paid to apprentices during the trade-related instruction (classroom) period. Wages are paid by contractors during on-the-job training, the amount determined by the journeyworker rate and the individual apprentice’s progress in the program. Apprentices, if eligible, can receive Veteran’s Administration Assistance.
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