The Apprentice Training Program

The Apprentice Training Program is a program where the apprentice is given the opportunity to earn while learning a trade. The Apprentice receives school training, as well as on-the-job training, for four years before graduating and becoming a Journeyperson.

Apprentices are required to attend school one week every three months, in a daytime program, and are paid by their contractor/employer while they are attending school.

General Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s license and have a reliable means of transportation
• Must pass a drug screening
• Must take a Written Mechanical Aptitude Examination (Part 1 – Computation, Part 2 – Concepts and Application, Part 3- Mechanical Reasoning, Part 4 – Space Relations)
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc)
• Must be able to get to work in any of the eight counties in Local 25’s jurisdictions; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union Counties
• Must be able to endure the physical demands of the construction industry
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends if required
• Must be able to be on your feet for 8 hours every day
• Must be able to lift at least 40 LBS
• Must be able to climb at least an 8-foot ladder
• Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, ear protections, work boots, neon colored clothing, but no limited to these items
• Must be able to obtain SWAC and TWIC cards
• Must submit W-2 forms from past and present employers (5 years)
• Must submit Official High School Transcripts, GED and any other school transcripts or certifications (trade school, college, welding, etc)