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How to Apply

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IMPORTANT NOTE
To apply to one of our apprenticeship trade programs, you'll first apply through the Local Union Training office. 

DO NOT apply for admission to 17³Ô¹Ï. After you are accepted into an apprenticeship program, you'll be able to register for classes and officially become an apprenticeship student with 17³Ô¹Ï. 

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Follow These Steps 

1. Research Trades

• Research the programs in which you are interested in.
• See apprenticeship trades affiliated with 17³Ô¹Ï.
• Also obtain general information about the various apprenticeship trades at .

2. Get the Details

Once you have decided on a trade (i.e. electrician, plumber) and found the location of the training center where the program is offered, visit their website to gather critical information:

• Date(s) to apply
• What to bring
• Expectations of the trade
• Characteristics of the trade

3. Apply for Your Selected Trade

• Apply on the date advertised and bring all required documentation.
• Aptitude tests are typically held approximately 2-3 months after qualifying as an applicant.
• Test notification will be sent by mail.

4. Take Applicant Test

• Sign up and complete the applicant test (sometimes referred to as aptitude test) on the date provided.

5. Complete an Oral Interview

• An oral interview may be required by your chosen trade.
• Oral interview takes about 1-2 months to get scheduled once you pass the aptitude test.

6. After Testing and Interviews are Complete

• You will receive notification from the union of your ranking or selection into the program.
• If you do not hear back from the trade after the allotted period of time, you should contact them.

Cost

At 17³Ô¹Ï, apprenticeship students are exempt from paying student fees.

Entrance Examination & Oral Interview

All candidates must pass the entry exam at a minimum of 70% and an oral interview prior to being accepted in the program.

On-the-Job Training

Apprentices earn a competitive income while learning their craft from a master journeyman. They attend school one or two nights a week for three hours a night over a quarter or semester. The term (fall, winter, spring, summer) varies with each program.

Additional Information

For information about a specific apprenticeship program — including its availability, requirements or application process â€” contact a training location listed for trades affiliated with the 17³Ô¹Ï Apprenticeship program.