Apprenticeship Application

At ABC PNW, we believe in building people through the merit shop philosophy: projects and personal advancement should be awarded based on performance, skill, and achievement. As a respected national association, we’ve been setting the standard for safety, quality, and integrity in the construction industry since 1950.

Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship with ABC PNW is an Earn While You Learn model, meaning you get paid a good wage while completing coursework and OJT.

 

 HVAC Apprenticeship Program is closed and not accepting applications at this time.

 

ABC PNW is accepting applications for all other trades! You may only apply to one trade, please review the trade descriptions and quiz to find which trade would be a good fit for you.

 

 

ABC PNW Sponsored Apprenticeship Programs

If you have questions regarding the application process or accessing this application, please contact our office

[email protected]  503-726-5433

Description

This is a specialized pipefitter trade with an emphasis on fire protection. Sprinkler Fitter professionals build, install, and maintain wet and dry pipe fire suppression systems. Working with precision tools to measure, cut, and install piping in commercial and residential locations. Sprinkler Fitter Professionals weld, connect, test, service, and repair sprinkler pipelines.

Quick Quiz

  • Are you comfortable with heights and working on scaffolding and ladders?
  • Do you have high attention to detail?
  • Can you easily visualize something based on a plan or a diagram?
  • Are you a self-starter and driven to complete a task?

Program Details

  • 4 Years
  • 8,000 OJT Hours
  • 4 Years of Related Training Coursework

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proof of Age (ID or Driver’s License)
  • High School Completion or GED Equivalent

Starting Wage

  • $18.00

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ATTENTION VETERANS: Our programs are GI Bill eligible! Please submit a DD214 with your application and contact our office for more details.

EEO PLEDGE: ABC PNW and affiliated programs* shall 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 18 years old or older. We shall take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and shall operate the apprenticeship program as required under the Oregon Plan for Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship and Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

*MA 1077 OR & SW-Washington Sprinkler Fitters JATC, MA 1080 Area 1 HVAC JATC, MA 1177 Oregon Test, Adjust, and Balance JATC, MA 1277 Sheet Metal JATC, MA 1280 Oregon-Columbia Tile Trades, MA 2041 Oregon Glaziers

MATH: If your transcripts do not satisfy the math requirement, you may take a math placement test at any local community college. A placement of Math 65 or higher is required to meet the algebra requirement.


Please send minimum qualification documents to [email protected] within 10 days of application submission.