Plumber apprenticeships in New Jersey

At Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey (ABC), the largest sponsor on the list, you find an employer first. Send ABC your resume and complete its survey and placement test, and ABC helps connect you with member contractors. If a member hires you, your employer may enroll you after a probation period of at least 45 days, and you work full time and take classes in the evenings.

To apply to UA Local 9, you need an official high school or GED transcript with a seal. If you haven't graduated yet, you need a letter from your guidance counselor that says you're on track to graduate. Bring copies of these documents with your transcript.

• your high school diploma
• your birth certificate
• your Social Security card
• your valid driver's license

The UA Local 9 apprenticeship takes 5 years, and its classes are free. Once you complete the apprenticeship, you can receive up to 32 college credits toward an associate degree without paying for them. If you want the degree, you pay only for the other courses the college requires.

Note: UA Local 9 takes applications for 3 programs: plumbing, pipefitting and HVAC service.