
Local 4 offers apprenticeships in plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC tech. Apprenticeships take five years to complete through classroom and shop training at night, and on the job training during the day. In addition to plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC instruction, all apprentices receive training in welding.

In addition to plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC instruction, all apprentices are required to attend training in welding one night a week.
If you submitted an application for the 2026 opening, check your email for the date/time of your scheduled assessment tests. Emails were sent to all applicants on Tuesday, April 28th. Testing is being done during the month of June. Make sure to check your spam folder if you don't see the email in your inbox. The assessment tests are basic math and situational judgment.
We will begin accepting applications for the 2027 opening in July. Applications will ONLY be accepted the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You must come in person to apply. Applicants will be given two assessment tests late spring/early summer 2027. Interviews, for those who make it that far in the process, will be held in November 2027 with classes beginning January 2028 for those accepted into the program.