Union Apprenticeship Programs
Local Apprenticeship Contact Information and Application Periods
IMPORTANT: Most unions require that you apply in person for an apprenticeship. Some require you to provide certain documents before you can apply, such as a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate, along with a transcript of your grades. We suggest that you contact the unions directly to ask about their specific application dates and requirements.
Massachusetts Labor Unions Apprentice Opportunities
Trade |
Organization/Contact |
Application Process and Other Information |
| Asbestos | Boston Asbestos Workers Local 6 303 Freeport StreetDorchester, MA02122 Contact: Fran Boudrow Phone: 617-436-4666 Fax: 617-265-9887 Web-Site:http://insulatorslocal6.com/ |
Applications generally accepted in April from 9am – 3pm weekdays. The application period usually takes place once a year. Please contact union for exact dates. Four-year apprenticeship program. You must be 18 years old, have either a high school diploma or a GED and a valid drivers license. Territory includes Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. |
| Boilermakers | Northeast Area JAC 297 Burnside Avenue, S.E. Hartford, CT 01608 Contact: Jason Dupuis Phone: 860-569-8368 Fax: 860-291-0802 Web-Site:www.boilermakers.org |
The Northeast Area JAC oversees Massachusetts, as well as other areas. Apprenticeship training is done through Local 29 in Quincy. Please contact them for further information. |
| Boilermakers | International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 29 68 Sagamore Street North Quincy, MA 02171 Contact: Thomas Saccoach Phone: 617-328-8400 Fax: 617-328-7582 E-Mail: toms@bmlocal29.org Website for national organization: Web-Site:www.boilermakers.org |
Applications are accepted the last Friday of the month from 8am-11am. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED. A driver’s license is preferable. Four year apprenticeship training. Classes are held at Local 29’s office. |
| Bricklayers | International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 1 1124 Berkshire Avenue Springfield, MA 01151 Contact: Patrick Murphy E-Mail: pmurphy@imiweb.org Phone: 413-737-5999 Fax: 413-737-6027 Website: www.imiweb.org |
Applications for the 2008 Apprenticeship Program will be accepted during the month of September Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm at the IMI Training Facility, 84 Myron Street in West Springfield The BAC Local 1 MA Apprentice Program is a 12-week pre-job training program. Students attend school full-time for three months. The application process begins in August each year, when advertisements are published in the local newspapers in our jurisdiction. Applications for apprenticeship can be obtained in person or by mail (if applicant lives an hour or so away-approx 60 mile radius) from the International Masonry Institute during the month of September. Applicants must be 18 years old. Tests and interviews are given during November. In December the class is selected. Classes begin at the International Masonry Institute Training Centerin West Springfield in early January. The course is comprised of 480 hours of classroom and hands-on training. Apprentices attend school full-time during the months of January, February and March, completing the school part of the program in April. |
| Bricklayers | Bricklayers and Allied Trades Local 3 550 Medford Street Charlestown, MA 02129 Contact: Richard Forcione Phone: 617-242-5507 Fax: 617-242-0021 |
Applications are accepted in early February. Please call during the first week in January for the actual dates and times. Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED. |
| Electrical & Tele-communication |
Electrical Contractors of Greater Boston Local 103 194 Freeport Street Dorchester, MA 02122 Contact: Philip Mason E-Mail: pmjatc@aol.com Phone: 617-436-0980 Fax: 617-436-1081 Website: www.ibew103.com |
Applications will be available in November. Check Local 103’s website in November for dates and times Applicants must be 18 years old and live in the geographical area covered by Local 10, IBEW. Electrical applicants must score “high” on an aptitude test S- 72R77, as administered by the Massachusetts Department of Employment and Training. Applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED and have one year of high school algebra with passing grade, or one post high school algebra course with passing grade. |
| Electrical | Springfield Area Electricians Local 7 185 Industry Drive Springfield, MA 01104 Contact: Mark Kuenzel Phone: 413-737-2253 Fax: 413-788-5824 Web-Site:www.local7jatc.com |
Applications accepted annually from September through February or by Appointment. Please visit www.local7jatc.com for minimum requirements to apply and information about our apprenticeship program. |
| Electrical | Worcester Electricians Local 96 Union Place 51 Union Street Worcester, MA 01608 Contact David delaGorgendiere Phone: 508-753-8635 Fax: 508-754-8944 Website: www.ibewlocal96.org |
Applications accepted daily 8:30 am. – 4:00 pm at Local 96’s office. Applicants must be 18, have a high school diploma or GED and one year of algebra with a passing grade of C. An aptitude will be administered by the IBEW. |
| Electrical | IBEW Local 223 P.O. Box 1238 Lakeville, MA 02347 Contact: Gregory Rego Phone: 508-947-8555 Web-site:www.ibew223.org |
Applications are accepted from January 1 until December 31 for the following year’s apprenticeship class. Applicants for the apprentice program must first fill out an application in person at the Union Hall. Minimum requirements – Be a minimum age of 18 years old age at time of selection Show evidence of successful completion of one full year of high school algebra with a passing grade. Be at least a high school graduate or have a GED Provide a transcript for high school and post high school education and training Pay a $25.00 processing fee If you meet the requirements, you will be scheduled to take the NJATC apprenticeship aptitude test. If you obtain a qualifying score on the test, you will be scheduled for an oral interview. |
| Elevator Construction | Elevator Constructors Local 4 50 Park Street Dorchester, MA 02122 Contact: Kevin McGettigan E-Mail: bmkm@iuelocal4.com Phone: 617-288-1547 Fax: 617-288-6724 Website: www.iueclocal4.com |
Applications accepted in March on Tuesdays from 8am – Noon and Thursdays from 1pm –5 pm. Please call in January for more information. Applicant must be 18 years old, a picture ID and a high school diploma or a GED. Local 4 will give applicants an examination based on the GED exam. Fee for that is $25.00 |
| Elevator Construction | International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 41 PO Box 1456 Sterling, MA 01564 Contact: Curtis Devillers Phone: 978-422-5110 Fax: 978-422-5131 Email: iuec41@comcast.net Website: www.local41.org |
Please check web-site for application periods. Local 41 covers Worcester, Springfield, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Applicants must be 18 years old had have a high school diploma or a GED. |
| Engineering – Hoisting and Portable | Hoisting and Portable Engineers Local 98 2 Center Square East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Contact: Doug Fay Phone: 413-548-9508 Website: www.iuoelocal98.org |
Application dates are set by the board and can change from year to year depending on the demand. When the program does open, Local 98 will hold a two-week period application period. Potential applicants may also call 1-800-449-4241 and be put on a list to be notified when the process begins. Applicants must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school senior graduating in the current school year. Citizenship or first papers must be filed. Valid drivers’ license. And successfully complete Local 98’s testing program. |
| Engineering – Hoisting and Portable | Hoisting and Portable Engineers – Local 4 Training Center One Engineers Way Canton, MA 02021 Contact: William Mooney E-Mail bmooney@local4training.org Phone: 781-821-0306 Fax: 781- 821-6178 Website: www.local4training.org |
Applications are accepted in November. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school education or equivalent, and reside in the local 4 jurisdiction. They must also be a citizen or otherwise meet the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, have a valid driver’s license and social security card in their possession. |
| Floor covering | Floor coverers Local 2168 803 Summer Street South Boston, MA 02127 Contact: Thomas O’Toole E-Mail: totoole@nercc.org Phone: 617-825-6141 Fax: 617- 282-5047 Web-Site:www.necarpenters.org |
Applications accepted all year. Monday – Friday from 7am – 3pm
Applicants must be 17 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid drivers license. |
| Ironworkers | Ironworkers Local 7 195 Old Colony Avenue South Boston, MA 02127 Contact: Neal McKelligan E-Mail: Nealjac7@gis.net Phone: 617-268-0707 Fax: 617-268-0998 Website: www.local7.com |
Applications are accepted the second and third weeks in January each year Monday – Friday from 9am – Noon and Mondays 4 pm – 6 pm. Applicants must by 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. |
| Laborers | Massachusetts Laborers District Council 37 East Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Contact: Michael Capaldi E-Mail: MLDC@Masslaborers.org Phone: 508-544-9830 Fax: 508-544-9836 Website: www.masslaborers.org |
Applications accepted on the second Tuesday of each month at any local. |
| Lineman | Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship & Training 1513 Ben Franklin Highway Douglassville, PA 19518 Contact: Jason Iannelli Phone: 610-326-2860 Fax: 610-326-2924 Website: www.neat1968.org |
Applications for lineman apprentices are accepted yearly. Contact union for exact dates. |
| Mill and Machine Erectors | Mill and Machine Erectors of Massachusetts Local 1121 90 Braintree Street Allston, MA 02134 Contact: Roy Engstrom Phone: 617- 254-1655 Fax: 617-783-5554 |
Contact Local 1121 for apprenticeship information |
| Painters | The Finishing Trades Institute of New England 25 Colegate Road Roslindale, MA 02131 Contact: Eric Redding E-Mail: redding@IUPATDC35JTPT.org Phone: 617-524-0248 Fax: 617-524-0977 Available training also includes: Commercial and Industrial Painting Drywall Finishing Wall Covering Glass & Glazing Sign & Display |
Applications accepted the first Monday of every month. (If it’s a holiday, then we move to the second Monday) Between the hours of 8am-12noon. At the time of application you MUST be 18 years old and have your valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent with you. All applicants must complete a 2 day orientation which includes an aptitude test, drug test, physical testing and an interview. |
| Pile drivers | Massachusetts Pile Drivers Local 56 Marine Industry Park EDIC 22 Drydock Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02210 Contact: Edward Nickerson E-Mail: Ejnlu56@hotmail.com Phone: 617-443-1988 Fax: 617-443-4566 Web-Site:www.piledriverslu56.org |
Applications are accepted the first Monday of every month from 9am – 3 pm at the Local’s office (phone: 617-443-1988). The Joint Apprenticeship Committee will interview all candidates. Four-Year Apprenticeship. Must be 17 years old and in good physical health. A high school diploma is preferred. A physical may be required. Applicant must pass a drug and alcohol test during the 90-day probationary period. Apprentices will attend the Boston TechnicalCenter from September – April, two nights per week, for a yearly total of 150 hours. |
| Pipefitting | Boston Pipefitters Local 537 40 Enterprise Street P.O. Box 255171 Dorchester, MA 02125 Contact: Timothy T. Gilligan E-Mail: t.gilligan@537trainingcenter.org Phone: 617-825-3777 Fax: 617-825-1458 Web-Site:www.pipefitters537.org |
Applications are accepted during specific times throughout the year. There is generally one apprentice class per year. Please check the website for notices on when applications will be accepted. Five year apprenticeship program. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with the application: High School Diploma or GED High School Transcript of Grades or GED Test Results Birth Certificate Social Security Card DD-214 (Military Discharge) if applicable |
| Plasterers and Cement Masons | Boston Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 7 Frederika Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Contact: Steve Uva Phone: 617-825-7472 Fax: 617-825-7519 |
Applications accepted in May each year 8am – 2pm |
| Plumbing | Boston Plumbers Local 12 1240 Massachusetts Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125 Contact: Rick Carter E-Mail: Local12jsc@aol.com Phone 617-288-1010 Fax: 617-288-3871 Website: www.plumbersandgasfitterslocal12.org |
Applications are accepted once a year in January. Rick Carter (Training Director) can be reached at 617-288-6200 or by email at Local12jsc@aol.com If you already have a Massachusetts Apprentice Plumbers License, contact Local 12 Organizer, John Stack, at 617-288-6200, X148 or email at Jstack@Local12Boston.org |
| Plumbing | Worcester Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 4 330 Southwest Cutoff, Suite 102 Route 20 Worcester, MA 01604 Contact: Mike Coonan Phone: 508-799-7703 Fax: 508-752-0856 Website: www.ualocal4.org |
Please contact union for application period. |
| Plumbing | Plumbers Local 51 11 Hemingway Drive East Providence, RI 02915 Contact: Kenneth Aurecchia Phone in MA: 508-580-5130 Website: www.unionlaborworks.com |
Local 51, a member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, was formed from the consolidation of four locals from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Its Massachusetts jurisdiction covers all of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, and Nantucket counties as well as parts of Norfolk and Plymouth. It also covers the following cities and towns in Massachusetts: Attleboro, Barnstable, Brockton, New Bedford and Otis Air Force Base and Camp Edwards. |
| Plumbing & Pipefitting |
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 104 168 Chicopee Street Chicopee, MA 01013 Contact: Richard Picard Phone: 413-594-5152 Fax: 413-592-0624 |
Contact Local 104 for apprenticeship information. |
| Printing Pressman | Boston Newspaper Printing and Pressman Local 3 79 Parkingway Quincy, MA 02169 Contact: Gene Binda Phone: 617-328-7705 Fax: 617-328-6912 |
Contact Local 3 for apprenticeship information. |
| Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Oil Burners | Local 537 40 Enterprise Street Dorchester, MA 02125 Contact: Tim Gilligan E-Mail: t.gilligan@537trainingcenter.org Phone: 617-825-3777 Fax: 617-825-1458 Web-Site: www.pipefitters537.org |
Applications are accepted during specific times throughout the year. There is generally one apprentice class per year. Please check the website for notices on when applications will be accepted. Five year apprenticeship program. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with the application: High School Diploma or GED High School Transcript of Grades or GED Test Results Birth Certificate Social Security Card DD-214 (Military Discharge) if applicable |
| Roofing | Boston Roofers and Waterproofers Local 33 53 Evans Drive PO Box 9106 Stoughton, MA 02072 Contact: Edward J. Rolfe E-Mail: eddie@rul33.com Phone: 781-341-9197 Fax: 781-341-9198 |
Applications accepted April through July or as needed, contact union for more information. |
| Roofing | Roofers and Slaters Local 248 63 ½ Main Street Chicopee, MA 01020 Contact: Mark Allen Phone: 413-594-5291 Fax: 413-594-5391 |
Contact Local 248 for apprenticeship information. |
| Sheet Metalworking | Sheetmetal Workers Local 17 1181 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02125 Contact: John Healy, Coordinator Phone: 617-298-0850 Fax: 617-296-5835 Web-Site:www.smw17boston.org |
Applications accepted every third Thursday of the month between 10am – 4pm. Apprentices are selected once a year in June or July, but candidate forms are accepted monthly. You must be 18 years or older, have a drivers’ license, and submit three letters of recommendation, a copy of your high school transcript and diploma or GED with grades. There will be an orientation, interview and pre-hire physical and drug screening. You must reside within the jurisdictional are: Bristol, Essex, Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Fall River. |
| Sheet Metalworking | Sheetmetal Workers of Central Massachusetts and Vermont Local 63 32 Steven Street Springfield, MA 01104 Contact: Kevin Mulcahy Phone: 413-733-8332 Fax: 413-736-5214 |
Contact Local 63 for apprenticeship information. |
| Sprinkler Fitters | Sprinkler Fitters Local 550 46 Rockland Street Boston, MA 02132 Contact: Peter Gibbons Phone: 617-323-6714 Fax: 617-323-1373 Website: www.sprinklerfittersunion.com |
Applications are accepted every 2 years. The next application period is in 2010. |
| Tele- communications |
Electrical Contractors of Greater Boston Local 103 194 Freeport Street Dorchester, MA 02122 Contact: Phil Mason E-Mail: pmjatc@aol.com Phone: 617-436-0980 Fax: 617-436-1081 Website: www.ibew103.com |
Applications will be available in November. Check Local 103’s website in November for dates and times Applicants must be 18 years old and live in the geographical area covered by Local 10, IBEW. Electrical applicants must score “high” on an aptitude test S- 72R77, as administered by the Massachusetts Department of Employment and Training. Applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED and have one year of high school algebra with passing grade, or one post high school algebra course with passing grade. |
The Apprenticeship Preparedness Program (APP) is a free 10 week program that helps low to moderate income individuals. Learn about the building trades and get ready to apply for an apprenticeship. For more information about APP call 617.282.2242.
State Apprenticeship Information:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Workforce Development
Division of Apprentice Training
P.O. Box 146759
19 Staniford Street, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.626.5407
Fax: 617.626.5427