APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM
Whether you’re at the beginning
of your career or considering upgrade training, Local #6 has the right answer for you. Our extensive training opportunities include:
5-year Paid Apprenticeships
Beginning a new career as a Local #6 apprentice is exciting and rewarding. Unlike other career paths, we provide a paid apprenticeship, with progressive pay increases along the way.
This provides economic stability and professional advancement for our newest members along the way.
Local 6 is committed to training delivering one of the best training programs in the industry. Throughout your apprenticeship you will continue to improve your skills and become a highly skilled and trained UA Craftsman. This training will allow you to make a great wage, provide health insurance for you and your family, and the security of knowing that when the time comes, you can retire comfortably.
Apprentices are indentured in the program for 5 years. During this time, each works with a contractor and attends school two nights a week. Upon completion of the program and State testing, the apprentice becomes fully qualified and licensed journeyman in their chosen specialty.
Apprenticeship
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must turn in completed application with all required information by the application deadline.
- Apprentices must be able to physically perform the work and may be required to take a physical exam and drug test prior to employment.
- Apprentices must provide their own transportation to get to the job and classroom.
- Get your career headed in the right direction, Contact your Local #6 representative today!
Current
Wage Rates
- Apprentice Hourly Pay Rates JOURNEYPERSON WAGE
- $45.81 + $26.72 Fringe Benefits $72.53 Total Package
- Apprentice Rate is a % of Journeyperson Wage
Year
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
%
50%
55%
60%
70%
80%
Base Pay
$21.53
$24.39
$26.12
$32.22
$39.47
FRINGE BENFITS
$14.74
$15.50
$17.40
$18.55
$18.55
Year: 1st Year
Percentage: 50%
Base Pay: $21.53
Fringe Benefits: $14.74
Year: 2nd Year
Percentage: 55%
Base Pay: $24.39
Fringe Benefits: $15.50
Year: 3rd Year
Percentage: 60%
Base Pay: $26.12
Fringe Benefits: $17.40
Year: 4th Year
Percentage: 70%
Base Pay: $32.22
Fringe Benefits: $18.55
Year: 5th Year
Percentage: 80%
Base Pay: $39.47
Fringe Benefits: $18.55
These wage rates are effective
5/1/2022 ― 4/30/2025
After two months of working each new apprentice will qualify for health insurance!
Apply to Local 6 and the United
Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters today.
The benefits will last throughout your career. Download, complete, and email to jeremy@ualocal6.org.
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