Apprenticeships
There are a wide range of apprenticeship programs available for students interested in a specific trade.
ABC Keystone Apprenticeship Programs 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.
Pennsylvania Apprentice Coordinators Association (PACA) The Pennsylvania Apprentice Coordinators Association (PACA) was created to promote and improve Registered Apprenticeship programs throughout the state of Pennsylvania for the construction industry. Below you can find a listing of the construction trades and learn more about the Registered Apprenticeship Programs they offer throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE There are numerous benefits available to you through a career in the construction trades – and they all BEGIN WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP. An apprenticeship provides the training to learn a craft. You'll earn a living wage, from day one! There’s no education related debt and you can start to build the life you deserve. That includes a secure retirement plan and health benefits.
IBEW-143 Local 143 and its partnering contractors work together to produce the next generation of skilled craftsmen with the experience, knowledge and professionalism to meet the demands of the electrical construction industry. This is achieved through the use of an unmatched apprenticeship training program, including rigorous classroom instruction coupled with on-the-job training. Because of its importance on each and every jobsite, safety is emphasized during all phases of training. For any questions regarding apprenticeship applications call the training center at 610-492-2650 Application Period : Applications for the Harrisburg Electricians Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee program will be accepted during the following dates: The first Monday of the month at the training center located at 1800 state street, Harrisburg PA 17103 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ONLY If the first Monday of the month is a Holiday, the applications will be the following Monday
IBEW Local 743/NECA Electrical Training Alliance has been training electricians since 1943, creating the region’s top electrical workforce. Our highly skilled instructors at the IBEW Local 743 JATC have produced the top electrical journeymen in Berks, Lancaster and Schuylkill counties. The electrical industry is highly technical and physically demanding. For those who enter into the electrical apprenticeship, the work will provide challenges, but is also rewarding. Local 743 members receive quality pay, healthcare and retirement benefits, plus continued journeyman education. In a constantly changing industry, with advancements in techniques and technology, it is critical to ensure that our apprentices and journeymen are up-to-date on their training and certifications. Through our continued education programs at the IBEW 743 JATC, which are offered to all Local 743 members, we help them remain the region’s best skilled and most efficient electrical workforce. Our electricians also receive industry-leading OSHA safety certifications in order to maintain a safe work environment for themselves, their fellow members and others on the jobsite.
The Kinsley Education Center The Kinsley Education Center provides three different apprenticeship programs. 4-Year Carpentry Apprenticeship, 4 -Year Highway & Bridge Apprenticeship, and 3-Year Ironworking Apprenticeship
Manufacturer's Association Apprenticeship The Manufacturers' Association offers a wide variety of courses and seminars that provide the specific training and skills which member companies need to be competitive. Click her for more information. The following are current apprenticeship training opportunities.
The York Electrical Institute mission is to provide training opportunities for electricians in York and Adams County that will ensure IBEW local 229 has the highest skilled apprentices and journeypersons available. York Electrical Institute will provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through apprenticeship and continuing education classes delivered in-house and through training partners. Courses will be delivered in traditional classroom settings, as well as through blended or on-line formats where appropriate.