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Applications for apprenticeship are accepted as follows:

Months: October, November, December, and January

Days: First and third Wednesday of the month

Hours: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

You will need:

First:  On the day of application, all applicants will need a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or have a GED.  You will need a passing grade of “C” or “70” in Algebra 1.

You will have thirty days to supply a copy of your birth certificate and a high school transcript. 

Second:  Applicants will take an exam that meets a national standard; the exam is 50% reading comprehension and 50% mathematics (including Algebra).  When an applicant receives a passing grade they will be granted an interview.  An applicant’s score on the interview will determine if they are accepted into the Apprenticeship program.

The Apprenticeship program is a 3 year program; as long as you meet all the requirements of the Apprenticeship Agreement you will be granted a full tuition scholarship that is paid by the Apprenticeship Trust Fund. However, the Apprentice will be responsible to purchase books, maintain acceptable grades and attend all classes; the program runs from September to May each year, typically two nights a week.

Contact Info:

Office: (401) 946-9908

​Fax: (401) 946-5995