Union apprenticeships in Joliet, IL

Starts at $22/hrJourneyman $55/hr

The SMART Local 73 Apprenticeship program focuses on skills like sheet metal mathematics, shop layout, fabrication, welding, HVAC, field installation, architectural sheet metal, soldering, and trade theory.

Starts at $18/hrJourneyman $42/hr

The Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 553 Training Program covers plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and HVAC over a 5-year period with both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

UA Local 23 offers apprenticeships in Plumbing, Pipefitting, and HVACR with competitive wages and benefits.

UA Local 101 offers registered apprenticeship programs in plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, and related trades, blending on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

SMART Local 91 offers two five-year apprenticeship programs in HVACR Sheet Metal and HVACR Service, combining classroom learning with hands-on training.

UA Local 137 offers apprenticeship programs for new entrants to the trade, covering Plumbers, Steamfitters, HVACR, and related crafts.

Starts at $23/hrJourneyman $42/hr

SMART Local 263 offers an Apprenticeship Program focused on sheet metal work, including HVAC duct work, service technicians, welders, shop fabrication, and architectural trades.

The UA Local 33 Apprenticeship offers a comprehensive 5-year training program in plumbing, steamfitting, pipefitting, heating, and refrigeration/HVACR.

Plumbers/Steamfitters/HVACR; Nov 11 2025-Jan 31 2026 applications

UA Local 166 offers apprenticeship programs in plumbing, steamfitting, pipefitting, HVAC service, and welding, emphasizing up-to-date skills for building trades projects.

Five-year Apprenticeship in Plumbing, Pipefitting, HVAC Technician (including Steamfitting) with a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

UA Local 633 offers an apprenticeship program for new trade entrants in plumbing, HVACR, and welding.

Starts at $30/hr

PTTC; Plumbing/Steamfitting/HVACR; 18+ HS diploma/GED; entrance exam 75%

UA Local 152 offers apprenticeship programs in plumbing, pipefitting, HVACR, and welding, following UA/NACC training standards.

Northeast HVAC/sheet metal demand; clear apply

UA Local 473 offers standard UA Registered Apprenticeship Programs in trades such as Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVACR, Sprinkler Fitting, Steamfitting, and Welding.

UA Local 162 offers a registered apprenticeship program covering Plumber, Pipefitter, and HVAC Technician/Refrigeration trades.

The program offers training in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and HVACR service.