APPLICATION INFORMATION

All applications, necessary documents and test results must be turned in within 6 months of starting the application process.  Applications will not be considered if they are not completed within the 6-month time frame.

“Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.“

Your application will not be complete until you have provided a copy of the following requirements:

  • Driver’s License
  • Birth Certificate
  • High School Transcript or GED with Test Scores. Will not accept Diploma
  • DD-214 if military

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR AN APPLICANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PROBATIONARY PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
  2. Complete all fields and return this form with the following:
    1. Driver’s License
    2. Birth Certificate
    3. High school transcripts or high school equivalency (GED) official report of test results and any partial high school transcripts.
    4. Military transfer or discharge Form DD- 214, (if applicable).
  3. Successfully complete an online assessment and Basic Math Exam.
  4. Appear for interview when notified.
  5. Must be capable of performing the work of the trade.
  6. Before employment and acceptance in the apprenticeship program, all applicants will be required to pass (The expense of these tests will be paid by the Committee):
    1. Drug test
    2. Background check

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR A PROBATIONARY APPRENTICESHIP, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

  1. Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year (1,700-2,000 hours of on-the-job training).
  2. Serve a 5-year apprenticeship (including the probationary period 8,000-10,000 hours of on-the-job training).
  3. Report for work on a regular basis.
  4. Provide your own transportation to and from the job site.
  5. Work under the direction of a journeyman on the job site and perform job duties satisfactorily.
  6. Attend related training classes regularly and any other Training deemed necessary by the JATC, while maintaining an acceptable average in those classes.
  7. Pay a user fee, if required, for related training class materials.
  8. Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

    Please select the following Illinois County that you currently reside in:

    Please select which program you are applying for:

    Ameren Gasfitter: By selecting only this option, you would only be able to be considered for the position of Apprentice Gasfitter with Ameren.

    Plumber, Pipefitter or HVAC Tech: By selecting only this option, would be able to be considered for both the Ameren Gasfitter and a registered Apprentice Plumber, Pipefitter or HVAC Tech with UA Local 101 JATC Apprentice Program.

    Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 101 JATC Apprenticeship Application

    Fill out the form below.
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    At this time we are not accepting applications from outside St. Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Madison, Monroe and Washington counties. If you have any questions, please feel free to email ualocal101@gmail.com

    Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.