Apprenticeship Program
The Washington, DC Joint Steamfitting Apprentice Committee (Steamfitters Local 602) will accept applications for the 2022 first year class as follows: Applications must be made in person. There will be a $50.00 non-refundable application processing fee at the time of application which is payable in cash or money order only made payable to HPRTF. Applicants must apply in person at the UA Mechanical Trade School (8509 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Landover, MD 20785) on the following dates from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Monday, January 3, 2022 Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Friday, January 7, 2022 OR Applicants must apply in person at the UAM Steamfitters Local Union 602 (7552 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150) on the following dates from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Monday, January 10, 2022 Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Friday, January 14, 2022 Requirements for Steamfitter Program: Minimum Age 18 by August 15, 2022 High School Graduate by June 30, 2022 Or GED (we do not accept online diplomas) Presentation of the Following Original Documents must be made at Time of Application (no photocopies accepted):
1. Valid driver’s license or state issued Picture Identification Card
2. Social Security Card
3. County or State issued Birth Certificate, United States Passport or Naturalization Certificate
4. DD214 (for veterans of military service only)
5. Official Transcript of High School Grades (must be in a sealed envelope from the school and have a raised seal affixed) OR High school seniors must present a letter on school letterhead from a high school official verifying graduation before June 30, 2022 with an Official Transcript of Grades (Sealed and Certified by School) OR GED Scores and certificate (only GEDs that are American Council of Education accredited will be accepted. Visit www.acenet.edu for further information) Upon completion of your application, you will be eligible to take a math and/or aptitude test the same day starting as early as 11:00 a.m. Any and all foreign documents must be accompanied by a translation of that document and a letter from your embassy stating its authenticity. If the document is a diploma and/or transcript, the letter must also document the equivalency of said diploma and/or transcript. Please visit our website for more details at https://602training.org/
The Washington, DC Joint Steamfitting Apprenticeship Committee 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. The Washington, DC Joint Steamfitting Apprenticeship Committee 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.