Apprenticeship Recruitment 2025
Plumbing, Steamfitting, Welding Apprenticeship Openings for Contra Costa & Alameda Counties
CLICK HERE to download a printable copy of the 2025 Apprenticeship Announcement.
DATE: MONTH OF MAY 2025
CAREFULLY READ TO BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR THE LINK TO APPLY DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
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IMPORTANT: Prior to submitting an online application, please carefully read all information within this announcement.
- During application, be prepared to upload the below required documents.
- You will choose one of the following trades during application: Plumbing, Steamfitting or Welding with no trade changes during apprenticeship; therefore, research is recommended. For more insight click here: PROGRAM &TRADE DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
- Applications successfully submitted during the allotted dates will be accepted to take the exam.
- Duplicate applications will be rejected.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age; or will be 18 years of age by January 2026. You must upload one of the following:
- Valid Driver’s License, or
- Valid State Issued Identification Card, or
- Birth Certificate along with a photo I.D., or
- Passport
PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR LEGAL EQUIVALENT: You must upload one of the following with application:
- High School Diploma, or
- General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), or
- Officially Signed Transcripts, or
- If not yet graduated from high school, Current Official Transcripts
APPLICANT MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO PERFORM THE WORK OF THE TRADE.
QUALIFYING TEST:
Applicants who successfully submit and meet the above requirements will be notified within two (2) months after application and scheduled to take a two-part written exam consisting of: Numerical Ability (Math) and Mechanical Aptitude. The minimum passing score shall be a 75% composite grade.
INTERVIEW:
Applicants successfully passing the qualifying written exam will be notified with-in two (2) months and scheduled for an oral interview with the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.
ELIGIBILITY:
Upon completion of the oral interview, applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifying written exam score and oral interview results. Applicants will be ranked accordingly (highest scorer and down), by trade, and will be placed on an eligible waiting list for possible admission once openings become available for the apprenticeship program.
TERM:
A minimum of five (5) years of on-the-job training and five (5) years of school. Apprentices attend classes two-three (2-3) nights per week, with the possibility of one (1) 10-hour day of classes every other week for the first two (2) years. Some Saturday classes may apply.
UA Local 342 JATC PREPARE FOR APPRENTICESHIP TEST
Tutoring & Pre-Apprenticeship Classes
CONTACT BELOW INDEPENDENTS FOR LOCATION CHANGES & AVAILABILITY
CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE TEST
Benicia Adult Education
350 East K Street Benicia, CA
Corner of E. K Street & E. 3rd Street
(707) 747-8367
https://beniciaunified.org/ departments/adult- education/
Pittsburg Adult Education
1151 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg, CA
(925) 473-2400
https://www.pittsburg.k12. ca.us/paec
Construction Trades Workforce Initiative Test Prep Class
Laney College
900 Fallon St, Room G-211
Oakland, CA
(510) 560-6329
https://forms.gle/gT3HR1nFh56tLoT6A
Vallejo Adult Education
436 Del Sur Street Vallejo, CA
(707) 556-8850
https://vallejoadult.vcusd.org
West Contra Costa Adult Education
Richmond High School
1250 23rd Street
Richmond, CA
(510) 231-1453
https://wccae.asapconnected.com/#courseID=301016
San Mateo Adult Education
789 E. Poplar Avenue San Mateo, CA
(650) 558-2100
https://sanmateoadulted.org/
Study Material (Books)
Math
Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day
By Learning Express Editors - Price $16 (approximately)
Mechanical Aptitude
Barron’s How to Prepare for the Mechanical Aptitude & Spatial Relations Tests
By Joel Wiesen – Price $18 (approximately)
NOTE: Study the Mechanical Aptitude part of the book only.
The above books and tutoring contacts are only suggestions and are not endorsed by UA Local 342, JATC. Please feel free to use any book that you wish. The test consists of two parts: Math and Mechanical Aptitude. The math portion of the test is eighth grade level pre-algebra (decimals, fractions, percentages) accompanying basic mechanical aptitude. Go to a book store or library and ask for assistance to locate the right study material for you.
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