2021 Applications

The Rockford Area Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Refrigeration Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee will be accepting applications for Apprenticeship beginning May 17^th 2021 through January 7^th 2022 at the Local 23 Training Office at 4525 Boeing Drive, Rockford, IL 61109.

Applications Times 

Mondays- 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-5:30pm

Tuesday-Thursday 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-5:30pm

Friday and Saturdays- By appointment 

For thos who cannot make it during the times specified please contanct the training department 815-397-0342 ext 22 to make alternative arrangements on the dates specified. We will also be holding Saturday applications  to be annouced at a later date.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO FILLING OUT APPLICATION

• Must be at least 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age by the following March
• Must be a High School Graduate or a High School equivalency (Example; GED)
• Must have passed one year of standard high school Algebra (High School equivalency meets requirement) 

REQUIREMENTS - DAY OF APPLICATION

• Cashier’s Check or Money Order payable to JATC for $20.00 (non-refundable application fee) NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED 
• *Valid/current driver’s license or State issued ID card 
• Transcripts in unopened officially sealed school envelope or GED results. If applicant is unable to bring transcripts on date of application, they must be submitted unopened, with official seal, or faxed directly from your school or GED office to the training department (fax 815-397-8912) No transcripts will be accepted prior to submission of application
• Personal Experience Forms will be distributed at time of application, they must be submitted along with supporting documents 

*If selected, you must have a valid/current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be physically able to perform duties of the trade with or without reasonable accommodations. Further instruction will be provided if selected.

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLEDGE

  The Rockford Area Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Refrigeration JATC will not discriminate against 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 or older. The JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate this apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, as amended.

• APTITUDE TEST STUDY GUIDES  ARE AVAILABLE IN TRAINING DEPARTMENT FOR $15.00 - CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY

Click link for step by step process and online application http://www.ualocal23.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=762478

• For more help in preparing for aptitude testing, please visit:

https://www.coursera.org/

https://www.pipetradesprep.com/about

http://www.khanacademy.org/

For help in preparing for aptitude testing, please visit:

• https://www.coursera.org/
• https://www.pipetradesprep.com/about
• http://www.khanacademy.org/

Step by step process for applicants.

May 21, 2019

Step 1 Apply on dates available at 4525 Boeing Drive Rockford Illinois 61109 Applications can be printed online from link below. All applications must be submitted in person. Download: APPLICANT COPY APPLICATION Online 2020.pdf

Apprenticeship Details Slide Show

Dec 08, 2016

Download: Career Fair Presentation 9-2019.pptx , Career Fair Presentation 9-2019.pdf