Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced journey workers with related classroom instruction. Most registered apprenticeship training programs last from three to five years as determined by industry standards.
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Registered Apprenticeships are jobs. A Registered Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through paid on-the-job training under the supervision of a journey level craftperson or trade professional combined with related classroom instruction.
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Registered Apprenticeships enable you to start working and earn a wage while you learn key skills and gain qualifications to meet industry standards. Other specific benefits include:
- A paycheck from your first day of work, guaranteed to increase over time as you learn new skills.
- Hands-on career training in a wide variety of occupations and industries, such as health care, construction, information technology, transportation, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
- An education and the potential to earn college credit toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
- A career, once the apprenticeship is complete, on your way to a successful long-term career with a competitive salary and little or no educational debt.
- National industry certification upon graduation, recognized and accepted by industry partners across the United States.
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To apply for Registered Apprenticeship training, you must:
- Be no less than 16 years of age; however, some hazardous occupations require 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent of a high school diploma (each apprenticeship program may have different requirements).
- Some programs may require physical strength and endurance.
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Some Local Apprenticeship/Training Programs
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2700 Twin City Hwy, Nederland, TX 77627
409-724-7886
ABC Texas -
(assemble/repair vessels that hold liquids or gasses)
9868 IH 10, West Orange, TX 77632
409-745-1080
BoilerMakers
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Lone Star District Lodge, Beaumont, Texas
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Classes held at the following:
1400 Newton Street, Orange, TX 77630 OR
617 Procter Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640
409-982-0522
GTEC -
(industrial & commercial construction, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC)
8595 Industrial Parkway, Beaumont, TX 77705
409-842-2272
H.B. Neild -
(electrician)
1430 Spindletop Road, Beaumont, TX 77705
409-833-8252
IBEW Local 479 -
707 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
409-727-3102
Electrical Training Alliance of Southeast Texas -
Step 1: Apply to FAME
You will need:
- High school transcript
- College transcript, if you have taken dual-credit courses
- Resume
- Personal essay
- Passing TSI, SAT, or ACT scores
Step 2: Apply to LSCO
When the Fall application opens, apply to LSCO and select Electromechanical or Machining as your major.
Check LSCO FAME program for application deadlines.
FAME students earn a degree at LSCO while completing a paid internship with a local company. Some partner companies may also provide tuition assistance.
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(welding)
3246 US 69 Access Road, Nederland, TX 77627
409-722-0434
Pipefitter
Pipefitters Apprentice School
Call 713-649-0201
Apprenticeship -
(fabrication, welding, drafting)
SMART - Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation
8397 Old Hwy 90. Orange, TX 77630
409-745-2581 (or 713-864-4594, ext. 221)
Sabine Area Sheet Metal Training -
(crane, rigging, heavy equipment & safety training)
1629 Patton Street, Sulfur, LA 70665
337-888-1262