Mpls. and St. Cloud Pipefitter Applications: Acceptance of applications for the Construction Pipefitter program is set for Monday, January 9, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023.
In-person applications will be taken at the Training Center at 6200 Lakeland Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday, January 9, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023. All applicants will be subject to a temperature screening, and will be required to wear a mask the entire time they are in the Training Center.
**Note, you must have a high school diploma from a U.S. high school or a GED obtained through a GED testing center recognized by the GED Testing Service.
All applications and required attachments to the application must be provided no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023. If not received, the application will be considered incomplete, and applicant will have to reapply the following year.
Application Process
You must apply for the apprenticeship program in person during the two-week application period and meet all of the minimum qualifications (see below).
- Complete an online application at the Training Center. No outside applications will be accepted.
- No technical college courses are required to apply, but proper documentation such as copies of diplomas, course completion certificates, or transcripts for GED, High School, or Technical College must be provided for your educational background to be considered. If the high school diploma or college transcripts are issued outside of the United States, they must be translated into English by an accredited, independent credential evaluation service. Only translated copies of diplomas, certificates or transcripts will be accepted.
- Provide a photo copy of your High School Diploma. Even if you have attended post-secondary education, you must provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED. The diploma must be issued by a U.S. state or a GED obtained through an approved GED Testing Center recognized by the GED Testing Service. Transcripts for both the high school diploma and GED are acceptable. If the high school diploma or college transcripts are issued outside of the United States, they must be translated into English and evaluated by an accredited, independent credential evaluation service. Copies of diplomas, course completion certificates, or transcripts of course credits for GED, High School, or Technical College must be attached to the application. Only translated, validated copies of diplomas, certificates or transcripts will be accepted. Proper documentation must be attached for applicant’s educational background to be considered.
All applicants that complete an online application and provide the required attachments by 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, will be invited to an oral interview (usually in March) where the applicants will be ranked; the applicant with the highest ranking score will be at the top of the list, and as the jobs become available, applicants will be pulled from the list from the highest ranking in descending order.
Frequently Asked Apprenticeship Questions
Q. What is a Journeyman?
A. A journeyman is a person who has completed an apprenticeship program and has met the required minimum qualifications and standards that pertain to their trade.
Q. Can I get an application for the apprenticeship program at any time?
No, we open application for two weeks out of each year and you can only fill out an application during that time period. See the apprentice applications for the specific dates.
Q. Can you mail an application to me?
No, you must pick up the application in person.
Q. What if I can’t find my High School Diploma?
You can usually obtain a copy of your high school transcripts from the school district office that you graduated from.
Q. When are the related training classes?
The classes are held in the evening starting in September and running through April each year. You typically have class two to three nights a week, they starting at 5:30 pm and run 3.5 to 4 hours each night.
Q. What are the qualifications:
For HVAC/R Service applicants
For Construction Pipefitters