UA Local 375 Plumbers & Pipefitters

Application for Apprenticeship

UA Local 375 Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship

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If you have any questions, or for assistance completing an application, contact us:

(907) 456-5989

1978 Burgess Avenue

Fairbanks, AK 99709

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice: The Fairbanks Area Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC 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 sponsor 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. Read more about your rights here.


Before You Begin

Local 375 Plumbers & Pipefitters offers a hybrid apprenticeship in plumbing and pipefitting. You will turn out to Journeyman status with training and certifications in both of these careers. If you want more information on these occupations prior to applying, please contact us at (907) 456-5989 or visit our website at www.ualocal375.org.

This page contains information that is important to your application. However, this is not a comprehensive description of the application process or of apprenticeship. A detailed explanation of the application process can be found on our website.


Minimum Qualifications

You must meet all of the following requirements for your application to be accepted:
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of interview.
  • Have a valid drivers’ license.
  • Have a high school diploma or state issued GED certificate or equivalent.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or provide documents proving eligibility to work in the United States indefinitely.
  • Complete the following WorkKeys Assessments Tests (no minimum scores required): 
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Graphic Literacy 
    • Workplace Documents     
      More information on WorkKeys and how to sign up can be found here.



Required items

You must submit the following items by the application deadline. If any items are missing or incomplete, your application will not be considered.
  • This online application form.
  • Copy of your valid driver's license and driving record obtained at the local DMV within last 30 days.
  • Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport or REAL ID.
  • Copy of transcripts and diploma for high school, or GED records, showing successful completion. Diploma is not required if transcripts show your graduation date. (Applicants who have completed an associates degree or higher at an accredited college or technical school may submit an OFFICIAL transcript in lieu of high school transcripts/GED results.)
  • Documentation showing that you passed the WorkKeys Assessments Tests.
  • Military transfer or Discharge Form DD-214, if applicable.


Alternate options

If any of the following apply, you may qualify for interview through alternate means.

Please contact the Local 375 JATC if:
  • You are a United States Veteran who completed the Veterans in Piping Program, or
  • You are a high school senior in the FNSB School District.


The Qualification Process

If you meet the requirements listed above, you will be scheduled for an interview. Interviews are conducted in the order that completed applications are received. An application is complete once the applicant submits a completed application and all of the required documents to the JATC. Required documents can either be submitted within the application, through our online portal, by mail or in person at 1978 Burgess Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709.

Applicants who complete an application by the deadline will be scheduled for the next round of interviews, which are typically held in March, June, September and December.

If interviewed, you will be ranked among those applicants qualified for selection, according to your interview score, for two years following the interview date.

If accepted into the apprenticeship, and prior to being indentured, you will be required to submit to a drug test and obtain negative results, as well as provide results of a physical examination. Physical requirements of the apprenticeship are listed here.

As an apprentice:

  • You will be required to attend classroom training in Fairbanks every year throughout your 5-year apprenticeship, generally 6-8 weeks at a time.
  • Classroom training is 40 hours a week, tuition-free, and unpaid. 
  • You will pay for your own textbooks and your State Plumber Trainee license.
  • You will receive wages and benefits during on-the-job training, with annual wage raises throughout your apprenticeship. 


Application Form Instructions

This application form allows you to save and return later. If you choose this option, you will receive a unique link that you must use within 30 days to return to your application. If you lose this link, you will have to start over with a blank application. Each time you access the form, you will receive a new link that will give you access for an additional 30 days.

Also, you will have 90 days total from the time you begin an application to complete it by submitting all required documents. After 90 days, your application will be closed permanently and you must start again.

At the end of this form, you will be able to upload required documents. If you wish to submit some of your documents at a later time, you can submit this application without them and access our online portal at any time on our website.


Current Application Periods

We accept applications year-round for our apprenticeship. Interviews are typically pre-scheduled the week following the deadline.

2023 Application Deadlines:

  • March 22
  • May 31
  • September 20
  • December 6




Basic Personal Information

Name*
Mailing Address*
Physical address

EEOC Supplemental Information

The Fairbanks Area Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC 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 sponsor 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.

This section is voluntary and is simply for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) purposes. This information will assist us in our efforts to provide accurate information in compliance with EEOC regulations and requirements.

Date of Birth
Sex
Race
Ethnic Group
How did you become aware of this apprenticeship opportunity?

Voluntary Disability Disclosure


This section is intended to duplicate U.S. Department of Labor OMB Control Number 1205-0223. To view the original form, go here.

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

Because we are a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program and participate in the National Registered Apprenticeship System that is regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor, we must reach out to, enroll, and provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship to qualified people with disabilities.[1]  To help us learn how well we are doing, we are asking you to tell us if you have a disability or if you ever had a disability.  Completing this form is voluntary, but we hope that you will choose to fill it out.  If you are applying for apprenticeship, any answer you give will be kept private and will not be used against you in any way.

If you already are an apprentice within our registered apprenticeship program, your answer will not be used against you in any way.  Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all of our apprentices at the time of enrollment, and then remind them yearly, that they may update their information.  You may voluntarily self-identify as having a disability on this form without fear of any punishment because you did not identify as having a disability earlier.

How do I know if I have a disability?

You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.  Disabilities include, but are not limited to: blindness, deafness, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, HIV/AIDS, schizophrenia, muscular dystrophy, bipolar disorder, major depression, multiple sclerosis (MS), missing limbs or partially missing limbs, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder, impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, and intellectual disability (previously called mental retardation).

[1] Part 30 – Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship website at https://www.apprenticeship.gov/eeo.


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Interest & Qualifications

Have you applied with this apprenticeship program before?*
Are you now, or have you ever been, a registered apprentice?*
Are you still an active apprentice in that program?*

Background Information

Have you served in the U.S. military?*
If yes, you must provide a DD214 or equivalent form for your branch of service
Do you have a valid Driver's License?*
A valid driver's license is required to enter this program.

Education

Are you a high school graduate?*
Do you have a GED?*
Have you earned a college degree?*
Have you completed any vocational/technical courses or training during or after high school?*

Education & Experience

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Work History Overview

Are you presently employed?*
Do you request that we NOT contact your present employer at this time?*

Employment History

Please list all of your employers beginning with your present or most recent employer. Identify any positions that involved plumbing, pipefitting, welding or general construction industry experience.

Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
Please list all of your former employers
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Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
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Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name
Please list all of your former employers
Employer's Address
Date Employment Started
Date Employment Ended
Supervisor's Name

More employers? Please download and fill out additional work history sheets. You can then upload them at the end of this application form.

Other Experience or Training

Have you participated in any of the following training programs?

Statements of Understanding



By checking the boxes next to these statements and signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to these statements and I apply for an apprenticeship with this sponsor. 

Document Uploads

Uploading files:

  • You can only upload up to 25 MB of files here. If you need to upload more, use the secure file upload portal on our website.
  • ZIP folders are not accepted. Please upload individual files.
  • IMPORTANT: Once you start uploading documents, you cannot save this form and resume later! Your documents will be lost. If you don't want submit all documents at this time, you can use our file upload portal located on our website at anytime.

You must submit all required documents in order to complete your application. Documents must be legible. If you are using a smart phone to scan documents, we recommend using a free scan app such as CamScanner or Microsoft Office Lens.

Required documents:

  1. Copy/photo of your valid driver's license (front side only) 
  2. Copy of Driving Record obtained within last 30 days
  3. Copy of birth certificate, valid passport, or valid REAL ID
  4. High school transcripts and diploma OR state-issued GED certificate. Transcripts are sufficient if they show your graduation date. (Applicants who have completed an associate degree or higher degree at an accredited college or technical school may submit an OFFICIAL transcript in lieu of a high school transcript or official GED test result.)
  5. WorkKeys Assessment results:
    • Applied Mathematics (no minimum score required)
    • Graphic Literacy (no minimum score required)
    • Workplace Documents (no minimum score required)
  6. U.S. Veteran Discharge Form DD-214, if applicable



Valid Driver's License
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Driving Record
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Birth Certificate, active Passport or REAL ID
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High School Transcripts/GED Records/OFFICIAL College Transcripts
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OFFICIAL College Transcripts can be mailed, emailed or dropped off at JATC
WorkKeys Assessment Test results
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Required Tests: Applied Mathematics, Graphic Literacy & Workplace Documents
Additional Document 1
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DD-214, Letters of Recommendation, etc.
Additional Document 2
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Additional transcripts, additional work history sheets, etc.

Need to submit more documents later? No problem! Use our file upload portal on our website, email them to us at jatc@ualocal375.org, mail them to 1978 Burgess Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709, or drop them off. 

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