#1 TRAINING CENTER IN OHIO

Joint Apprenticeship Training Center for Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC/R Technicians

Building Trades Apprentice Applications:  

To apply, pick up an application in person at 4560 Journal Street, Columbus, OH 43228 with a photo ID on the 1st Tuesday of every month between 10:00 a.m. and 5:oo p.m.

You will be given two weeks to return the application with the following items:

1.  Copy of high school diploma, GED, or a letter from your high school stating you are on track to graduate in June of the application year. Any high school diploma or equivalent document issued outside of the United States must be translated into  English, if applicable, by a certified translator and may be subject to an evaluation by an accredited, independent credential evaluation service.

2.  Copy of high school grade transcript or GED scores.  Any high school grade transcript of GED scores issued outside of the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, by a certified translator and may be subject to an evaluation by an accredited, independent credential evaluation service.

3.  Application fee – $60.00 cashier’s check or money order made payable to the Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC.  This fee is waived upon proof of financial hardship (must present current documentation.)

4.  DD-214, if applicable.

• All applicants shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The exception may be made when an applicant is seventeen (17) years of age at the time of application and otherwise meets all qualifications; such applicant may be rated, ranked, and placed on the Pool of Eligibles list. Such applicant must provide proof that a graduation certificate or GED has been awarded and must be eighteen (18) years of age, prior to being indentured by the JATC.
• All applicants must live in one of the following counties in our jurisdiction: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Marion, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, or Union County.
• All applicants must have the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English in order to safely perform the tasks of the trade and comprehend the subjects taught.
• All applicants must have and maintain throughout their apprenticeship reliable transportation.
• All applicants must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the trade with or without reasonable accommodations.
• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and documentation showing such must be provided upon acceptance into the program.
• Applicants who are called from the applicant list for employment will be required to take a drug screening test.
• All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age.

Updates will be posted accordingly.