Let us help you build a future...
Are you ready to build your career and make money while you are doing it? Through the UA Local 486 Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship, you will gain all the necessary skills and certifications necessary to pursue a career in the skilled trades. Best of all, you will earn wages and benefits while in the program! Ready to take the first step in building your future? Applications for the 2025/2026 school year are open now thru January 31st, 2025.
The Benefits of an Apprenticeship:
Build & Create
Are you ready to build a career and create a successful future for yourself? The UA Local 486 Apprenticeship offers more than educational opportunities or a job. It allows you to build a career and create a life that you can take pride in. Throughout the program, you will have earned a number of certifications, and college courses setting you up for future career success.
Stability
Are you concerned with the future? UA Local 486 apprentices can have hope for the now and the future. During the apprenticeship, apprentices will have a stable income to provide for their family. Upon graduation, they will be ready to take on many career opportunities in some of the most in-demand and reliable job fields.
Quality Wages
Want to provide for yourself or your family? Through the UA Local 486 Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship program, you will earn an increasing wage plus benefits which starts at $60,216 a year. As you progress through the program your wages will increase and by graduation of year 5 you will be earning $133,400+.
Featured Programs
The UA Local 486 Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship offers three local programs in the Maryland and Delaware areas. Each program offers the same unique benefits and hands-on experience.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a superior education program for apprentice plumbers, steamfitters and hvac technicians that integrates technical, on-the-job, and academic training to meet the employment and personnel needs of our contactors, customers, and communities we serve. Continuing education and training opportunities are provided to allow our Journeymen and Women to advance their knowledge and skills—— and to allow for the maintenance of their certifications and licenses. Our curriculum utilizes the most up-to-date technology and techniques available to our industry.
3 Steps to start your Future
Apply
The first step to joining the UA Local 486 Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship is to complete an application. Applications will open on November 1st. You can apply ONLINE. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and must also have their own transportation, a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit and be eligible to work in the United States, and obtain a Maryland Plumbers and HVACR license.
*Note: There is a non-refundable $25 processing fee, payable by major credit card when applying online.
Test
After your application has been accepted, a math test, as well as a physical and drug screening, will be required. The purpose of these tests is to ensure the apprentices meet the standards necessary for the daily work requirements.
Interview
The final step in the application process is to undergo an interview. Unfortunately, we can’t accept every single applicant who wants to be part of the program. However, you can resubmit an application for the following apprenticeship program year. Please contact the school for any questions you have.
