HVAC apprenticeships by state

A registered apprenticeship is a paid job with a sponsor, such as a union training committee or an employer association, that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency. HVAC technicians can enter through sheet metal, pipefitting and steamfitting, or HVAC and refrigeration service apprenticeships.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says apprenticeships usually last several years and include paid on-the-job training alongside technical instruction. Each sponsor sets its own length and entry requirements, so ask the sponsor.

Contact the sponsor listed for your area and ask when it accepts applications. Union committees usually run set application windows with an aptitude test and interview. You can also search open apprenticeships on Apprenticeship.gov.