Apprenticeship Prospect Application

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Thank you for your interest in CraftMasters Academy!

To be an official Apprentice with ABC of Metro Washington/CraftMasters an individual must be employed with and be enrolled by an Approved Apprenticeship Employer with us and MD and/or DC. Almost all of our apprentices come through this path. The employer generally supports the expenses of training.

We offer training to others that an Approved Apprenticeship Employer does not sponsor. However, tuition would be funded privately. These individuals would not be registered as apprentices but as Craft Trainees.

https://www.abcmetrowashington.org/Career-Workforce-Development/CraftMasters-Trades-Education/Apprenticeship-Skills-Training

To expand your options, please consider looking at websites from local construction companies. Presently, the industry has a very large gap in the hiring and training of Apprentices. Maryland and DC both have requirements for Apprentices on new construction programs, and employers are looking to fill these positions. This will allow you to connect with major construction companies hiring, learn about career paths within the construction industry, receive notifications on construction job postings, and receive information on hiring events.
What is an Apprenticeship?

In a formal construction Apprenticeship program, most of which are four years in duration, apprentices learn from experienced craft professionals On-The-Job (OJT) and in the classroom.

Apprentices usually complete their OJT work during the day with the classroom instruction being held at night. Typically, apprentices spend two 3-4-hour sessions in the evening per week in the classroom. Apprentices spend at least 144 hours in classroom instruction and demonstrate needed levels of knowledge and skill through testing and observatioin each year of their apprenticeship program.

Apprentices must be hired by companies who participate in our Apprentice program and they receive wages in that capacity for their work on their job. Wages start at 50-65% of a seasoned worker/journeyworker’s wage, which increases incrementally as they progress through the apprenticeship program.

Apprentice trainees have a unique education where they learn theories and concepts in class and are immediately able to apply them and develop their skills at work. Apprenticeship - “Earn while you Learn!”
Check one: *

I wish to be considered for ABC CraftMaster's Apprenticeship Program. I understand I will need to seek employment with an employer who hires apprentices. I also understand the requirement to attend school, usually at night, for the term of the apprenticeship.I’d rather try to get employed in the construction field and not attend classroom training as a formal apprentice at this time.
There are two parts to our apprenticeship application process so that we can get to know your interests, background and goals

1) This form: Apprenticeship Prospect Application

2) Pre-Employment Questionnaire

By completing this form of interest in being an apprentice you automatically agree to ABC Metro Washington staff sharing your information with employers looking to hire construction trade workers in the fields in which you noted interest.
STUDENT INFORMATION
First Name*
Middle Initial
Last Name*
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Street Address:*
Apt./Ste.
City:
State:*
Zip Code:*
Email Address:*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
If this is a mobile phone number, will you accept texts?*

YES, I will accept text.NoThis is not a mobile phone number.
Gender

MaleFemale
Please check the box next to the trade(s) you"d like to pursue. (Please note that not all trades are active at any given time.)*

Carpentry (4 year trade)Cement Mason (2 year trade)Concrete Form Builder (2 year trade)Drywall (2 year trade)Electrical (4 year trade)Glazier (3 year trade)Heavy Equipment Operator (3 year trade)HVAC (4 year trade)Laborer (2 year trade)Masonry (3 year trade)Painting (3 year trade)Pipefitter (4 year trade)Pipe-Layer (2 year trade)Pipe Insulator (3 year trade)Plumbing (4 year trade)Reinforced Ironwork (3 year trade)Roofing (2 year trade)Sheet Metal (4 year trade)Sprinkler Fitting (4 year trade)Steamfitter (4 year trade)Structural Iron Worker (3 year trade)Welder (3 year trade)
Ethnic Information (for reporting purposes only)

American Indian/Alaskan NativeAsian/Pacific IslanderBlack/African AmericanFilipinoHispanicWhite/CaucasianOther
Do you have a valid driver"s license?

YesNo
BACKGROUND
Have you ever served in the United States military?

YesNo
Number of years?
Veteran Status

Active DutyReserveVeteranOther
Education and Training background*

College/Technical School GraduateSome College/Technical SchoolHigh School GraduateHigh School GED or Equivalent CompletedSome High School, no diploma
What is the highest grade or year completed in high school?

9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade
How many years of Technical College or 4-year College/University did you complete?

123456
Are you currently working?*
If yes, who is your current employer?
Current Position
Type of Work
Employment Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Have you ever applied for craft training before?

YesNo
Where have you previously applied for Craft Training?
When?

MonthDayYear
Date
Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years?*

YesNo
Please explain.
Person to contact in case of emergency
Emergency Contact Phone Number
How did you hear about ABC Craftmasters apprenticeship training?
RULES OF CONDUCT

If accepted to the program, I agree to attend school on my own time, pursue the prescribed course of study related to the trade and comply with the local standards of craft training for the trade. I will abide by the decisions and rules of the persons responsible for conducting the program. I certify that answers given herein are true and completed to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary in processing and maintaining status in the program. I understand that omissions, misrepresentations or falsifications of information will result in rejection or termination from the program. I also understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the companies for which I may work.

NCCER REGISTRATION AUTHORIZATION & RELEASE

I, the undersigned, do hereby authorize Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington (ABC Metro Washington) to release the information and results attained through the administering of the National Craft Assessment and Certification Program to the company referenced above, and acknowledge that said company is my present employer. I, also, do hereby release ABC Metro Washington, its representatives, and its associating entities from any and all liability that may result from the release of this information. I further agree to hold harmless ABC Metro Washington, its representatives and associating entities from any and all damages for liability therefore which may result from the release of said information.
I have read the Rules of Conduct and NCCER Registration Authorization & Release above and agree to the terms set forth.
I agree that ABC and ABC CraftMasters can share my information provided in this form to employers who may want assistance finding new apprentice hires.
Once you hit submit, you will be redirected to your pre-employment questionnaire. YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION AND THE QUESTIONNAIRE.

Thank you for your patience.
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Trades Training Interest - Information