WHERE TO APPLY
Connecticut Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 777 JATC
1250 East Main Street
Meriden, CT 06450
p: 203-317-4750
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
- Apprentices are on a rotating class schedule. They attend class for a week at a time 7:45 AM to 3:30 Monday through Friday. They then work in the field for seven weeks and return to school the following week.
- There is no cost for training other than books.
- Apprentice pays are based on a percentage of journeyperson wages; first year rate is 45%, second year rate is 55%, third year rate is 65% four year rate is 75% and fifth year rate is 80%.
- In order to qualify for a raise on their anniversary date, apprentices must have a minimum of 1700 of on-the-job training for that year, must have passed all classes with a “C” or better average, must not owe any school time and must have all time sheets and evaluations in for that time period.
- Full medical benefits are extended to an apprentice after a probationary period.
- Local 777 members have 2 pension plans and an annuity plan. Apprentices will receive an annuity when they reach journeyperson status.
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of acceptance
- Applicants must have either a high school, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma
- Applicants must have a valid drivers license