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Become an Apprentice

Premier Apprenticeships in Iowa

Your future in the trades starts here.

TRADE UP TO A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION

With little to no debt, you can secure paid on-the-job training and develop a highly-desired skill set in these construction trades.

Statewide Careers: Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship & More

Whether you are looking for an Iowa electrician, HVAC tech, or plumbing apprenticeship, our network spans the entire state.

BLUE:  Contractor-Member Locations    YELLOW:  ABC of Iowa Training Centers 

Map of ABC of Iowa training centers and member locations for apprenticeships in Iowa.


 A Firm Foundation: 
You don't have to choose between a good education and being debt-free. Our apprenticeship training offers quicker admission than similar programs, giving you a head start on a lucrative career.

 Flexible Schedule: 
Daytime and evening classes ar available for all trades, with convenient online options offered for electrical apprenticeships, so you can keep working while you train.

 Little-to-no debt. 
Many graduate with little-to-no debt and take their licensing exams once they have completed their requirements.

 

How Our Iowa Apprenticeship Training Works

    STEP ONE     
Apprentice must first be hired by an ABC of Iowa member company.
Find members in your county or statewide. | Find apprenticeship job openings in Iowa.

    STEP TWO    
ABC of Iowa member company enrolls student into the ABC of Iowa Apprenticeship Training program.

  STEP THREE   
Apprentice attends daytime or evening classes (timing chosen by their employer/member company).

  •  Daytime Training 
    • Daytime classes meet for 3 months, 4 consecutive days a month.
    • Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Fall Session: October - January
    • Winter Session: February - April/May
       
  •  Evening Training 
    • Traditional-style evening classes meet once a week, for 26 weeks.
    • This format is 26 in-seat classes that are 4 hours long.
    • Classes start at 5:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.

   STEP FOUR    
Apprentice works for the employer and earns paid on-the-job training (OJT) hours.

    STEP FIVE     
Meet the following graduation requirements:

  • Complete all 4 program levels
  • Work 8,000 documented OJT hours
  • Show OSHA-10 proof of completion
  • ... and celebrate your graduation!

     STEP SIX      
Apprentice now qualifies to take the Journeyman Exam in their field of study, and can keep moving up from there.

At ABC of Iowa, we train for the trades that keep Iowa building. Our electrician, HVAC, and plumbing apprenticeships prepare you to become a licensed, job-ready professional.

We also offer welding training built on precision and safety.

Our Iowa construction apprenticeship programs meet state licensing requirements and provide a clear path from apprentice to journeyman.
 

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