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Area I Plumbers

Area 1 Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC) is committed to offering individuals the opportunity to learn and utilize plumbing skills that can develop into a lifetime career. Apprenticeship is a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training with licensed plumbers that live and work right in your area.

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Training NW Oregon's Future Plumbers

Have you been thinking about a career in the construction trades?

Apprenticeships are one of Oregon’s best kept secrets. There are other alternatives other than attending colleges. Apprenticeship is the Original 4 year Degree. Area I Plumbers apprenticeship program is a 4 year program with on the job training and class room training. An apprentice is a full time employee who is earning while learning. A beginning apprentice is paid 45% of the average journeyperson wage and increases every 6 months. Earn credits while attending classes at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. After completion from the program credits can be applied towards an Associates Degree. Area I Plumbers is an open shop (non union) program. With open shop employers you have an open door and direct relationship with your employer. The program was established in 1976 and is administered by Marianne Carley and Ashley McMahon.

Area I Plumbers

Area 1 Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC) is committed to offering individuals the opportunity to learn and utilize plumbing skills that can develop into a lifetime career. Apprenticeship is a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training with licensed plumbers that live and work right in your area.

Program Open for New Applicants Feb 20 to March 3 – 2023

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Training NW Oregon's Future Plumbers

With your application you must submit:

  • GED/HS Diploma
  • Transcript showing passing of 1 year of HS algebra (GED scores not accepted)
  • Proof of age

NO PHOTO’S… PDF ATTACHMENTS ONLY

Only one submission of documents will be accepted. Your application and supporting documents must be submitted at one time. No additional information can be added after the application has been submitted to Area I Plumbers office. ALL PAPERWORK SUBMITTED WILL RECEIVE A REPLY (Please do not call office to see if we received).

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Documented (on company letterhead) work experience with:
  • Area I Plumbing Training Agent
  • Registered Training Agent Plumbing Contractor
  • Plumbing Contractor non-Training Agent
  • Construction related experience
  • Industry related experience (suppliers):
  • Work Experience not related to construction
Miscellaneous
  • Military Experience
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Pre-apprenticeship graduate
Education
  • Courses that require following written directions to complete projects
  • Current First Aid/CPR card
  • High school diploma
  • High school transcript with a 3.0 GPA or better
  • GED
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Training Agents

These are Plumbing Companies that are registered with Area I Plumbers JATC. While working as an apprentice you may only work for one of these companies.

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Apprentice of the Year

Do you have what it takes to be the Apprentice of the Year? Click here to find out how you can become the Apprentice of the year when you graduate!

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Info for Women

The construction industry offers a wide variety of career options, ranging from seasonal workers to engineers to project managers to architects.

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