Apprenticeship

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Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. ABC provides apprenticeship training in the following trades: electric, plumbing, HVACR, carpentry, sheet metal, sprinkler fitting.

Now accepting applications for Spring 2026

Apprenticeship Application Checklist

1. Fill Out the Online Application

You'll need to include:

Name, address, email, phone, DOB, SSN
Employer and job info
Education level
Transportation & training location
How you heard about us
Confirm your email after submitting!

Applications are being received and will be processed in mid-January.
Please make sure they are complete with all required documents.

2. Upload These Documents (You’ll Get a Link):

Doctor's Note: Says you're fit to work in construction (signed & recent)
Proof of Age: License, birth certificate, passport, etc.
High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience Letter: From employer, with duties & dates
Apprentice License (if required): Get it at labor.maryland.gov/license
DD214 (Veterans Only) Need Help? Contact us anytime—we're here to help!

Trades List

Carpentry

Carpenters are one of the most versatile construction occupations, with workers usually doing many different tasks.

Electrical

Electricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.

HVACR

HVAC mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.

Pipe Fitting

Pipe fitting involves installing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing piping systems that transport fluids and gases in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Plumbing

Plumbers install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in businesses, homes, and factories.

Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal workers fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets, such as ducts used for heating and air conditioning.

Sprinkler Fitting

Sprinkler fitters develop procedures, design and install systems to prevent fires from destroying structures.

Apprenticeship Subsidies

Coming This Fall 2025:

RAISE Act Employer Incentive Fund
RAISE Act Qualified Intermediary Program

What to Know About Aprenticeship

View the recording of our webinar on What Every Participating Employer Needs to Know about Apprenticeship.

The password to the video is: AYi?&34T

ABC Greater Baltimore has been designated an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the state of Maryland for its high commitment to apprenticeships. READ MORE

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Address the industry’s need to stay competitive by investing in the development and continuous advancement of its workforce.

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Meet the State of Maryland’s requirements for apprenticeship by participating in our state approved program.

24 College Credits Upon Graduation
Earn While You Learn
Convenient Training Locations
Double Your Salary Over 4 Years

ABC offers the tools to build a career in the construction industry. Apprenticeship is a proven way to make it to the top.

ABC's apprenticeship training programs are fully approved and accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), U.S. Department of Labor, Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the Veterans Administration.