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 Fall 2025/26 school year
Apprenticeship Subsidies
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
Address the industry’s need to stay competitive by investing in the development and continuous advancement of its workforce.
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.
Employer Registration Materials
Employer Acceptance Agreement Form
Wage Form
Standards of Apprenticeship
Trades List
Carpentry
Carpenters are one of the most versatile construction occupations, with workers usually doing many different tasks.
ElectricalElectricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
HVACRHVAC mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
PlumbingPlumbers install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in businesses, homes, and factories.
Sheet MetalSheet Metal workers fabricate or install products that are made from thin metal sheets, such as ducts used for heating and air conditioning.
Sprinkler FittingSprinkler fitters develop procedures, design and install systems to prevent fires from destroying structures.
Additional Fields Include:
- cement masonry
- drywall
- glazier
- heavy equipment operator
- laborer
- masonry
- roofing
- painting
- pipe insulator
- reinforced ironwork
- steamfitting
- structural ironwork
- welding
Important Links
Main DLLR Website - https://www.dllr.state.md.us/
Licensing general website - https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/
Electrical - https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/elec/
New Maryland Electricians Act - https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/elec/elecnamech.shtml
HVAC/Sheet Metal - https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/hvacr/
Plumbing - https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/pl/
PSI Licensing Exams - https://candidate.psiexams.com/
Speak with the Apprenticeship Team
Contact:
apr@abcbaltimore.org
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Baltimore, MD 21213
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