ANNOUNCEMENTS OF
CENTRAL VALLEY APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

COVERING THE
FRESNO, INYO, KERN, KINGS, MADERA, MARIPOSA, MERCED, MONO,
STANISLAUS, TULARE and TUOLUMNE Counties

Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards Central Valley Area Fresno, CA

Asbestos and Insulation Apprenticeship

Workers in this trade apply insulation materials to pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts, refrigeration equipment and other surfaces requiring thermal control of temperatures. It requires much handling of insulation materials made of fiberglass, rubber, calcium silicate and urethane. Asbestos workers also do removal of asbestos-containing materials. The 5-year apprenticeship consists of 8000 hours on the job and completion of 800 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA Heat & Frost JAC 3801 Park Road
Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 748-0160
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Heat & Frost JAC 670 E. Foothill Blvd., #3 Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 334-6884
Counties: Inyo, Kern & Southern CA

Automotive Apprenticeship

An Automotive Technician is a person who can do any repair to all systems on today’s automobiles. Auto Paint and Auto Body Technicians are able to do necessary repairs to return a vehicle to its original condition. The 4-year apprenticeship consists of 8000 hours on the job and completion of 1169 total hours of related instructional classes.

Central Valley Automotive JAC 544 West Olive
Fresno, CA 93728 (510) 569-8450
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Tulare

Barbering/Cosmetology Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Program is a training program approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) that allows a trainee, called an apprentice, to earn a wage while studying to become a cosmetologist or a barber under the guidance and supervision of a California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensee in a salon licensed by the Board. The 2-year apprenticeship consists of 3200 hours on the job and completion of 220 total hours of related instructional classes.

Bella Capelli Cosmetology
& Barbering Apprenticeship Committee 1412 17th St., Ste. D

Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 321-9758
Counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Gran Phinal’E Apprenticeship Academy 4509 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207 (209) 271-0828 Counties: Stanislaus

Boilermaker Apprenticeship

Boilermakers are involved in building very large tanks, heavy pipe work and pressure vessels for nuclear power plants, refineries, and chemical manufacturers. As a Boilermaker, one assembles, erects and maintains boilers, tanks pressure vessels, heat exchangers, calandrias, pollution control systems, furnaces, condensers, water towers, penstocks and scroll casings using hoisting, rigging, welding equipment, tools and hardware as required by drawings, specifications and the applicable codes and standards. The 4-year apprenticeship consists of 6000 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

Boilermakers JAC 819 Navajo Units 6&7 Page, AZ 86040 (928) 645-1603
Counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Bricklayer/Marble Setter/Stone Mason Apprenticeship

Bricklayers, marble setters, and stone masons build walls, chimneys and other structures from masonry units such as brick, block, glass block, marble, or stone. They also line industrial kilns and furnaces. Apprenticeship program length consists of varied required job training hours and classroom instruction hours depending on the specific occupation.

Northern CA Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JATC 25347 S. Schulte Road
Tracy, CA 95377 (209) 830-7200
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

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Southern CA Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JATC 12921 Ramona Blvd., Ste. G
Irwindale, CA 91706 (626) 856-5750
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

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Carpenter Apprenticeship

Carpenters build residential, commercial and industrial structures of wood, steel and concrete. The 4-year apprenticeship consists of 4800 hours on the job and completion of 640 total hours of related instructional classes.

Central Valley Carpenters JATC 1335 N. Hulbert Ave., #101 Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 266-0273
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

Southern CA Carpentry JATC 4747 E. Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307-3005 (661) 323-8759
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono

Training Committee for Northern CA 2350 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 462-9640
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Cement Mason Apprenticeship

Masonry consists of finishing sidewalks, curb and gutter, floor slabs, architectural concrete as well as patching and repair of concrete. The 3-year apprenticeship program consists of 4200 hours on the job and completion of 432 total hours of related instructional classes.

Cement Masons JATC
4969 East Clinton Way Ste. 119 Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-8259
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

Cement Masons JAC 1501 Feliz Drive Bakersfield, CA 93307
(626) 258-4074 or (626) 258-4079 Counties: Kern, Inyo, Mono

Cement Masons JATC 526 Charity Way, Ste. B Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 524-0614
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Drywall/Lather Apprenticeship

The Drywall/Lathing Trade is able to provide the architectural appeal, fire protection, sound protection and structural integrity to houses, office buildings, warehouses, shopping malls, etc. The 3-year apprenticeship consists of 4800 hours on the job and completion of 432 total hours of related instructional classes.

Fresno Training Center 1335 N. Hulbert Ave., #101 Fresno, CA 93728
(925) 462-9640 Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

Southern CA Drywall/Lather JATC 4747 E. Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-8759
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono

Training Committee for Northern CA 2350 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 462-9640
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Electrician Apprenticeship

An electrician installs and/or maintains a variety of approved wiring methods for distribution of electrical light, heat, power, radio, and signaling utilization systems. The work is performed in existing or new residential, commercial and industrial buildings and includes street and highway lighting, traffic signal and other outdoor above and below grade installations. The 5-year apprenticeship program consists of 8000 hours on the job and completion of 800 total hours of related instructional classes.

Fresno Area Electrical Training Center 5420 East Hedges Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727 (559) 251-5174
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

Kern Co. Electrical JATC 3805 N. Sillect Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 324-0105
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono

Central Valley Electrical JATC 1925 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 579-5417
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Elevator Constructor Apprenticeship

Elevator Constructors are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of passenger and freight elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving sidewalks. The 4-year apprenticeship program consists of 6800 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA Elevator Industry JATC 690 Potrero Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110 (877) 895-6315
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

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Southern CA Elevator Industry JATC PO Box 91870
Pasadena, CA 91109 (626) 449-4404
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

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Fire Fighter Apprenticeship

The Fire Fighter apprenticeship program consists of the following occupations: Arson & Bomb Investigator, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Department Training Officer, Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Specialist, Fire Fighter I & II, Fire Fighter Diver, Fire Inspector, Fire Marshall, Fire Medic, Fire Officer, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Suppression Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Paramedic, and Wildland Fire Fighter Specialist. Occupations are subject to varied prerequisites set by the apprenticeship program and consist of varied on the job hours and classroom instruction hours.

California Fire Fighter JAC
1780 Creekside Oaks Drive #201 Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 648-1717
Counties: Throughout the Central Valley

Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship

Sprinkler fitters have the knowledge and ability to install all types of fire protection systems including the layout and installation of underground fire mains. A sprinkler fitter is able to read blue prints and layout and install hangers and overhead piping in all types of buildings and all types of construction. Fire sprinklers are found in high-rises, warehouses, business offices, aircrafts, hangers, hotels, motels, and homes. The 5-year apprenticeship consists of 8000 hours on the job and 720 total hours of related instructional classes.

Road Sprinkler Fitters JATC 7050 Oakland Mills Road #100 Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-5250
Counties: Throughout the Central Valley

California American Fire Sprinkler Association, UAC 1408 W. Main Street, Ste. D
Ripon, CA 95366 (925) 954-5031
Counties: Throughout the Central Valley

Floor Covering Installer Apprenticeship

Floor coverers install carpet, linoleum, soft tile, rubber tile, laminate flooring, vinyl composition tile, sheet vinyl and a variety of specialized flooring at residential and commercial sites. This includes surface preparation, measuring, calculations, cutting, fitting, and sewing. The 4-year apprenticeship consists of 6000 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA Floor Covering JATC 2020 Williams St., Ste. A
San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 785-8467
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Resilient Floor JATC 11843 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 623-9244
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

Glazier, Architectural Metal & Glass Apprenticeship

A Glazier, Architectural Metal and Glass Worker are individuals who work with glass and architectural metal. He or she is a fabricator of aluminum (or other related metals) used in the construction of buildings or storefronts. The 5-year apprenticeship consists of 8200 hours on the job and 800 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern California Glaziers, Architectural Metal, Glass Worker JATC 2020 Williams Street, Ste. A
San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 785-8467
Counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Iron Worker Apprenticeship

Reinforcing Ironworkers place reinforcing steel bars in forms that will be filled with concrete, the bars must be lifted, carried and placed by hand and then held in position by wrapping and tying wire at the intersections of steel. Structural Ironworkers assemble, erect, and install prefabricated iron shapes to form the framework for buildings, towers, bridges, and other structures. The 4-year apprenticeship program consists of 5600 hours on the job and 640 total hours of related instructional classes.

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers JATC 1380 Channing Way
Fresno, CA 93706 (559) 497-1295
Counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

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Laborer Apprenticeship

A construction craft laborer pours concrete, paves roads with asphalt, lay pipe for sewers, work on demolition projects, and performs environmental abatement and other tasks as required. The 2 ½-year apprenticeship program consists of 3600 hours on the job and 240 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA Laborers JATC 1001 Westside Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 556-0858
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Laborers JATC 1385 West Sierra Madre Ave. Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 610-1700
Counties: Kern, Inyo, Mono & Southern CA

ABC Laborers UAC
4577 Las Positas Road, Unit C Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 474-1300
Counties: Fresno, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Machinist Apprenticeship

Machining is part of the Engineering and Manufacturing Industry. This program trains the apprentice to manufacture high precision prototype parts out of a wide variety of materials using all types of conventional or Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools, estimate the work, plan the Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) processes from the Computer Aided Design (CAD), program the CNC machines, develop holding fixtures, utilize special tools and do set-ups. The 4-year apprenticeship includes 8000 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

Central Valley Machinists JAC 544 West Olive
Fresno, CA. 93728 (559) 264-2815
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

California Millwright & Machinery Erectors JATC 10015 Rose Hills Road #200
Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-0419
Counties: Kern, Inyo, Mono & Southern CA

Millwright Apprenticeship

Millwrights are experts in the installation and maintenance of all types and sizes of industrial equipment, machinery and instrumentation. Millwrights assemble and install pumps, compressors, conveyors, and generators, as well as robotics used in scientific, automotive, food processing, power generation and bulk material handling industries. The 4-year apprenticeship consists of 4800 hours on the job and completion of 612 total hours of related instructional classes.

Training Committee for Northern CA 2350 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 462-9640
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern California Carpentry JATC 533 South Fremont Ave., #410
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 739-9343
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono, & Southern CA

Operating Engineer Apprenticeship

Operating Engineers are relied upon at job sites, dams, residential developments, energy projects, roadways, highways, etc. The program consists of the following occupations: Mobile Vertical and/or Horizontal Drilling Machine Operator, Grade Checker, Lube Technician, Dredge Operator, Mobile Concrete Pumps Operator, Construction Equipment Operator, Plant Equipment Operator, Crane Operator, and Heavy Duty Repairer. Apprenticeship program length consists of varied required job training hours and classroom instruction hours depending on the specific occupation.

Northern CA Operating Engineers JATC 14738 Cantova Way
Sloughhouse, CA 95683 (916) 354-2029
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Operating Engineers JATC 2190 S. Pellisier Place
Whittier, CA 90601 Call: (562) 695-0611
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

Painter/Taper/Decorator Apprenticeship

Painting is the application of paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers, stains, wallpaper, vinyl wall fabrics, and all types of coverings or coatings. The 4-year apprenticeship includes 4800 hours on the job and completion of 480 total hours of related instructional classes.

Painters & Decorators JATC 2020 Williams Street, Ste. A San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 785-8467
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Tulare

Painter, Paperhanger & Décor JAC 2077 Yates Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040 (323) 727-2811
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

ABC Painters UAC
4577 Las Positas Road, Unit C Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 474-1300
Counties: Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

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Piledriver Apprenticeship

Piledrivers construct deep foundations, bridges, wharfs, docks and sub-sea structures which require construction deep sea divers. The 4-year apprenticeship includes 4800 hours on the job and completion of 612 total hours of related instructional classes.

Training Committee for Northern CA 2350 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 462-9640
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Carpentry JATC 533 South Fremont Ave., #410 Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 739-9343
Counties: Kern, Mono, Inyo & Southern CA

Plasterer Apprenticeship

Plastering is the art or skill of applying materials over surfaces producing both interior and exterior walls, ceilings and other surfaces in the construction or remodeling of buildings, homes and other structures. The 4-year apprenticeship includes 6000 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA Plasterers JATC 1555 Overland Court
West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 372-9860
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Plastering JATC 7111 Firestone Blvd., #137 Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 572-0449
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

Southern CA Plastering Institute JAC 1610 W. Holt Ave., Ste. B
Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 865-1773
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

Plumber, Pipefitter and Refrigeration Apprenticeship

Plumbers work with the various materials and fixtures used in installation, removal, maintenance, extension and alteration of a plumbing system. Plumbing systems include all sanitary drainage, storm drainage facilities, special wastes, vent systems, public or private water systems and gas piping within or adjacent to any building. The 5-year apprenticeship includes 8500 hours on the job and completion of 1160 total hours of related instructional classes.

Plumbers, Pipefitters & Refrigeration JATC 1303 N. Rabe Ave. Fresno, Ca. 93727 (559) 455-1526
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

Plumbers, Pipefitters
& AC/Refrigeration Mechanic JATC 6820 Meany Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 589-3824
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono

Plumbers, Pipefitters & Refrigeration JATC 4842 Nutcracker Lane Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 338-0751
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Roofer and Waterproofer Apprenticeship

Roofers apply a variety of materials including hot and cold build-up roofing and/or waterproofing, asphalt, shingles, tile and single ply roofing materials including EPDM, PVC, Hypalon and modified bitumen. The 3 1/2-year apprenticeship includes 600 hours on the job and completion of 504 total hours of related instructional classes.

Central Valley Roofers & Waterproofers JATC 5537 E. Lamona Ave. Room 2
Fresno, CA 93727 (559) 255-0933
Counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mono, Tulare

Valley Roofers & Waterproofers JATC 2840 El Centro Road, #117 Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 646-6754
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Sheet Metal Workers are involved with the applications of all types of sheet metal including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, food and beverage machinery, etc. Work includes the design, fabrication, installation, welding, testing, adjusting, balancing, and maintenance of systems. The 5-year apprenticeship includes 8500 hours on the job and completion of 800 total hours of related instructional classes.

Sheet Metal Workers JATC 5410 E. Home Ave. Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-3665
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare

Sheet Metal Workers JATC 620 Enterprise Way, Suite A Bakersfield, CA 93307 (661) 832-1721
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono

Sheet Metal Workers JATC 841 Lone Palm Ave., Suite A Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 523-1323
Counties: Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

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Surveyor Apprenticeship

A surveyor uses mathematics as a means to visualize objects, measure distances, sizes, and other abstract forms. They have to work with precision and accuracy because mistakes can be costly. Surveying is a cooperative process, therefore strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, as parts of a team are important. The 4-year apprenticeship includes 8000 hours on the job and completion of 576 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA Surveyors 1620 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502 (510) 748-7413
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Southern CA Surveyors 9480 Utica Ave. Ste. 604
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 243-7973
Counties: Kern, Mono, Inyo & Southern CA

Teamster Apprenticeship

Teamsters drive and operate dump/cement/ready mix, fuel, low bed driver, pull single engine, dust control, oil spreader, water, and other construction-related trucks. Teamsters are sometimes warehouseman or forklift operators as well. The 3-year apprenticeship includes 3600 hours on the job and completion of 432 total hours of related instructional classes.

Construction Teamsters JAC 15732 Slover Ave.
Fontana, CA 92337 (909) 900-8150
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

Tile/Marble/Terrazzo Apprenticeship

The tile work occupations work together to create installations of ceramic, stone, marble or terrazzo tile designs. Apprenticeship program length consists of varied required job training hours and classroom instruction hours depending on the specific occupation.

Bricklayers & Allied Crafts JATEC 25347 S. Schulte Road
Tracy, CA 95377 (209) 830-7200
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Tile & Terrazzo Industry JAC 9730 E. Garvey Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 329-0850
Counties: Inyo, Kern, Mono & Southern CA

Northern CA Tile Industry JATC 15091 Wicks Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 632-8453
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Water Treatment Plant Operator Apprenticeship

Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators manage a system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater. The 4-year apprenticeship program consists of 8000 hours on the job and 864 total hours of related instructional classes.

Northern CA & Northern NV Stationary Engineers JAC 560 Barneveld Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 285-3939
Counties: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne

Find hundreds of apprenticeship programs and occupations throughout California at visit: www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp

Apprenticeship occupation information can be found at: http://www.calapprenticeship.org

All information contained herein was deemed correct as of the date of preparation, and is subject to change without notice. No liability is assumed for incorrect and/or incomplete information. Selection of apprentices is made on the basis of qualifications only. Applicants shall be afforded equal opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Some programs may accept applications once, every 2 years. In those instances, you should contact the appropriate apprenticeship committee to determine when applications would more than likely be accepted. You may also review newspapers in that area for notices of application acceptance dates. Other information: Proof of age and educational prerequisites will be required. All apprenticeships require the ability to perform the work of the occupation. A high school proficiency certificate is fully equivalent to an awarded high school diploma (Section 48412(a) of the Education Code). The term JAC is a Joint Apprenticeship Committee. The term JATC is a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The term UAC is a Unilateral Apprenticeship Committee.

Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards Central Valley Regional Office

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