Training Center

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189 JATC Training Center

4560 Journal Street, Columbus, OH 43228

Building Trades Apprentice Applications

Applications will be available to pick up in person with a photo ID on the 1^st Tuesday of every month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.   If the first Tuesday falls on a holiday, you may pick up an application on the following Wednesday.

If for some reason these dates do not work out due to circumstances beyond the school’s control (i.e.: death, power outage, inclement weather, etc.), a new date will be posted and added to the calendar of application dates.

All applicants must appear at the training school, 4560 Journal Street, Columbus, Ohio with a photo ID to pick up an application.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  The exception may be made when an applicant is seventeen (17)  years of age at the time of application and otherwise meets all qualifications; such applicant may be rated, ranked, and placed on the Pool of Eligibles list.  Such applicant must provide proof that a High School Diploma or GED has been awarded and must be eighteen (18) years of age, prior to being indentured by the JATC.

All applicants will need to provide copies the following:

1. High school diploma, GED, or a letter from their high school (with school’s seal) stating that they are on track to graduate in June of the application year.   Any high school diploma or equivalent document issued outside of the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, by a certified translator and may be subject to an evaluation by an accredited, independent credential evaluation service.
2. High school grade transcript or GED scores. Any high school grade transcript of GED scores issued outside of the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, by a certified translator and may be subject to an evaluation by an accredited, independent credential evaluation service.
3. Non-refundable application fee of $60.00. This fee must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money    This fee is waived upon proof of financial hardship (must present current documentation.)

All applicants must live in one of the following counties in our jurisdiction: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Marion, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, or Union County.

All applicants must have the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English in order to safely perform the tasks of the trade and comprehend the subjects taught.

All applicants must have and maintain throughout their apprenticeship reliable transportation.

All applicants must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the trade with or without reasonable accommodations.

All applicants may be required to take a Differential Aptitude Test and Ramsay Aptitude Test or other validated aptitude test administered by a third party testing agency.

All applicants must appear for an oral interview if scheduled.

All applicants who are called from the applicant list for employment will be required to take a drug screening test.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and documentation showing such must be provided.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age.

Please Note: Information on this sheet is subject to change to meet any program, State, or Federal requirements.