Typically, 6 -8 apprentices will be accepted into each of our apprenticeships per year.  This is not a set number. We find employment for each of our new apprentices, so market demands have an impact.

No, however, there are minimum requirements to apply at the time of screenings. One screening requirement is that all Applicants must complete a WorkKeys assessment through one of the Alaska Job Centers www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices/index.html  and provide assessment results at the time of application. Please see the application for full detailed requirements.

After the interview we will compile all scores and create a ranked list.  As openings for employment become available, we will hire in order off this list.  This can happen at any time from the interview to late Fall.

We have class schedules for 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4rth year apprentices. In order to take these classes you must already be accepted as an apprentice and working for a signatory contractor.

We hire apprentices out of 4 areas.  Anchorage/Mat-Su, Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka.  For your apprenticeship, you will need to live in one of these areas.

Working in the construction field is a great start.  Working in Sheet Metal is even better.  Building maintenance jobs are a good start for the service tech apprenticeship.  In the Sheet metal Apprenticeship, studying math and geometry can be a help while the Service tech program basic electrical and volt meter use are important.

Credit for previous experience happens on an individual basis and can be requested anytime during the first year of apprenticeship.

A screening period typically happens in the Spring.  March April May.  While this is when we accept applications and hold interviews we accept resumes and cover letter through out the whole year.

The best way to do this is becoming a pre-apprentice.  Pre-apprentices can work for a contractor doing Sheet Metal or HVAC-R Service Technician work, but they do not attend classes.  The wage is lower but it is a great way to give the trade a try.

Only in special circumstances.  We like to see applicants committed to spend the time learning their trade.

Both of AMMAs apprenticeships are 4-year 8000-hour programs.   Apprentices attend 240 hours of classroom instruction each year for a total of 960 hours.   Once 960 school hours are completed along with 8000 On-the-Job training hours, the apprentice becomes a DOL recognized Journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker or HVAC-R Service Technician.

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