Typically, several apprenticeship opportunities become available within each program each year, but there is no guaranteed number. Opportunities are demand-driven and depend on the workforce needs of participating signatory employers. AMMA/JATC selects and prepares qualified applicants, while participating employers ultimately make hiring decisions.

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.

Not necessarily. After interviews are completed, AMMA compiles applicant scores and establishes an eligible ranked applicant list. Applicants remain applicants while waiting for an available opportunity. When a participating signatory employer needs an apprentice, a candidate may be selected from the eligible applicant list. Apprenticeship officially begins after the required Apprenticeship Agreement is executed and Department of Labor registration is completed.

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.

Apprenticeship opportunities are available in several regions of Alaska and are driven by participating employer workforce needs.

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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