Plumbing Registered Apprentice Providers (D.C. Area)
Plumbing Registered Apprentice Providers (D.C. Area)
The following Registered Apprentice Providers (RAPs) have been vetted by the Project EXPAND team. The information below is subject to change, and additional RAPs may be added as information is available.
| Business | ||
Site Location | 1950 S Club Dr. | 4755 Walden Ln. |
| Entry Requirements | ||
When/How to apply? | No specific dates for applications. Apply online at shapiroandduncan.com/careers/ | Applications for the 2024/2025 school year are being accepted online only. Our application process is open year round. |
Minimum Age | 18, minimal opportunities for minors if the contract allows or for pre-apprenticeship internships | 17 years of age at the time of application and 18 years of age when assigned to work upon acceptance. |
Require HS diploma or GED? | No | Yes |
Require visa/citizenship? | Must be legal to work in the United States, have provided support with work visa in the past for exceptional candidates | Yes |
Require driver's license? | No | Yes |
Require drug test? | Yes - both in order to be eligible and random tests | Yes |
Is there a pre-test? | No | Yes |
Pre-Skills Required | Positive attitude and reliability | |
Must already have job in field? | No | No |
Program Information | ||
| Program Length | 4 Years | 5 Years |
Classroom Hours | Evening | |
| Field Hours | 8,000 | |
Starting Hourly Wage | 22.05 per hour | |
Payment Structure | The pay structure is based on the Journeypersons hourly wage with increases of 5% every six months completed until year five. | |
Class/Field Schedule | Classes are every week in the evenings, two/three times per week | |
Classroom Learning Structure | Choose between pipefitters, plumbers, and HVAC | |
Apprentices Capacity | Each year a limited number of applicants are accepted. | |
| Program Outcomes | ||
| Benefits | Apprentice receives benefits including Medical Coverage and Pension Plan. | |
Job Support? | They will be in a position at Duncan & Shapiro upon program completion | |
Job/Field Opportunities | plumbing, welding, pipefitters, HVAC, project management and drafting offered with on the job training upon exceptional completion of apprenticeship program | |
Certifications Earned | -Medical Gas Certification | |
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