Apprenticeship & Training

APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS CHECK BACK IN JULY

Our next application process will start in August of 2026.
Local 649 Apprenticeship application process is
100% done on paper.  Nothing electronic.

August/September - Application Packet Pickup & Packet Return
October - Test for Packet Returners Only
 
Digital Study Guide
Mailed Copy Study Guide

November / December - 1st Interviews (Top 100) 
January / February - 2nd Interviews (Top 50)
May/June - 4 weeks of mandatory training for those apprentices selected

JURISDICTION MAP

25 Application Dates Ended

2025-26 First Year Apprentices

2026 Retiree Luncheon - Apprentices Dozer

Members CLOSED for Training

Training Training

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