How do I find out when a union apprenticeship is taking applications?

Answer

1. Each program sets its own schedule, so look at that program's own page and call if you're not sure. Some take applications all year. The West Texas Electrical JATC does, and it tests and interviews every month. Others open only part of the year. IUOE Local 450, the operating engineers program near Houston, accepts applications only from March to May. UA Local 529 in Waco needs completed applications by July 1. Dates change, so check the program's page for current dates.

   Sources: wtxjatc.org, iuoelocal450apprenticeship.org, ualocal529.org

   • “The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) takes applications year-round and conducts testing and interviews on a monthly basis.” wtxjatc.org ↗
   • “Applications are only accepted during March - May each year.” iuoelocal450apprenticeship.org ↗
   • “The cut-off date for completed applications is always July 1st.” ualocal529.org ↗

   Answered by SkillsTradeJobs team · October 28, 2026

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