Apprenticeship Openings
Alaska Apprenticeship Application Openings & Deadlines Information
Alaska Apprenticeship Application Openings & Deadlines Information. Get More Apprenticeship Info About Our Support Services & How to Apply.
Applications Accepted Statewide.
Please Note: Only complete applications, meeting all minimum requirements, will be considered for an interview.
CARPENTERS
Anchorage & Fairbanks: Accepts applications year-round
HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS
Accepts applications year-round.
IBEW – WIREMAN, LINEMAN & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Anchorage & Fairbanks: Accepts applications year-round; Deadlines are every 3 months: (March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, and Dec. 30)
IRONWORKERS
Anchorage & Fairbanks: Accepts applications year-round; Deadlines are every 3 months: December 1 (January interview), March 1 (April interview), June 1 (July interview), September 1 (October interview)
LABORERS
Anchorage and Fairbanks: Next application period: To be determined
OPERATING ENGINEERS—Heavy Equipment Operators and Service Oilers
Statewide: Next application period: March 1 -18, 2025
OPERATING ENGINEERS—Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Statewide: Currently accepting applications.
PAINTERS, DRYWALL FINISHERS, GLAZIERS, FLOOR COVERERS
Anchorage & Fairbanks: Accepts applications year-round; Deadlines are every 3 months: (March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, and Dec. 30)
PILEDRIVERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS, DOCK WORKERS, & DIVERS
Statewide: Accepts applications year-round
PLASTERERS & CEMENT MASONS
Palmer & Fairbanks: Next application deadline: April 21, 2025
PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS & STEAMFITTERS ANCHORAGE
Next application period: September 9, 2024 — February 14, 2025
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS FAIRBANKS
Accepts applications year-round; Next deadlines: May 29, September 18, and December 11, 2024
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS JUNEAU
Currently taking applications.
SEAFARERS
Accepts applications year-round.
SHEET METAL WORKERS and SERVICE TECHS
Anchorage & Fairbanks: Next application period: Spring 2025
TEAMSTERS - FREIGHT TRANSPORT DRIVER (Anchorage & Fairbanks)
Anchorage: Next Application Period: Fall 2024, Fairbanks: Application Period October 7 — November 22, 2024
TEAMSTERS - CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DRIVER
Statewide: Application deadline October 18, 2024
TEAMSTERS - Surveyor
Statewide: Application deadline TBD
Alaska Apprenticeship Outreach
The best way to learn a construction trade is through apprenticeship. Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with formal classroom and hands-on instruction. Apprentices earn while they learn.
Alaska Works can help applicants gain entry into Alaska’s construction trade apprenticeships through our Apprenticeship Outreach program
Apprenticeship Outreach can provide:
- Information on construction trades
- Referral to apprenticeship
- Assistance gathering documents
- Interview skills
- Referral to community resource agencies
- Apprenticeship Preparation
Applicants may be eligible for these services to help prepare them for apprenticeship or employment:
- Career Counseling
- Training and education
- Interview skills
- Completing application
- Other assistance