Mid-Atlantic Apprenticeship Application Calendar

(Last updated August 28, 2026)

Many building trades in the Baltimore-DC metro area offer rolling, year-round application processes. Some have limited annual or semi-annual application windows. Check out the list below for local-specific info. 

Training directors and business managers — do you have an info session, application window or testing date you’d like listed on our web site? Please email details to Michael Blain at mblain@bdcbt.org. 

• Carpenters’ Union: The first step in becoming an apprentice is to attend an information session, which will provide details about apprenticeship practices, training and procedures. View info session application >
• IBEW Local 24: Apprenticeship applications are accepted year-round. There is no closed season or limited application window, but you must have all required documentation fully ready at the time you submit your application.You can apply online directly through the Baltimore Electrical JATC Portal.
• IBEW Local 26: Applications for the Inside Wireman “A” Apprentice 2027 program cycle are currently being accepted. Applications will close on December 31, 2026, or earlier if 4,200 applications are received, whichever comes first.
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• Ironworkers Local 5: Applications are only accepted in-person at 7am on the 2nd Monday of the month. Be prepared to take a brief written exam and physical ability test.
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• Heat & Frost Insulators Local 24: Applications are accepted the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 9am.
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• Laborers (LIUNA Local 710): Applications are accepted in-person the 2nd Thursday of the month. Applicants must arrive by 8am.
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• Plumbers & Steamfitters (UA Local 486) – Local 486 is hosting an Apprenticeship Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 9am to 2pm at their training facility. This is a great opportunity to tour their labs and classrooms, meet current apprentices and instructors, and ask questions about the apprenticeship or application process.
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• Sheet Metal Workers (SMART Local 100) – Applications are accepted year-round, with a new class cycle kicking off every three months. Applicants will be notified of scheduled test dates.
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• Steamfitters (UA Local 602): Applications for the 2027-2028 class will be taken online ONLY starting November 1, 2026, at 8am and

  closing on November 14, 2026, at 4pm. 
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