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Philadelphia
Open now · Closes in 8 daysFor graduates
Checked Oct 21
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HVAC / Pipefitter apprenticeship in Philadelphia
Fee: $50 (official site; the guidebook says $25)
The February class deadline is the last Friday in October. A complete application includes a high school diploma or GED.
Media · Delaware County
Open now · Closes in 46 days
Checked Oct 22
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Williamson Electrician program in Philadelphia
Williamson Carpenter program in Philadelphia
Fall 2027 application deadline Dec 7, 2026; Applicant Days Oct 23, Nov 12, Nov 13, Dec 3, 2026 and Jan 13, 2027 (12:15-4:00 PM; Jan 13 requires materials before Dec 7) at https://williamson.edu/admissions/visits-and-events/. Phone (610) 566-1776.
Philadelphia
Open now · Closes in 190 daysFor seniors
Checked Oct 21
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HVAC / Pipefitter apprenticeship in Philadelphia
Fee: $50 (official site; the guidebook says $25)
The August class deadline is the last Friday in April. Current seniors can send final transcripts and a diploma copy by June 30 of that year.
Collegeville training center
Opens in 74 daysFor graduates
Checked Oct 22
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Electrician apprenticeship in Philadelphia
Fee: $40 money order
Philadelphia applications are in person during the first two full weeks of April, weekdays 12-4. The exact April 2027 dates are not posted. The Collegeville training center takes applications in person from Mon Jan 4 through Fri Apr 16, 2027, weekdays 9-4.
Philadelphia
Open now · Apply any time
Checked Oct 22
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Philadelphia (Northeast)
Open now · Apply any time
Checked Oct 22
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Orleans Tech Electrician program in Philadelphia
Enroll year-round. Day: 8/6/26, 12/1/26, 4/5/27. Evening: 11/2/26, 6/8/27.
Philadelphia (Northeast)
Open now · Apply any time
Checked Oct 22
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Orleans Tech HVAC / Pipefitter program in Philadelphia
Enroll year-round. Day: 8/26/26, 11/10/26, 2/11/27, 5/3/27. Evening: 10/21/26, 5/26/27.
Philadelphia (Northeast)
Open now · Apply any time
Checked Oct 22
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Orleans Tech Plumber program in Philadelphia
Enroll year-round. Day: 7/13/26, 3/3/27. Evening: 9/14/26.
Philadelphia (Northeast)
Open now · Apply any time
Checked Oct 22
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Orleans Tech Carpenter program in Philadelphia
Enroll year-round. Day: 7/15/26, 3/8/27.
Philadelphia
Open · closing date not posted
Checked Oct 22
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Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) Carpenter program in Philadelphia
Free
Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants need a diploma or GED, must be at least 18, and need a driver's license. They must live in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County.
Exact date not posted yet
Boothwyn · Delaware & Chester counties
Closed · not taking applicationsFor graduates
Checked Oct 22
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Electrician apprenticeship in Philadelphia
Fee: $45
Applications are online once a year, from September 1 to September 30. The 2026 window has closed. Dates for 2027 are not posted.
Philadelphia
Closed · not taking applications
Checked Oct 20
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Plumber apprenticeship in Philadelphia
Fee: Not stated
Applications are usually picked up in person, with a photo ID, in the second and third weeks of January. The site says applications will not be offered in 2026. The 2027 window is not posted.
Bristol · Bucks County
Closed · not taking applications
Checked Oct 22
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Bucks County CC HVAC / Pipefitter program in Philadelphia
Fall 2026 applications closed; spring 2027 not yet open (sign up for notification). Requires drug test and background check; US citizen or green card holder.
Lancaster · outside the Philly region
Open · closing date not posted
Checked Oct 22
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Thaddeus Stevens Carpenter program in Philadelphia
Thaddeus Stevens Electrician program in Philadelphia
Thaddeus Stevens Electrician program in Philadelphia
Thaddeus Stevens Plumber program in Philadelphia
Thaddeus Stevens HVAC / Pipefitter program in Philadelphia
Fall 2027 application opened Sep 1, 2026 ($45 fee); PA residents with 1+ year of residency. Phone 717-299-7701.
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