Are you interested in a union apprenticeship? To give you a hand, we’ve compiled the following helpful information on unions in Alaska and highlights of their application, interview and training processes. Be sure to check the union websites and contact them directly to confirm the most up-to-date information.
Remember, Doyon Foundation offers short-term vocational scholarships for programs less than 120 hours, and vocational students enrolled in a program over 120 hours are eligible for our basic and competitive scholarships! Get all the details in our scholarship resource handbook.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- IBEW accepts applications year-round and performs interviews quarterly
- Busy season is in spring and summer
Carpenters Union Apprenticeship
- Consists of a six-week class and student can start right after
Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship
- Accepts applications year-round
- Interviews are done every 3 months and are put on a ranking list
- The student can start working right after completing classes
- Accepts applications year-round
- General construction season starts between April and May