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Plumbers Local 130 UA (Chicago)
Chicago's United Association plumbers' union local, running a paid five-year plumbing apprenticeship through its Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
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Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA represents over 6,100 members and runs a five-year plumbing apprenticeship through its Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC 130), with training centers serving northeastern Illinois. Applications are handled online through the JAC 130 portal during open intake windows.
Why we recommend it
One of the largest UA plumbing locals, with a paid apprenticeship, benefits, and multiple training centers.
Pros
- +Paid apprenticeship with benefits
- +Established UA local
- +Multiple training centers
Watch-outs
- –Application windows are periodic
- –Competitive intake
Before you apply
How to applyUnion Local Application
Experience neededNo Experience Ok
ReadinessApprenticeship Application Required
⚠ Apprenticeship applications open only in specific windows and are competitive.
Coverage
Trades
Plumber
Segments
CommercialResidentialInfrastructure