Apprenticeship Trades

Develop valuable skills through full-time, on-the-job training with our employer partners during the day. In this comprehensive four-year degree program, you'll also take evening or online classes at less than half-time. Earn a competitive family wage and enjoy steady, incremental pay increases.

topics Trades

Skills & InterestWorking with your hands

CareersService Professions

Credits60

Why choose Apprenticeship Trades?

Plentiful career opportunities
Options for lifelong learning
Options for advancement in a variety of construction trade careers
Opportunity to fulfill primary workforce needs in Oregon

These competitive programs include an application process and committee approval.

What will you learn?

Use trade-specific tools and techniques to obtain a skilled-trade
Repair, install and maintain a variety of projects
Comply with current building codes and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations

What will you do?

Advance your career with successful completion

HVAC/R apprentices qualify for LE/B licensure and earn their journey-level card
Plumber apprentices qualify for state licensure and earn their journey-level card
Sheet Metal apprentices earn their journey-level card
Electrician apprentices qualify for state licensure and earn their journey-level card

With additional classes, earn more credentials

Earn a Certificate of Completion by completing three required general education courses plus twelve courses in one area of specialization
Earn an AAS degree by completing six required general education courses plus 12 additional courses in one area of specialization and receiving a journey-level card

Class Locations

HVAC/R - Chemeketa Salem Campus
Sheet Metal - Chemeketa Salem Campus
Plumbing - Chemeketa Salem Campus
Inside Wire Electrician - Independent Electrical Training Center (on Del Webb Ave NE in Salem)