Alaska Metal & Mechanical

Alaska Metal & Mechanical Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship is committed to providing quality training for all union apprentices and journeypersons.

AMMA is a union apprenticeship connected to Sheet Metal Workers Local 23 – Visit our website now at akmetalmech.com

🚚 Our New AMMA Outreach Truck Has Officially Hit the Road!One of the best ways to inspire the next generation of skilled...
07/13/2026

🚚 Our New AMMA Outreach Truck Has Officially Hit the Road!

One of the best ways to inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals is simply by showing up.

Our newly wrapped AMMA outreach truck is ready to travel across Alaska—visiting schools, career fairs, community events, job sites, and communities throughout the state to introduce students and job seekers to careers in Sheet Metal and HVAC-R.

Designed to represent both sides of our apprenticeship, the wrap features industry tools, modern branding, and QR codes that allow anyone to instantly learn more about apprenticeship opportunities with AMMA.

This truck is more than transportation—it's another tool that helps us connect with Alaskans and build awareness of rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

And we're not done yet...

👀 Our enclosed outreach trailer is currently being wrapped and will be joining the truck soon, creating a complete mobile outreach display for career fairs, schools, and events across Alaska. Stay tuned!

- The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

07/08/2026

From Anchorage to Prince of Wales Island, AMMA is committed to bringing apprenticeship opportunities to communities across Alaska.

Recently, we traveled to Klawock to participate in a Heat Pump Training Event hosted by Generations Southeast and supported by Spruce Root. During the event, we shared information about careers in Sheet Metal, HVAC-R, and Refrigeration, while connecting with industry partners, educators, and community members interested in the future of Alaska's skilled trades workforce.

The trip also provided opportunities to tour local training facilities, visit the Craig High School welding and woodworking programs, connect with the University of Alaska Southeast welding program in Ketchikan, and begin conversations about future training opportunities in Southeast Alaska.

At AMMA, outreach is about more than presentations. It's about building relationships, creating pathways into rewarding careers, and ensuring Alaskans have access to the training and opportunities needed to strengthen their communities for generations to come.

Thank you to Spruce Root, Generations Southeast, and all of our industry partners for helping make this trip possible. - The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

06/11/2026

Apprenticeships have stood the test of time… because they work.

At AMMA, classroom learning is only part of the equation. Real experience, real projects, and learning from experienced professionals are what help build the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Working alongside industry expert Brian Johnson, our 3rd Year Sheet Metal Apprentices took on a full mock duct installation project—stepping into the role of contractors by measuring the job, creating sketches, preparing material takeoffs, and planning their installations.

From there, students moved into the install phase where Brian shared proven techniques developed across decades in the trade—refining craftsmanship, improving installation methods, and holding students to the same standards expected in the field.

We believe experience should never sit on the sidelines.

It should be passed down.

The completed duct systems will remain on display through summer and into the Fall as a reminder of what happens when education, mentorship, and hands-on learning come together.

This is more than a classroom project.

This is how we build the next generation of Sheet Metal and HVAC professionals.

- The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

Thank you to everyone who applied during the 2026 Spring Intake for the Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship!We rece...
06/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied during the 2026 Spring Intake for the Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship!

We received applications from individuals across Alaska who are taking the first step toward careers in the Sheet Metal and HVAC-R trades. We appreciate the time, effort, and commitment each applicant invested in preparing for this intake period.

If you weren't able to apply this spring, don't worry—another opportunity is right around the corner.

📅 The next AMMA Intake will open in October 2026.

Now is the perfect time to start preparing by:
✅ Scheduling your WorkKeys assessments
✅ Gathering required documents
✅ Learning more about the Sheet Metal and HVAC-R trades
✅ Following AMMA for updates, events, and apprenticeship opportunities

The skilled trades continue to offer some of the strongest career opportunities in Alaska, with competitive wages, outstanding benefits, hands-on training, and the ability to earn while you learn.

Stay connected with us throughout the summer as we share apprentice projects, training highlights, industry news, and information to help you prepare for the October intake.

We look forward to meeting the next generation of Alaska's skilled trades professionals.



📢 The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

Not every project in the apprenticeship is ductwork, equipment, or installations.Sometimes it’s craftsmanship.This coppe...
05/27/2026

Not every project in the apprenticeship is ductwork, equipment, or installations.

Sometimes it’s craftsmanship.

This copper rose was created by one of our 2nd Year Sheet Metal Apprentices during copper fabrication training. From the hand-formed petals to the oxidized leaves and finishing details, projects like this help apprentices develop precision, patience, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how materials behave.

The skills learned in apprenticeship don’t just build better tradespeople—they build problem solvers, craftsmen, and future leaders for our communities.

Every cut, bend, weld, and detail adds another tool to the toolbox.

Great work showcasing both talent and craftsmanship! 🌹🔨

- The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship offices will be closed as we take time to ho...
05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship offices will be closed as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

🇺🇸 Honoring the Fallen. Remembering Their Sacrifice. 🇺🇸

- The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

The skills learned in apprenticeship don’t stop when class is over - Several AMMA apprentices recently put their fabrica...
05/20/2026

The skills learned in apprenticeship don’t stop when class is over - Several AMMA apprentices recently put their fabrication skills to work building custom skateboard ramps and rails—then wrapped up the season by putting them to use!

From measuring and layout to fabrication, welding, and finishing, the same techniques used on real job sites can also be applied to personal projects, hobbies, and creative ideas outside of work.

One of the best parts about learning a skilled trade is that the knowledge stays with you for life. Whether it’s building infrastructure for your community or creating something for yourself and your friends, the possibilities are endless once you know how to work with your hands.

At AMMA, apprentices don’t just learn a job—they develop practical skills they can carry into every part of their lives.

Great work by everyone involved, and an awesome way to close out the class season! 🛹🔨 - The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

05/18/2026

Last week, AMMA had the opportunity to host students from the Kusilvak Career Academy for an introduction to the worlds of Sheet Metal and HVAC-R Service!

Students spent time learning about apprenticeship opportunities, career paths in the skilled trades, and asking questions about how to begin their journey into the industry.

In the Sheet Metal shop, Bruce guided students through a hands-on fabrication project where they built their own toolboxes to take home, using real techniques and tools commonly used in the field every day.

The class then moved into the HVAC-R Service lab, where Instructor Billy Bridges introduced students to the fundamentals of HVAC-R, combustion analysis, and furnace systems—equipment that plays an important role in many of the communities these students call home.

This was the first of several planned classes with the Kusilvak Career Academy, and AMMA looks forward to continuing to share opportunities, skills, and career pathways with students across Alaska.

Thank you to everyone involved for helping introduce the next generation to careers in the skilled trades!

- The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

05/01/2026

⏰ 1 MONTH LEFT TO APPLY - The clock is ticking for the 2026 Sheet Metal & HVAC-R Apprenticeship Intake.⏰
Our apprentices built this duct run from scratch to help spread the message—there is only 1 month remaining to complete your application and take the next step toward a career in the trades.

Now is the time to:
✔ Schedule your WorkKeys test
✔ Complete your application
✔ Submit before the deadline
✔ Start building your future

A career with strong wages, benefits, hands-on skills, and long-term opportunity could be one decision away.
Don’t wait until the final week! 👉 Apply now at akmetalmech.com/application/ - The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

05/01/2026

🚨 THE 2026 AMMA INTAKE IS OPEN UNTIL MAY 31st! 🚨
If you’re ready for a real career with strong wages, hands-on skills, and long-term opportunity, now is the time to apply for the Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship.

Train for a future in:
🔧 Sheet Metal
❄️ HVAC-R Service
💰 Earn While You Learn
📈 Build Toward Top Pay + Benefits
The intake period is only open through May 31st, so don’t wait.

Start preparing now by scheduling your WorkKeys tests, gathering documents, and learning more today. 👉 Apply now at akmetalmech.com/application

- The CSJQ Tier 2 Implementation Project received $2,415,709 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Critical Sectors Job Quality grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

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