LU 44 Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship

2024/2025 Trade Academy Scholarship

You could be one of the 40+ winners to receive a $2,500 Financial Scholarship; a Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit; a 1-Year Supply of WD-40 Brand products; or a Housecall Pro 1-Year Essentials Membership.

Open to anyone enrolled as a student in a U.S. trade school or program for the 2025 spring semester. Applicants must be in an HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical training program. There are no GPA, test score, or residency requirements.

Apply today! It only takes 5-7 minutes: https://tradeacademy.com/trade-school/scholarship

On Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. the annual Apprentice Christmas Party - for all apprentices and their families - will take place at Local 44's Union Hall. There will be food, music, raffle prizes and gifts for the children. It will be a good time for all!

A 'Toys for Tots' drop box is located at the Hall for anyone who would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy or book, to a child whose parents cannot afford to buy them presents.

Also, as a reminder for those that are signed up to bring a dessert, and even if you did not sign up and wanted to bring a dessert, make sure it is enough for 12 people!

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Finding a trade or undertaking an apprenticeship can pay dividends when compared to the cost of a four-year degree!

We should advocate for trade schools just as much as college, especially after a pandemic It’s time to talk about the false, negative stigma around trade school.

"Our country needs a well-trained workforce to help fill the jobs of the future, and apprenticeships are critical to our success as we continue to recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus. We need electricians and computer programmers, just like we need doctors and lawyers."
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Registered apprenticeships: The foundation America needs The National Apprenticeship Act is the foundation our country needs to successfully implement the American Jobs Plan to support workers, boost jobs, accelerate our economy and build back better.

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