Paid Apprenticeships in Phoenix
Apprenticeships allow you to earn a paycheck while learning a skilled trade or career. This page lists paid apprenticeship programs and training pathways available across the Phoenix metro area, including construction, healthcare, technology, and industrial trades.
• Construction & Skilled Trades
• Electrical & HVAC
• Welding & Metal Trades
• Healthcare & Support Roles
• Technology & IT
Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
Plumbing
Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship / UA Local 469 (Phoenix area): Union apprenticeship for plumbers/pipefitters (paid on-the-job + classroom training in piping systems, commercial/industrial).
4–5 years total.
Often low or no upfront cost (employer-sponsored);
Applications through pipetrades.org or ualocal469.org
Carpentry
Pre-apprenticeship or women-focused programs (e.g., through Fresh Start or BuildStrong partnerships) may offer short 9-week carpentry tracks with certifications like OSHA 10 and PACT.
Welding
Union/Apprenticeship Paths: UA Local 469 (Arizona Pipe Trades) offers welding-related apprenticeship training (paid on-the-job + classroom; multi-year for pipe/welding fabricators).
Low or no upfront cost for accepted apprentices.
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