Program Description
This program listing focuses on registered apprenticeships in building and construction trades, often referred to as traditional apprenticeships. (Note: there are also non-traditional apprenticeships in industry sectors such as manufacturing and health care that are associated with other program listings.) Apprentices in this program listing gain an opportunity to work in well-paying jobs, such as sheet metal worker, operating engineer, electrician, plumber and steamfitter, carpenter, and other skilled construction trade occupations.
Work full-time as an apprentice and take a structured series of courses that includes content that supports the tasks you perform at work. Each apprenticeship offers a specialized program that will take from three to five years to complete and leads to a Journeyperson certificate. Apprenticeship opportunities involve paid employment and structured education that will lead to higher salary, greater skill, and the possibility of earning a degree through prior learning assessment/articulation. Apprentices apply through and are selected by the apprenticeship sponsor/committee. When apprentices are accepted into the program, they begin taking classes through CCBC and working full-time under the supervision of a trained journeyperson. It is not necessary to be employed when applying; sponsors will dispatch apprentices to a participating employer once they are selected for admission and begin their apprenticeship. Students entering this program should have a strong sense of self-discipline; good math skills; reading and spatial relations skills; enjoy variety; and like to use their hands and mind.
Three sample trades are Electricians; Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers; and Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters. Overall employment of Electricians is projected to grow 11% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,450. Overall employment of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers is projected to grow 10% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 720. Overall employment of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,160. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Apprenticeship Sponsors
The following is the list of apprenticeship sponsors. To get started, contact the apprenticeship directly to learn about the application processes and timelines for the specific trade/craft of interest.
Once you’ve completed the sponsoring partner’s application and are accepted into the program, they will guide you through the next steps to get started with your first CCBC class.
Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore
www.abcbaltimore.org
Contact: Donte Lee, 410-821-0351
Carpenter 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
Electrician 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
HVAC 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
Pipe Fitter, 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
Plumber 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
Sheet Metal 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
Sprinkler Fitter 4-year program; 156 hours/year of related instruction
Baltimore Electricians JATC, Local Union #24
www.jatc24.org
Contact: Neil Wilford, Jr., 410-247-3313
Electrical 5-year program; 180 hours/year in Years 1 & 2; 200 hours/year for Years 3-5; 960 hours total
VDV (Voice-Data-and-Video)/Telecommunications 3-year program; 210 hours/year
Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local 24
www.insulators24.org
Contact: James Hoos, 301-725-2400
4-year academic program with fifth year of hands-on programming
176 hours in Years 1 – 3; 190 hours in Year 4; 720 hours total
Independent Electrical Contractors
www.iecchesapeake.com
Contact: Ed Hersl, 301-621-9545
4-year program; 165 hours/year of related instruction
Ironworkers Local Union #5
www.ironworkers5.org
Contact: Alex Barham, 301-599-0960
4-year program; 208 hours in Year 1; 205 hours in Year 2; 204 hours in Years 3-4; 821 hours total
Maryland Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
www.phccmd.org
Contact: Katharine Kastner Stradley, 410-461-5977
4-year program; 165 hours/year of related instruction
Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers
www.eascarpenterstech.edu
Contact: Robert Landy, 301-736-1696
Carpenters 4-year program; 160 hours/year of related instruction
Pile Driving 4-year program; 160 hours/year of related instruction
Floor Layers 4-year program; 160 hours/year of related instruction
Trade Show 3-year program; 160 hours/year of related instruction
Operating Engineers Local Union #37
www.iuoe37.org
Contact: Mike Funk or Stacey Brown, 443-242-6280
3-year program; 268 hours/year of related instruction
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union #486
www.getpiping.com
Contact: Charles Petrovia, 410-866-5313
5-year program; average of 250 per year; 1257 hours total
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #100
www.Smart100.org
Contact: Dave Tippett, 301-568-8655
5-year program; 46 hours in Year 1; 162 hours in Year 2; 192 hours in Years 3-5 of related instruction
Program Contact Information
For Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Baltimore:
Coordinator: 
Niki Rogers | nrogers2@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4422 | Essex BESS 127
Administrative Assistant: Denise Bellamy | dbellamy@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4712 | Catonsville BESS 100
For Baltimore Electricians JATC; Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers; Ironworkers; Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters; Plumbers & Steamfitters; Maryland Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors; Independent Electrical Contractors; and Sheet Metal Workers:
Coordinator: Niki Rogers | nrogers2@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4422 | Essex BESS 127
Administrative Assistant: Jackie Gibson | jgibson2@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4561 | Catonsville BESS 100
For Operating Engineers:
Coordinator: Eric Venanzi | evenanzi@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-5108 | Dundalk STAT 118
Administrative Assistant: Jackie Gibson | jgibson2@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4561 | Catonsville BESS 100
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