Plumbing apprenticeships in San Antonio

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Apprentice Applications will be accepted; Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 AM - 11:00 AM and 1 PM - 3 PM, only.Year-round, in person only, during the stated hours. Bring sealed transcripts/GED scores.

Next aptitude test

Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

$16.50/hr'The current wage for Helpers is $16.50 an hour, including Health Insurance for yourself.'

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learn'Low-cost, and employers pay for all or most of it.' Only out-of-pocket: $15 apprentice card + $38 fingerprinting.

Prerequisites

18+ · HS diploma or GED · driver's license · Must be able to obtain/maintain a TSBPE 'Plumber's Apprentice' registration card ($15) + fingerprinting ($38); Selective Service for males under 26; valid driver's license required for Service applicants

Notes

School two nights a week, September–May, in HVAC&R, pipefitting, and plumbing. Helper wage $16.50 with health insurance is the entry rung before apprentice indenture. Walk-in application — no online form.

Apply on their site ↗(210) 226-2661 ext. 218 (Toi Cudworth, Apprenticeship Admin)

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Application window

Interest form → 24–48 hr pre-screen → enrollment in 3–14 days.Rolling.

Next aptitude test

Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not publishedNo paid training; covers costs only

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnTuition, books, supplies, certifications covered; emergency support.

Prerequisites

18+ · HS diploma or GED · Greater San Antonio resident; eligible to work in U.S.; commit to work locally after training

Notes

Pairs naturally with SPC Plumbing Trades (1,000 license hours).

Apply on their site ↗210-630-4607 / 210-630-4619

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Application window

Not published — call (210) 342-1994No dates published; sponsor employer required before starting school.

Next aptitude test

Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not publishedPaid from day one; rate set by employer

Cost to you

Not published'Virtually no personal expense'; GI Bill eligible.

Prerequisites

18+ · HS diploma or GED · driver's license · Driver's license or state ID; Selective Service (males 18–26); sponsor employer; TSBPE plumber's apprentice registration needed to log hours

Notes

Trades: carpentry, electrical, pipefitting, plumbing, sheet metal. Note: HVAC is NOT listed at ABC South Texas (unlike ABC Central Texas) — sheet metal/pipefitting are the nearest tracks.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(210) 342-1994

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Application window

Not published — call 210-486-7245 (Robert Bohmfalk, program director)Semester admission.

Next aptitude test

Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not published

Cost to you

Not publishedAlamo Colleges tuition; check Ready to Work eligibility.

Prerequisites

Alamo Colleges admission

Notes

'Upon completion of the Plumbing Trades Certificate students will have 1,000 hours toward their plumbing license, receive an OSHA 30 card, and will have help finding a career with a great plumbing company.' The 1,000 TSBPE-creditable hours is the standout detail.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗210-486-7245 (Robert Bohmfalk, program director)