Apprenticeships
New Hampshire.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
Active Apprentices by Trade
New Hampshire · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 1,578 total
+5 additional trades not shown
BLS OEWS median across 2 metro areas in New Hampshire. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
We haven't manually confirmed programs in New Hampshire yet. See the DOL-registered programs below, or search Apprenticeship.gov.
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in New Hampshire with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Federal Agency | Portsmouth | Painter/FinisherPipefitter/SteamfitterElectrician+1 | 1,098 | non-union |
Piquette & Howard Electric Service, Inc. Employer | Plaistow | Electrician | 94 | non-union |
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Local Union 490 | Concord | Electrician | 81 | UNION |
Longchamps Electric, Inc. Employer | Manchester | Electrician | 47 | non-union |
Hypertherm, Inc. Employer | Hanover | PlumberElectrician | 42 | non-union |
NH Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 131 Union/Labor | Hooksett | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 41 | UNION |
Elliot Health Systems Employer | Manchester | Plumber | 35 | non-union |
Granite State Plumbing & Heating, LLC Employer | Weare | Plumber | 33 | non-union |
DENRON-Hall Plumbing & HVAC, LLC Employer | Manchester | PlumberHVAC Technician | 31 | non-union |
BAE Systems Employer | Merrimack | PlumberElectrician | 30 | non-union |
DECCO Inc. Employer | Nashua | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 30 | non-union |
Associated Builders & Contractors, NH/VT Business Association | Concord | Carpenter | 29 | non-union |
Hampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC Employer | Londonderry | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 26 | non-union |
Royal Electric Co., Inc. Employer | Woodsville | Electrician | 23 | non-union |
Oliver Mechanical, Inc. Employer | Manchester | Plumber | 22 | non-union |
Palmer & Sicard, Inc. Employer | Exeter | Sheet Metal WorkerHVAC TechnicianPlumber | 22 | non-union |
Eckhardt & Johnson, LLC Employer | Hooksett | HVAC TechnicianSheet Metal WorkerPlumber+1 | 20 | non-union |
Sheet Metal Workers Local #17 Union/Labor | Hooksett | Sheet Metal Worker | 20 | UNION |
XCEL Fire Protection, Inc. Employer | Salem | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 20 | non-union |
Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Employer | Bedford | Electrician | 19 | non-union |
Waterline Industries Corporation Employer | Seabrook | LaborerElectricianPipefitter/Steamfitter+3 | 17 | non-union |
ReVision Energy, Inc. Employer | Brentwood | ElectricianPlumber | 16 | non-union |
Paul The Plumber Employer | Derry | Plumber | 14 | non-union |
Stellos Electric Supply, Inc. Employer | Nashua | Electrician | 14 | non-union |
Progressive Electrical Services, Inc. Employer | Lee | Electrician | 14 | non-union |
Benson Woodworking Company, Inc. | Walpole | Carpenter | 14 | non-union |
Irish Electric Corp. Employer | Hopkinton | Electrician | 14 | non-union |
AES Electrical Contractors Employer | Plymouth | Electrician | 13 | non-union |
WWW Sarette Brothers, Inc. Employer | Goffstown | Plumber | 13 | non-union |
Advanced Power & Controls, LLC Employer | Hooksett | Electrician | 13 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in New Hampshire may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in New Hampshire?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in New Hampshire free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
New Hampshire Licensing
New Hampshire is not right-to-work. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) administers licensing for electricians, plumbers, and mechanical/fuel gas fitters through separate boards. The Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board covers HVAC and fuel gas fitting.