Apprenticeships
Oklahoma.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
Active Apprentices by Trade
Oklahoma · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 2,296 total
+6 additional trades not shown
BLS OEWS median across 5 metro areas in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma yet. See the DOL-registered programs below, or search Apprenticeship.gov.
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Oklahoma with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JATC | OKLAHOMA CITY | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 245 | UNION |
TULSA PIPE TRADES TRAINING SCHOOL JATC | Tulsa | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumberHVAC Technician | 195 | UNION |
WESTERN OKLAHOMA ELECTRICAL JATC | Oklahoma City | Electrician | 182 | UNION |
INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS OKC CHAPTER ATC | OKLAHOMA CITY | Electrician | 157 | non-union |
American Electric Power Texas | Sand Springs | Electrician | 118 | non-union |
TULSA ELECTRICAL JATC Union/Labor | TULSA | Electrician | 84 | UNION |
IUOE Local 627 Training Fund Union/Labor | Stroud | Operating Engineer | 79 | UNION |
Sheet Metal Workers of Western Oklahoma | OKLAHOMA CITY | Sheet Metal Worker | 79 | UNION |
Meridian Technology | Stillwater | PlumberBricklayer/MasonElectrician+1 | 70 | non-union |
OG&E Electric Services Employer | Oklahoma City | Electrician | 59 | non-union |
IRONWORKERS LOCAL 584 JATC | TULSA | Ironworker | 59 | UNION |
IRONWORKERS WESTERN OK AREA JATC | OKLAHOMA CITY | Ironworker | 57 | UNION |
Sheet Metal JAC Training School | TULSA | Sheet Metal Worker | 47 | UNION |
B&H Construction Gas Tech2 | Norman | Other Construction | 38 | non-union |
Metro Tech Electric, Inc. | Oklahoma City | Electrician | 36 | non-union |
WESTERN OK INSULATORS JATC | Oklahoma City | Other Construction | 35 | UNION |
HF Sinclair - Tulsa Refining, LLC | Tulsa | BoilermakerElectricianOperating Engineer+1 | 34 | non-union |
Imperium Utiltiy Services LLC Employer | Oklahoma City | Electrician | 33 | non-union |
INT'L. UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS LOCAL 63 JAC Union/Labor | OKLAHOMA CITY | Elevator Constructor | 31 | UNION |
B&H Construction, LLC Gas Tech 1 | Norman | Other Construction | 29 | non-union |
RPM BUILDS, LLC | Vinita | Other Construction | 28 | non-union |
Integrated Service Company, LLC | Tulsa | Boilermaker | 26 | non-union |
Pye-Barker Fire & Saftey LLC | Oklahoma City | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 25 | non-union |
I.U.E.C. LOCAL 83 JAC | Broken Arrow | Elevator Constructor | 23 | UNION |
EDMOND PUBLIC WORKS FIELD SERVICES | EDMOND | Other Construction | 21 | non-union |
Daves Electrical Service & Systems Employer | Hugo | Electrician | 18 | non-union |
OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | NORMAN | Electrician | 15 | non-union |
Prism Electric, Inc. | Garland | Electrician | 14 | non-union |
B&H Construction, LLC | Norman | Other Construction | 14 | non-union |
Willmar Electric Service | Lawton | Electrician | 13 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Oklahoma may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma Licensing
Oklahoma is a right-to-work state. The Construction Industries Board (CIB) licenses electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and roofing contractors at the state level. License verification is available through the CIB's online portal.