Apprenticeships
Vermont.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
Active Apprentices by Trade
Vermont · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 1,239 total
+2 additional trades not shown
BLS OEWS median across 1 metro area in Vermont. 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 Vermont yet. See the DOL-registered programs below, or search Apprenticeship.gov.
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Vermont with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 23 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vermont State University | Randolph Center | ElectricianHVAC TechnicianPlumber+2 | 732 | non-union |
VHV Company Employer | Winooski | Sheet Metal WorkerElectricianPlumber+1 | 69 | non-union |
UA Local 693 / JATC Union/Labor | South Burlington | PlumberHVAC Technician | 64 | non-union |
IBEW Local 300 | South Burlington | Electrician | 57 | non-union |
GE Aerospace Employer | North Clarendon | Electrician | 45 | non-union |
Green Mountain Power Employer | Colchester | Electrician | 43 | UNION |
MEI Electrical Contractors Employer | Westfield | Electrician | 40 | non-union |
Benoit Electric, Inc. Employer | Barre | Electrician | 33 | non-union |
JobForward, Inc. | Williston | Electrician | 28 | non-union |
Omega Electric Employer | South Burlington | Electrician | 26 | non-union |
Alliance Group, Inc. Employer | Essex Junction | ElectricianPlumber | 26 | non-union |
New England Air Systems Employer | Williston | HVAC TechnicianSheet Metal WorkerElectrician+1 | 25 | non-union |
Local Electric, LLC. Employer | Morrisville | Electrician | 19 | non-union |
G.S. Precision, Inc. Employer | Brattleboro | Electrician | 16 | non-union |
Vermont Mechanical, Inc. Employer | Williston | Sheet Metal WorkerPlumber | 15 | non-union |
CFW Electric, LLC. Employer | Danville | Electrician | 15 | non-union |
Control Technologies, Inc. | Williston | ElectricianPlumber | 13 | non-union |
Vermont Rural Water Association | Essex Junction | Other Construction | 13 | non-union |
Benoure Plumbing & Heating Employer | South Burlington | Plumber | 12 | non-union |
State of Vermont, Office of Economic Opportunity | Waterbury | Laborer | 12 | non-union |
Lawrence & Lober Electric, Inc. Employer | Bellows Falls | Electrician | 10 | non-union |
Cole Electric Employer | East Thetford | Electrician | 10 | non-union |
Lloyd Home Service Employer | Montpelier | PlumberElectrician | 10 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Vermont may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Vermont?
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 Vermont 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.
Vermont Licensing
Vermont is an SAA state and is not right-to-work. The Dept. of Public Safety's Division of Fire Safety administers trade licensing through the Electrical Licensing Board and the Plumbers Licensing Board. HVAC-related licenses (automatic gas/oil heating, refrigeration and A/C) are also issued through the Division of Fire Safety.