SCHOOL POLICY
1. All students must attend live classes on schedules 7:00am-4:00pm.
2. Half days will not receive credit.
3. Schedule doctor appointments, parties and other events around your schedule.
4. You get only one makeup weekend and you will have to pay an additional $100.00 for it (per semester). 
5. Students will have to turn in official  6 months and complete all live classes enter next level.
6. Any student that does not complete semester will default their tuition and 1,000hrs work time.

Edits made to schedule on 06/12/24
To apply for the APA Apprentice Program, set up a meeting by filling out the contact form and we will get back with you ASAP.
 
​Qualifications for Apprenticeship:
 
Applicants will meet the following minimum qualifications. These qualification standards, and the score required on any standard for admission to the applicant pool, must be directly related to job performance, as shown by a statistical relationship between the score required for admission to the pool and performance in the apprenticeship program:
  • Age
Minimum qualifications required by the sponsor for persons entering the apprenticeship program, with an eligible starting age not less than 17 years. Applicants shall submit reliable proof of birth date with the complete application to ensure they meet the age requirement. Examples of acceptable proof include: a valid driver’s license, a birth certificate, or other State identification.

  • Physical
Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

  • Proof of Past Experience
Proof of past experience must be one of the following:
  • Official payroll summary 
  • W-2 Forms
TUITION COST PER SEMESTER:
  • $700 FOR APA MEMBERS
  • $900 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Book Fee: $400
​Shop fee: $50 annually

ANNUAL APA MEMBERSHIP COST: $500

​*To receive possible financial assistance, fill out the form below:
pre_application_for_possible_financial_assistance.pdf
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SBET REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Click here to get started: https://iwtp.laworks.net/Launch/LaunchPage.asp?SBET=Y  
Instructions to sign up: ​https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/IWTP/IWTP_SBET_Application.pdf
Eligibility requirement​: https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/IWTP/IWTP_SBET_Eligibility.pdf
Invoicing instructions: https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/IWTP/IWTP_SBET_Invoicing.pdf
2024 CLASS LETTER
Remember to submit 30 days before class starts to the LA Workforce and to send us a copy of your letter and your approval for reimbursements to receive certificates of completion.
To apply for the APA Apprentice Program, set up a meeting by filling out the contact form and we will get back with you ASAP.

APA 2024 SCHEDULE

Edits made to schedule on 06/12/24
Classes begin at 7 A.M.
Lafayette Location:
223 Georgette St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Apprentices must schedule their class before July 25th. Please scan QR code or click link to do so: https://forms.office.com/r/Cdrmqjkrnp
2024 FALL SEMESTER
All apprentices must attend 8 classes before the end of the year. You cannot create your own schedule. You can schedule one of the options below and makeup days you miss on December 13th and/or 14th.

​OPTION 1 - All Levels of Experience
Live Classes: July 26th, 27th August 9th, 10th, 23rd, 24th,
September 6th & 7th

 OPTION 2: Journeyman and Tradesman ONLY
Must have application turned in and received an exam date by
July 31st from the SPBLA
Live Classes: September 13th, 14th, 27th, 28th, October 11th, 12th,
25th & Exam on 26th

OPTION 3 - All Levels of Experience
Live Classes: September 20th, 21st, October 4th, 5th, 18th, 19th, November 1st & 2nd

​OPTION 4: Natural Gas Fitter ONLY
Must have application turned in and received an exam date by 
July 31st from the SPBLA
Live Classes:  October 25th, 26th, November 8th, 9th, 22nd, 23rd, December 6th & Exam on 7th
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Makeup Classes: December 13th & 14th
​There will only be one weekend to makeup classes per semester.
These classes will be an additional $100.00.