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.
Schedule Fall class here: https://forms.office.com/r/XLCR9Fmh8G​
 
​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
2025 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.

2025 SCHEDULE

Classes begin at 7 A.M.
Lafayette Location:
223 Georgette St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
2025 SPRING SEMESTER

OPTION 4 - All Levels of Experience
This class is for any level of experience apprentices that are not taking an exam this semester
Live Classes: May 16th, 17th, 30th, 31st June 13th, 14th, 27th & 28th

2025 FALL SEMESTER
All apprentices must attend 8 classes before the end of the semester. You cannot create your own schedule.
You can schedule one of the options below here: https://forms.office.com/r/XLCR9Fmh8G​

OPTION 1 - All Levels of Experience
This class is for any level of experience apprentices that are not taking an exam this semester
Live Classes: July 11th, 12th, 25th, 26th, August 8th, 9th, 22nd & 23rd 

OPTION 2 - Journeyman and Residential
Must have application turned into APA before start of class to receive an exam date from the SPBLA for Sept. 13th or after
Live Classes: August 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 29th, 30th, September 12th & 13th

OPTION 3 - Natural Gas Fitter
Must have application turned into APA before start of class to receive an exam date from the SPBLA for Nov. 8th or after 
Live Classes: September 26th, 27th, October 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th, November 7th & 8th

OPTION 4 - All Levels of Experience
This class is for any level of experience apprentices that are not taking an exam this semester
Live Classes: October 31st, November 1st, 21st, 22nd, December 5th, 6th, 19th & 20th