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:
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.
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