Steamfitters YOACAP of the Urban Affairs Coalition

Description of Work:

Description of Work:

Steamfitter/Pipefitter (BTJ)

The scope of work of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter encompasses installation and servicing of systems requiring piping. This includes steam and hot water heating systems, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, chemical & petrochemical plants and complete environmental systems in hospitals, schools, churches, high rise office, and apartment buildings. The trade includes joining pipe mechanically and metallurgically by

YOACAP operates a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program under the Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot model, Project BUILD (PB). PB’s goal is to recruit and engage opportunity youth (18-24) with work experience and career-connected building trade training that aligns with partnering registered apprenticeship programs. YOACAP offers an eight-month Pre-Apprenticeship Program that engages a minimum of 15 participants in occupational skills training and work experience in the building trades. By the end of each cohort, participants will have completed 420+

Minimum Qualifications

17-24 hours of classroom learning (with hands-on component), 300+ hours of work experience, and obtaining nationally recognized certifications, common prerequisites for both entry-level jobs and Apprenticeships in the industry. Keys to youth’s success is the development of relationships with youth system providers, construction companies, and local unions that reflect participants’ interests in pipelines of varying options for additional training, education, and employment opportunities within the building trades. The primary outcome is that 65% of the participants will gain access to a local trades. soldering, brazing, or welding. It also includes erecting and working on scaffolding, interpreting blueprints, and writing technical reports. Measuring, cutting, and fabricating piping or tubing using mechanical equipment is also the work of the Steamfitter. years of age or older

18 years of age or older by the first day of class: February 1st or August 1st

On track to receive or have your High School Diploma or GED

Application P

Driver ’s license preferred

Local Union 420 of Work (Cont.):

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Must be a Philadelphia resident

High School Diploma or GED

Clean drug test

Read and complete math at a 6th grade level

Meet the WIOA requirements Clean drug test prior to applying to a state-approved apprenticeship

Hourly Wages

The scope of the MESS encompasses service and maintenance of commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and heating equipment and similar systems. Electric, gas & oil fired, hydronic and forced air equipment, associated combustion controls, and temperature/humidity controls are included. Building automation equipment service is also included.

Enrollment begins July 1 and continues through January or until the program is filled. Interested applicants can call (267) 780-7235. Staff will instruct you on when to come to the office to view a brief presentation and to take a brief math and reading assessment. Applicant must be willing to provide vital information like your birth certificate, state identification or driving license, social security card and other required documents.

and transcripts are required to be delivered or post marked by the last Friday in October for the February class or by the last Friday in April for the August class.

Participants can earn $15.00 per hour on the weekends and can earn a $400.00 monthly incentive if they reach the required benchmarks.

Needs to Succeed

Contact

Recommended High School Preparatory Courses:

Phone: (267) 780-7235

English Composition, Math, Science, Four

Application Process

Needs to Succeed

Website: www.yoacap.org

2021 Hourly Wages

Able to attend the pre-apprenticeship

Monday - Friday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Applications can be picked up at the Steamfitters Local Union 420 Training Center - 14420 Townsend Road, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Address: 1211 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA

Attend work experience Saturdays and/or Sundays

The application period extends throughout the year and classes start in Applicants apply at the training center .

Willing to work outside in the heat or in cold weather

Along with the completed application applicants must submit documentation of:

Like working with their hands to build things

• Check or money order made payable to: Steamfitters LU 420 Training Fund in the amount of $25.00

Able to lift and carry 40-50 lbs.

• Copy of applicant birth certificate

• Copy of a valid state issued driver ’s license

Willing to be at work as early as 6:00 AM

• Drug & Alcohol Policy Form

• Form I9- Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Able to take feedback or suggestions without personalizing how it sounds

• Copy of applicant ’s high school diploma

• Official high school transcript

• High School Equivalency Graduate Requirements – Three (3): o Copy of GED Certificate o Official GED Test Scores o Official High School transcript – regarding all high schools attended

• Copy of Military Form DD214 Discharge/Separation Form if applicable

Apprentices start at a percentage of the current Journeymen hourly wage rate and receive rate increases each year

Email: Aiesha@yoacap.org

Contact

(267) 350-2610 www.lu420.com

14420 Townsend Road, Suite C, Philadelphia, PA 19154