The Forge Apprentice Program is for people looking to start a career in HVAC.
Here’s how it works:
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2-week tracks of paid, foundational training
Our program starts with 2 weeks of full-time training in the workshop, where students are paid $15/hour to learn foundational skills that prepare them to become skilled laborers on a crew in the field.
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On-the-job training that unlocks career growth
After initial training, apprentices hit the field with Forge crews where they put their learned skills to use immediately, on real jobs.
As apprentices progress in the field, they return to our workshop for concentrated, 1 week training modules where they learn more craft-specific skills, like sheet metal for HVAC.
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