Registered Apprenticeship
Start a career that pays, trains, and builds your future from day one.
Your Path to a Skilled Trade
Build Your Future — Skilled. In Demand. Paid From Day One.
At ABC Central Texas, we believe in building more than structures — we build careers. Our Apprenticeship Program is designed for individuals who want to earn a living, learn a trade, and avoid the heavy debt burden of traditional education. With paid on-the-job training and structured classroom instruction, you’ll acquire highly sought-after skills and become part of a community of skilled professionals.
Whether you’re interested in Carpentry, Concrete, Electrical, HVAC, Pipefitting, Plumbing, or Sheet Metal — ABC Central Texas provides the training and support you need to succeed.
Start Strong. Build Your Future with ABC Central Texas.
Your Future Starts Here
Whether you’re a motivated individual looking to start a rewarding career in the building trades or an employer seeking to invest in talent and build a skilled workforce, the ABC Central Texas Apprenticeship Program is your pathway forward.
Join us — and build the future of Central Texas.
Carpentry
Mean Hourly Wage:
$24.99
Mean Annual Wage: $51,975
Years to Complete: 4
Education: HS
Build Your Future with Carpentry
If you enjoy working with your hands, shaping materials and figuring out how things fit together, carpentry is a great career to explore. Carpenters build and install the structures that make homes and businesses possible—from framing and stairways to doors, windows and finish work. As your skills grow, you can take on more advanced projects and leadership opportunities, building a career that’s both creative and in demand.
Apply NowConcrete
Mean Hourly Wage: $19.77
Mean Annual Wage: $47,101
Years to Complete: 2
Education: HS
Build a Career in Concrete
If you like hands-on work, problem solving and creating structures that last, concrete might be the right trade for you. Concrete professionals form, pour and finish the foundations, sidewalks, walls and surfaces that support everything we build. This trade blends strength, precision and technique, offering steady work and clear opportunities to grow into more advanced roles. It’s a career where you can see the impact of your skill in every finished project.
Apply NowElectrical
Mean Hourly Wage: $30.48
Mean Annual Wage: $61,604
Years to Complete: 4
Education: HS
Power Your Future with Electrical
If you enjoy technology, problem solving and understanding how systems work, the electrical trade is a strong career to consider. Electricians install, repair and maintain the wiring, power and control systems that keep homes, businesses and industrial facilities running safely. As your experience grows, you can take on more advanced troubleshooting, specialized equipment work and leadership roles. It’s a career that stays in demand and rewards skill at every level.
Apply NowHVAC
Mean Hourly Wage: $28.73
Mean Annual Wage: $59,838
Years to Complete: 4
Education: HS
Shape Your Career with HVAC
If you’re interested in mechanics, problem solving and keeping people comfortable, the HVAC trade is a great path to explore. HVAC technicians install and maintain heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in homes, businesses and industrial facilities. As your skills grow, you can work on more advanced systems, diagnostics and energy-efficient technologies. It’s a stable, in-demand career where your expertise makes a real impact every day.
Apply NowPipefitting
Mean Hourly Wage:
$28.00
Mean Annual Wage: $58,938
Years to Complete: 4
Education: HS
Build a Strong Future in Pipefitting
If you like precision, hands-on work and understanding how complex systems move fluids and gases, pipefitting could be the right trade for you. Pipefitters install, assemble and maintain the piping systems that power industrial plants, commercial buildings and large mechanical systems. As you gain experience, you’ll work with advanced materials, detailed blueprints and high-pressure systems. It’s a skilled, reliable career where expertise is always in demand.
Apply NowPlumbing
Mean Hourly Wage: $28.31
Mean Annual Wage: $58,250
Years to Complete: 4
Education: HS
Build a Reliable Career in Plumbing
If you enjoy hands-on problem solving and understanding how systems keep buildings running, plumbing is a strong career to consider. Plumbers install and repair the pipes, fixtures and systems that deliver clean water and remove waste in homes, businesses and industrial facilities. As your skills grow, you’ll take on more advanced troubleshooting, system design and code expertise. It’s a steady, respected trade with long-term demand and strong career potential.
Apply NowSheet Metal
Mean Hourly Wage: $20.88
Mean Annual Wage: $56,245
Years to Complete: 4
Education: HS
Shape Your Future with Sheet Metal
If you like working with tools, precision and creating things from raw materials, the sheet metal trade is worth exploring. Sheet metal workers fabricate and install the ducts, panels and components that support HVAC systems, roofing, architectural features and more. As your skills grow, you’ll work with advanced machinery, detailed layouts and custom designs. It’s a high-demand trade where craftsmanship and technical skill come together on every project.
Apply NowTake the next step toward a high-demand, high-earning career
Locations & Training Centers
To serve Central Texas effectively, ABC Central Texas will operate the Apprenticeship Program out of two locations:
Convenient for apprentices and employers in Travis County and surrounding areas
Serving McLennan County and the broader Central Texas region
Classroom and lab training will be held at our dedicated training centers. Depending on the trade and schedule, apprentices may attend classes in the evenings or during designated blocks — while working full-time during the day. This flexible structure accommodates working apprentices and helps them balance work, training, and life.
Program Structure & How It Works
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Enroll in the Apprenticeship Program. Your employer will help you register as an apprentice with ABC Central Texas.
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Attend classroom training + gain on-the-job experience. We combine formal classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training (OJT). This blended model mirrors best practices for registered apprenticeships nationally.
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Track progress toward journeyman-level certification. Apprentices complete a sequence of training levels, accumulate required OJT hours, and once all program standards are met, become eligible to graduate and take the journeyman exam.
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Advance your career. With journeyman certification and experience, you’ll be qualified for higher-level positions, better pay, and long-term trade careers.
Interested In Our Program?
This form is intended for employers who are interested in sending employees through the ABC Central Texas Apprenticeship Program. It is not an apprenticeship application for individuals. By completing this form, your company can request additional information, discuss enrollment options, and receive guidance from our team on how to get started.
