Your Future in the Trades Starts Here
Connecting People Who Want to Work to Hands-On Careers That Last
Ditch the Desk. Build Your Future. Get Paid While You Train.
Not sure what comes next or after high school? The trades offer high-paying, secure jobs without the burden of student debt. Whether you're considering plumbing, HVAC, or pipefitting, Ehret and Local 101 can help you take the first step toward an exciting, hands-on career.
Why Choose the Trades
Connecting People Who Want to Work to Hands-On Careers That Last
Skip the School Debt
College isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay! The trades offer great pay and benefits without expensive tuition.
Get Paid to Learn
With an apprenticeship, you earn money while learning on the job —instead of paying for a degree.
Hands-On Work
Build skills that last a lifetime and work in an industry that will always be in demand.
Job Security
The trades are booming-skilled workers are needed more than ever!
Part of Something
Work on real-world projects that make a difference in your community
No Experience?
Apprenticeships provide on-the-job training and classroom learning to get you started
plumber
Work Includes:
Installing, repairing, and maintaining water supply and drainage systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Specialized Skills:
Water heater installation, gas line repairs, toilet and sink installations, sump pump repairs.
Apprenticeship Training
5-year program with 10,000+ hours of hands-on experience and 1,250+ hours of classroom training
Career Growth
Journeyperson status with opportunities for additional certifications and specialized training.
HVAC Tech
Work Includes:
Installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Specialized Skills:
Air conditioner and furnace repair, heat pump systems, ductless mini-splits, commercial refrigeration.
Apprenticeship Training
5-year program with 10,000+ hours of hands-on experience and 1,250+ hours of classroom training
Career Growth
Specializations in energy management, commercial HVAC, and advanced troubleshooting.
pipefitter
Work Includes:
Assembling, fabricating, and maintaining piping systems for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Specialized Skills:
Hydronic heating, steam piping, medical gas systems, industrial and high-purity piping.
Apprenticeship Training
5-year program with 10,000+ hours of hands-on experience and 1,250+ hours of classroom training
Career Growth
Advanced certifications and career paths in welding, valve repair, and power plant piping
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