Apprenticeships
Wyoming.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
Active Apprentices by Trade
Wyoming · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 557 total
+5 additional trades not shown
BLS OEWS median across 2 metro areas in Wyoming. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
We haven't manually confirmed programs in Wyoming yet. See the DOL-registered programs below, or search Apprenticeship.gov.
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Wyoming with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 12 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WYOMING STATEWIDE ELECTRICAL JATC Union/Labor | CASPER | Electrician | 121 | UNION |
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LU 192 JATC Union/Labor | CHEYENNE | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 113 | UNION |
Loenbro LLC | Glenrock | Electrician | 33 | non-union |
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC | Cheyenne | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 23 | non-union |
WYOMING OPERATING ENGINEERS JATC | Bar Nunn | Operating Engineer | 23 | UNION |
Advanced Comfort Solutions, Inc. Employer | Cheyenne | HVAC TechnicianPlumberSheet Metal Worker | 18 | non-union |
Mountainside Power | Afton | Other Construction | 14 | non-union |
Kenny Electric - Wyoming Employer | Casper | Electrician | 13 | non-union |
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | CHEYENNE | Plumber | 12 | non-union |
SOUTHEAST WYOMING SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC | CHEYENNE | Sheet Metal Worker | 11 | UNION |
BODEC Inc. | Rock Springs | ElectricianLaborer | 10 | non-union |
Front Range Powerline Services Employer | Douglas | Electrician | 10 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Wyoming may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Wyoming?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Wyoming free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Wyoming Licensing
Wyoming is a right-to-work state and an SAA state. Electrical licensing is administered by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office. Wyoming does not issue state-level plumbing or HVAC licenses — those are handled at the local/municipal level by individual cities such as Cheyenne and Casper.