Are you interested in the Pipe Fitters Apprenticeship program? Click here to read about the program and the steps to submit an application. 

5th-year Apprentice Jacob Lee competed in the 2023 United Association Apprentice Contest in the HVAC Serviceperson Division the week of August 13. After five full days of written and practical testing & challenges, Jacob emerged as the winner! Twenty-nine 533 members, along with Jacob’s wife witnessed the award ceremony for Brother Lee in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on August 17, 2023. Congratulations Jacob, you did us all proud!

Left to Right:

Kevin Hendrickson - LU 533 business manager

Jacob Lee - 2023 HVAC UA Apprenticeship Champion

Cole Rogers - 2022 Welder UA Apprenticeship Champion

Chris McGhee - Training Coordinator

Apprentice classes resume for the Fall 2023 semester the week of September 11, 2023. Individual class schedules are now published on Union Fusion.

All UA members are welcome to come in from 8 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday to practice welding. You must be current on your dues to do so.

The next weld test session will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 7 am. Contact Pete Smith at the Training Center to reserve a spot. All UA members in good standing may participate. Proof of current dues is required.