Program Overview
Here's what a typical HVAC apprenticeship in Alaska looks like.
Duration: Typically 3–5 years to reach journeyman level
Starting pay: ~$20.46/hr to start, rising toward $29.37/hr (Alaska journeyman median)
Journeyman earnings: Alaska median $61,080/yr, top earners $85,240/yr (BLS)
On-the-job training: 2,000+ hours of paid OJT per year
Classroom: 144+ hours of related technical instruction per year
Certification: EPA Section 608 certification required and typically included
Counts toward licensure: Apprenticeship hours can satisfy the 4-year experience requirement for the Mechanical Administrator Certificate
How to Apply
Follow these steps to start your apprenticeship journey in Alaska.
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Meet minimum requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED
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Contact local HVAC contractors or unions about openings
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Apply through your state’s apprenticeship agency
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Complete aptitude test and interview
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Begin your earn-while-you-learn journey
Licensing Note
Alaska requires HVAC licensing and 4 years of experience. Completing an apprenticeship can satisfy the experience requirements for the Mechanical Administrator Certificate, regulated by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Alaska also requires 16 hours of continuing education to renew.
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