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HVAC Apprenticeships
in West Virginia

Earn while you learn with HVAC apprenticeship programs in West Virginia. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

3–5 yr
Duration
~$13.71
Starting Pay/hr
$42,600
Journeyman Median/yr
2,080
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What to Expect
Program Overview
Here's what a typical HVAC apprenticeship in West Virginia looks like.
Duration: Typically 3–5 years to reach journeyman level
Starting pay: ~$13.71/hr to start, rising toward $20.48/hr (West Virginia journeyman median)
Journeyman earnings: West Virginia median $42,600/yr, top earners $61,340/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 HVAC Journeyman License
Application Process
How to Apply
Follow these steps to start your apprenticeship journey in West Virginia.
01
Meet minimum requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED
02
Contact local HVAC contractors or unions about openings
03
Apply through your state’s apprenticeship agency
04
Complete aptitude test and interview
05
Begin your earn-while-you-learn journey
Licensing Note
West Virginia requires HVAC licensing and 4 years of experience. Completing an apprenticeship can satisfy the experience requirements for the HVAC Journeyman License, regulated by the West Virginia Division of Labor – Contractor Licensing Board. West Virginia also requires 8 hours of continuing education to renew.
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