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NOTES ON ACCREDITATION & APPRENTICESHIP REGISTRATION
- Registered Apprenticeship programs are those that are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Florida Department of Education, ensuring national standards for training and credentials.
- Technical certificate programs (like those at colleges/tech schools) prepare students for industry credentials and may complement apprenticeships, but do not on their own constitute a registered apprenticeship unless explicitly paired with employer sponsor training.
Alachua County
Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC, plus other trades)
- Description: A registered earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction through Santa Fe College. Apprentices work for a sponsoring employer and attend classes 2 nights/week. Completion includes industry-recognized NCCER credentials and a Florida Certificate of Completion.
- Contact:
- Apprenticeship Director: Sara Emmanuel – sara@bancf.com
- Phone: 352.372.5649
- General: apprenticeship@bancf.com
- Website: www.bancf.com/apprenticeship
- Address: 2217 NW 66th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653
Baker County
Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC)
- Description: Apprentices earn wages while training in the field alongside experienced professionals with weekly classroom instruction in Jacksonville. NEFBA’s program is accredited and leads to nationally recognized journeyman credentials.
- Contact:
- Phone: 904.421.0296
- Email: apprenticeship@NEFBA.com
- Address: 6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Bradford County
Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC)
- Description: Apprentices earn wages while training in the field alongside experienced professionals with weekly classroom instruction in Jacksonville. NEFBA’s program is accredited and leads to nationally recognized journeyman credentials.
- Contact:
- Phone: 904.421.0296
- Email: apprenticeship@NEFBA.com
- Address: 6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Clay County
Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC)
- Description: Apprentices earn wages while training in the field alongside experienced professionals with weekly classroom instruction in Jacksonville. NEFBA’s program is accredited and leads to nationally recognized journeyman credentials.
- Contact:
- Phone: 904.421.0296
- Email: apprenticeship@NEFBA.com
- Address: 6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Columbia County
Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC, plus other trades)
- Description: A registered earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction through Santa Fe College. Apprentices work for a sponsoring employer and attend classes 2 nights/week. Completion includes industry-recognized NCCER credentials and a Florida Certificate of Completion.
- Contact:
- Apprenticeship Director: Sara Emmanuel – sara@bancf.com
- Phone: 352.372.5649
- General: apprenticeship@bancf.com
- Website: www.bancf.com/apprenticeship
- Address: 2217 NW 66th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653
Dixie County
Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC, plus other trades)
- Description: A registered earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction through Santa Fe College. Apprentices work for a sponsoring employer and attend classes 2 nights/week. Completion includes industry-recognized NCCER credentials and a Florida Certificate of Completion.
- Contact:
- Apprenticeship Director: Sara Emmanuel – sara@bancf.com
- Phone: 352.372.5649
- General: apprenticeship@bancf.com
- Website: www.bancf.com/apprenticeship
- Address: 2217 NW 66th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653
Duval County
Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC)
- Description: Apprentices earn wages while training in the field alongside experienced professionals with weekly classroom instruction in Jacksonville. NEFBA’s program is accredited and leads to nationally recognized journeyman credentials.
- Contact:
- Phone: 904.421.0296
- Email: apprenticeship@NEFBA.com
- Address: 6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Florida Plumbing Association – PHCC Apprenticeship
- Description: Accredited statewide plumbing apprenticeship program and Fast Track to Service entry level training.
- Contact:
- Website: https://faphcc.org/apprenticeship-programs/
Gilchrist County
Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC, plus other trades)
- Description: A registered earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction through Santa Fe College. Apprentices work for a sponsoring employer and attend classes 2 nights/week. Completion includes industry-recognized NCCER credentials and a Florida Certificate of Completion.
- Contact:
- Apprenticeship Director: Sara Emmanuel – sara@bancf.com
- Phone: 352.372.5649
- General: apprenticeship@bancf.com
- Website: www.bancf.com/apprenticeship
- Address: 2217 NW 66th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653
Nassau County
United Association (UA) Local 234 – Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship
- Description: Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust offering registered apprenticeship and training in Plumbing, HVAC, and Pipefitting. Training blends classroom and on-the-job experience (application window generally Jan–Apr).
- Contact:
- Training Office for apprenticeship applications: Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
- Phone: 904.786.0941
- Address: 489 Stevens Street, Jacksonville, FL 32254
St. Johns County
United Association (UA) Local 234 – Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship
- Description: Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust offering registered apprenticeship and training in Plumbing, HVAC, and Pipefitting. Training blends classroom and on-the-job experience (application window generally Jan–Apr).
- Contact:
- Training Office for apprenticeship applications: Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
- Phone: 904.786.0941
- Address: 489 Stevens Street, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Additional Regional Options (Outside Specific Counties but Relevant)
Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Apprenticeship Program
- Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship (Plumbing & HVAC)
- Description: Apprentices earn wages while training in the field alongside experienced professionals with weekly classroom instruction in Jacksonville. NEFBA’s program is accredited and leads to nationally recognized journeyman credentials.
- Contact:
- Phone: 904.421.0296
- Email: apprenticeship@NEFBA.com
- Address: 6747 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216
UA Local 803 Apprenticeship
- Contact:
- Website: https://localunion803.org/apprenticeship/
Statewide/Online Apprenticeship Resources
PHCC Academy® – Online HVACR & Plumbing Apprenticeship Courses
- Description: Provides Related Technical Instruction (RTI) for Plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship in an online format recognized for apprenticeship training; on-the-job training must be arranged with a participating employer.
- Contact: Visit PHCC Educational Foundation website, PHCC Academy site or local Florida PHCC chapter for enrollment details.
Florida Training Services – HVAC Apprenticeship
- Description: Statewide program with partnerships across Florida Registered with the Florida Department of Workforce Education and Atlantic Technical College. Provides broad HVAC education including piping, soldering, brazing, refrigerant handling, and OSHA safety.
- Contact: https://floridatrainingservices.com/fts-hvac-apprenticeship/
Florida Department of Education – Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Contact: https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/apprenticeship-programs/
Notes & Tips for Apprenticeship Seekers and Students
- Florida registered apprenticeships combine structured classroom instruction with paid on-the-job learning and are overseen by the Florida Department of Education and US Dept. of Labor.
- CareerSource centers in the region (e.g., CareerSource Suncoast) and the Florida DOE Apprenticeship Office serving your county can help connect job seekers with local registered apprenticeship opportunities.
- Some training programs (e.g., adult education HVAC/plumbing courses) prepare students to enter apprenticeships or placement with employers even if they aren’t registered apprenticeships themselves.
