Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC)
Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) is a trade school or training center in Charlottesville, Virginia offering plumbing apprentice program.
- Type: Trade school or training center
- Address: 1000 E Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Eligible for WIOA workforce training funding
Plumbing programs at Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC)
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Apprentice Program | Certificate or training program | – | Ask the school |
What to expect
Trade schools and training centers run focused plumbing courses that put you in the shop quickly, from a few weeks of pre-apprenticeship classes to certificates of several months. Expect hands-on work with pipe, fixtures and tools plus the basics of plumbing code. Ask about class schedules, total cost including tools, financial aid, and how graduates move into apprenticeships or jobs with local contractors.
What plumbers earn in Virginia
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Virginia earn a median $60,470 a year ($29.07 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,970 and the top 10% earn over $78,050. Nationally the median is $63,800. See plumber pay in every state.
Other plumbing programs near Charlottesville
Massanutten Technical Center
Old Dominion Job Corps Center
Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors (PHCC) of Virginia
Central Virginia Community College
Richmond Adult Technical Center
Chesterfield Adult Education
Contact Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) directly to confirm start dates, costs and openings. Is something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
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