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Plumbing schools in Connecticut

Connecticut has 6 plumbing programs to choose from, including plumbing trade schools, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Connecticut earn a median $77,280 a year, $13,480 above the national median.

Plumbing trade schools and training centers in Connecticut

Trade schools and training centers focus on hands-on plumbing skills in short programs, from a few weeks of pre-apprenticeship classes to certificates that run under a year.

Porter & Chester Institute

156 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Trade schoolCertificate, 1 to under 2 years · (860) 529-2519

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

1245 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Trade schoolCertificate, 1 to under 2 years · (475) 234-6600

Industrial Management Training Institute

233 Mill St, Waterbury, CT 06706
Trade schoolCertificate, 1 to under 2 years · Certificate, under 12 weeks · (203) 753-7910

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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Connecticut

A plumbing apprenticeship pays you to learn. You work for a contractor under a licensed plumber and attend classes in the evening, typically for four to five years, and finish as a journey-level plumber. Connecticut has 1 union training center among them.

Connecticut Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 777 JAC

450 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450
Union trainingUA Local 777Registered apprenticeship

PHCC Academy

180 S Washington St, Plainville, CT 06062
Contractor programRegistered apprenticeship · (856) 261-9462

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Job Corps plumbing programs in Connecticut

Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.

New Haven Job Corps Center

455 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
Job CorpsPre-apprenticeship

Becoming a plumber in Connecticut

Most plumbers learn the trade through a four to five year apprenticeship that combines paid work with classroom instruction. A college or trade school program can shorten the path by teaching the basics first. Connecticut sets its own licensing rules, so check with the state licensing board for the hours and exam you will need. Our guide explains how to become a plumber step by step, and the plumber pay table compares Connecticut with every other state.