ATMOS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The Glass & Glazing program is a comprehensive training program in partnership with the National Glass Association (NGA) designed to prepare individuals for a successful career in the glazing industry. Glaziers installs and fabricates glass and framing systems in residential and commercial buildings like high-rise hotels, education, and hospital facilities and low-rise shopping centers. Students will complete a total of 6,000 hours on the job-training over a period of four years. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate from the National Center for Construction and Educational Research (NCCER), which serves as recognition of their knowledge and expertise in the glazing trade.

The Plumbing program is in partnership with the National Center for Construction and Educational Research (NCCER) and is designed for students to learn how to install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and in commercial businesses, homes, and industrial facilities. Students will complete a total of 8,000 hours on the job-training over a period of four years. Upon completion, graduates will receive an NCCER certification and can pursue their state journeyman licensure.

The Iron worker program teaches students to use iron, steel, ornamental lead, bronze, etc., in the erection of industrial, commercial, or large residential buildings. Iron workers install and reinforce concrete to safely serve as the supporting structure for large buildings, roads, and dams. Students will complete a total of 4,000 hours on the job-training over a period of two years. During this apprenticeship, students earn while they learn through on-the-job training and receive classroom instruction from trained and experienced professionals at Atmos. Upon completion, graduates will receive an NCCER certification and can pursue their state journeyman licensure and earn a pay raise.

The program is designed to teach students how to install walls, ceilings, as well as place insulation, soundproofing, and firestopping materials behind and onto walls and ceilings. This is a two-year program designed to cover a range of drywall skills for drywall installation and finishing, including wall and ceiling installation and placing insulation, soundproofing, and firestopping materials. Students will complete a total of 4,000 hours on the job-training over a period of two years and graduates will receive an NCCER certification upon completion of the program.

The Pipe layer program is in partnership with NCCER and is designed to teach students how to assemble and connect pipe systems for water mains, sewers, and drains. It also includes pipelaying for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Students will complete a total of 4,000 hours on the job-training over a period of two years and graduates will receive an NCCER certification upon completion of the program.

Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) not only work on regular construction sites but also on infrastructure projects. The program is designed to teach students about the rigging, delivery and cutting of pipe, as well as information important to pipelaying such as materials, elevation, site and trench safety, foundation stabilization, testing and maintenance. Students will complete a total of 8,000 hours on the job-training over a period of four years. Upon completion, graduates will receive an NCCER certification and can pursue their state journeyman licensure.

The Painting Apprenticeship program covers the necessary key skills needed for commercial and residential painting work during construction. It covers topics such as basic surface preparation, wood finishing and texturing, providing numerous career paths for professional growth in the painting industry. Students will complete a total of 8,000 hours on the job-training over a period of four years. Upon completion, graduates will receive an NCCER certification.