Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Are you interested in joining our pre-apprenticeship plumbing program?

What is a Pre-Apprenticeship plumbing program?

This program is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the plumbing field after graduation, as well as for non-traditional students currently working in another field who wish to transition into the plumbing field in the future. 

Qualifications & information for the program:

  • High School Students must be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

  • Adults must have a High School Diploma or GED

  • All students must be at least 16 years of age

  • All students must have reliable transportation to and from school

  • All students must be able to attend at least one full in-person semester at our location at ASUN Jonesboro Campus, but no more than two semesters

  • Semesters are August – December and January – May

  • Classes are from 5-9 pm on Mondays and some Wednesdays

  • (Follow the Schedule tab for Semester Dates)

  • All students should be interested in a future career in plumbing, but not actively working for a plumbing company in Arkansas

  • All students must have a valid government-issued photo ID

  • Enrollment for the Fall Semester begins July 14, 2025, with enrollment ending August 8, 2025.  Enrollment for the Spring Semester begins on December 1, 2025, with enrollment ending on January 2, 2026.  Once the class is full, no additional students can be accepted.

  • The cost is $100 per semester, due no later than the enrollment ending date, made payable to “JAPA”; check, cash, or cashier’s check.  We do not accept credit cards. 

  • Classroom space will be filled in order of payment & paperwork received.  You are not guaranteed a space in this class until the payment has been processed.