Once you pass the entrance exam and are approved as a qualified applicant, you can seek employment with any of our union-affiliated contractors in sheet metal fabrication and installation, HVAC Service, or Testing Adjusting and Balancing. If you and the contractor find it’s a good fit, the contractor can hire you as a pre-apprentice or sponsor you directly into the apprenticeship.

Absolutely. As a Local 104 member, you’ll have ongoing access to free continuing education—including training on the latest technologies like heat pumps, advanced controls, and high-performance systems. It’s like having lifetime access to college-level courses, at no cost, as long as you remain in good standing.

Yes, this is a union apprenticeship run by Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 in partnership with Sacramento SMACNA, the association representing union contractors. A union is simply a group of skilled workers who come together to ensure: • Top-tier training • Fair treatment on the job • Livable wages and benefits. Unions give you a voice in your workplace and will represent you to ensure you receive the respect, pay, and benefits you deserve.

Our curriculum is built on the nationally recognized standards of the International Training Institute (ITI). Our experienced instructors enhance that foundation with decades of real-world field experience, ensuring everything you learn applies directly to your day-to-day work.