Get paid by day. Learn the trade by night.
Some amount of post-secondary education is essential to becoming a Journeyman Plumber. However, on-the-job training is just as important — and that is what the CMPA Apprentice Program is all about.
From apprentice to contractor.
The CMPA Apprentice Program is the foundation of a long career in the plumbing trade. Here is what each stage looks like.
01
Apprentice
02
Journeyman
Journeymen have completed their apprenticeship and can handle more complex work and work independently.
03
Contractor
Handle specialty work or very involved projects. Licensing is necessary to become an Ohio Plumbing Contractor.
Apprenticeship Classes
CMPA classes are held two evenings per week, either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, depending on the apprentice’s class year. The program runs from late August through mid-April each year. Class sizes are intentionally kept small—typically 25 to 30 students—so apprentices receive hands-on instruction and personalized attention from experienced instructors. Approximately 110 apprentices are currently enrolled in the program.
What you will learn
Download the application.
Read the instructions first, then complete the application and return it to the CMPA Apprentice Office. Questions? Call (513) 221-2772 or email info@cmpa.org. CMPA’s apprenticeship program helps new and returning apprentices build real-world skills through paid jobsite experience, classroom instruction, and guidance from experienced plumbing professionals.
Apprentice Application Instructions
Read this first — step-by-step guidance for completing and submitting the application.
