Plumber/Pipefitter at Vicksburg Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Vicksburg Plumbers and Pipe Fitters sponsors a plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program in Vicksburg, MS. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a comprehensive five-year training path for individuals entering the plumbing and pipefitting trades in the Vicksburg area and surrounding communities.

The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn core plumbing and pipefitting skills including pipe installation, system layout and design, joint fabrication, welding, and compliance with Mississippi plumbing codes. Classroom instruction covers plumbing theory, safety regulations, trade mathematics, and blueprint reading.

Upon completion, apprentices achieve journeyman-level qualifications in plumbing and pipefitting, enabling them to work across residential, commercial, and light industrial project types. Apprentices are paid throughout their training, offering a practical and financially accessible way to enter a skilled trade with long-term career potential in the Vicksburg region.