Monroe Pipe Trades

Monroe Pipe Trades is a trades training organization located in Monroe, Louisiana. The organization administers apprenticeship and skills training programs for the piping and plumbing trades, preparing workers for careers as journeymen in the mechanical construction industry.

Programs focus on pipefitting, plumbing, and related mechanical trades, combining hands-on shop instruction with on-the-job apprenticeship hours. Training leads to journeyman-level certification and is structured in alignment with union and industry standards for the piping trades.

Monroe serves as the regional center for northeastern Louisiana and supports a base of construction, industrial, and manufacturing employers that rely on skilled pipefitters and plumbers. Monroe Pipe Trades provides a structured pathway for area residents to enter a high-skill, well-compensated trade through a combination of classroom instruction and practical work experience.