Our motto is “My School. My Choice. My Future.”

CATEC is looking for a Plumbing Apprenticeship instructor for the 2021 fall semester (start date: early August).

The impact you will have:

You will be sharing your expertise in Plumbing with students who want to take their skills and training to the next level. We do what we do because of them.

Who we are:

We are a small office that serves the local trade industry by offering Department of Labor and Industry approved apprenticeship classes, as well as adult education programs, for local adults wanting to change their careers or receive skills training to help them find employment. We pride ourselves on being committed to our students, and we work closely with our area businesses and community partners. Click here to read more about CATEC’s mission and vision.

What Apprenticeship is:

Registered Apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines on-the-job training and related technical instruction to train employees in occupations that demand a high level of skill. Registered Apprenticeship is an investment in the skill level of the workforce and ensures accountability for mastering the duties and tasks of the occupation. Apprentices enjoy a higher quality of life, higher lifetime earnings, high-quality mentoring and education, and earn while they learn.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities we need you to have:

Candidates must be licensed in their trade. Teaching experience is desired, but not required.

What you will be doing:

Apprenticeship classes meet one night per week from 6:00PM – 9:00 PM. Fall semester classes begin in August and run until mid-December. Spring semester classes begin in January and run until mid-May.

What responsibilities you will have:  

Click here to read the complete job details.

Why you will want to work here with us:

  • We change lives through the valuable work that we do for our students and our local business and community partners.

  • No two days are ever the same. 

  • Salary: Up to $38.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

This is what one of our graduates had to say about their training at CATEC:

“I will tell you, CATEC played a big part in where I’m at today. Making the decision to attend CATEC was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. It is the school that helped shape my career, absolutely.”

Michael Lynch, Director of Plant Operations  Poplar Springs Hospital

Do you want to join our staff?

Please apply using this link to the Albemarle County Human Resources’ job openings page.

The position will be open until filled. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, you will be contacted for an interview. Feel free to contact Shannon Tomlin 434-973-1945 or stomlin@k12albemarle.org if you have any questions about this position.