Become a Fence Apprentice
*Fence Applications will be accepted the 1st Wednesday of every month from 9-11am. (sometimes the date varies)
Dates as follows for 2025: Mar 5-Apr 2-May 7-June 4
Address for Applications: 2523 Lexington Street
Broadview, IL 60155
Fence Apprenticeship Application Information
To become a Fence Apprentice you must obtain a
letter of intent to hire from a signatory contractor (Click here for the list of signatory contractors). The letter must be
signed by a principle or authorized person of the company.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must apply in person
- Be at least 18 years of age and provide a Government issued picture ID showing date of birth
- Provide proof of two years completion of High School (transcripts, diploma, or GED certificate)
- Physically capable of performing the work of the trade
- Applicants must be able to read, write, & speak English
Application Fee
- $25.00 Money Order or Cashier's Check ONLY. Payable to: Local 63 FAP
Apprentice Sign-up (Once you have a letter of intent from a signatory contractor & have completed an application)
- Bring the following to the Apprentice Office to get signed up
- A letter of intent to hire from a signatory contractor on company letterhead signed by an authorized person
- A statement from a certified physician stating you are physically fit to perform the work of the trade
- A valid driver's license
- You will be sent for a drug test and to register with the Local 63 Union Office where you will pay $32 for the first month of union dues and $100 membership fee (payable with check or credit card only)
Equal Opportunity Pledge
Notice of non-discrimination policy
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the Architectural Metal Training School for Local 63 will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Architectural Metal Training School for Local 63 will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.rd
