Ready to build a career in construction? Renewed Ambition’s leadership includes union tradespeople with years in the building trades and relationships across the construction field. We connect people who are serious about a construction career to the right doors — and help them walk through prepared.
How We Help
- Get connected: fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
- Talk it through: a one-on-one call about the trades that fit you.
- Get ready: we help you gather documents and prepare for math and reading tests.
- Apply: we point you to the open application and help you meet the deadline.
- Stay on track: we follow up through testing, interviews, and your first months on the job.
Open Applications & Where to Apply
Checked October 29, 2026. Application windows change often — always confirm with the program before you go.
| Program | Trade | Status / how to apply | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA Local 364 Apprenticeship | Plumber, pipefitter, HVAC (Inland Empire) | Open monthly: apply in person the last Tuesday of each month, January–November, 1–4 pm. Entrance exam and interview follow. | (909) 825-0359 |
| Laborers Training School (Southern California) | Construction craft laborer, cement mason, irrigation fitter, brick tender | Apply online: create an account and apply. Assessments are scheduled as the union needs workers. | (626) 610-1700 |
| Inland Empire Electrical Training Center (IBEW 440/477) | Electrician | Currently closed. The September 2026 window filled. Watch the site for the next date; applications open online at 9:30 am and fill fast. Requires Algebra 1 (C or better) or an approved math course. | applicants@ieetc.org · (909) 890-1703 |
| Inland Empire Labor Institute — all union apprenticeships | 18 trades: boilermaker, ironworker, operating engineer, sheet metal, painter, insulator, and more | Directory with each program’s link and phone. Call the program for its current application window. | See directory |
| Inland Empire Job Corps | Pre-apprentice: carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, tile setting | Apply through Job Corps. Confirm eligibility and current enrollment with the center. | (909) 887-6305 |
| Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy | Highway construction pre-apprenticeship (free) | No Inland Empire session scheduled right now. Join the notification list on the page. | Online form |
| GRID Alternatives Inland Empire | Solar installation training | Contact for upcoming training cohorts. | trainingie@gridalternatives.org · (951) 471-7043 |
Reentry Employment Partners in the Inland Empire
| Organization | What they offer | How to start |
|---|---|---|
| CEO (Center for Employment Opportunities) — Inland Empire | Employment services for people recently home from incarceration (Riverside & San Bernardino Counties) | Email referralsinlandempire@ceoworks.org |
| CSUSB Reentry Initiative (CSRI) | Employment, education, vocational training, and support for people on parole; centers in San Bernardino, Victorville, Moreno Valley, and Indio | Ask your parole agent for a 1502 referral to CSRI · (909) 327-2981 |
Get Ready Before You Apply
Most apprenticeships ask for the same things. Start gathering them now:
- ☐ Birth certificate (proof you are 18 or older)
- ☐ Social Security card
- ☐ High school diploma, GED, or sealed transcripts
- ☐ Valid California driver’s license (required by many trades)
- ☐ Math and reading practice — many programs test algebra and reading comprehension
- ☐ An email address and phone number you check every day
- ☐ Reliable transportation to job sites
Renewed Ambition is not an apprenticeship program and does not guarantee acceptance, placement, or employment. Each apprenticeship sets its own requirements and makes its own selections. We help you prepare and connect.
Let’s Get Connected
Tell us about yourself and the trade you’re interested in. We’ll reach out within a few business days.