Operating Engineers Local 825 Apprenticeship Applications Open (NJ & NY) – October 2026
ONE APPLICATION PER PERSON • DUPLICATES WILL BE REMOVED
Have all required documents ready before applications open.
Have all required documents ready before applications open.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I am in another local but interested in switching to Local 825?
Applications are welcome from anyone, regardless of prior union experience.
Applications are welcome from anyone, regardless of prior union experience.
What does the apprenticeship pay?
Apprentices are paid a percentage of the journeyman wage.
Apprentices are paid a percentage of the journeyman wage.
Can out-of-state residents apply for the New York apprenticeship?
No. The New York program is limited to residents of Orange, Delaware, Sullivan, Rockland and Ulster counties. If your license is not from New York, you will be asked to prove residency before moving forward.
No. The New York program is limited to residents of Orange, Delaware, Sullivan, Rockland and Ulster counties. If your license is not from New York, you will be asked to prove residency before moving forward.
Can out-of-state residents apply for the New Jersey apprenticeship?
Yes. The New Jersey apprenticeship program accepts out-of-state applicants.
Yes. The New Jersey apprenticeship program accepts out-of-state applicants.
I just moved to New Jersey and my license is from another state. Can I still apply to the New Jersey program?
Yes. You just need to provide a valid license.
Yes. You just need to provide a valid license.
Do my documents need to be PDFs?
No. Documents may be in any format. Make sure your name is clearly visible on every document submitted.
No. Documents may be in any format. Make sure your name is clearly visible on every document submitted.
What if my transcripts are from another country?
That is okay, as long as your name is visible.
That is okay, as long as your name is visible.
I applied before and was put on the list. Should I apply again?
Yes. Please apply again.
Yes. Please apply again.
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be notified of next steps by email. If you do not move forward, you will not be contacted.
You will be notified of next steps by email. If you do not move forward, you will not be contacted.
Can I apply to both programs? Can I submit multiple applications?No. If you submit multiple applications, your applications will be removed from consideration.
CONTACT & TRAINING CENTERS
Local 825 Distribution List:
If interested in joining the Local 825 distribution list, please fill out the
email contact form.
If interested in joining the Local 825 distribution list, please fill out the
email contact form.
Contact:
Shana Grace – Training Coordinator
Phone: (732) 798-2170
Fax: (732) 798-2175
Shana Grace – Training Coordinator
Phone: (732) 798-2170
Fax: (732) 798-2175
South Brunswick Training Center:
338 Deans Rhode Hall Road
P.O. Box 405, Dayton, NJ 08810
Office: (732) 798-2170
Fax: (732) 798-2175
338 Deans Rhode Hall Road
P.O. Box 405, Dayton, NJ 08810
Office: (732) 798-2170
Fax: (732) 798-2175
New Hampton NY Training Center:
96 Bates/Gates Road
New Hampton, New York 10958
Phone: (845) 374-2559
96 Bates/Gates Road
New Hampton, New York 10958
Phone: (845) 374-2559