HVAC & sheet metal apprenticeships in Tennessee

DOL OA framing for this trade filter

• Starting point only. Many valid hvac & sheet metal sponsors will not match our keywords; many keyword hits may train other occupations too.
• No invented stats. We do not invent openings, wages, or “X apprentices in this trade” figures. The number above is keyword matches in this state’s public partners file.
• Verify: confirm registration and occupation on apprenticeship.gov before you apply. List order prefers educators / training-named orgs - not paid placement.
• Search hint: search the sponsor’s organization name on apprenticeship.gov (add city/state if the name is common). We do not invent openings - only the sponsor and .gov listing can confirm hiring.

How to find a registered apprenticeship · Counselor kit.

State apprenticeship registration in Tennessee

Tennessee is listed among recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies (SAA) on apprenticeship.gov. An SAA registers and oversees programs in the state on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor.

• Apprenticeship system (OA vs SAA map) · retrieved 2026-10-28
• U.S. DOL - State Apprenticeship Agencies contact directory
• apprenticeship.gov partner / job finder

Source: Apprenticeship.gov - Apprenticeship System (OA vs SAA) · retrieved 2026-10-28.

Pay (state median wage)

BLS OEWS May 2025 median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021) in Tennessee: $55,490 median annual / $26.68 median hourly. OEWS estimates cover employed workers in the occupation, not apprenticeship starting pay. Confirm the wage schedule with the sponsor. Mapping note: Primary HVAC SOC. Sheet metal workers are SOC 47-2211 and are not used for this wage cell.

Citation: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · retrieved October 28, 2026.

Typical program length

BLS notes formal apprenticeships often last about four years, with a wider 1-6 year range across occupations. Many HVAC registered programs are multi-year (commonly cited in the 3-5 year band). Exact hours are in each sponsor's standards - confirm before you plan.

More on electrician / plumber / HVAC apprenticeship length

Source: BLS Career Outlook - Apprenticeships: outlook and wages (update) · retrieved 2026-10-28 · also apprenticeship.gov.

How to apply

Public DOL / apprenticeship.gov framing only. We do not invent openings, wages, or application windows.

1. Shortlist sponsors on this page

   Use the top sponsors and full list below. Trade tags are keyword matches on organization names - ask which occupations they actually train.

2. Cross-check on official tools

   Search the same organization name on apprenticeship.gov and the apprenticeship job finder (add city/state if the name is common). Prefer official tools when listings differ.

3. Confirm registration and occupation

   Ask whether the program is registered, which occupations are open, and whether they hire first or accept public applications. Listing here ≠ an opening.

4. Ask for standards in writing

   Request starting wage schedule, related-instruction schedule, tools you must buy, and probation rules before you treat a row as a plan.

5. Double-check before anyone applies

   Parents/counselors: counselor kit and find a registered apprenticeship. Re-check apprenticeship.gov the day you apply.