Apprentice Classes
- Monday – Thursday 5pm – 9pm
Weld Shop Hours
- Monday – Thursday 11am – 4:30pm
- Evening hours based on booth availability
Continuing Education
All classes will be held at the Training Center on the days and times noted. You must register a minimum of 4 weeks before the scheduled class date in order to be on the roster.
Backflow & Medical Gas
- June 6, 2026
- July 11, 2026
- August 29, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- December 12, 2026
School Dates
Turnout Dinner
May 30, 2026
Fall 2026 Classes Start
TBA
Thanksgiving Break
TBA
Christmas Break
TBA
2nd Semester Starts
TBA
Spring Break
TBA
Guest Speaker Events
You must RSVP a minimum of 2 weeks before the scheduled event by contacting the Training Center.TBA
Past Events
Brain Surgery - Feburary 12, 2024
Armstrong International & Mead O’Brien in conjunction with Plumbers Local 8 presented a class on repairing the Armstrong Brain Mixing valve.
Hammerhead Trenchless
2025 Missouri Plumbing Apprentice Contest
Participating Locals: Plumbers Local 8 Kansas City, MO, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 45 St. Joseph, MO, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 178 Springfield, MO, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 St. Louis, MO. Winners: 1st Place: Michael Herrington Local 8, 2nd Place: Mike Hodson Local 8, 3rd Place: John Kline Local 562