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 Recertification
- October 3, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- January 9, 2027
- February 6, 2027
- March 6, 2027
- April 3, 2027
- May 8, 2027
- June 5, 2027
- July 10, 2027
- August 7, 2027
- September 11, 2027
- October 2, 2027
- December 11, 2027
School Dates
Fall Break
Nov 23 – 29, 2026
Winter Break
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Spring Classes Begin
January 4, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 15 – Mar 21, 2027
Last Day of Spring Classes
Apr 23, 2027
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