search menu language expand_more Local Water Agency Director Login print mail Apprenticeship & Internship Programs Opening Doors The apprentice-to-employee pipeline is real at Metropolitan. Apprentices who complete Metropolitan’s four-and-a-half-year program (which includes a six-month probation period) earn a journey level certificate, 26 hours of college credit applicable toward an associate degree, and an offer of full-time employment at Metropolitan. The program, geared for mechanical and electrical operations technicians, uses a combination of on-the-job experiences, classroom instruction and home study. It is certified by the state of California and overseen by a joint group of Metropolitan managers and labor representatives. It’s considered to be a model apprenticeship program. The truth behind that statement is found in the stories of dozens of employees throughout the organization who began in the apprenticeship program and built on their careers at Metropolitan. Current Opportunities Participation in Metropolitan’s Apprenticeship Program is competitive. We are not accepting applications at this time. If you are interested in our current job openings, please visit Employment Opportunities. Program Eligibility Be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate. Pass a qualifying exam, physical abilities assessment and interview Successfully complete the six-month trial period The Pre-Apprentice Program A six-month pre-apprentice training period must be completed to participate in the four-year Apprenticeship Program. Participants perform trade and non-trade duties in general maintenance and general labor. You might assist in operations and maintenance tasks at pumping plants, treatment plants and in the distribution system. You also may learn and use basic tools and techniques, or operate a motor vehicle that includes a pickup truck, forklift or other light equipment, as required. Training as an Apprentice The four-year program is eight periods, each with a minimum of 910 hours, or about six months, of instruction and on-the-job training. Field training is with a journey-level employee who is a qualified apprenticeship instructor. For every hour of classroom study there are about two hours of home study completed on the apprentices’ own time, outside of work hours. Classroom training typically takes place at the Apprenticeship Training Center at Diamond Valley Lake, near the city of Hemet. Apprentices are eligible for advancement with a pay increase at the end of each period providing they maintain a passing grade of 70 percent or higher on exams and meet the standards of performance in their field work. Here’s an Overview of Apprentice Work Scopes: Apprentice Mechanics keyboard_arrow_down Apprentice Electricians keyboard_arrow_down An Insider’s View: Metropolitan’s Internship Program Metropolitan’s internship program is companywide. Current opportunities are available here. The experience is hands-on and multi-faceted. Some of the tasks that interns might be involved with are: Participating on project teams Assisting with planning, conducting studies and research, data acquisition Preparing summary documents and reports Collecting and analyzing statistical data, generating and maintaining records and report findings, and making recommendations Helping to prepare educational materials, contribute to web and social media content, and archiving historical images Specialized Internships: A Co-Op Program with Engineering & Water Quality Engineering Co-Op keyboard_arrow_down Water Quality Co-Op keyboard_arrow_down BE INFORMED, BE INVOLVED Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube @mwdh2o Media Newsroom Press Releases Blog Fact Sheets & Publications Videos Doing Business With Us Professional Services Construction Services/Equipment Procurement Projects in Your Community Business Outreach Program Real Property Assets Public Notices Join Our Team Careers Apprenticeships & Internships Job Descriptions External Jobs Internal Jobs Salary Chart Resources Director Login Employee Login MWD Federal Credit Union Bewaterwise.com MWD Innovates Accessibility Transparency Privacy Policy