Joint Apprenticeship Committee
The JAC is a joint training venture by Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709 and the National Fire Sprinkler Association.
For over a century, the U.A. has been training the most qualified workers in the United States and Canada. The U.A. spends over $100 million a year on training programs at over 400 local training centers. We are proud to say we host one of these state-of-the-art training facilities adjacent to the main union office.
Contact the JAC
The Joint Apprenticeship Training Center and continued education classes are handled by the JAC. All training questions, applications and other program-related concerns should be addressed to John Holmes, Shawn Arballo, or Anthony Karanja by phone or email.
John Holmes - Director of Training
Ph: (562) 907-7622 Email: johnh@sprinklerfitters709.org Cell: (909) 418-7806
Shawn Arballo - JAC Coordinator
Ph: (562) 907-7622 Email: shawna@sprinklerfitters709.org Cell: (562) 329-1599
Anthony Karanja - Office Manager
Ph: (562) 907-7622 Email: anthonyk@sprinklerfitters709.org
Office Fax: (562) 907-7625
Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709 Joint Apprenticeship Training Center
12140 Rivera Road, Suite B
Whittier, CA 90606
Have a question?
If you have questions or concerns related to any of the following topics, please contact the JAC at the contact info above.
Hours in from your company/contractor
Raises/advancements (when effective)
Grades/Finals
School absences
Disability release form submittal (1 copy submitted to JAC, 1 copy to Local 709)
Evaluations from foreman
Apprentice rotations
Teacher/Classroom Information
Code books
Hand tools
School start dates/schedule
JAC meeting dates (Every 2nd working Monday of the month or check the calendar. Must sign in before 5 pm.)
CPR or First Aid classes
New training classes
Turnout/graduation date
Messages for teachers
To give notice that you're going to be late or absent
All-things apprentice applications, including: applying, test scores, oral interviews and orientation
