San Antonio's Plumbing Training Program
A 6-week, paid training program that launches you into a plumbing career. No experience required. No debt. Just mastery through hands-on apprenticeship.
Whether you're looking to start a career, hire trained apprentices, or invest in the future of the trades — TPC has a path for you.
No experience needed. Get paid $13/hr while you train for 6 weeks under a master plumber. Graduate with certifications and job placement support.
Explore the Program →Hire job-ready apprentices trained in complete plumbing systems. Sponsor a cohort and help build the next generation of skilled professionals.
Partner With Us →Your contribution directly funds student wages, training materials, and certifications. Every dollar builds someone's future in the trades.
Make an Impact →Our Mission
Texas Plumbing Careers is a nonprofit in San Antonio dedicated to training and launching people into careers in plumbing. Our innovative approach is built around hands-on learning with a retired master plumber — giving students real experience and launching them into their career in just 6 weeks.
We believe the apprenticeship model is the best path to mastery. Our students don't just learn plumbing — they begin a journey toward building a meaningful, skilled career that provides for their families and strengthens their communities.
What takes 6–12 months on the job, our students master in a focused, immersive program
Students pay nothing. They earn $13/hr during training, funded by our donors
Every graduate from our last four cohorts has been placed with a local employer
The Path to Mastery
From application to career — four steps that change everything.
Submit your application. No education, job experience, or qualifications required — just commitment and work ethic.
Six weeks of full-time, hands-on training under a retired master plumber. Earn $13/hr while you learn.
Earn your apprentice license, OSHA 10 certificate, and multiple manufacturer certifications. Graduate with 6–12 months of equivalent experience.
Get resume prep, interview coaching, and direct interview opportunities with our growing network of industry partners who hire TPC graduates.
2026 Class Schedule
Each cohort runs 6 weeks of full-time, hands-on training with 8 students per class. Apply now to reserve your spot.
Feb 2 – Mar 13, 2026
Apr 6 – May 15, 2026
TRACTION
Shawn Murray opened the training facility and began training apprentices, innovating new ways to teach core plumbing systems.
After training over 30 plumbers internally, TPC launched as a nonprofit to address the industry shortage and empower new careers.
Over 400 applications received. Four cohorts trained and graduated with 90% job placement within one week of graduation.
Expanded to 8 students per cohort with 5 classes scheduled. Growing network of industry partners accrediting the program based on graduate results. Cohort 1 completed with 100% placement within one week.
The plumbing industry is experiencing a labor shortage, creating demand for new training programs. TPC was built to answer that call — one apprentice at a time.
Applications are open. No experience required. No tuition. Get paid to learn a trade that lasts a lifetime.