The 79th Annual
Graduation of Apprentices
will be held on
Thursday, June 4, 2026
at 6:00 PM*
in the Local 103 Union Hall, Dorchester
*Graduates must arrive between 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
✉️ Download a digital invitation
Each graduate may invite as many guests as they would like for graduation, an invitation is not required for entry.
Seats fill up quickly; advise your guests to arrive early if they want to be seated during the ceremony.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that Graduates arrive before 5:30 pm for alphabetical assembly and procession instructions.
📸 Class of 2026 Photo Gallery
Graduation Day Timeline
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Graduate Check-In (JATC Building)
Graduates must report to the JATC for check-in, pickup of graduation gift bags, and refreshments.
Graduates only – no guests permitted inside the JATC during check-in. - 5:30 PM | Line-Up for Procession (JATC Lobby)
Graduates will begin alphabetical assembly for the formal procession to the Union Hall.
All graduates must be present by 5:30 PM. - 6:00 PM | Graduation Ceremony Begins (Dorchester Union Hall – Local 103)
Formal ceremony begins promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to graduation?
This is a special occasion and a milestone worth celebrating. We encourage graduates to dress like the professionals they have become. While there is no formal dress code, we recommend changing out of jobsite attire before the ceremony. Professional attire is encouraged, and since photographers will be present, choose something you will feel comfortable seeing in your graduation photos for years to come.