Applying for union apprenticeship advice sought

[Leftyplumber]

Hello. First time poster here.
I’m looking for any advice and/or guidance in the process of interviewing for a union pipefitter/plumber in Minnesota.
My experience is unfortunately limited to only a year of working for a contractor in Iowa doing almost exclusively rough in work for new home builds. From the sump basket all the way to the roof vent and everything in between. I do all the plumbing myself around the house whenever that needs to happen as well.
I’d very much like to enter the trade and grow to be a master plumber, however I understand the odds of getting a union job are slim. So I thought I might reach out to the experts here, anyone who has gone through the process or just has advice to throw at me. I’m very curious to find out more about the actual interview process. Threads I’ve found online seem to be at least 10 years old, sorry if I missed one here.
Full disclosure I’m currently 48 years old and perhaps that’s a strike against me but I’m in good physical and mental shape and could easily put 10 years or more together as a journeyman.
Thanks in advance for any insight. Your comments are much appreciated.

 

[voletl]

Well congratulations on wanting to go Union it'll be the best decision you ever made on the other hand though it's a hell of a journey to get in I waited on line for 52 hours slept on a sidewalk for two nights in Queens New York City in order to get an application for the Plumbers Union from when I handed in my application it took about a whole year and that was smooth sailing for me to get in. Though age is not on your side do not let that deter you I would call up local union halls and ask them about application processes if you can pick one up fill it out or if there's a date when they release them best of luck to you

 

[TomFOhio]

Once you get in the union its no piece of cake. There's a lot of schooling you have to go through plus the hands on learning. It's
a good trade to get into. Good luck to you.