Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

  • What is an apprenticeship?

    An apprenticeship is defined as a person who works for another in order to learn a trade. An apprenticeship is best suited for jobs in specific fields such as construction, culinary arts, or even health care. Apprenticeship opportunities combine classroom learning with on-the-job training while being supervised by a trade professional. It is similar to college in that it will take several years to learn enough to be considered a master, but it is different than college because you will earn while you learn!

    Why is an apprenticeship the best option for me?

    It all depends on what career field you want to be in! If you are interested in being a construction worker, electrician, firefighter, plumber, ironworker, culinary worker, or power-line worker an apprenticeship is the way to go. These, of course, are only a few of the trades that apprenticeships are offered in. Another aspect to consider is the financial reasons. If you enter into an apprenticeship program, you are getting paid to learn a trade that you are interested in and could picture turning into your career! In 2012 the average Washington college graduate owed $21,000 to $24,000 in student loans, by going through an apprenticeship program, you are avoiding that major debt and earning money right away! The financial part sounds nice, but an apprenticeship is a commitment to learning a career trade that you want to 

    What type of apprenticeship opportunities are there?

    There are so many great apprenticeship opportunities right in this area of Washington! Above on the right are links to programs in Washington, the first has info on the apprenticeship programs, the next has links to each of the program sites. These programs include those in salons and spas, pierce transit, police departments, lumber mills, and so much more!

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    Apprenticeship Opportunities Near You!

    For each of the following apprenticeships, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a HS diploma or equivalent. These opportunities provide a direct path to a career where you can earn a living wage! The links below lead to the apprenticeship applications. Explore your options!

    • Auto Machinist - Repair Shop
      • Call (206)762-7990 to see what shops in the area have openings!
    • Automotive Body and Fender
      • Call (206)762-7990 to see what shops in the area have openings!
    • Boat Builder
    • Boilermaker (Field Construction/Repair)
      • Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee
      • Local Office:

    Boilermakers Local 502
    16621 110th Avenue East
    Puyallup, WA 98374
    Phone: (253) 435-0330

    • Brick Layer
      • Western Masonry Apprenticeship Committee
      • Call (360) 659-0100 to get more information
    • Cabinet Maker
    • Carpenter
      • Construction Industry Training Council of WA
      • Applications are accepted in person every Thursday from 9am-12pm at CITC's Bellevue office
      • More info here: https://citcwa.org/
    • Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Layer
      • Northwest Independent Contractors Association Apprenticeship Committee
    • Cement Mason
    • Commercial Glazier
      • Glaziers, Architectural Metal, and Glassworkers Commercial Apprenticeship Committee
      • Call the Finishing Trades Institute Northwest Apprenticeship program at 206-762-8332 for further information or to apply for a WA State registered apprenticeship program.
      • More info here:http://www.ftinw.org/becoming-apprentice
    • Construction Electrician
      • Construction Industry Training Council of WA
      • Applications are accepted in person every Thursday from 9am-12pm at CITC's Bellevue office
      • More info here: https://citcwa.org/
    •  Electronic Systems Tech
      • Dimensional Communications
      • Call (360) 424-6164 to learn how to apply
    • Fire Fighter
      • Washington State Fire Fighters Apprenticeship Committee
      • Call (253) 946-7335 to learn how to apply
    • Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
      • Greater Puget Sound Area Automotive Machinists Apprenticeship Committee
      • Call (206)762-7990 to see what shops in the area have openings!
    • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Repairer
      • Phone: (206) 768-6295
      • Email: jason.l.noble@saint-gobain.com
      • Ardagh Group/GMP Maintenance In-Plant Apprenticeship Committee
      • Contact Jason Noble for more information on how to apply
    • Landscape Technician
      • A-1 Landscaping and Construction, Inc
      • Contact the office at (425) 402-9900 or yvette@A1Land.com for more information and application forms
    • Low Energy/Sound & Comm Electrician
      • CTS Apprenticeship Committee
      • Call (206) 686-2000 for information on how to apply
    • Medical Assistant
      • Phone: (360) 786-9722
      • Email: ALawless@wacmhc.org
      • Washington Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers
      • Contact Aubre Lawless for information on when they are taking applications next!
    • Plasterer
    • Residential Weatherization Tech
      • Richart Weatherization Apprenticeship Committee
      • Email info@richartbuilders for more information
    • Sealant Applicator
      • Call the Finishing Trades Institute Northwest Apprenticeship program at 206-762-8332 for further information or to apply for a WA State registered apprenticeship program.
      • More info here:http://www.ftinw.org/becoming-apprentice
    • Sheet Metal Worker (Manufacturing Only)
    • Stationary Engineers
    • Substation Technician
    • Tree Trimmer
      • Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimmers Apprenticeship Committee
      • https://nwlinejatc.com/ has all the information on the application process as well as the online application!