Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)

Paid on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction across multiple trades and industries including construction, high tech, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.

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About this opportunity

Washington's Registered Apprenticeship program combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, guided by qualified professionals. Apprentices earn while they learn and gain nationally recognized credentials. The program is available across diverse fields including traditional trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing) as well as high tech, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. High school students ages 16-17 can connect with apprenticeship opportunities through school counselors, and young adults can pursue apprenticeship as an alternative to college, with journey-level apprentices earning over $80,000 per year upon completion.

What you'll do

Complete paid on-the-job training with a qualified professional mentor
Attend classroom instruction to develop skills and knowledge
Learn a trade or technical skill in fields ranging from construction to high tech and healthcare
Progress toward a nationally recognized journey-level credential
Build career foundation with opportunity for career advancement and increased wages

Requirements

Must be capable of performing the work, possess necessary skills to learn the trade, and provide proof of age and high school diploma or equivalent. Work rules apply for minors age 17 and under. Veterans, women, racial and ethnic minorities, and Native Americans (tribal members may qualify for direct entry) are actively recruited.

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