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Learn while you earn with an apprenticeship.

An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level professional. Apprentices get paid while they learn and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new career field.  To learn more, look at the 2022 Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook to the right as well as explore the Labor and Industry website and Construct A Career!

Apprentices can get grant money to help pay for expenses - WA Grant isn’t only for traditional college students. WA Grant for Apprenticeship includes funding for qualified apprentices in a variety of programs in Washington. 

Eligible apprentices can receive money to cover costs associated with their apprenticeship program.

Some apprenticeships are very competitive and difficult to get into.  Consider doing a Pre-Apprenticeship Program.  Here are two programs - ANEW and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC).

There are also apprenticeships or on-the-job training in the following fields:

Medical - Skagit Regional Health, NW Bloodworks, Puget Sound Kidney Center, NW Ambulance

Cosmetology – Atarashii – Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Manicuring, Hair Design

Computer Field – Apprenti – Software and Web Development, IT Support, Business Operations and Support, Cybersecurity, Business and Data Analysis, AI

Automotive – Independent Technicians Automotive Committee (ITAC)