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Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing - Youth Apprenticeship

The aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector is pivotal to Washington's economy. This sector includes world-class manufacturers, such as Boeing. It also includes diverse supply chains that are designing and manufacturing ingenious products and processes that keep air travel comfortable and safe.

The aerospace industry requires apprentices in precision machining, aircraft mechanics, and industrial control technicians - and when there apprentices reach a journey-level status, they possess transferable skill sets to other advanced manufacturing settings, such as composites, electronics and health informatics. In fact, advanced manufacturing isn't a stodgy assembly line of widget makers. Apprentices in this path must be inventive troubleshooters who thrive in ever-changing, high output conditions. From composites to electric cars, today's advanced manufacturing careers encompass a range of state-of-the-art, inventive products and require modern skill sets. Students who can connect creativity to precision detail work do particularly well in these professions.

>Visit the Center of Excellence for Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing<

>Learn more about the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee's Youth Aerospace Apprenticeship<

View High-Demand Apprenticeship Occupations (Advanced Manufacturing)

Aerospace Engineer

CNC Machine Operator

Machinist

Industrial Maintenance Repairer

Tool & Die Maker

Plastics Fabricator

>Or explore more apprenticeship occupations in the Advanced Manufacturing industry, by viewing the Occupation Finder (via Apprenticeship.gov)<

Clean Energy & Public Utilities

Energy is a fundamental element of everyday life. It generates commerce and fuels economic growth, supports modern society's complex systems - patient care, air traffic control, running a business and makes the fun things in life possible - lights at a baseball field, air conditioning at theaters, and rides at fairs. Without energy, no industry can survive.

The modernization of our power grid will require advanced skill sets for energy craft and professional workers. High wage, skilled jobs in the energy trades are highly sought after career opportunities. Community college energy pre-apprenticeship programs educate and place students in generation, transmission and distribution jobs. From power plant operators, mechanics and electricians to substation operators and line workers, these positions offer long-term career opportunities for students who have a passion for working outdoors and keeping America's lights on. Energy professionals are a rare breed of the physically fit and academically astute.

>Visit the Center of Excellence for Clean Energy<

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Line Maintenance

Electrician

Power-line Distribution Erector

Gas-Main Fitter

Water Treatment Specialist

Substation Operator

Construction

The majority of apprentice-able pathways in Washington are construction careers. Construction apprenticeships are a distinct route to the highest paid jobs in the sector. These apprenticeships included licensed professions, such as electricians and plumbers, as well as mechanical, structural and finishing crafts. Their work encompasses the design, building and maintenance of nearly all engineered environments. Construction is experiencing its own renaissance - multi-faceted young people who are strong in mind and body do quite well in this field.

Like energy, construction careers are typically ranked among the highest of green occupations. Well-trained construction apprentices are stewards for the environment, and their superior skill sets make a difference in building, preserving and restoring homes, commercial buildings, roads, bridges and more. The construction apprentice graduate ranks among skilled craftspeople with superior training in safety, accuracy and artistry.

>Visit the Construction Center of Excellence<

View High-Demand Apprenticeship Occupations (Construction)

Bricklayer

Carpenter

Electrician

Elevator Constructor Mechanic

Pipe Fitter

Plumber

>Or explore more apprenticeship occupations in the Construction industry, by viewing the Occupation Finder (via Apprenticeship.gov)<

Financial Services

Healthcare

Hospitality

Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Marine Manufacturing & Technology

Boat and ship building are in a robust period of innovation. This cutting-edge industry is evolving rapidly with modern advanced composites, metal alloys, propulsion and navigating systems, onboard commercial vessels, small recreational boats, super yachts and even luxury and sporting novelties. Like other industries, marine manufacturing has played a critical role in international and national marine security regulations; in fact, the responsiveness of this industry and it's inventive, innovative security, navigation and electronics systems are influencing improvements in other transportation sectors.

There are several apprenticeships offering specialties in marine-based technologies that are fundamental to Washington's vibrant boat and ship building, maintenance and industrial sectors. Young people who thrive in marine manufacturing are scientific and technical adventurers. They love scientific application and are terrific at trending industry developments. They also tend to be action and extreme sports enthusiasts. Professionals who chart a course in marine manufacturing will possess highly transferable skill sets in navigation, security, logistics, onboard systems, materials and trade - and especially other advanced transportation manufacturing, such as automotive and aerospace.

>Visit the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology<

Transportation & Industrial