College is one option, but not the only option. Apprenticeship programs pair your desire to work and learn with training and support.
There are many in Washington State. Below is a good way to start the process.
Start here: Become an Apprentice and here: 2020 WA State Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook
Then look below at all of your opportunities. Like college applications, the timelines are important, so organization is key.
This opportunity is both new to me and in high demand. Take a good look. If the dates are no longer current, contact them for the next round if you are interested.
Washington State Ferries Apprenticeship Program (mitags.org)
Career Café Contact:
Reiley Clark of the Construct a Career Program is our contact after Cheryce Morrison spoke to our group.
I added a link to the website for you too look at as well.
https://www.constructacareer.org/
Reiley Clark: reiley.cci@wabuildingtrades.org
Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC)
https://www.ajactraining.org/youth-apprentice/
Aerospace Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC)
https://www.everettcc.edu/programs/aamc
https://www.everettcc.edu/programs/aamc/apprenticeships/
Apprenticeship & Non Traditional Employment for Women (ANEW)
ANEW | Building People, Building Communities (anewcareer.org)
Automotive - Shoreline Community College
https://www.shoreline.edu/programs/automotive/
Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 528
Nichols Bros Boat Builders
http://www.nicholsboats.com/careers/open-positions/pre-apprentice-and-apprentice-to-various-trades
Northwest Carpenter's Institute of WA (NWCI)
https://www.nwci.org/apprenticeship/
Northwest Laborers Apprenticeship
https://www.nwlett.org/about-us/apprenticeship/
Machinist/Mechatronics - Shoreline Community College
https://www.shoreline.edu/programs/manufacturing/
Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR)
http://www.washingtonaerospace.com/
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-preparation
Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC
https://wwsmjatc.org/apprenticeships/