Apprenticeship
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship programs let you continue your education and earn money at the same time, while you learn a skilled trade from a master craftsman. You can get on-the-job training through an apprenticeship in nearly any career you can imagine… and get a running start to high pay, a great future, and a career you’ll love!
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
An apprenticeship is a good way to prepare yourself for the future with on-the-job training in a highly skilled career. Apprenticeship is formalized, industry-driven career training. It is designed to create high-skill, high-paying job opportunities, and is an alternative route to traditional college programs. Depending on the occupation, apprenticeships last one to six years.
For workers, apprenticeships provide:
On-the-job training
Wages (that increase with your experience and skills)
Classroom studies
Job security and increased marketability
Opportunity to earn college credit in many occupational areas
Would you like to learn more about different fields that offer apprenticeships? Here are five career areas that offer many apprenticeship opportunities in Washington State:
Health Care
Are you a people person? Would you like a career caring for other people? You can learn to be an optician, a physical therapy aide, or pursue many other opportunities in health-related careers.
Manufacturing
Do you like to work with your hands? Would you like to learn how to use the latest computer technology to work with wood, metal, or electronics? There are apprenticeships available for machinists, shop electricians, and many other manufacturing careers.
Food Preparation and Serving
Do you love good food? Would you like a career preparing or serving food? Apprenticeships in the culinary arts field give you many opportunities to learn to be a top-notch cook or server.
Public Safety
Do you want to protect others and keep our homeland safe? There are many apprenticeship opportunities in public safety, including firefighter, fire medic, and police officer.
Construction and Building Trades
Have you always wanted to build things? Would you like a career in the construction industry? You can apprentice to learn to be a plumber, pipefitter, carpenter, electrician, or many other careers.
Learn about the Tacoma Power Apprenticeships Program through the Tacoma Public Utilities.
Looking to step right into a good-paying job? In an apprenticeship, you can earn money while learning a trade.
Learn more about apprenticeships in Washington, and why on-the-job learning might be right for you.
FIND AN APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAM: Search for an apprenticeship program by county and occupation, by name, or by employer on the LNI website.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE GRANT will provide financial aid to cover costs associated with select approved apprenticeship programs.
MARITIME INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & GRADUATE STUDIES (MITAGS) Used to develop high-quality mariners, the MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) provides all of the maritime training and support necessary to obtain a Mate’s license. MAP does not require any previous experience or knowledge of the maritime industry. The program instills the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take on the duties and responsibilities of a Deck Officer.
Medical Assistant | Pharmacy Technician | Behavioral Health Technician | Central Sterile Processing
Students 18 years of age and already graduated high school or completed a GED
Palmer Pathways
Construction trade Pre-Apprenticeship Program serving young adults in Pierce County (18-26 yrs).
Website: www.palmerscholars.org/pathways
For more info: pathways@palmerscholars.org
Call: 253.617.5928 or 253-572.9008
COPE Health Scholars
As a Health Scholar, you will gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative health care settings
CHS Flyer_Health Scholars.pdfWebsite:
https://copehealthscholars.org/programs/health-scholar/overview/
Must be 18years old with High School diploma or attending college (Running Start). Feb-May 2022 all fees are waived.
Medical Assistant Resident Program
Applications currently open, formal offers will be extended through late February, with a program start date in March.
Participants attend a hybrid of virtual and in-person training through an accelerated program that prepares them with the essential academic and professional competencies needed to be part of the health care delivery team as a Medical Assistant.
Graduates of the program will be well positioned to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam for certification, as well as pursue a career as an MA. This program is in collaboration with MultiCare Health System, allowing students the opportunity to get paid while completing their studies and streamlining the employment process.
Program is based in Seattle.