Apprenticeships and Trade Schools

Washington State Registered Automotive Apprenticeship

Independent Technicians Automotive Committee (iTAC) is an industry-driven apprenticeship program, founded on the belief that mastery occurs on the job. Through apprenticeship all people have the opportunity to earn competitive wages, find meaningful and fulfilling work, and pursue lifelong learning. iTAC offers two Washington State registered tracks: General Service Technician (GST) 2000 hours and Master Service Technician (MST) 8000 hours. After successful completion of either of these programs you will receive a certificate of completion from the State of Washington.

Independent Technicians Automotive Committee Website >>

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

The premier educational institution in Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Idaho for Carpenters and the affiliated trades. Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI) is sponsored by Willamette Carpenter Training Center, Inc. a non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. PNCI provides apprenticeship and journeyman skill advancement training for many construction trades including carpenters, millwrights, pile drivers, scaffold erectors, drywall finishers and more.

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Website >>

Northwest Carpenter's Institute of Washington

Serving the carpentry industry of Washington and Northern Idaho, NWCI has locations both east and west of the mountains—including Kennewick, Kent, Mt. Vernon, Renton, and Spokane. Our teachers combine expertise and field experience with modern technologies and teaching methods to turn out the smartest, most skilled carpenters in the Northwest. In our safe, high-challenge learning environment, supportive instructors will help you reach your full potential.

Northwest Carpenter's Institute Website >>

CITC Carpentry Apprenticeship Program

With an apprenticeship through Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), you will receive formal classroom training without the cost of tuition, and you won’t have to wait until you’ve graduated to begin your career. You will have the opportunity to work with first-class employers to receive paid on-the-job training while under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level workers. With this combination training, you learn the “how” and “why” of your trade by applying what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

CITC Website >>

CITC Construction Apprenticeship Program

With an apprenticeship through Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), you will receive formal classroom training without the cost of tuition, and you won’t have to wait until you’ve graduated to begin your career. You will have the opportunity to work with first-class employers to receive paid on-the-job training while under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level workers. With this combination training, you learn the “how” and “why” of your trade by applying what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

CITC Website >>

Northwest Laborers Training Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship program in the State of Washington consists of 6000 hours of on-the-job training and 480 hours of supplemental classroom training. Wages begin at 60% of Journeyman scale, for a first-year apprentice with no experience, and your wages will  increase with each increment of 1000 hours of on-the-job training and 80 hours of supplemental classroom training. Upon completion of your apprenticeship training, typically in about 3 to 4 years, you will achieve the rank of Journeyman Laborer and be earning an awesome wage.

Northwest Laborers Training Website >>

Electricians Apprenticeship Program

The finest electricians in the country receive their training through the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical  Contractors Association (NECA). The LU112-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) serves its IBEW and NECA members by providing classroom training and administration for apprenticeships in the electrical industry.

IBEW Local 112 Website >>

CITC Electrical Apprenticeship Program

With an apprenticeship through Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), you will receive formal classroom training without the cost of tuition, and you won’t have to wait until you’ve graduated to begin your career. You will have the opportunity to work with first-class employers to receive paid on-the-job training while under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level workers. With this combination training, you learn the “how” and “why” of your trade by applying what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

CITC Website >>

CITC HVAC Apprenticeship Program

With an apprenticeship through Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), you will receive formal classroom training without the cost of tuition, and you won’t have to wait until you’ve graduated to begin your career. You will have the opportunity to work with first-class employers to receive paid on-the-job training while under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level workers. With this combination training, you learn the “how” and “why” of your trade by applying what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

CITC Website >>

Ironworkers - International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Apprenticeship

The mission of Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Training Department is to ensure that our union ironworkers have the skills, knowledge, and training necessary to be safe on the jobsite, competitive in the workplace, and satisfied in their careers. We accomplish that mission by providing training and training materials, leadership, and accreditation in order to uphold union values and the principles of service and professionalism.

Ironworkers Local 14 Website >>

Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) serves a variety of industries in Washington State for apprenticeship training including: food processing, packaging and assembly, aerospace, maritime manufacturing, biomedical, defense, and space. They offer a manufacturing academy, youth and adult apprenticeship programs.

AJAC Website >>

Cement masons Apprenticeship Program

Cement masons are responsible for all concrete construction, including pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, wall tops, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paving and other concrete construction. They handle terrazzo, magnesite, epoxy, polymer and other plastic materials for topping repair and injection. Cement masons are responsible for all preparation and repairing of concrete. They also set forms and pins for slabs, steps, curbs and gutters, and paving.

OPCMIA Local 72 Website >>

Local Union 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters

United Association Local Union 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters Apprenticeship is a five year program consisting of 2000 hours of on the job training and 250 hours of class room instruction each year for five consecutive years. Apprentices have the same curriculum for the first and second year and then move to a specialized training track to become a Steamfitter, Plumber, Pipe Welder or HVAC-R Technician.

Local 598 Website >>

CITC Plumbing Apprenticeship Program

With an apprenticeship through Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), you will receive formal classroom training without the cost of tuition, and you won’t have to wait until you’ve graduated to begin your career. You will have the opportunity to work with first-class employers to receive paid on-the-job training while under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level workers. With this combination training, you learn the “how” and “why” of your trade by applying what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

CITC Website >>

SMART Local 55 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

The SMART Local 55 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program offers unmatched training in the sheet metal industry. Our dedicated team provides the highest level of training to ensure our apprentices and journeypersons enjoy successful careers while offering our contractors the best trained workforce in the industry. Our facilities offer hands-on training, but like any great organization, our greatest asset is our people. Our full-time staff has more than 200 years of sheet metal experience and 40 years of teaching experience.

SMART Local 55 Website >>

CITC Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program

With an apprenticeship through Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC), you will receive formal classroom training without the cost of tuition, and you won’t have to wait until you’ve graduated to begin your career. You will have the opportunity to work with first-class employers to receive paid on-the-job training while under the direct supervision of experienced journey-level workers. With this combination training, you learn the “how” and “why” of your trade by applying what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

CITC Website >>

Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.

Apprenticeship.gov >>

Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW)’s mission is to improve people’s lives by providing quality training, employment navigation, and supportive services leading to successful family wage careers.

ANEW Website >>

Apprenticeship is a combination of technical classes and on-the-job training. Once you complete the workplace and classroom assignments, you will receive a completion certificate and be recognized as a Journeyman in your chosen industry nationwide.

Click HERE to find out more about how CBC can help get you started and on your way to becoming a Journeyman.

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.

After completing a registered apprenticeship program, apprentices receive a professional credential that is recognized nationwide.

L&I Apprenticeship Website >>

Our professional massage program consists of a 750-hour program (in-class hours consist of 50 minutes per hour). AAMS has an academically driven course load, which will mentally and physically challenge the student in preparation for the Board Certification Exam. Our students are taught to use scientific knowledge to begin their professional career as a health care providers and are taught a variety of massage techniques and modalities, as well as personal communication skills, ethics, and the law pertaining to massage. Our students participate in student clinic, working with the public to hone their massage skills. 

Contact:

(509) 943-9589
aamssusan595@gmail.com
www.ancientartsmassageschool.com

What do you want to do? If you're rethinking your next move, think of Bates Technical College. Bates offers associate in applied science degrees (AAS), certificates of competency and certificates of training in hundreds of career areas including:

• Business and Communication Pathway
• Culinary Arts
• Education and Public Safety
• Health Sciences
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
• Transportation and Trades
• Apprenticeships
• Child Studies

Contact:

Phone: 253-680-7000
Email: info@batestech.edu
Website: www.batestech.edu

For 40 years, International Air and Hospitality Academy has provided the accredited training that has launched thousands of successful careers in the travel industry.

While many of our graduates work as flight attendants, our hands-on training also prepares students for a variety of other travel industry positions including travel agent, reservations agent, customer service agent, and more. Additionally, our training provides our graduates with options across the entire travel industry such as cruise lines, hotels, and tourism.

Contact:

877-736-6005
aha.edu

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 11 applied bachelor's degrees, 41 associate degrees, and 83 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Contact:

425-739-8100
www.lwtech.edu

Paul Mitchell The School offers training programs in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nails and teacher training. Financial aid and scholarships options are available. 

Contact:

Stephanie Andrews, Community Outreach Advisor
Phone: 541-314-4222
Email: stephaniea@richland.paulmitchell.edu
Website: paulmitchell.edu/richland

Scholarship Opportunity:  Careers that Work!  Each high school in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are given five (5) $1000 tuition scholarships to award to graduating students headed to one of the participating career colleges (Paul Mitchell the School in Richland is included).  Contact the Career Center to be awarded a $1000 scholarship if you enroll before they're all spoken for! 

Perry Technical Institute is a private, non-profit technical school located in Yakima, Washington and we offer 14-career options. Our programs range from 1-2 years in duration and includes programs in Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technician, Automotive, Business Technology & Accounting, Medical Coding, Medical Assisting, Electrical, Construction, Precision Machining, IT & Comm. Systems, HVAC/R, Instrumentation, Welding, Plumbing Technician, and Professional Truck Driving.

Contact:

Nereyda Zaragoza, Admissions Coordinator
Perry Technical Institute | 2011 W. Washington Ave. | Yakima, WA 98903
509.453.0374 x5784 or 888.528.8586 (w) | 509.453.0375 (f) 
www.perrytech.edu

Scholarship Opportunity:  Careers that Work!  Each high school in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are given five (5) $1000 tuition scholarships to award to graduating students headed to one of the participating career colleges (Perry Tech is included).  Contact the Career Center to be awarded a $1000 scholarship if you enroll before they're all spoken for! 

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology 

Lisa Ashley, Campus Director
Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology
23 W. 1^st Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
509-586-9979 ext. 104
www.victoriasacademy.edu