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Machinist
Trailer, Container, and Van Repair Mechanic
Industrial Machinery Technician
Fabrication Welder
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
18 Month Machine Operator Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship provides access to living wage income, career advancement, and specialized training opportunities for workers to grow into their professions.
Apprentices get paid to complete on-the-job training while taking supplemental instruction; allowing them to earn a paycheck while furthering their skills.
Each program is structured in accordance to Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council approved apprenticeship standards. This means that our programs meet the needs of employers in Washington’s high-demand industries, guaranteeing that each program is designed to prepare skilled workers for living-wage jobs.
On-the-job Training (OJT)
Apprentices receive 2,000 hours per year of on-the-job instruction and work experience needed to become journey-level workers versed in theory and practice per apprenticeship standards.
classroom and lab training
In addition to on-the-job training, each apprentice receives a minimum of 144 hours of related supplemental instruction (RSI) per year, expanding their theoretical and practical knowledge of their occupation. This may training may take place in a classroom, a lab, or on the job site depending on each employers’ needs.