Guide to ApprenticeshipEducation + Work = Success

A blended learning model combining college-level education WITH on-the-job training

2000 hours of work, 144 hours of school Registered apprenticeship adhere to rigorous

program standards Regulated by Labor and Industries

What Is Apprenticeship?

What makes registered apprenticeship distinct from other post-secondary option is the REQUIRED connection to work

There must be a job opening for a student to begin her or his apprenticeship

Education and on-the-job are usually concurrent Apprenticeships are NOT internships Many cases, apprentices can earn at least an

associate’s degree

Education + Work = Success

Both regulated and accredited or registered with governmental agencies

Apprenticeships must adhere to industry-recognized standards

Apprentices and college program graduates received a recognized, portable certificate or degree

Apprenticeship and college instructors are credentialed educators

Both will have competitive entrance requirements

How Does Apprenticeship Compare to College Programs?

Majority of Washington’s registered apprenticeships link into critical Pacific Northwest industries

Construction and Energy cannot be outsourced

80% Building and Construction trades

Apprenticeship Career Options

More industries are choosing apprenticeship as their preferred education route Healthcare Information Technology Accounting Hospitality Early Childhood Secondary Education

Developing Apprenticeships

Starting Apprentice - $17.59/hr + benefits and pension

Journey worker (apprenticeship graduate) - $27.20/hr + benefits and pension

Wages

Apprenticeship is competitive and rigorous. Dependent upon a job opening Just like college, every apprenticeship has

different applications and times in which to apply and have different prerequisites

How Does a Person Get Accepted

High school diploma Solid math and science grades in high school

transcripts – B or better 18 years of age or older Valid driver’s license with a safe driving

record Reliable transportation

General Minimum Prerequisites

Typically Include: Admissions paperwork when the program of

choice is accepting applications Aptitude testing Candidate will be interviewed

Apprenticeship Applications