No degree required. No debt. Just skills. Apprenticeships pay you from day one while you master a trade that lasts a lifetime.
Apprenticeship
What kinds of people do well in apprenticeship?
Not sure if you'll do well in an apprenticeship? Watch as Ryan Bradt of the Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship shares what kinds of learners do best in an apprenticeship program.
What is Being an apprentice like?
Meet Kimber, an apprentice in the construction trades, and learn what her experience as an apprentice is all about.
Learn More about apprenticeship
Explore apprenticeship opportunities
If you or someone you know is looking for a career that pays well, offers competitive benefits, and plenty of opportunities for advancement, an apprenticeship in the construction trades is a great place to start.
This guidebook produced by the City of Seattle and Sound Transit in partnership with other regional organizations includes details on how to:
Get prepared for career success through pre-apprenticeship training.
Find an apprenticeship program that will fit your career goals.
Advance through apprenticeship into a career that will support you and your family.
2024 Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook
Discover the best pathway to your career in construction!
Pathways to Apprenticeship
Explore the career possibilities in Washington's building trades and discover what it takes to start an apprenticeship where you'll earn valuable skills and a paycheck in a high-demand, living-wage job.
Apprenticeship Resources
Washington Labor & Industries
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries administers registered apprenticeship in Washington State. Find resources to locate an apprenticeship program, start an employer apprenticeship program, and read rules and policies.