Apprenticeship Preparation
Prepares students and job seekers for success in an apprenticeship program.
ANEW
ANEW offers high-quality, pre-apprenticeship training programs that help individuals obtain careers in construction trades.
ANEW partners with many registered apprenticeship programs in the Seattle area and expose students directly to their training facilities. These training partners explain their industry, teach technical and math-related lessons, and emphasize the importance of fitness.
As a graduate of ANEW, you will receive direct or preferred entry into a construction apprenticeship program. You will also receive placement assistance and retention services for two years.
https://anewcareer.org/programs/pre-apprenticeship-trades-rotation-training-program/
Palmer Scholars Pathways Program
Palmer Scholars focuses on disconnected young adults between the ages of 18-26 in Pierce County. They recruit talented young adults who are not gainfully employed or enrolled in school and are interested in pursuing a career in the trades. Palmer Pathways Scholars receive training, mentoring, and ongoing support throughout their academic/professional journey. Palmer Pathways is a certified pre-apprenticeship program by the Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council. This means that Scholars who complete the Palmer Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship Program will receive preferred or direct entry into one of our six construction trade partners.
Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center of Edmonds College Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Launched in October 2021, the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP) is a short-term, high-impact educational training program offered through Edmonds College. The tuition-free program prepares students for entry-level trade jobs or a paid apprenticeship program. In this intensive, hands-on training, students learn about basics in construction, plumbing, tool identification and use, trade-level math, reading work plans and blueprints, worksite behavior and readiness, life skills in working as a team, setting goals, and problem-solving. Once they complete the 300-hour training and a capstone project, graduates earn their Construction Pre-apprenticeship Program Badge.
Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)
Offered through the Seattle Colleges, the PACT program prepares students to be successful in a construction trades apprenticeship. Learn more on the Seattle Colleges website.
Spokane Community College Skilled Trades Program (STP)
Interested in a skilled trade? STP introduces you to the skills and training you need to succeed as an apprentice, no matter what trade you choose. Your instructors and apprenticeship coordinators will help you find the right career path for you.
L&I Apprenticeship Preparation
Apprenticeship preparation programs help you find and prepare for registered apprenticeship opportunities. Find an apprenticeship preparation program: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-preparation
What is Recognized Apprenticeship Preparation?
This presentation from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries contains information on apprenticeship preparation.
Apprenticeship Preparation Curriculum
These are some of the options for your apprenticeship preparation programs. It is important to consider what curriculum matches the trades that you want to prepare your students to enter. It is also best to get input from the trades you want to partner with and get program support through an MOU or Articulation Agreement.
Obtaining Formal Recognition (Draft)
This policy establishes the process through which education-based apprenticeship preparation programs can seek and obtain formal recognition from the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) for their efforts to link participants to registered apprenticeship opportunities in accordance with chapter 49.04.160 RCW. F
Building Futures: Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction and Beyond (March 2024)
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This comprehensive report, produced by the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, explores the critical role of pre-apprenticeship programs in advancing workforce equity within Washington’s construction industry. Focusing on underrepresented groups—including BIPOC, women, and gender-diverse individuals—the report examines employment disparities, industry trends, and the effectiveness of pre-apprenticeship pathways in preparing participants for registered apprenticeships and high-wage careers.
Key highlights include:
Analysis of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in construction employment and apprenticeship access.
Survey findings from pre-apprenticeship organizations and participants across the Puget Sound region.
Insights into the Regional Pre-Apprenticeship Collaboration (RPAC) and its role in fostering equity and expanding opportunities.
Recommendations for policy and programmatic improvements, including the need for wrap-around support services like transportation, housing, and mentorship.
This report is an essential resource for educators, workforce development professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable construction workforce.