• Apprenticeship Defined• Benefits of Apprenticeship• Choosing Apprenticeship• General Minimum Requirements• Steps to Become an Apprentice

Washington StateWashington State

Registered Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

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An apprenticeship is two different things

WHAT ISAPPRENTICESHIP

It’s a job It’s school

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• Aerospace Manufacturing

• Bricklayer• Carpenter• Cement Mason• Cosmetologist• Culinary Arts• Dispensing Optician• Educational

Assistant (K-12)

APPRENTICESHIP TRAININGPROGRAMS INCLUDE • Weatherization Technician

• Electrician• Firefighter/Medic• Healthcare Worker• Machinist• Manufacturing

Technician• Meat Cutter• Plumber/Pipefitter• Tree Trimmer• Utility Line Worker06/26/2013

Talking Apprenticeship

Has its’ own language…

See “Apprenticeship Terms”

handout for definitions

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• Nearly 250 apprenticeship programs

in the state representing over 7000

employers training in 600

occupations • Governed by a 7 member council• Administered by L & I,

Apprenticeship Section • Education, Training & Safety of the

apprentice drives the system

APPRENTICESHIPOPPORTUNITIES

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2012

“…I have the opportunity to build

something that people are able to use.

I can see the results of my work, and

it is very gratifying.”

– Kerri Boyko 27 year old, electrician

Co-owner, Regal Electric

Each day, I do something new…

“”

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• Supervised, structured on-the-job training (OJT) by sponsor/employer

• OJT is the majority component, comprising 90% of the program

• Supervised by skilled journey worker• Length Determined by Occupational

Complexity (Min. 2000 hrs)• Average program length for WA

apprenticeship completers is 44 months, nearly 4 years.

On-the job TrainingPROVEN METHODS

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• Most often taught through State Community Colleges

• Low Student/Teacher Ratios

• Length Fits Occupational Needs (Min 144 hrs/yr)

• Provides Theoretical and Technical Knowledge

• Associate Degree Option and Continuing Education

Related Supplemental Instruction

PROVEN METHODS

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• Progressively increasing wages - Apprentices earn more as they gain skill and experience

• 2012 Workforce Board data on apprenticeship training results:

• Apprenticeship completer median average -

$58,907/year

• Apprenticeship participant (completers and

non-completers) median average -

$47,637/year

HIGHER WAGES

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OPPORTUNITY• Apprenticeship Programs

must provide equal opportunity to all who are interested

• Washington Apprenticeship Programs are eager for qualified women and minorities to apply

• In fact, because of federal law, actually, many will bend over backwards to recruit and then keep qualified female and minority apprentices.

EQUAL

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VALUABLESKILLS CREDENTIALS

Successful completion of a registered apprenticeship leads to a NATIONALLY recognized Certificate of Completion attesting to the individual’s skills and knowledge of a journeyperson.

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GENERALREQUIREMENTS• Age – Many programs require you be at

least 18 years old• Education – Most programs require a

high school diploma or GED certificate• Physical Ability – Have the necessary

strength or stamina to perform the work

• Aptitude – Some programs may require an aptitude test

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Apprenticeship is like Harvard…

• National estimate: One person is accepted out of

every 15 people who apply to an apprenticeship

opening.

• Find out what it takes – talk to your local

apprenticeship programs.

• Often, students need to do extra preparation in order

to be a competitive candidate.• Industry work experience• Community college vocational/trades prep programs• CTE / Pre-Apprenticeship programs for secondary students

…Many apply, few are accepted, and those that are, are really lucky.

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FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact the L&I Apprenticeship Consultant in your area:http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/About/AppCoordinators/default.asp

Apprenticeship.wa.gov

Washington State Departmentof Labor & Industries Website

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