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Prepare For Your Apprenticeship

The first step in starting your apprenticeship is being accepted by a program, and getting accepted requires preparation. Look below for some ways to prepare for your new career.
Questions about apprenticeship? Ask us now!

Think You Have What It Takes?
Get Ready To Build Your New Career!

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Apprenticeship programs are competitive, and you'll want to give yourself the best chance to gain a position when you apply.  

Most apprenticeships begin with a testing process to make sure a candidate has the necessary knowledge to start off in a particular trade.  Some may require basic understandings of math and science, or graduation credentials from a high school or GED program.  You might want to consider taking additional course work in school or at a community college.  You might also consider joining an apprenticeship preparation program.


To give yourself the best chance at being accepted into a program, take a look at the links below.  You might also want to reach out to someone in a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee facility in your area to find out the minimum requirements necessary to begin an apprenticeship.
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"I know firsthand the electrical trade is very competitive to get into. Having an apprenticeship preparation class under your belt puts you one step ahead of everyone else." - Noah Mejia, Electrical Apprentice

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State-Wide Apprenticeship Preparation Programs List 
This list consists of both Washington State Recognized and not recognized programs. Check the list to see if there is a program in your area. If you are an educator or student that knows of a program in your area not included in the list, please use the contact page to share any information we can add. Even if a program is not state recognized, information and skills learned could still help an applicant's position when applying for a State Registered Apprenticeship Program. 
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​Ready For Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship preparation programs help you find and prepare for registered apprenticeship opportunities. Each recognized program listed on this site has working relationships with one or more registered apprenticeship program sponsors.
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Construction Center of Excellence
The Construction Center of Excellence is a statewide resource that works to narrow the gap between employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce and the colleges’ ability to supply work-ready graduates.
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ANEW
ANEW’s mission is to improve people’s lives by providing quality training, employment navigation, and supportive services leading to successful family wage careers.
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Palmer Scholars
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.
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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.
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  • Home
  • Explore
  • Prepare
  • Programs
    • Boilermakers >
      • Boilermakers Local 242
      • Boilermakers Local 502
    • Bricklayers
    • Cement Masons & Plasterers >
      • Local 528 & 72
      • Local 555
    • Electricians >
      • Local 46
      • Local 48
      • Local 73
      • Local 76
      • Local 112
      • Local 191
    • Elevator Constructors
    • Heat & Frost Insulators >
      • Heat and Frost 7
      • Heat and Frost 82
    • Iron Workers >
      • Iron Workers 14
      • Iron Workers 29
      • Iron Workers 86
    • Laborers >
      • Local 242, 252, & 292
      • Local 238
      • Local 348
      • Local 335
    • Operating Engineers 302 & 612
    • Painters & Allied Trades >
      • Glaziers Local 188
      • Floor Layers Local 1238
      • Drywall Finishers Local 364
      • Painters Local 10
      • Painters Local 300
      • Painters Local 427
    • Plumbers and Steamfitters >
      • UA Local 26
      • UA Local 32
      • UA Local 44
      • UA Local 290
      • UA Local 598
    • Roofers >
      • Roofers Local 54
      • Roofers Local 153
      • Roofers Local 189
    • Sheet Metal Workers >
      • Sheet Metal Workers 16
      • Sheet Metal Workers L 55
      • Sheet Metal Workers L 66
    • Sprinkler Fitters >
      • Sprinkler Fitters 669
      • Sprinkler Fitters 699
    • Truck Drivers
  • Resources
  • Contact