Apprenticeship Defined Benefits of Apprenticeship Choosing Apprenticeship General Minimum Requirements Steps to Become an Apprentice Washington State Registered Apprenticeship 06/26/2013

An apprenticeship is two different things WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP Its a jobIts school & 06/26/2013

Aerospace Manufacturing Bricklayer Carpenter Cement Mason Cosmetologist Culinary Arts Dispensing Optician Educational Assistant (K-12) APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE Weatherization Technician Electrician Firefighter/Medic Healthcare Worker Machinist Manufacturing Technician Meat Cutter Plumber/Pipefitter Tree Trimmer Utility Line Worker 06/26/2013

Talking Apprenticeship Has its own language… See Apprenticeship Terms handout for definitions 06/26/2013

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 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES 06/26/2013

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…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… 06/26/2013

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 hrs) Average program length for WA apprenticeship completers is 44 months, nearly 4 years. On-the job Training PROVEN METHODS 06/26/2013

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 06/26/2013

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 06/26/2013

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 06/26/2013

VALUABLE SKILLS CREDENTIALS Successful completion of a registered apprenticeship leads to a NATIONALLY recognized Certificate of Completion attesting to the individuals skills and knowledge of a journeyperson. 06/26/2013

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 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 06/26/2013

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. 06/26/2013

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact the L&I Apprenticeship Consultant in your area: Apprenticeship.wa.gov Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Website 06/26/2013