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• 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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