Registered Apprenticeship is one of the best ways to start a career in the construction industry!
Apprenticeship
What types of people do well in apprenticeship?
Not sure if you'll do well in an apprenticeship? Watch as Ryan Bradt of the Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship shares what kinds of learners do best in an apprenticeship program.
What is Being an apprentice like?
Meet Kimber, an apprentice in the construction trades, and learn what her experience as an apprentice is all about.
Learn More about apprenticeship
Explore apprenticeship opportunities
If you or someone you know is looking for a career that pays well, offers competitive benefits, and plenty of opportunities for advancement, an apprenticeship in the construction trades is a great place to start.
This guidebook produced by the City of Seattle and Sound Transit in partnership with other regional organizations includes details on how to:
Get prepared for career success through pre-apprenticeship training.
Find an apprenticeship program that will fit your career goals.
Advance through apprenticeship into a career that will support you and your family.
2022 Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook
Discover the best pathway to your career in construction!
Mentorship Matters
Mentorship and Apprenticeship go hand-in-hand
Successful mentorship is a critical element in building a high-quality workforce and has been shown to positively affect productivity, safety, quality, and client relations on the job. Access our training to help your incumbent workers learn how to effectively mentor apprentices and pass on their skills.
Pathways to Apprenticeship
Explore the career possibilities in Washington's building trades and discover what it takes to start an apprenticeship where you'll earn valuable skills and a paycheck in a high-demand, living-wage job.
Apprenticeship for Employers
Develop the skilled workforce you need now and for the future.
Apprenticeship for job seekers
Earn a living wage while you learn valuable skills for your future.
Apprenticeship Resources
Washington Labor & Industries
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries administers registered apprenticeship in Washington State. Find resources to locate an apprenticeship program, start an employer apprenticeship program, and read rules and policies.