The School to Apprenticeship Programs
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Get Electrified (Electrical)
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Frame Your Future (Carpentry)
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Cutting Edge Technologies (Sheet Metal & HVAC Services)
Each of the above listed programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction that focuses on both an introduction to a skilled trade and the devlopment of professional skills. Each program is designed for juniors in high school with an opportunity to move into an apprenticeship program.
Spring
Be among a select group of high school Juniors
Learn the electrical, carpentry, sheet metal and HVAC professions, safety training and industry regulations
Get paid to learn and work
Summer
Work with a local companies
Take workshops to improve your skills
Learn and continue to earn while at work and in classroom training sessions!
Senior High School Year
Work part time
Share your experiences and workplace skills with the other trainees
Get high school credits for being in the program
Watch your pay continue to grow!
After Graduation
You have a job! Now eligible to work full time an apprenticeship program
You earn special consideration to enter each Apprenticeship Program
Eligibility
Currently a junior entering your senior year in Fall
Possess a valid WA driver’s license and reliable transportation
Are maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
Have Algebra 1 completed before graduation
Have enough credits to enroll in a Work Based Learning program at your school and all applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Schedule
February APPLICATION DEADLINE
March Select applicants
April EmployabiltyClass
May Interview Prep-Class/Interviews/Drug Testing
June Safety Training/Program Orientation/Kick Off
For an application click here:
Trudy Johnson
253.404.3988
tljohnson@pic.tacoma.wa.us |