Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeships Webpage

Numerous apprenticeship programs are affiliated with Renton Technical College. Apprenticeship programs offer the opportunity to “earn while you learn.” Apprentices typically work full time in their field, while attending school a few weeks per year or a few nights per week. Most apprenticeships are in the building and construction trades, manufacturing, or maritime navigation. Apprenticeship programs last two to five years, and an apprentice’s wages increase with experience.

Some programs - Custodial, Machinists, and Stationary Engineers - are only open to current employees in participating companies. Other programs accept applications from the broader community.

Although the following apprenticeship programs are affiliated with Renton Technical College, each program has its own coordinator, joint labor-management committee, and selection procedures. Generally, applicants must be at least 17 or 18 years old, have a valid Washington state driver’s license, and go through a selection process which might include a written test, physical test, drug test, and interview. For more information on specific programs, please contact the apprenticeship coordinators listed with each program or view the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Catalog.

This link is to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Catalog of Programs and Services. Washington State Registered Apprenticeships Catalog information includes descriptions of each occupation, apprenticeship, entry requirements, and a link to program standards.

Apprenticeship Partner Programs

Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee

Lynn Strickland, Executive Director
6770 E. Marginal Way S., Bldg. A., Seattle, WA 98108
Contact: (206) 764-5359
ajactraining.org

Ardagh Group Apprenticeship

Jason Noble, Manager
Human Resources
5801 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98134
Contact: (206) 768-6295

Culinary Arts Apprenticeship

Tony Parker, CEC, AAC
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4^th Street, Renton, WA 98056
Contact: (425) 235-2352, ext. 2437
tparker@rtc.edu
http://www.washingtonstatechefs.com/apprenticeship.html 

Northwest Carpenter’s Institute (NWCI) Carpenters Apprenticeship

Thomas Barrett, Director
King County Carpenters
P. O. Box 2020, Renton, WA 98056-4195
Contact: (425) 235-2465
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0128.pdf
ctww.org

Northwest Carpenter’s Institute (NWCI) Lathing, Acoustical, Drywall Systems (LADS) Apprenticeship

Justin McClendon, Coordinator
Carpenters Specialty Training Center
20474 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Contact: (253) 437-5235
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0128.pdf
ctww.org

Northwest Carpenter’s Institute (NWCI) Millwrights and Pile Drivers Apprenticeship

Justin McClendon, Coordinator
Carpenters Specialty Training Center
20474 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Contact: (253) 437-5235
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0128.pdf
ctww.org

Pacific Maritime Institute 

Dale Bateman, Assistant Director
1729 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134
Contact: (206) 441-2880
mitags-pmi.org

Seattle Area Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers JATC

Larry Nettekoven, Director
Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth Street, Bldg. L, Renton, WA 98056-4195
Contact: (425) 235-7827
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0080.pdf

Seattle Area Roofers Apprenticeship Committee

Gregg Gibeau, Director
2800 First Avenue, Room 321, Seattle, WA 98121-1114
Contact: (206) 728-2777
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0113.pdf

Western Washington Plasterers JATC

Rosie Bernard, Director
Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth Street, Bldg. E, Renton, WA 98056-4195
Contact: (425) 235-7879
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0106.pdf

Western Washington Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship Committee

Christian Dube, Training Coordinator
18 E St. S.W., Auburn, WA 98001
Contact: (253) 351-0184
lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/standards/0227.pdf
iuoe286.org

Multi-Occupational Trades Degree

General Occupational Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree

This degree is an option for apprentices who have graduated from Renton Technical College in apprenticeship programs of at least 432 classroom hours and 6,000 on-the-job training hours in construction and machining trades. For the maritime industry, this degree is an option for apprentices graduating from RTC in apprenticeship programs of at least 811 classroom hours and 3,000 on-the-job training hours. The following programs are eligible:

• Ardagh Group
• Carpenters
• Fire Stop Containment Workers
• LADS
• Machinists
• Millwrights 
• Officers in Charge of Navigational Watch
• Pile Drivers
• Plumbers
• Plasterers
• Refrigeration
• Stationary Engineers 

Completion of a registered apprenticeship program affiliated with Renton Technical College, including documentation such as apprenticeship completion certificate from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Apprentices must have completed at least 25% of their coursework at RTC. Apprentices may begin taking general education coursework before, during, or after their apprenticeship.

See a counselor if you have transferable credits from other colleges.

Requirements for AAS Degree