Apprenticeships Webpage
In partnership, Renton Technical College (RTC) serves over 300 apprentices each year. There are currently 7 apprenticeship programs representing 18 different occupations affiliated with RTC offering classroom and on-the-job training in the building and construction trades, manufacturing, and public utilities. Apprentices work full time in their field, between two and five years, and attend related schooling part-time, a few weeks per year or evenings per week. In several programs, apprentices have the option of earning a, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in addition to their journey-level certificate. Apprentices may pursue the Multi-Occupational Trades Degree.
Each program has an apprenticeship coordinator and a joint apprenticeship and training committee (JATC), made up of equal members of labor and management. Because the JATC is from industry, it makes sure that the training meets industry standards. It also determines how many people to let into the program, based on how many job openings are expected. Some programs - Maintenance, Machinists, and Stationary Engineers - are only open to current employees in participating companies. Other programs accept applications from the broader community.
The JATC also determines the length of training, the process used to select candidates, and wage progression. Although apprentices are students, they are also workers, and they get paid for their time on the job. Apprentice wages begin at a percentage of the journey-level rate and increase based on an apprentice’s satisfactory progress in class and on the job. You can review different occupations and salary schedules through Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Catalog.
Apprenticeship Partner Programs
Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee
AJAC
Lynn Strickland, Executive Director
6811 S. 204th St. Suite 380
Contact: (206) 764-7940, info@ajactraining.org
ajactraining.org
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Machinist |
8000 hours |
4 years |
| Industrial Machine Operator |
3000 hours |
18 months |
| Logistics Specialist |
3000 hours |
18 months |
| Operations Specialist |
3000 hours |
18 months |
| Industri Manufacturing Technician |
3000 hours |
18 months |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician |
8000 hours |
4 years |
MACHINIST INSTITUTE
Shana Peschek
Contact: (206) 331-4648
info@machinistsinstitute.org
https://www.machinistsinstitute.org/apprenticeship-programs
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Machinist |
720 hours |
4 years |
| Industri Machinery Technician |
576 hours |
4 years |
| Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic |
587 hours |
4 years |
| Trailer, Container and Van Repair Mechanic |
587 hours |
4 years |
MITAGS
Jenny Pitzen, Student Instructional Services Manager
1729 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134
Contact: (206) 739-0720
mitags-pmi.org
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch |
4000 hours |
2 years |
| Unlimited Inland Mate Program |
4000 hours |
2 years |
Seattle Area Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers JATC
Brian Kinsman, Coordinator
Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth Street, Bldg. L, Renton, WA 98056-4195
Contact: (425) 235-7827
https://wwwAsbestoslocal7insulators.org/
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Heat and Frost Insulator/Asbestos Worker |
10,000 hours |
5 years |
| Fire Stop Containment Worker |
6,000 hours |
3 years |
Seattle Area Roofers Apprenticeship Committee
Duane Huberty
Roofers@seattlejatc54.net
30245 148th Ave South East, Kent, WA 98042
Contact: (206) 728-2777
https://www.rooferslocal54.com/
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Roofer |
4000 hours |
2 years |
Western Washington Plasterers JATC
Mike Raymond, Apprenticeship Coordinator
Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth Street, Bldg. E, Renton, WA 98056-4195
Contact: 206-762-9286
https://www.opcmia528.org/
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Plasterer |
7000 hours + |
3 years |
Western Washington Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship Committee
Andrea Major, Training Coordinator
18 E St. S.W., Auburn, WA 98001
Contact: (253) 351-0184
iuoe286.org
| Program |
Hours |
Years |
| Facilities Maintenance Mechanic |
8000 hours |
4 years |
| Stationary Engineer |
8000 hours |
4 years |
Multi-Occupational Trades Degree
General Occupational Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This degree is an option for apprentices who have completed a specific, RTC-affiliated apprenticeship program of at least 432 classroom hours and 6,000 on-the-job training hours. The following programs are eligible:
AJAC:
Ardagh - Eligible if apprenticehip was completed prior to Fall 2024:
Construction Industry Training Council (CITC) - Eligible if apprenticeship was completed prior to Fall 2024:
Local 7 Insulators Heat and Frost:
Machinist Institute
MITAGS:
Norwest Carpenter’s Institute (NWCI) - Eligible if apprenticeship was completed prior to Spring 2025:
Plasterers
Western Washington Stationary Engineers Training Trust (WWSETT):
Requirements for Degree
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Completion of a registered apprenticeship program affiliated with Renton Technical College with documentation such as apprenticeship completion certificate from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, journey card, or letter from union stating completion and journey status.
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Math class| see course option here: RTC Math Catalog
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English or Humanities class| see course options here: RTC English Catalog & RTC Humanities Catalog
See all details here: https://rtc.edu/multi-occupational-trades
Central Washington University Transfer Pathway (Former NWCI Apprentices Only)
General Education Suggestions for NWCI Carpenters, CWU Transfer Option
Carpenters apprentices who have received the MOT degree can take advantage of RTC’s special agreement with Central Washington University (CWU) and their Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management (BAS-ITAM), with a Project Management specialization.
The following classes are recommended for the AAS degree for the best transfer experience (at least 74 total credits towards the 180 required for the BAS degree). CWU requires a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher for these four classes to qualify for their agreement.
Interested carpenters apprentices can learn more about the CWU ITAM partnership by speaking with an academic counselor or adviser.
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