The Apprenticeship Meeting Series is a committee of state agency human resources managers whose purpose is to reduce barriers to employment in state government by advancing the number of apprenticeship programs and other formal on-the-job training programs within Washington state agencies (ESSB 5600, RCW 49.04.250). The committee will look at other public entities work study programs that enable high school graduates to achieve entry-level employment and placement in apprenticeship programs as potential apprenticeship pathways are considered and developed.

Purpose

Collaborate with state agency, local government, higher education institutions, and industry experts to:

• Learn about existing apprenticeship and on-the-job-training programs.
• Learn about the state’s classification system and how it supports apprenticeship programs.
• Learn how to create apprenticeship and on-the-job-training programs.
• Explore internship programs. 

Meeting Materials:

• October 23, 2024
  • WDVA Nursing Career Pathway Program
• September 26, 2024
  • WSDOT Presentation
• August 28, 2024
  • Tacoma Water JATC
• July 24th, 2024
  • King County Metro Apprenticeship Management and Development
• June 26th, 2024
  • LNI - Workers' Comp Adjudicator 2 Apprentceship
  • DES Apprenticeship Research
• May 22nd, 2024
  • LNI - Registered Apprenticeship 101 Roadshow