Apprenticeship Information offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Headquarters
7273 Linderson Way Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98501
Ages 16 or older for most occupations. Individuals must usually be age 17 to be an apprentice in hazardous occupations. Individuals must satisfy the sponsor that they have the ability, aptitude, and education to master the skill.
M-F, 8am-5pm.
References from all previous employers may be required.
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Provides information about apprenticeship programs in Washington. Registers incoming apprentices accepted into approved training programs. Apprenticeship programs combine classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a journey-level craft person or trade professional. Apprentices get paid to learn, and wages increase as they meet required milestones.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Pays medical bills of workers injured on the job and compensates for time lost. Provides disability awards and pensions for workers injured on the job when the job injury results in a permanent inability to work. Works to resolve complaints regarding mobile housing, factory-built housing and recreational vehicles.