AJAC is Washington State’s largest advanced manufacturing apprenticeship provider, partnering with over 350 companies—including many across the Inland Northwest—to train the next generation of skilled workers. Our apprenticeships combine paid, full-time on-the-job training (93%) with college-level classes just one night a week (7%), giving you the skills and knowledge to build a lasting career.

From machining and industrial maintenance to CNC programming, logistics, and operations leadership, AJAC offers pathways into high-demand careers—all while you earn. Graduates finish with a nationally recognized journey-level credential and little to no college debt. Most even get summers off from class.

Ready to launch your manufacturing career? Build it with AJAC.

Qualifications

• Work for a company that has partnered with AJAC, or your employer must sign a Training Agent agreement.
• Be at least 17 years old and have either a high school diploma, GED, or meet qualifying test scores.
• Pay quarterly tuition cost (approx. $380)                      

Earn College Credit

This program also awards a college level certificate upon completion. For more information, please see our program page to see the curriculum and program information.

How to Apply

Address & Contact Information

6770 East Marginal Way South
Bldg A-106
Seattle, WA 98108
206-764-7940

The Inland NW AGC offers three open shop apprenticeship programs:

AGC Carpenters

Carpenter Apprentices will complete 160 hours per year of related supplemental instruction training in everything from blueprint reading to building layout to finish work. Carpenter Apprentices must complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to achieve Journeyman status.

Earn College Credit  

This program also awards a college level certificate upon completion. For more information, please see our program page to see the curriculum and program information.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Have a valid DL and reliable transportation

AGC Heavy Equipment Operators

Heavy Equipment Operators will complete 200 hours per year of related supplemental instruction. They will be trained in all aspects of equipment operation, maintenance and safety. Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentices must complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training to achieve Journeyman status.

• Be at least 18 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Have a valid DL and reliable transportation

AGC Laborers:

Laborer Apprentices will complete 160 hours per year of related supplemental instruction. They will be trained in everything from site preparation, clean up & security to asbestos abatement. Laborer Apprentice must complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training to achieve Journeyman status.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed at least 10^th grade
• Have a valid DL and reliable transportation

How to Apply

2110 N Fancher WaySpokane WA 99212
509-534-0502
nwagc.org

This program is open to Avista employees only. Job openings are posted on Avista Career Opportunities page.

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing workers throughout the United States and Canada. Our members are employed in heavy industry, shipbuilding, manufacturing, railroads, cement, mining, and related industries. We construct and repair electric power plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and steel mills. We build naval ships and commercial tankers, repair locomotives, make cement, and mine coal, gypsum, and talc. We forge tools for industry and make consumer goods.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent 

How to Apply

Application to the program is done through the Boilermakers office.

This program offers apprenticeships in Bricklaying, Tile Setting, Pointer-Cleaners-Caulkers, Marble Masonry, Stone Masonry, Terrazzo Working.

This program also awards a college level certificate upon completion. For more information, please see our program page to see the curriculum and program information.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have completed at least 2 years of high school or equivalent

• Initial drug test as condition of employment

• Possess and provide valid driver’s license

How to Apply

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers can be reached at 509-327-2774, 800-315-6604, or www.bac1or.org and access the Bricklayer Application.

Cement masons pour and finish all types of residential and commercial concrete, including concrete floors, steps, sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and concrete paving. Cement masons apply toppings, overlays, stains, and sealers to new and existing concrete. Grinding, patching, and repairing new and existing concrete are also included in the cement masons’ job description. Cement masons ensure that concrete is poured and finished according to professional standards and job specifications.

Qualifications

• 18 or Older
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able To Pass A Drug Test (This does include Marijuana)

How to Apply

Application to the program is done through the Cement Masons office. They can be reached at 509-326-0575 or www.opcmia72.org.

Electrical Workers

The electrical trade is unique in that it is mechanical, technical and professional. In order to meet industry demands in an ever evolving technical environment, the electrical industry must select individuals who have the aptitude to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to proficiently perform the individual job tasks associated with the work processes of the electrical trade. The industry must select and train individuals who will diligently work and study to stay abreast of current and future emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Be at least 17 years of age to apply and at least 18 years of age upon acceptance

• Completed one full year of high school algebra or equivalent post high school algebra course with passing grade of ‘C’ or above

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Pass a drug screening

• High School graduate or completed one of the following: Associate degree or higher, GED or high school equivalency

How to Apply

Application to the program is done through the Electrical office. They can be reached at 509-534-0922 or www.inlandelectrical.org.

The National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) is a joint labor-management educational trust fund serving the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and the employers who employ its members. Some of NEIEP’s main responsibilities are to manage and direct the implementation of curriculum design, and administer and monitor probationary training and evaluation programs for all apprentices entering the trade. The overall mission of NEIEP is to improve the knowledge and skills of apprentices and mechanics not only for their benefit, but also for the benefit of their employer and the industry. NEIEP also assists the employers within the IUEC by periodically conducting recruitment drives and creating lists of qualified applicants from which new apprentices are hired by elevator companies.

Qualifications

• Be at least 17 years of age to apply and at least 18 years of age upon acceptance

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent

• Pass a drug screening

• Be physically able to perform duties

• Take and pass a reading and math aptitude test

How to Apply

Application to the program is done through the Elevator Construction Mechanics office. They can be reached at 206-830-8125 or www.neiep.org.

Today’s insulator is trained and skilled at a multitude of construction trades including but not limited to mechanical insulation, fire-stopping, asbestos and lead mitigation or abatement, sound attenuation and specialty fabrication required in custom  mechanical insulation installations.  

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent

• Have current, valid driver’s license

• Pass pre-employment physical

• Be able to perform the rigorous manual labor required by the trade

• Other requirements may apply

How to Apply

Application to the program is done through the Heat & Frost Insulators office. Andrew Richman, JATC Training Coordinator can be reached at 509-315-9864 or local82jatc.com.

Ironworkers do the heavy lifting—literally. They build major structures like skyscrapers, bridges, industrial facilities, schools and hospitals. They install rebar (steel bars) to reinforce concrete, rig and connect massive steel beams, and handle detailed ornamental ironwork like stair railings, window frames, and decorative metalwork on buildings.

The job often takes place outdoors and at serious heights. If you’re good with your hands, comfortable working off the ground, and ready for real-world training, this program delivers.

This apprenticeship combines paid hands-on training with classroom instruction. It typically takes 4 years to complete, and you’ll earn more as you move through each level.

What You’ll Learn

• Installing steel beams and panels
• Placing and tying rebar in concrete
• Rigging, welding, and tool safety
• Blueprint reading and working at heights
• Installing ornamental metalwork

Wages (2025)

• Apprentices start at a lower wage but get regular raises, starting around $43/hour total compensation (including full family benefits)
• Journeyman ironworkers in Eastern WA and Northern Idaho earning around $76/hour total compensation (including full family benefits)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid ID
• Enjoy hard hands-on work
• Have reliable transportation

How to Apply

Apply Now
16610 E Euclid Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 922-3577

Tunnels. Highways. Building construction. Environmental remediation. These are just a few of the many things that are possible due to the skills of Laborers. Every day, the Northwest Laborers Training Program provides state-of-the-art construction training to the men and women of our region – over 11,000 Union Laborers strong.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age

• Have a 10^th grade education or equivalent

• Be physically able to perform the work of the trade

• Have a current, valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to all job sites

How to Apply

Get applications at one of these 2 Spokane locations or submit online:
1330 N Calispel St.
3921 E Francis Ave.

3921 E Francis
Spokane, WA 99217
509-467-5239
nwlett.org

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), affiliated with the national building trades, represents approximately 340,000 plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, service technicians and welders in local unions across North America. We also honor a federation agreement with both the Australian Plumbing Trades Employees Union (PTEU) and Irish Technical, Engineering Electrical Union (TEEU).

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age

• Be high school graduate or equivalent

How to Apply

Applications are available at the union training center.
3915 E Main
Spokane, WA  99202
509-624-5258
ua44.org

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), affiliated with the national building trades, represents approximately 340,000 plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, service technicians and welders in local unions across North America. We also honor a federation agreement with both the Australian Plumbing Trades Employees Union (PTEU) and Irish Technical, Engineering Electrical Union (TEEU).

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age

• Be high school graduate or equivalent

How to Apply

Applications are available at the union training center.
3915 E Main
Spokane, WA  99202
509-624-5258
ua44.org

Union journeymen Roofers and Waterproofers work on a variety of types of buildings, protecting those facilities against water intrusion and ultimate damage to the structure and its contents. Roofing in the commercial and industrial sector is generally of the built-up type or the single-ply category. In built-up roofing, layers or piles of felt are set in hot bitumen over insulation boards to form a waterproof membrane. An aggregate may be imbedded in a final bitumen coat to protect the membrane from ultraviolet radiation of the sun and other environmental hazards.

This program also awards a college level certificate upon completion. For more information, please see our program page to see the curriculum and program information.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age

• Completed school through eighth grade

How to Apply

Applications available at:

189 - Spokane Roofers
1727 E Francis Ave #4
Spokane, WA  99208
509-327-2322
unionroofers.com

Sheet Metal workers use sheet metal for roofs, rain gutters, siding, ventilation, heating and air-conditioning duct systems (HVAC). They also assist in the development of restaurant equipment, automobiles, customized precision equipment, outdoor signs, handrails, column wraps, and many other products that are made from metal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Education: Must have a high school diploma or general high school equivalency.
• Physical: Applicants must be physically fit to perform the work of the trade.
• Testing: Upon the completion of the application form, the applicant will be scheduled to take a basic aptitude test. The aptitude test consists of general math questions and general reading questions. The applicant must pass the test with a 65% or better. If the applicant does not meet or exceed the minimum scores in one or both categories, no further processing will be done for a period of one year.
• Other: With the application all applicants must submit copies of a valid Washington State driver license, proof of auto insurance, and high school transcript, GED scores, or equivalent certification. The required documents must be submitted to the apprenticeship office before any testing or interviews are done. (NOTE: If additional schooling is claimed, it must be supported by transcripts to receive credit).

Application Process

ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Valid Driver’s License
2. Proof of Auto Insurance
3. High School Diploma / GED
4.  High School Transcript / GED scores or equivalent certification

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS YOU MAY INCLUDE:

1. College Transcript
2. Work Resume & Certifications
3. Letters of Recommendation & References
4. Military Records (please provide a copy of your DD214)

All the required documents must be submitted to the apprenticeship office before any testing or interviews are done. You may email them to Linda @ Lbusse@smtt.org and she will schedule you for the next applicant test & interview date.

The Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP) is designed to provide members of the International Union of Operating Engineers a means to obtain a valid and reliable certification that accurately assesses their competence in crane operations, thereby directly promoting a safer jobsite environment for the worker, the public, and the industry.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age

• High School graduate or equivalency

• Valid driver’s license

How to Apply

Western States Operating Engineers
23500 S Operating Engineers Ln
Spangle, WA  99031
509-235-9393
wsopen.org