Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level worker. Apprentices get paid a livable wage while on-the-job learning and developing knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new career field. Related classroom instruction is scheduled outside on-the-job training.

In partnership with Spokane Community College, Meatcutters Apprenticeship JACT offer Meatcutters Apprenticeship courses in a rigorous line of study and skill development. The goal of the program is to share industry knowledge, skills, and techniques to develop apprentices into highly skilled journey-level meatcutters. Retail meat cutters are involved in the production of fresh and frozen meat products, such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, poultry and cured and smoked items. Also learn merchandising, customer relations and management.