AJAC offers three main programs to individuals looking to advance their career: Apprenticeship Preparation (Manufacturing Academy), Youth Apprenticeship, and Adult Apprenticeship.
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Building Washington’s Manufacturing Workforce
AJAC partners with employers, workers, and jobseekers to grow Washington’s advanced manufacturing workforce through registered apprenticeships and industry-aligned training.
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- Employers: AJAC works directly with manufacturing employers to design and deliver apprenticeship programs that meet real workforce needs. Our employer partners use apprenticeship to upskill current employees, build long-term talent pipelines, and improve retention.
- Working in Manufacturing
Already in the industry? Advance your skills, earn credentials, and grow your career while you work through AJAC’s apprenticeship programs. - New to Manufacturing
Looking to enter the manufacturing industry? AJAC’s Manufacturing Academy offers hands-on, entry-level training to help you start a career with opportunity for growth.
What AJAC Does
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AJAC designs training in partnership with manufacturers to ensure skills learned in the classroom translate directly to the shop floor. Our programs support employers building talent pipelines, workers advancing their careers, and individuals entering manufacturing for the first time.
From instruction and tracking to coordination and compliance, AJAC provides structured pathways that support long-term success for both people and businesses.
AJAC's Training Programs
Hands-on, entry-level training designed for individuals new to manufacturing and ready to begin a career in the industry.
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High school-based programs that help employers develop future talent while students earn credit, wages, and industry experience.
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Paid, structured training for manufacturing workers to build advanced, in-demand skills while employed.
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Why AJAC
AJAC is Washington State’s largest registered apprenticeship training organization for advanced manufacturing, training nearly 80% of all Washington State registered manufacturing apprentices.
Our organization is led by industry and built for industry. Our programs are shaped by employers, delivered by experienced instructors, and aligned with Washington’s manufacturing workforce needs.
We bring together education, industry, and workforce partners to create training solutions that work—today and for the future.
Why Apprenticeship Works
Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with structured instruction, allowing individuals to build skills while earning a wage.
For employers, it supports workforce development, retention, and succession planning.
For workers and new entrants, it provides a clear, supported pathway into long-term manufacturing careers.
Our Workforce Training Footprint
Program Year 2024-2025
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Whether you are an employer, a working professional, or someone exploring a new career, AJAC can help you take the next step.
This workforce training program receives partial support and funding from U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship: Building America grants. Read more about USDOL grant funding at esd.wa.gov/usdol.