Help fund Washington State's next generation of manufacturers

Donate to AJAC's Apprenticeship Programs

Invest in Hands-On Careers That Last

Fuel the Future of Manufacturing

Your donation helps apprentices launch lasting careers in Washington manufacturing.

An AJAC Apprentice receives mentorship on the job.

Ways to Give

What Your Gift SupportsGiving Level
Entry Level Impact: Precision Measuring Tools for One Manufacturing Academy Cohort$100
Build Confidence: Resume Development for 10 Manufacturing Academy Graduates$250
Bridge the Digital Divide: One Laptop for a Four-Year Apprentice to Use During Training$500
Fund Their Future: One Year of Tuition for an Apprentice$1,000
Open Doors to Employment: Employment Connections for One Manufacturing Academy Cohort$2,500
One Apprenticeship Class (Equipment, Instructors, Supplies, and Facilities)$5,000
Build New Pathways: Development Costs for New Apprenticeship Pathways$10,000
Train a Team: One Year of Training for One Apprenticeship Cohort$15,000
Change 18 Lives: Fully Fund One Manufacturing Academy Cohort$35,000
Workforce Champion: Train 10 apprentices$50,000
Sponsor a Student or Cohort
The 20.08 Giving Club invites you to donate $20.08 a month to support apprenticeship training, employer partnerships, and career advancement opportunities.

Small Gift. Real Impact.

AJAC was founded in 2008 on a simple idea: give people access to real skills, and they’ll build real futures.

The 20.08 Giving Club invites you to donate $20.08 a month to support apprenticeship training, employer partnerships, and career advancement opportunities.

Your recurring gift provides stable support that helps us serve more apprentices each year. Join us in building Washington’s manufacturing workforce.

Join the 20.08 Giving Club Today!

How to Donate

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation is tax-deductible. Upon donation, you will receive a confirmation and tax receipt for your records.

Making a donation to AJAC is easy—and every contribution brings us one step closer to a stronger, more equitable manufacturing workforce.

Whether you’re giving as an individual, a proud AJAC alum, or a company looking to invest in Washington’s future, your support has a direct and lasting impact.

Ways to Give:

  • Online: Use our secure form to make a one-time or monthly donation.
  • Matching Gifts: Check if your employer offers donation matching to double your impact.
  • Corporate Sponsorships & Major Gifts: Contact us to explore customized giving opportunities, including cohort sponsorships, graduation partnerships, or equipment donations.
  • Tribute Gifts: Honor a mentor, apprentice, or loved one with a gift in their name.

Every dollar helps fund training, tools, tuition, and support services that remove barriers to opportunity—and launch long-term careers in Washington’s high-demand industries.

Robby Parmelee is a machinist apprentice at Three Sigma Manufacturing

Manufacturing Careers Starts with You

Washington’s manufacturing industry is booming—but without a strong pipeline of skilled workers, employers are struggling to fill critical roles. That’s where AJAC comes in.

For over 15 years, AJAC has trained and placed thousands of apprentices across the state, helping individuals build meaningful careers in aerospace, automation, machining, food processing, and more. From high school students to adult career changers, our programs open doors to debt-free education, hands-on training, and long-term employment.

Your gift powers this mission. It funds the tools, tuition, and support our apprentices need to succeed—while fueling the future of Washington’s workforce.

Sponsor a Student or Cohort
AJAC's Manufacturing Academy instructor teaches a student how to measure a part on a lathe.

How to Donate

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation is tax-deductible. Upon donation, you will receive a confirmation and tax receipt for your records.

Making a donation to AJAC is easy—and every contribution brings us one step closer to a stronger, more equitable manufacturing workforce.

Whether you’re giving as an individual, a proud AJAC alum, or a company looking to invest in Washington’s future, your support has a direct and lasting impact.

Ways to Give:

  • Online: Use our secure form to make a one-time or monthly donation.
  • Matching Gifts: Check if your employer offers donation matching to double your impact.
  • Corporate Sponsorships & Major Gifts: Contact us to explore customized giving opportunities, including cohort sponsorships, graduation partnerships, or equipment donations.
  • Tribute Gifts: Honor a mentor, apprentice, or loved one with a gift in their name.

Every dollar helps fund training, tools, tuition, and support services that remove barriers to opportunity—and launch long-term careers in Washington’s high-demand industries.

Support an Apprentice's Journey Today

Impact by the Numbers

650
Apprenticeship Graduates
1,465
Apprenticeship Preparation Graduates
3,400
+
Total Individuals Served

AJAC apprentices and students are working adults, first-generation learners, veterans, and underserved youth. Your gift provides tools, training, and a path to lifelong careers in high-demand industries.