Get Started in Apprenticeship

Launch Your Career!

Launch your career in advanced manufacturing in Washington State through AJAC’s registered apprenticeship programs. Those who meet the minimum qualifications for apprenticeship and possess technical or mechanical skills are in high-demand by companies who partner with AJAC.

AJAC Apprenticeships are only available to employees of our participating companies. You MUST be currently employed at an AJAC participating employer before you can enroll in any of our apprenticeship programs.

Complete the form below to request more details and tell us which program you’re interested in! A member of our team will contact you with more information and next steps.

Adult Apprenticeship Program

How to Launch Your Career with an AJAC Apprenticeship

1. All of AJAC’s apprenticeship programs are only available to individuals working in the industry for one of our participating employers(Training Agents). You must be hired and working for one of those companies before you are eligible to enroll in AJAC’s apprenticeship program.

2. Ask the company to recommend you for the apprenticeship

3. Meet the minimum qualifications and register for the apprenticeship

Only current employees of our participating companies (registered AJAC Training Agents) are eligible for our apprenticeship program. Please check out the list of aerospace and advanced manufacturing employers who we work with and visit their websites to view any job opportunities and apply. You have to apply directly with the employer and notify him/her that you are interested in an apprenticeship program with AJAC.

AJAC can provide additional opportunities to find training programs, making you a more competitive applicant. Please note: Submitting your information to AJAC for review will NOT register you for the apprenticeship. AJAC is NOT an employment agency or referral service and is NOT the hiring employer.

To Submit your Information for AJAC to Review, Start Here: (This is NOT an application.)

Contact Information

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It is very important that you enter your e-mail address correctly, because it is one of the ways AJAC and/or potential employers will communicate with you regarding your submitted information.

Optional Information

The following information is optional, but helps AJAC to increase training and educational opportunities for applicants. Your answers to these questions will not affect your entry into the advanced manufacturing apprenticeship.

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Additional Information

Where did you hear about AJAC?

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At least 16 years of ageCurrently enrolled in high schoolGraduated high school and have a high school diploma or GEDCompleted one of the following: World of Work Inventory (WOWI) or a College Math and English Assessment Test (90% or higher)Currently work in the manufacturing industry

Prior Experience

Do you have experience working in a manufacturing production environment?

Are you currently enrolled in or graduated from a machining, maintenance, mechatronics, engineering, or technical skills training program?

If yes, please provide the following information:

Program

Graduation Date or Expected

Educational Institution

What tools and/or equipment do you have experience using?

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Questions? Please contact us via email or 206-764-7940.

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