Bates Technical College has a 65 year history providing Washington State approved apprenticeship training programs. The college registers over 1,500 apprentices annually and currently, operates 16 apprenticeship disciplines offering both classroom and on-the-job training. Apprenticeships provide students with paid, on-the-job learning opportunities in the field with wages beginning at a percentage of the journey-level rate and increasing based on satisfactory progress in both the classroom and on the job.

Upon completing a one- to five- year (2,000 to 10,000 hour) apprenticeship with a minimum of 144 hours of related and supplemental instruction per year, the worker receives an Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion from The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Apprenticeship & Training Council and is recognized as a qualified journey level worker nationwide. 

PREPARING FOR APPRENTICESHIP
There are over 250 approved apprenticeship programs in Washington State.  For a list of all apprenticeship programs and contacts, learn how to become an apprentice, and other information relevant to apprenticeship, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries at: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/default.asp

APPRENTICESHIP STUDIES DEGREE
An Associate of Technology Degree in Apprenticeship Studies is available for apprentice graduates of an affiliated apprenticeship program.  The program must consist of at least 6,000 clock hours of on-the-job training and at least 432 clock hours of apprenticeship related instruction.  The apprentice or journey worker will need to complete five credits each of 100 level college courses including communications/English, human relations/social science, mathematics and a general education elective to qualify for the Associate of Technology Degree in Apprenticeship Studies.  These credits may be transferred from other institutions.

View more information on the Apprenticeship Studies Degree.

BATES-AFFILIATED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
For more information, please call the Training Coordinator directly.  For additional assistance, you may call the Bates Technical College Continuing Education & Apprenticeship Department at 253.680.7402 or 253.680.7300.

Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC)/Tacoma Machinist Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Industrial Controls Tech (Manufacturing Plant Only), Machinist, Machinist (Aircraft Oriented), Machinist Metal Fabricator, Maintenance Machinist (Aircraft Oriented), Outside Marine Machinist Apprentice, Saw and Knife Maker, Tool and Die Maker
Bob Storrar, Coordinator • 253.514.3697

Operating Engineers Regional Training JATC
Occupational Objective:  Construction Equipment Operator, Heavy Duty Repairman Mechanic, Hoisting Engineer, Technical Engineer
Jim Agnew, Training Director • 1.800.333.9752

Pacific NW Iron Workers & Employers Local #86 Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Iron Worker
Erich Smith, Coordinator • 206.244.2993

Pierce County Meatcutters Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Meatcutter
Gary Anderson, Director • 253.589.0367

Skookum Corporation & Directorate of Logistics, Fort Lewis, Washington JATC 
Occupational Objective:  Medium/Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Tom Whipple, Coordinator • 253.967.7850

South Puget Sound Carpenters JATC
Occupational Objective:  Bridge Carpenter, Carpenter, Carpenter/Piledriver, Dock and Warf Builder, Insulation Applicator, Maintenance Carpenter, Residential Carpenter, Shipwright
Dan Lindbo, Coordinator • 253.472.2629

Southwest Washington Electrical Workers Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Residential Wireman
Tony Lewis, Coordinator • 253.475.2922

Southwest Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter, Marine Pipefitter, Plumber, HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, Residential Plumber, Steamfitter
Elmer Arter, Coordinator • 360.486.9400

Washington State Fire Fighters Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
Occupational Objective:  Fire Fighter
Dave Myers, Coordinator • 253.318.1638

Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission/Washington Public Employees JATC
Occupational Objective:  Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist 1
Debbie Miller, Training Administrator • 425.649.4278

Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC
Occupational Objective:  Residential Sheet metal Worker, Sheet Metal Service Technician, Sheet Metal Test, Adjust and Balance Technician, Sheet Metal Worker
Eric Peterson, Training Administrator • 425.823.5737

Western Washington Operating Engineers Facilities Custodial Services Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Facilities Custodial Services Technician, Grounds Maintenance Specialist
Jim Burnson, Training Director • 253.351.0184

Western Washington Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship Committee
Occupational Objective:  Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Stationary Engineer, Warehouseman
Jim Burnson, Training Director • 253.351.0184