Construction Industry Training Council

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Physically able
• High School diploma/GED
• Current valid driver’s license

Step 2: Apply

Apply

• Contact Bellevue Office to apply
• Provide copy of DD-214, proof of education and age
• Complete interview
  * Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.
  * Veterans may qualify for direct entry and immediate placement in ranked pool of eligible applicants

Applicant Pool

• Placed in pool of eligible applicants
• Ranked based on interview
• Offered employment based on rank order

Step 3: Start

Apprenticeship

• 6,000 hours / 3 years on-the-job training
• Minimum of 160 hours of education each year through training facility or local college

Wages

• Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
• Gain 5-10% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
• Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
  

  Starting Hourly Base Rate:
  1. Minimum Base Rate
  Region 1A:  Western WA     $16.73
  Region 1B:  Western WA     $14.99
  Region 2:  Eastern WA      $13.79
  Region 3:  Southern WA   $13.79
  Region 4:  Central WA       $13.91
  Map of regions here
  2. Plus GI Bill® Housing Allowance
  Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

  SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TNG COUNCIL

Inland Northwest AGC

Region Covered

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Tenth grade education or equivalent
• Physically able
• Current valid driver’s license
• Dependable transportation
• Pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

• Submit application to training facility weekdays 0930-1500
• Provide copy of DD-214, proof of education, driver’s license, and I-9 Documents
• Complete interview
  * Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.

Applicant Pool

• Placed in pool of eligible applicants
• Ranked based on application and interview
• Placed on ready-to-dispatch list
• Complete 40-hour Safety & Orientation Training Class

Step 3: Start

Apprenticeship

• 6,000 hours / 3 years on-the-job training
• Minimum of 160 hours of education each year through­­­­­ Training Facility and 

Wages

• Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
• Gain 5-10% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
• Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$13.79 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: INLAND NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

NW College of Construction

Region Covered

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Pass drug screen test
• May be required to possess valid driver’s license

Step 2: Apply

Apply

• Apply at online during posted openings
• Provide copy of DD-214, proof of education and age, and any supporting documents including work history and certifications
• Submit documentation to apply@nwcoc.com
• Complete an interview with the committee
• Complete Orientation and Safety Training

Applicant Pool

• Placed in pool of eligible applicants
• Ranked based on interview, experience, and training
• Placed on ready-to-dispatch list

Step 3: Start

Apprenticeship

• 4,000 hours / 2 years on-the-job training
• Minimum of 144 hours of education each year at Training Facility

Wages

• Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
• Gain 10% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
• Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$14.30 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: OREGON COLUMBIA LABORERS JATC

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