Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Required Qualifications
1) 18 Years Old
2) High school diploma or GED
3) High school algebra or equivalent
4) Math and writing placement tests
5) Valid driver’s license
6) Must pass drug screen test
Step 2: Apply
Apply
- Complete placement tests
- Review, complete, and submit application packet
- Provide copy of DD214, transcripts, placement test results, driver’s license, and I-9 Documents
Applicant Pool
- Interview scheduled
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, training, and veterans preference
Step 3: Start with local 16
- 8000 hours/4 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 192 hours of education each year at
Wages
- Start at 50% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 5-10% pay increase after every 800 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
Starting Hourly Pay:
$20.75 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: PORTLAND SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Required Qualifications
1) 18 Years Old
2) Physically able
3) High School diploma/GED
4)Valid Washington State driver’s license
5) Proof of auto insurance
6) Must pass drug screen test
Step 2: Apply
Apply
- Apply online
- Provide required documents within 30 days of application including diploma, transcripts, and I-9 Documents: driver’s license, birth certificate
- Complete basic math and reading test
Applicant Pool
- Attend minimum qualification screening
- Interview scheduled
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, training, and veterans preference
Step 3: Start with local 66
- 9,000 hours / 5 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 200 hours of education each year through:
Everett Training Center OR 
OR DuPont Training Center OR 
Wages
- Start at 45% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 5% pay increase after every 900-1800 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6-12 months) and required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
Starting Hourly Pay:
$25.24 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: WESTERN WASHINGTON SHEET METAL JATC
