June 2022 Newsletter
Washington Building Trades Apprenticeship Resources
State-registered Apprenticeships can provide an excellence career path for students of all levels who are willing to work for their career.
2022 Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook
Discover the best pathway to your career in construction!
If you or someone you know is looking for a career that pays well, offers competitive benefits, and plenty of opportunities for advancement, an apprenticeship in the construction trades is a great place to start.
This guidebook is produced by the City of Seattle and Sound Transit in partnership with other regional organizations.
Hard copies of the Apprenticeship Guidebook will be available in early July. Contact Jon.Bersche@seattle.gov for more information.
Washington Labor Market Report:2022 Snapshot
THE PROBLEM: Over the last few decades, there has been a concerted effort to channel all K-12 students to community colleges and four-year universities.
THE SOLUTION: State-registered apprenticeships can provide an excellent career path for students of all levels who are willing to work for their career.
Apprenticeship Prep Summit #3: Connecting Core Plus Construction to Recognized Apprenticeship Prep
There are curriculum options for your apprenticeship preparation programs. It is important to consider what curriculum matches the trades that you want to prepare your students to enter. It is also best to get input from the trades you want to partner with and get program support through an MOU or Articulation Agreement.
Building a Career + Leave a Legacy
Empowering your best leaders to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.
Training Apprentices for work
Training Mentors to Lead
For more information sign up at soundmentoring.com
Washington Has the Edge
From the beach towns of Washington State to the highest point of Mount Rainier, Washington is committed to building their workforce pipeline. Together with our partners, we are proud to share free access to career exploration media featuring Washington based companies on an all-new landing page: Washington has the Edge!
Thank you to Absher Construction, Walsh and Sound Transit for their partnership-Check our their videos!
NOW LIVE: Summer Camps 2022
This summer, help students discover careers & take the STEAM Challenge!
Edge Factor is providing a fun and engaging Summer Camp Toolkit that includes STEAM-basedengaging Summer Camp Toolkit that includes STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) challenges and career exploration tools!
There are two age-appropriate versions of the toolkit:
Junior Summer Camp toolkit is for learners in grades 5-8+
Summer Camp toolkit is for learners in grades 9-10+
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