Apprentice Related Training
More than 2,000 apprentices from over 25 different trades attend classes weekdays, evenings and Saturdays at the Georgetown Campus of South Seattle Community College.
The Campus is currently co-operating with the following Joint Apprenticeship Committees to provide related and supporting courses for apprentices and journey workers.
For more information contact the listings below or go to the Labor and Industry Web site.
South Seattle Community College also offers a non-transferable Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multi-Occupational Trades. View
degree requirements (PDF file) AAS Multi-Occupational Trades Brochure (PDF file).
Boeing
Highly skilled operators of machine tools used to make metal parts. They follow blueprints, sketches or specific dimensions to make or repair machines, metal pieces and tools. The Boeing/IAM Apprenticeship program offers eight vocational trades related to aircraft manufacturing.
Available to current Boeing Company employees only.
Phone: (253) 351-1918
Email: gina.m.aimes@boeing.com
Web site
Boiler Makers
Boilermakers are complete metal fabricators who build and repair ships, fishing boats, ferries, barges, cranes, offshore drilling platforms, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, plate and structural fabrications. Boilermakers perform welding, automatic and manual burning, blueprint reading, layout and template making, CAD (computer aided drawings), rigging, operation of mobile and stationary cranes, operation of shears, brakes, rolls, drill press, saws and all other metal fabrication equipment.
Phone:
(206) 624-4707
Email: boilermakerapprenticeship@msn.com
Web site
Cement Masons
Cement Masons are responsible for all concrete construction and repair, including pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, curbs, sidewalks and other structures requiring specific grades, slopes and shapes. They also work with terrazzo, polymers and other synthetics for topping, repair and injection. Cement Masons are responsible for all preparation and repairing of concrete. They also set forms and pins for slabs, steps, curbs, gutters and paving.
Cement Contractors Fact Sheet
Cement Finishers Fact Sheet
Phone: (206) 762-9286
Email: concretetraining@msn.com
Web Site
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Construction Linemen, Power Line Clearance,
and Tree Trimmers
Construction linemen construct electric transmission and distribution facilities. Tree trimmers work outdoors year-round clearing trees from around power lines.
Phone: (503) 253-8202
Email: @nwlinejatc.com
Web Site
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Cosmetology
Master highly qualified personal, professional and technical skills through on-the-job training. Become a certified journey-level worker and receive a state-issued certificate.
Phone: (206) 851-3257
Email: heidi@14thandgrand.com
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Electricians
Construction and residential electricians work in all phases of the electrical construction and service industry, including low voltage/sound and communication. Their work includes repair and maintenance on all electrical installations.
Phone: (425) 228-1777
Email: arlene@psejatc.org
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Electricians HVAC/Marine
Marine Electrician This program includes basic electrical training, blueprint reading, power tool skills training, repair of electrical boxes, electrical materials, ship construction techniques, including tanks, wire-ways, welding brackets, cabling, tagging, power generation, power distribution., load testing of AC/DC systems, lighting, phones, propulsion system cabling, weapon systems, communication systems, combat information center systems, welding, testing and industrial safety courses. The Marine Electrician is able to install, repair and maintain marine electrical systems. Completion of the apprenticeship allows the student to apply for an EL01 License.
Residential HVAC Electrician This program teaches the principles of energy, energy auditing for sustainability, motor, relay solenoids, transformers, temperature controls and safety devices, circuits, testing, transformers, temperature controls and safety devices, circuits, testing, AC/DC motors, signal circuits, high and low voltage residential and commercial wiring, electrical code, principles of oil burners and equipment, theory of pumps and pumping, combustion draft chamber and draft chamber efficiency, fuel oils, gravity, viscosity, BS, W, and BTU content, use of power tools, equipment and materials and instruments, basic blueprint reading and layout, welding, and multiple safety courses. Upon completion of the training program, a student may attain a Washington EL06A License.
Phone: (253) 315-0540
Email: brett@ibew46.com
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Elevator Constructors
Elevator Constructors or Elevator Mechanics—assemble, install, and replace elevators, escalators, chairlifts, dumbwaiters, moving walkways, and similar equipment in new and old buildings. Once the equipment is in service, they maintain and repair it as well. They also are responsible for modernizing older equipment.
Phone: (800) 861-0405
Email: earlvbaker@msn.com
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Firefighters
Firefighters are no longer associated with South Seattle Community College. You can contact Rick Chaney concerning this program.
Phone: (253) 946-7321
Email: rick.chaney@southkingfire.org
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Floorcovering
Install carpet, linoleum and soft tile on floors, walls and stairs at residential and commercial sites. This includes the preparation of the surface, measuring and calculations, cutting and fitting.
Phone: (253) 709-4348
Email: rrjg6010@aol.com
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Glaziers, Architectural Metal, and Glass workers
Glaziers fabricate and install glass, mirrors, metal framing, aluminum doors, entrances and storefronts on both commercial and residential buildings.
Phone: (206) 762-7001
Email: cstewart@glaziers188-training.com
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Iron Workers
Assemble and erect steel framework and other metal parts in building, on bridges, dams and other steel structures. They raise, place and join steel girders and columns to form structural frameworks.
Phone: (206) 244-2993
Email: local86@local86.org
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Masonry Trades (Bricklayers,
Caulkers, Marble
and Tile setters)
Bricklayers construct walls, fireplaces, industrial furnaces and other structures using brick, cement, cinder blocks and stone. Tile setters install ceramic tile, marble and granite. Building restoration includes cleaning, pointing and caulking.
Phone: (206) 767-3986
Email: wwmtrades@msn.com
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Meat Cutters
Retail meat cutters are involved in the production of fresh and frozen meat products, such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, poultry and cured and smoked items. Also learn merchandising, customer relations and management.
Phone: (253) 735-8181
Contact Tim Phalen, Union Representative
Meatcutters Brochure
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Painters, Decorators,, Stripers and Tapers (Drywall)
Painters and Decorators prepare and paint a diverse array of surfaces including industrial (steel structures and bridges), commercial (small businesses to skyscrapers) and residential. Drywall Finishers fill in and smooth seams in drywall.
Phone: (206) 762-8332
Email: more_info@apprenticeship.net
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School Health Technician
The School Health Technician Apprenticeship (Washington Public Schools Classified Employees JATC) consists of 3,000 hours of on-the-job training and 440 hours of related supplemental instruction.
Areas of study include: pharmacology, behavior management, child abuse awareness, child development, basic health care, computer applications, drug/alcohol awareness, computer applications, English, exceptional child, human nutrition, mathematics, professional self-development and maintenance and student records and the law.
Phone: (253) 876-7429 or (866) 820-5653
Contact: Tim Busch, PSE Field Services Specialist
Email: tbusch@pseofwa.org
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Seattle City Light Electrical Workers
Electrical utility workers construct and maintain electric transmissions and distribution facilities that deliver electricity to residential and commercial buildings.
Phone: (206) 386-1609
Email: apprenticeship.scl@seattle.gov
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Sprinkler Fitters
Pipe fitter specialist in fire protection. They install fire protection systems that are designed for every type of commercial or residential building and its specific hazards.
Phone: (206) 764-0395
Email: school699@qwest.net
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