For Apprentices

Minimum requirements typically include a HS diploma or GED equivalent and Ability to work a 40hr work week.

We offer multi-occupation, WA State registered healthcare apprenticeship programs. 

Apprenticeship Programs include:

Medical/Pharmacy

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Central Sterile Processing Technician

Behavioral Health

• Behavioral Health Technician
• Peer Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Professional

We also offer other entry-level pathways into the healthcare field. Our Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) and our Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) Training Program trains entry-level job seekers for careers in the healthcare sector. Candidates can earn the Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C or CNA). 

General Inquiry: , (425) 255-0315

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Behavioral Health Apprenticeship: Contact Marijo Manaois, Strategic Partnerships Project Manager, , 425-547-6577

NA-C, MA, Pharm Tech, and CSP Apprenticeship: Contact Mary Ramolete​, Strategic Partnerships Project Manager, , 425-473-9352 

Apprenticeship starts with a job. Get hired as an apprentice at one of our employer partners.

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Get Hired | Employers will reach out and schedule an interview if you match their needs and walk you through their hiring process

Get Started | Once you’ve gotten a job offer and are onboarded to your new employer, we enroll you in the next training cohort, assign your mentor and you begin your new earn-while you learn journey!

Requirements after being hired by an employer to be an apprentice per Program Standards

Proof of High School Graduation: We accept high school diplomas, high school transcripts, college transcripts, or GEDs.

Proof of Age: Document with your date of birth proving you are 18 years or older, such as a state ID, driver’s license, or birth certificate.

English and Math Requirements: 
Option 1: Provide a transcript for college level Basic Math Skills (Math 081) or higher and English 098 or higher. We accept official or unofficial transcripts showing completion of English 098 or higher and any college level Math that includes fractions, ratios, decimals, order of operations, measurements, and geometry.

Option 2: Utilize Seattle Colleges’ direct-self placement tool to determine your proficiency in Math and English. Click here to learn more about this option and take the Directed Self Placement tests. To be eligible for our program, you must be recommended to take a level 2 math class or higher and an English 098 class or higher after utilizing the DPS tool. But, you can utilize this tool as many times as you need to and will receive results immediately upon completion. Additional information about the Direct Self Placement tools and process.

English Direct Self Placement

Math Direct Self Placement

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Math and English Pre-Qualification Requirements

Do you need help with your bills?

We offer assistance up to $2,500*

We can help pay your bills (proof of bill required)

• Housing
• Utilities
• Transportation (gas cards, orca cards, etc.)
• Childcare

*While grant funds remain

Services

• Laptop Lending
• One-on-One Instructor Tutoring & Exam Prep
• English Language Tutoring

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