Apprenticeship

apprentice working with equipment
 

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a required training program consisting of a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level professional. Once completed, the apprentice becomes a nationally recognized journeyman.

Apprenticeship standards

Registered apprenticeship program standards in Washington state are regulated by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC). A sponsor/employer operates an apprenticeship program and follows recommended guidelines. There are also federally registered apprenticeship programs who report to the U.S. Department of Labor and follow the standards assigned.

electrician working on electrical lines

Benefits of an apprenticeship vs. college

There are a wide variety of apprenticeships available, and similar to college, an apprenticeship can take years to complete. One of the benefits of apprenticeship is you earn while you learn, and many apprentices enjoy raises along the path to becoming a journey-level worker. (pc: Dennis Schroeder, NREL 122267)

 

Apprenticeship programs & CDL schools

We provide extensive, though not all-inclusive, links to apprenticeship programs and CDL schools. Please refer to the websites listed below by state for job opportunities in employment areas that are available.

SponsorOccupationLocationWebsite
Alta Forest ProductsIndustrial ElectricianChehalishttps://www.altafp.com/
AvistaCablemanSpokanehttps://www.myavista.com/about-us/working-at-avista/get-into-the-trades
AvistaLinemanSpokanehttps://www.myavista.com/about-us/working-at-avista/get-into-the-trades
AvistaMetermanSpokanehttps://www.myavista.com/about-us/working-at-avista/get-into-the-trades
AvistaElectrical MechanicSpokanehttps://www.myavista.com/about-us/working-at-avista/get-into-the-trades
AvistaHydro & Substation OperatorSpokanehttps://www.myavista.com/about-us/working-at-avista/get-into-the-trades
Benton County PUDLinemanKennewickhttps://www.bentonpud.org/
Benton County PUDMetermanKennewickhttps://www.bentonpud.org/
Benton Rural Electric AssociationLinemanProsserhttps://bentonrea.org/
Bonneville Power AdministrationHigh-voltage ElectricianVancouverhttps://www.bpa.gov/about/careers/explore-a-career-at-bpa/bpa-apprenticeship-program
Bonneville Power AdministrationLineworkerVancouverhttps://www.bpa.gov/about/careers/explore-a-career-at-bpa/bpa-apprenticeship-program
Bonneville Power AdministrationSubstation OperatorVancouverhttps://www.bpa.gov/about/careers/explore-a-career-at-bpa/bpa-apprenticeship-program
Centralia City LightLinemanCentraliahttps://www.cityofcentralia.com/
Centralia City LightHydro Plant OperatorCentraliahttps://www.cityofcentralia.com/
Centralia City LightMeter TechnicianCentraliahttps://www.cityofcentralia.com/
Centralia City LightSubstation OperatorCentraliahttps://www.cityofcentralia.com/
Chelan PUDLinemanWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
Chelan PUDPower Systems WiremanWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
Chelan PUDMetermanWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
Chelan PUDGeneration MechanicWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
Chelan PUDHydro OperatorWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
Chelan PUDGeneration WiremanWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
Chelan PUDElectric Utility TechnicianWenatcheehttps://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers/working-at-the-pud/apprenticeships
City of EllensburgLinemanEllensburghttps://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/
City of EllensburgMetermanEllensburghttps://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/
City of MiltonLinemanMiltonhttps://wa-milton.civicplus.com/
City of Richland, Energy Services Dept.LinemanRichlandhttps://www.ci.richland.wa.us/departments/energy-services
City of Richland, Energy Services Dept.Meter RepairmanRichlandhttps://www.ci.richland.wa.us/departments/energy-services
City of Richland, Energy Services Dept.Electrical Mechanic/WiremanRichlandhttps://www.ci.richland.wa.us/departments/energy-services
City of SumasLinemanSumashttps://www.cityofsumas.com/
Clallam County PUDLinemanCarlsborghttps://clallampud.net/
Clallam County PUDMeter TechnicianCarlsborghttps://clallampud.net/
Clallam County PUDTree TrimmerCarlsborghttps://clallampud.net/
Clallam County PUDSubstation Equipment ElectricianCarlsborghttps://clallampud.net/
Clark County PUDLinemanVancouverhttps://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/
Clark County PUDMetermanVancouverhttps://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/
Columbia Rural Electric AssociationLinemanWalla Wallahttps://www.columbiarea.coop/
Columbia Rural Electric AssociationMetermanWalla Wallahttps://www.columbiarea.coop/
Construction Industry Training Council of WashingtonHVAC InstallerBellevuehttps://citcwa.org/apprenticeship/
Cowlitz County PUDLinemanLongviewhttps://www.cowlitzpud.org/
Cowlitz County PUDMetermanLongviewhttps://www.cowlitzpud.org/
Eastern Washington-Northeast Oregon Pipe Trades Apprenticeship CommitteeHVAC/Refrigeration MechanicPascohttp://www.ua598.org/
Elmhurst Mutual Power & LightLinemanTacomahttps://www.elmhurstmutual.org/
FramatomeIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianRichlandhttps://www.framatome.com/EN/home-57/index.html
Franklin PUDLinemanPascohttps://www.franklinpud.com/
Franklin PUDMetermanPascohttps://www.franklinpud.com/
Franklin PUDSubstation ElectricianPascohttps://www.franklinpud.com/
Frontier Apprenticeship & TrainingElectricianBattle Groundhttps://frontierat.com/
Grand Coulee Power Office, Bureau of ReclamationHydro MechanicGrand Couleehttps://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/index.html
Grand Coulee Power Office, Bureau of ReclamationPower Systems ControlGrand Couleehttps://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/index.html
Grand Coulee Power Office, Bureau of ReclamationHydro Power Plant OperatorGrand Couleehttps://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/index.html
Grand Coulee Power Office, Bureau of ReclamationPower Systems ElectricianGrand Couleehttps://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/index.html
Grant County PUDLinemanBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grant County PUDHydro MechanicBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grant County PUDElectronics TechnicianBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grant County PUDPower Plant OperatorBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grant County PUDHydro ElectricianBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grant County PUDPower Systems ElectricianBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grant County PUDMeter TechnicianBeverlyhttps://www.grantpud.org/
Grays Harbor PUDLinemanAberdeenhttps://www.ghpud.org/
Grays Harbor PUDMetermanAberdeenhttps://www.ghpud.org/
Grays Harbor PUDUtility WiremanAberdeenhttps://www.ghpud.org/
Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship CommitteeHVAC/Refrigeration MechanicLaceyhttps://gwwpt.org/
Inland Empire Electrical JATC (IBEW 73)ElectricianSpokanehttps://www.inlandelectrical.org/
Inland Empire Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Apprenticeship Training CommitteeHVAC/Refrigeration FitterSpokanehttps://www.ua44.org/index.cfm
Inland Power & Light Co.LinemanSpokanehttps://www.inlandpower.com/
Jefferson County PUDLinemanPort Hadlockhttps://www.jeffpud.org/
Jefferson County PUDSubstation and Equipment TechnicianPort Hadlockhttps://www.jeffpud.org/
Klickitat County PUDLinemanGoldendalehttp://www.klickitatpud.com/
Lakeview Light & PowerMeter TechnicianLakewoodhttps://lakeviewlight.com/
Lakeview Light & PowerLine ElectricianLakewoodhttps://lakeviewlight.com/
Lewis County PUDLinemanChehalishttps://www.lcpud.org/
Lewis County PUDMetermanChehalishttps://www.lcpud.org/
Lewis County PUDTree TrimmerChehalishttps://www.lcpud.org/
Lewis County PUDOperator-MaintainerChehalishttps://www.lcpud.org/
LU112-NECA Electrical JATCInside WiremanKennewickhttp://www.jatc112.org/
Mason County PUD # 1LinemanSheltonhttps://mason-pud1.org/
Mason County PUD # 3LinemanSheltonhttps://www.pud3.org/
Mason County PUD # 3MetermanSheltonhttps://www.pud3.org/
Mason County PUD # 3Tree TrimmerSheltonhttps://www.pud3.org/
Mason County PUD # 3Utility WiremanSheltonhttps://www.pud3.org/
Mastercraft Electric Inc.ElectricianPacifichttp://www.mastercraftinc.com/
McCleary Light & PowerLinemanMcClearyhttps://cityofmccleary.com/
Northwest Line JATCLinemanVancouverhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Line JATCTree TrimmerVancouverhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Washington Electrical Industry JATCInside WiremanMount Vernonhttps://www.nwejatc.org/
OHOP Mutual Light CompanyLine ElectricianEatonvillehttps://www.ohop.coop/
Orcas Power & Light CooperativeLinemanEastsoundhttps://www.opalco.com/
Pacific County PUDLinemanLong Beachhttp://www.pacificpud.org/
Pacific County PUDMetermanLong Beachhttp://www.pacificpud.org/
Pacific County PUDElectrical Maintenance TechLong Beachhttp://www.pacificpud.org/
Pacific Power & LU 125 JATCLinemanMultiple Locationshttps://www.pacificpower.net/
Pacific Power & LU 125 JATCMeter TechnicianMultiple Locationshttps://www.pacificpower.net/
Peninsula Light CompanyLinemanGig Harborhttps://www.penlight.org/
Peninsula Light CompanyWiremanGig Harborhttps://www.penlight.org/
Peninsula Light CompanyMetermanGig Harborhttps://www.penlight.org/
Performance Electrical Apprenticeship CommitteeInside ElectricianPuyalluphttps://www.peacapprenticeship.com/
Port Angeles City LightLinemanPort Angeleshttps://www.cityofpa.us/429/Light-Operations-electric-utility
Puget Sound Electrical JATC (IBEW 46)Maintenance ElectricianRentonhttps://www.psejatc.org/
Puget Sound Electrical JATC (IBEW 46)Inside WiremanRentonhttps://www.psejatc.org/
Puget Sound EnergyMetermanBellevuehttps://www.pse.com/
Puget Sound EnergyHydro MechanicBellevuehttps://www.pse.com/
Puget Sound EnergyHydro ElectricianBellevuehttps://www.pse.com/
Puget Sound EnergyWiremanBellevuehttps://www.pse.com/
Puget Sound EnergyCombustion Turbine SpecialistBellevuehttps://www.pse.com/
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianPullmanhttps://selinc.com/
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesHVAC Service TechnicianPullmanhttps://selinc.com/
Seattle Area Pipe TradesHVAC/Refrigeration MechanicRentonhttps://www.seattlepipetrades.org/
Seattle City LightLineworkerSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Seattle City LightCable SplicerSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Seattle City LightElectrician ConstructorSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Seattle City LightGeneration Electrician ConstructorSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Seattle City LightHydroelectric Maintenance MachinistSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Seattle City LightMeter ElectricianSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Sheet Metal Workers SMART Local 55HVAC Service TechnicianSpokanehttps://smw55.org/
Skamania County PUDLinemanCarsonhttps://www.skamaniapud.com/
Snohomish County PUDLinemanEveretthttps://www.snopud.com/
Snohomish County PUDMetermanEveretthttps://www.snopud.com/
Snohomish County PUDUtility WiremanEveretthttps://www.snopud.com/
Snohomish County PUDSystem OperatorEveretthttps://www.snopud.com/
Southwest Washington Electrical JATC (IBEW 76)Inside WiremanTacomahttp://www.swjatc.org/
Tacoma PowerLine ElectricianTacomahttps://www.mytpu.org/careers/apprenticeships/
Tacoma PowerWire ElectricianTacomahttps://www.mytpu.org/careers/apprenticeships/
Tacoma PowerMeter & Relay TechnicianTacomahttps://www.mytpu.org/careers/apprenticeships/
Tanner Electric CooperativeLinemanNorth Bendhttps://www.tannerelectric.coop/
Titan ElectricalInside WiremanYakimahttps://titanelectricalwa.com/
Town of EatonvilleLinemanEatonvillehttps://eatonville-wa.gov/
Tradesman ElectricInside ElectricianBattle Groundhttps://tradesmenelectric.com/
United States Army Corp of Engineers, Seattle DistrictPower Plant OperatorSeattlehttps://www.nws.usace.army.mil/
Vera Water and PowerLinemanSpokane Valleyhttps://verawaterandpower.com/
Wahkiakum County PUDLinemanCathlamethttps://www.wahkiakumpud.org/
Western Washington Sheet Metal JATCHVAC Service TechnicianEveretthttps://wwsmjatc.org/
Western Washington Sheet Metal JATCHVAC Controls TechnicianEveretthttps://wwsmjatc.org/
WeyerhaeuserIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianRaymondhttps://www.weyerhaeuser.com/
Yakama PowerLinemanToppenishhttps://www.yakamapower.com/
SponsorOccupationLocationWebsite
ABC Pacific NorthwestCommercial Building Energy AnalystPortlandhttps://www.abcpnw.org/Apprenticeship/ABC-Apprenticeship
ABC Pacific NorthwestHVAC Installation and RepairPortlandhttps://www.abcpnw.org/Apprenticeship/ABC-Apprenticeship
Central Electric CooperativeMeter PersonRedmondhttps://www.cec.coop/
Central Electric JATCInside ElectricianTangenthttps://www.cjatc.org/
Central Lincoln PUDElectrical Meter RepairerNewporthttps://clpud.org/
Central Lincoln PUDLinemanNewporthttps://clpud.org/
City of Bandon & IBEW 659LinemanBandonhttps://www.cityofbandon.org/electric
City of Forest Grove Light & PowerLinemanForest Grovehttps://www.forestgrove-or.gov/lp
City of Forest Grove Light & PowerMetermanForest Grovehttps://www.forestgrove-or.gov/lp
Clatskanie PUDLinemanClatskaniehttps://www.clatskaniepud.com/
Columbia Basin Electric CooperativeLinemanHeppnerhttps://cbec.cc/
Consumers Power Inc.LinemanPhilomathhttps://www.cpi.coop/
Crater Lake Electrical Training CenterInside ElectricianCentral Pointhttps://clejatc.org/
Crater Lake Electrical Training CenterRenewable Energy TechnicianCentral Pointhttps://clejatc.org/
Eugene Water & Electric BoardLinemanEugenehttps://www.eweb.org/
Eugene-Springfield JATCElectrical Meter RepairerSpringfieldhttp://www.eugenespringfieldjatc.org/
Eugene-Springfield JATCLinemanSpringfieldhttp://www.eugenespringfieldjatc.org/
Eugene-Springfield JATCSubstation Electrician/WiremanSpringfieldhttp://www.eugenespringfieldjatc.org/
EWEB Outside Electrical Workers JATCElectrical Meter RepairerEugenehttps://www.eweb.org/
Harney Electric CooperativeLinemanHineshttps://hec.coop/
High Desert Apprenticeship, Inc.Inside ElectricianBendhttps://www.highdesertapprenticeship.com/
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Mid-Oregon ChapterInside ElectricianEugenehttps://midoregoniec.org/
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of OregonInside ElectricianTigardhttps://iecoregon.org/
Mid-Willamette Industrial Electrical JATCElectrician, Limited MaintenanceEugenehttps://www.facebook.com/MA2008JATC/
NECA-IBEW 48 Electrical JATCInside ElectricianPortlandhttps://nietc.org/
Northwest Institute of Electrical TechnologyElectricianPortlandhttps://nwelectricaltech.com/
Northwest Line JATCConstruction LinemanVancouver, WAhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Line JATCTree TrimmerVancouver, WAhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Lineman CollegeLinemanMeridian, IDhttps://lineman.edu/
NW Apprenticeship ServicesElectrician, Limited MaintenanceSalemhttps://nwapprenticeship.org/
NW Apprenticeship ServicesHVAC Service Technician/InstallerSalemhttps://nwapprenticeship.org/
Pacific Inside Electrical JATCInside ElectricianNorth Bendhttps://www.pacificjatc.com/
PCC Structurals TATCElectrician, Limited MaintenancePortlandhttps://www.pccstructurals.com/
Renewable Energy JATCLimited Renewable Energy TechnicianHillsborohttps://www.solarapprenticeship.org/
Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATCElectricianBoise, IDhttps://idahoelectricalapprenticeship.org/
Tillamook PUDLinemanTillamookhttps://www.tpud.org/
Umatilla ElectricLinemanHermistonhttps://www.umatillaelectric.com/
SponsorOccupationLocationWebsite
A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerMeridianhttps://a1heating.com/
ACI NorthwestHVAC Mechanic and InstallerDalton Gardenshttps://www.acinw.com/
Anderson & Wood Construction CompanyElectricianMeridianhttps://awconst.com/
Anderson & Wood Construction CompanyLinemanMeridianhttps://awconst.com/
Buffalo Electric, Inc.ElectricianHaileyhttp://buffaloelectricidaho.com/index.html
Challenger Companies, Inc.ElectricianNampahttps://challengercompanies.com/
Cheetah ElectricElectricianMoscowhttps://www.cheetahelectric.com/
City of BurleyLinemanBurleyhttps://burleyidaho.org/
City of RupertLinemanRuperthttps://www.rupert-idaho.com/electric
Clearwater Paper Corp.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerSpokane, WAhttps://www.clearwaterpaper.com/home/default.aspx
Clearwater Paper Corp.Electronic Engineering TechnicianSpokane, WAhttps://www.clearwaterpaper.com/home/default.aspx
Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling LLCHVAC Mechanic and InstallerWeiserhttps://www.comfortzoneweiser.com/
DC Electric, Inc.ElectricianIdaho Fallshttp://www.d-c-electric.com/
Doug's Construction & Repair Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerRigbyhttps://www.dougsrepair.com/
Drake MechanicalHVAC Mechanic and InstallerBoisehttps://www.drakemech.com/
Eastern Idaho Electrical JATCElectricianPocatellohttps://www.eijatc.org/
Electrical Contractors of IdahoElectricianJeromehttps://electricalcontractorsofidaho.com/
Fall River Electric CooperativeLinemanAshton, Driggshttps://www.fallriverelectric.com/
Fruitland ElectricElectricianFruitlandhttps://fruitlandelectric.com/
Hecla, Lucky Friday MineElectricianMullanhttps://www.hecla.com/
Hecla, Lucky Friday MineHVAC Mechanic and InstallerMullanhttps://www.hecla.com/
Idaho Falls PowerIndustrial Machinery MechanicIdaho Fallshttps://www.ifpower.org/
Idaho Falls PowerLinemanIdaho Fallshttps://www.ifpower.org/
Idaho PowerLinemanMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerStation TechnicianMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerMeter TechnicianMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerLine OperationsMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerRelay TechnicianMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerCommunication TechnicianMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerGeneration SpecialistMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Idaho PowerGeneration TechnicianMultiple Locationshttps://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/
Inland Empire Electrical JATCElectricianSpokane, WAhttps://www.inlandelectrical.org/
JA Bertsch Heating and CoolingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerCoeur d' Alenehttps://jabertsch.com/
Kootenai Electric JATCLinemanHaydenhttps://www.kec.com/
Lewis CorporationHVAC Mechanic and InstallerPocatellohttps://lcorp.com/about-us/
Lost River Electric CooperativeLinemanMackayhttp://www.lostriverelectriccoopinc.com/index.html
Mathews Plumbing & HeatingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerShelleyhttps://mathewsplumbing.net/
Metalcraft MechanicalHVAC Mechanic and InstallerHaydenhttp://mmidaho.com/#home
Mike's MechanicalElectricianLewistonhttps://mikes-mechanical.com/
Mike's MechanicalHVAC Mechanic and InstallerLewistonhttps://mikes-mechanical.com/
Mountain States Line Constructors JATCLinemanMultiple Locationshttps://www.mslcat.org/
Northwest Building SystemsElectricianBoisehttps://nwbsinc.com/
Northwest Line JATCConstruction LinemanVancouver, WAhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Line JATCTree TrimmerVancouver, WAhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Lineman CollegeLinemanMeridianhttps://lineman.edu/
Perfect Plumbing, Heating & AirHVAC Mechanic and InstallerGarden Cityhttps://perfectplumbingheatingair.com/
PotlatchDelticElectricianMultiple Locationshttps://www.potlatchdeltic.com/Page/ViewPage/1
Raft River Electric CoopLinemanMaltahttps://www.rrelectric.com/
Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATCElectricianBoisehttps://idahoelectricalapprenticeship.org/
Strom ElectricElectricianTroyhttps://stromelectric.net/
Thornton Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerKetchumhttps://thorntonheatingandsheetmetal.com/
Track Utilities LLCLinemanMeridianhttps://www.trackutilitiesllc.com/
TVR, Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerMeridianhttps://tvrinc.net/
United Electric Co-op, Inc.LinemanHeyburnhttps://uec.coop/
West Point Electric SolutionsElectricianVictorhttps://www.wpellc.biz/
SponsorOccupationLocationWebsite
7-ElectricElectricianFairfieldhttps://7-electric.com/
A T KlemensHVAC Mechanic and InstallerGreat Fallshttps://atklemens.com/
A T KlemensElectricianGreat Fallshttps://atklemens.com/
Absolute ElectricElectricianBozemanhttp://www.absoluteelectricmt.com/
ACI ElectricElectricianEast Helenahttp://acielectric.com/
Action Electric MontanaElectricianBillingshttp://actionelectricinc.com/
Agri IndustriesElectricianSidneyhttps://www.agriindustries.com/
Air Quality MechanicalHVAC Mechanic and InstallerMissoulahttp://airqualitymechanical.com/
Aire ServHVAC Mechanic and InstallerBigforkhttps://www.aireserv.com/kalispell/bigfork-heating/
All About You Plumbing & HeatingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerGreat Fallshttps://www.allaboutyouplumbingandheating.com/
All ElectricElectricianPolsonhttps://www.allelectricllc.net/
Beartooth Electric CooperativeLinemanRed Lodgehttps://www.beartoothelectric.com/
Big Horn County Electric CooperativeLinemanHardinhttps://www.bhcec.com/
Big Sky ElectricElectricianKalispellhttps://bskyelectric.com/
Blackfeet Apprenticeship ProgramElectricianBrowninghttps://blackfeetmanpower.com/
Blackfeet Apprenticeship ProgramLinemanBrowninghttps://blackfeetmanpower.com/
Bureau of Reclamation-Great Plains RegionElectrical Engineering TechnicianBillingshttps://www.usbr.gov/gp/
Bureau of Reclamation-Great Plains RegionIndustrial Machinery MechanicsBillingshttps://www.usbr.gov/gp/
Bureau of Reclamation-Great Plains RegionPower Plant OperatorsBillingshttps://www.usbr.gov/gp/
Direct ElectricElectricianBakerhttp://www.deelc.com/index.html
DJ's ElectricElectricianHamiltonhttps://www.djselectric.com/
Energy 1 LLCElectricianBozemanhttps://www.energy-1.net/
Heaton ElectricElectricianKalispellhttps://heatonelectric.com/
Hill County Electric CooperativeLinemanHavrehttps://www.hcelectric.com/
Liberty ElectricElectricianMissoulahttps://libertyelectricinc.com/
Loch ElectricElectricianHavrehttps://lochelectric.com/
Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric CooperativeLinemanSidneyhttps://www.lyrec.com/
McCone Electric CooperativeLinemanCirclehttps://mcconeelectric.coop/
Mission Valley Power JATCElectrical DrafterPablohttps://missionvalleypower.org/
Mission Valley Power JATCTree TrimmerPablohttps://missionvalleypower.org/
Mission Valley Power JATCElectricianPablohttps://missionvalleypower.org/
Mission Valley Power JATCLinemanPablohttps://missionvalleypower.org/
Montana Electrical JATCElectricianHelenahttp://www.mtelectricaljatc.org/index.cfm
Mountain States Line Constructors JATCLinemanHelenahttps://www.mslcat.org/
NorthWestern Energy JATCLinemanMultiple Locationshttps://www.northwesternenergy.com/
NorthWestern Energy JATCPower Distributers and DispatchersMultiple Locationshttps://www.northwesternenergy.com/
NorthWestern Energy JATCPower Plant OperatorsMultiple Locationshttps://www.northwesternenergy.com/
NorVal Electric CooperativeLinemanGlasgowhttps://www.norval.coop/
Palmer Electrical ContractingElectricianMissoulahttp://palmerelectricalinc.com/
PowerTech Inc.ElectricianMissoulahttps://www.mtpowertech.com/
Rocky Mountain ElectricElectricianBozemanhttps://rmemt.com/
Sacry ElectricElectricianBozemanhttp://sacryelectricinc.com/
Simco ElectricElectricianKalispellhttps://www.simcoelectricmt.com/home
Slate ElectricalElectricianHelenahttps://slateelectrical.com/
Temp Right Service, Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerMissoula, Kalispellhttps://tempright.com/
Tongue River Electric CooperativeLinemanMultiple Locationshttps://www.tongueriverelectric.com/
Tounsley ElectricElectricianBillingshttps://tounsleyelectric.com/
Town & Country ElectricElectricianBillingshttps://www.tandcelectric.com/
Tyler ElectricElectricianBozemanhttp://tyler-electric.com/
Yellowstone Valley Electric CooperativeLinemanHuntleyhttps://www.yvec.com/
SchoolSchool typeCityStateClassWebsite
Bates Technical CollegePublicTacomaWAAhttps://www.batestech.edu/programs/commercial-truck-driving/
Big Bend Community CollegePublicMoses LakeWAAhttps://www.bigbend.edu/academics/commercial-drivers-license/
Centralia CollegePublicCentraliaWAAhttps://www.centralia.edu/pathways/tech-trades/cdl.aspx
Grays Harbor CollegePublicAberdeenWAAhttps://www.ghc.edu/academics/degrees-and-certificates/professional/commercial-transportation-and-maintenance-cdl
Lower Columbia CollegePublicLongviewWAA & Bhttps://lowercolumbia.edu/corporate-continuing-education/workforce-training/
North Idaho CollegePublicPost FallsIDAhttps://www.nic.edu/websites/default.aspx?dpt=217&pageId=11338
5th WheelPrivateKentWAAhttps://www.fifthwheelcds.net/
160 Driving AcademyPrivateMultiple LocationsWA, OR, ID, MTAhttps://www.160drivingacademy.com/
A Class TrainingPrivateMiltonWAAhttps://aclasstrucker.com/
CDL Dragon's Truck SchoolPrivateEverettWAAhttps://www.cdldragonstruckschool.com/
Check Ride Driver TrainingPrivateWoodinvilleWAA & Bhttps://www.check-ride.com/
Commercial Driver SchoolPrivateMultiple LocationsWA, IDA, B, & Chttps://cdstruckschool.com/
Drive 509PrivateSpokaneWAA & Bhttps://www.drive509.com/
Elite Truck SchoolPrivateHillsboroORAhttps://www.elitetruckschool.com/
Fleet SafetyPrivatePuyallupWAA, B, & Chttps://www.fleetsafetyconsultantsllc.com/
Fort Simcoe Job Corps CenterPrivateWhite SwanWAA & Bhttps://fortsimcoe.jobcorps.gov/
GMC Training InstitutePrivateGrandviewWAA & Bhttp://www.gmcti.org/
H & R Elite Trucking AcademyPrivateProsserWAA, B, & Chttp://www.hrelitetruckingacademy.com/
Independent Truck Driver TrainingPrivateUnion GapWAA, B, & Chttps://itdtinc.com/
L & T Truck Driver TrainingPrivateSpokaneWAA & Bhttps://www.landttrucktraining.com/
MTZ AcademyPrivateQuincyWAA, B, & Chttps://mtzcdlacademy.weebly.com/
New Sound Trucking SchoolPrivateFifeWAA & Bhttps://www.nstschool.com/
North Cross Commercial Driving SchoolPrivateMount VernonWAA & Bhttps://northcrosscdl.com/
OK CDL TrainingPrivateOmakWAA, B, & Chttps://okcdltraining.com/
Toro Trucking AcademyPrivateMultiple LocationsWA, ORAhttps://www.torotruckingacademy.com/
Pegasus CDL, IncorporatedPrivateBellinghamWAA & Bhttps://pegasuscorp.us/
Perry Technical InstitutePrivateYakimaWAAhttps://www.perrytech.edu/programs/professional-truck-driving
PNW CDL TrainingPrivateYakimaWAAhttp://pnwcdltraining.com/
Right Way CDL AcademyPrivateKelsoWAA, B, & Chttps://right-way-cdl-academy.business.site/
Sage Truck Driving SchoolPrivateMultiple LocationsID, MTA & Bhttps://sageschools.com/
Skagit City Trucking SchoolPrivateMount VernonWAA, B, & Chttps://skagitcitytruckschool.com/
Skyline CDL SchoolPrivateAuburnWAAhttps://www.skylinecdlschool.org/
Swift Driving AcademyPrivateMultiple LocationsWA, IDAhttps://www.swifttrans.com/truck-driving-school
Taylor Driving SchoolsPrivateBurlingtonWAAhttps://www.taylordrivingschools.com/
T EnterprisesPrivatePascoWAA & Bhttp://tenterprisesinc.com/
Trans 360PrivateVancouverWAA & Bhttps://trans360.com/
Washington Trucking SchoolPrivateMultiple LocationsWAA & Bhttps://watruckingschool.com/
Western Pacific Truck School of OregonPrivateMultiple LocationsWA, ORAhttps://www.wptruckschooloforegon.com/

Apprenticeship positions

The apprenticeship sponsors listed above may or may not have current openings. Sponsors frequently fill apprenticeship positions from within the company, so be on the lookout for entry-level positions, including:

  • Flagger
  • Ground crew member
  • Meter Reader
  • Electrical Helper

Many apprenticeships require additional certifications, which may be offered at local community and technical colleges:

  • CDL
  • Flagger Certification
  • First Aid/CPR and AED
  • OSHA Safety Training

There are also pre-apprenticeship programs that offer a good introduction to apprenticeship and the work that’s expected. Here’s a list from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

More information

More information is available through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union. Visit the link below and find the Local Union Directory under “Tools” to find out which inside electrical union is local to you.

Links to apprenticeship information:

For more information on CDL and Flagger certification:

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers logo Washington State Department of Labor & Industries logo
ApprenticeshipUSA logo Electrical Training Alliance logo
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