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 journeyworker.

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.

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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 Maintenance ElectricianChehalishttps://www.altafp.com/
ApprentiNetwork Security AdministratorIssaquahhttps://apprenticareers.org/
ApprentiCybersecurity AnalystIssaquahhttps://apprenticareers.org/
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
AvistaProtection Control Meter TechnicianSpokanehttps://www.myavista.com/about-us/working-at-avista/get-into-the-trades
Axiall Corportation, a Westlake CompanyIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianLongviewhttps://www.westlake.com/
Benton County PUDLinemanKennewickhttps://www.bentonpud.org/
Benton County PUDMetermanKennewickhttps://www.bentonpud.org/
Benton Rural Electric AssociationLinemanProsserhttps://bentonrea.org/
Boilermakers Local 104BoilermakerSeattle, Portlandhttps://local104apprenticeship.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 Ellensburg- Energy Services DepartmentLinemanEllensburghttps://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/
City of Ellensburg- Energy Services DepartmentMetermanEllensburghttps://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/
City of Ellensburg-GasGas Main FitterEllensburghttps://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 Seattle, Department of TransportationTraffic Signal ElectricianSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/transportation/about-us/careers/apprenticeship-program
City of SumasLinemanSumashttps://www.cityofsumas.com/
City of TacomaSignal Lighting ElectricianTacomahttps://www.cityoftacoma.org/
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/
Clark County PUDSystem OperatorVancouverhttps://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/
Construction Industry Training Council of WashingtonSheet MetalBellevuehttps://citcwa.org/apprenticeship/
Construction Industry Training Council of WashingtonElectricianBellevuehttps://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/
Electrical Management Group of WashingtonInside ElectricianVancouverhttp://emgow.com/
Elmhurst Mutual Power & LightLinemanTacomahttps://www.elmhurstmutual.org/
EVCO Sound & ElectronicsLow Voltage TechnicianSpokanehttps://www.evcointegrated.com/
FramatomeIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianRichlandhttps://www.framatome.com/EN/home-57/index.html
FramatomeIndustrial PipefitterRichlandhttps://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/
Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship CommitteeSteamfitterLaceyhttps://gwwpt.org/
Greater Western Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship CommitteeMaintenance Plumber/SteamfitterLaceyhttps://gwwpt.org/
Independent Technicians Automotive Committee (ITAC)General Service TechnicianLakewoodhttps://www.nwautocare.org/itac-program-information/
Independent Technicians Automotive Committee (ITAC)Master Service TechnicianLakewoodhttps://www.nwautocare.org/itac-program-information/
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 Empire Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Apprenticeship Training CommitteeMaintenance Plumber/SteamfitterSpokanehttps://www.ua44.org/index.cfm
Inland Power & Light Co.LinemanSpokanehttps://www.inlandpower.com/
Jefferson County PUD LinemanPort Hadlockhttps://www.jeffpud.org/
Jefferson County PUD Substation 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/
Maslonka Powerline ServicesLinemanSpokanehttps://www.maslonkapowerline.com/
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/
Okanogan County Electric CooperativeMeter ElectricianWinthrophttps://ocec.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/
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesElectricianPullmanhttps://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 LightUtility Construction WorkerSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Seattle City LightMeter ElectricianSeattlehttps://www.seattle.gov/city-light
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/
Washington State Controls Specialist Apprenticeship Committee (West Sound STEM Network)Associate Controls SpecialistPort Orchardhttps://www.westsoundstem.org/postsecondary
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
Baker Technical InstituteElectricianBaker City, ORhttps://bakerti.org/programs/technical-training/apprenticeship-programs/
Blue Mountain Community CollegeLimited Energy TechnicianPendleton, ORhttps://www.bluecc.edu/academics/programs/apprenticeship
Blue Mountain Community CollegeProgrammable Logic ControlerPendleton, ORhttps://www.bluecc.edu/academics/programs/apprenticeship
Blue Mountain Community CollegeElectricianPendleton, ORhttps://www.bluecc.edu/academics/programs/apprenticeship
Central Electric CooperativeMeter PersonRedmondhttps://www.cec.coop/
Central Electric Training CenterInside ElectricianTangenthttps://www.cjatc.org/
Central Electric Training CenterLimited Energy ElectricianTangenthttps://www.cjatc.org/
Central Lincoln PUDElectrical Meter RepairerNewporthttps://clpud.org/
Central Lincoln PUDTree TrimmerNewporthttps://clpud.org/
Central Lincoln PUDMaintenance WiremanNewporthttps://clpud.org/
Chemeketa Community CollegeHVAC Installation and RepairSalemhttps://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/apprenticeship/
Chemeketa Community CollegeElectricianSalemhttps://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/apprenticeship/
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/
Coos-Curry Electric CooperativeLinemanPort Orfordhttps://www.ccec.coop/
Crater Lake Electrical Training CenterInside ElectricianCentral Pointhttps://clejatc.org/
Crater Lake Electrical Training CenterLimited Energy TechnicianCentral Pointhttps://clejatc.org/
Eugene Water & Electric BoardLinemanEugenehttps://www.eweb.org/
Eugene Water & Electric BoardElectrical Meter RepairerEugenehttps://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/
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/
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of OregonLimited Energy TechnicianPortlandhttps://iecoregon.org/
Klamath Basin Inside Electrician JATC Inside ElectricianKlamath Fallshttps://www.klamathcc.edu/Academics/Programs/Apprenticeship-Related-Training
Klamath Community CollegeElectricianKlamath Fallshttps://www.klamathcc.edu/home
Lane Community CollegeElectrician (Inside, Manufacturing, Maintenance)Eugenehttps://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/apprenticeship-program
Linn-Benton Community CollegeLimited Energy ElectricianAlbanyhttps://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/work/apprenticeships.php
Linn-Benton Community CollegeIndustrial ElectricianAlbanyhttps://www.linnbenton.edu/student-services/work/apprenticeships.php
Mid-Willamette Industrial Electrical JATCElectrician, Limited MaintenanceEugenehttps://www.facebook.com/MA2008JATC/
NECA-IBEW 48 Electrical JATCInside ElectricianPortlandhttps://nietc.org/
NECA-IBEW 48 Electrical JATCLimited Energy TechnicianPortlandhttps://nietc.org/
Northern Wasco PUDLinemanThe Dalleshttps://www.nwascopud.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 ServicesLimited Energy ElectricianSalemhttps://nwapprenticeship.org/
NW Apprenticeship ServicesHVAC Service Technician/InstallerSalemhttps://nwapprenticeship.org/
NW Apprenticeship ServicesEnergy AuditorEugenehttps://nwapprenticeship.org/
NW College of ConstructionProtective Signaling (Limited Energy Technician)Portlandhttps://nwcoc.com/
NW College of ConstructionHVAC TechnicianPortlandhttps://nwcoc.com/
Pacific Inside Electrical JATCInside ElectricianNorth Bendhttps://www.pacificjatc.com/
PacifiCorpLinemanPortlandhttps://www.pacificorp.com/
PacifiCorpMetermanPortlandhttps://www.pacificorp.com/
PacifiCorpSubstation Electrician/WiremanPortlandhttps://www.pacificorp.com/
PCC Structurals TATCElectrician, Limited MaintenancePortlandhttps://www.pccstructurals.com/
Portland Community CollegeLimited Maintenance ElectricianPortlandhttps://www.pcc.edu/programs/apprenticeship/registered-apprenticeship/limited-building-maintenance-electrician/
Renewable Energy JATCLimited Renewable Energy TechnicianHillsborohttps://www.solarapprenticeship.org/
Rogue Community CollegeHVACWhite City, ORhttps://go.roguecc.edu/department/apprenticeship/
Rogue Community CollegeInside ElectricianWhite City, ORhttps://go.roguecc.edu/department/apprenticeship/
Rogue Community CollegeManufacturing Plant ElectricianWhite City, ORhttps://go.roguecc.edu/department/apprenticeship/
Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATCElectricianBoise, IDhttps://idahoelectricalapprenticeship.org/
Tillamook PUDLinemanTillamookhttps://www.tpud.org/
Tillamook PUDTree TrimmerTillamookhttps://www.tpud.org/
Umatilla ElectricLinemanHermistonhttps://www.umatillaelectric.com/
Umpqua Comminuty College with Douglas Electric Co-OpElectricianRoseburghttps://umpqua.edu/academics/find-your-path/apprenticeship/
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/
Aspen Air DesignHVAC Mechanic and InstallerMalad Cityhttp://www.aspenairdesign.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 PlummerLinemanPlummerhttps://www.cityofplummer.org/
City of RupertLinemanRuperthttps://www.rupert-idaho.com/electric
City of WeiserLinemanWeiserhttps://cityofweiser.net/
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
College of Eastern IdahoElectricianIdaho Fallshttps://cei.edu/wtce/
College of Eastern IdahoHVAC TechnicianIdaho Fallshttps://cei.edu/wtce/
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/
Fifty Five ElectricElectricianhttps://www.fiftyfiveelectric.com/
Hertiage Auto RepairAutomotive Service TechnicianMeridianhttps://heritageautorepair.com/
Idaho Falls PowerIndustrial Machinery MechanicIdaho Fallshttps://www.ifpower.org/
Idaho Falls PowerLinemanIdaho Fallshttps://www.ifpower.org/
Idaho PowerLineworkerMultiple 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 Technician Multiple 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
Lucky Friday Mine (Hecla)ElectricianMullanhttps://www.hecla.com/
Lucky Friday Mine (Hecla)HVAC Mechanic and InstallerMullanhttps://www.hecla.com/
Lytle SignsElectrical Equipment AssemblerTwin Fallshttps://lytlesigns.com/
M&S ElectricElectricianSt. Marieshttps://mselectricinc.com/
Mathews Plumbing & HeatingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerShelleyhttps://mathewsplumbing.net/
Metalcraft MechanicalHVAC Mechanic and InstallerHaydenhttp://mmidaho.com/#home
Mike's Mechanical ElectricianLewistonhttps://mikes-mechanical.com/
Mike's Mechanical HVAC Mechanic and InstallerLewistonhttps://mikes-mechanical.com/
Mountain States Line Constructors JATCLinemanMultiple Locationshttps://www.mslcat.org/
North Idaho CollegeElectricianCoeur d' Alenehttps://www.nic.edu/websites/default.aspx?dpt=218
North Idaho CollegeHVAC Mechanic and InstallerCoeur d' Alenehttps://www.nic.edu/websites/default.aspx?dpt=218
Northwest Building SystemsElectricianBoisehttps://nwbsinc.com/
Northwest Line JATCLinemanRathdrumhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Line JATCTree TrimmerRathdrumhttps://nwlinejatc.com/
Northwest Lineman CollegeLinemanMeridianhttps://lineman.edu/
Parker ToyotaAutomotive Service TechnicianCoeur d' Alenehttps://www.parkertoyota.com/
Perfect Plumbing, Heating & AirHVAC Mechanic and InstallerGarden Cityhttps://perfectplumbingheatingair.com/
PotlatchDelticElectricianMultiple Locationshttps://www.potlatchdeltic.com/Page/ViewPage/1
Raft River Electric Co-opLinemanMaltahttps://www.rrelectric.com/
Record Steel & Construction (RSCI)ElectricianBoisehttps://www.rscigroup.com/
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (TERO)ElectricianFort Hallhttps://www.sbtribes.com/tero/
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (TERO)HVAC Mechanic and InstallerFort Hallhttps://www.sbtribes.com/tero/
Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATCElectricianBoisehttps://idahoelectricalapprenticeship.org/
Strobel Custom Heating and AirHVAC Mechanic and InstallerSt. Marieshttp://strobelcustomheating.com/
Strom ElectricElectricianTroyhttps://stromelectric.net/
TVR, Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerMeridianhttps://tvrinc.net/
United Electric Co-op, Inc.LinemanHeyburnhttps://uec.coop/
Vernon Construction & ContractingWeatherization Installer/TechnicianRigbyhttps://www.vernonconstructioncontracting.com/
West Point Electric SolutionsElectricianVictorhttps://www.wpellc.biz/
SponsorOccupationLocationWebsite
406 ElectricElectricianHelenahttps://406electric.com/
4M ElectricElectricianCopperas Covehttps://4melectric.com/
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/
AEI ElectricElectricianBillingshttps://fixingyourshorts.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/
American ElectricElectricianKalispellhttps://756wire.com/
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 TechnicianBillings https://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/
Campbells' Plumbing & HeatingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerBelgradehttps://campbellsplumbing.com/
CM Tree ServiceTree TrimmerBillingshttps://cmtreemt.com/
Direct ElectricElectricianBakerhttp://www.deelc.com/index.html
DJ's ElectricElectricianHamiltonhttps://www.djselectric.com/
Edison ElectricElectricianMissoulahttps://edisonelectricmontana.com/
EnergiSystemsElectricianBillingshttps://energisystems.com/
Energy 1 LLCElectricianBozemanhttps://www.energy-1.net/
Energy 1 LLCHVAC Mechanic and InstallerBozemanhttps://www.energy-1.net/
Falls Mechanical HVAC Mechanic and InstallerGreat Fallshttps://www.fallsmechanical.com/
Flathead Electric CooperativeLinemanKalispellhttps://www.flatheadelectric.com/
Formula FabricationHVAC Mechanic and InstallerLibbyhttps://www.formulafab.com/
Hansen Heating and CoolingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerGlendivehttps://hansenheatingandcooling.com/
Heaton ElectricElectricianKalispellhttps://heatonelectric.com/
Hill County Electric CooperativeLinemanHavrehttps://www.hcelectric.com/
Hotchkiss Heating & AirHVAC Mechanic and InstallerMissoulahttps://hotchkissmt.com/
Kindred Plumbing and HeatingHVAC Mechanic and InstallerGreat Fallshttps://kindred-plumbing-and-heating-inc.business.site/
Liberty ElectricElectricianMissoulahttps://libertyelectricinc.com/
Loch ElectricElectricianHavrehttps://lochelectric.com/
Loenbro Inc.HVAC Mechanic and InstallerBlack Eaglehttps://loenbro.com/
Loenbro Inc.ElectricianBlack Eaglehttps://loenbro.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/
Missoula Electric Cooperative LinemanMissoulahttps://missoulaelectric.com/
Montana Electrical JATCElectricianHelenahttp://www.mtelectricaljatc.org/index.cfm
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/
Purelight PowerElectricianBillingshttps://purelightpower.com/montana-solar-company/
Rocky Mountain ElectricElectricianBozemanhttps://rmemt.com/
Sacry ElectricElectricianBozemanhttps://www.sacryelectric.com/
Simco ElectricElectricianKalispellhttps://www.simcoelectricmt.com/home
Slate ElectricalElectricianHelenahttps://slateelectrical.com/
Star Electric of MontanaElecticianKalispellhttps://www.starelectricmt.com/
Taylor ElectricElectricianBillingshttp://www.taylorelectricmt.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/
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersPower Plant OperatorsGlasgowhttps://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Fort-Peck/
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