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Apprenticeship

Training that combines classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional. Apprenticeships are governed by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council and administered by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).

State Core Indicator Results

 

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Employment
Percentage of participants employed, as reported to the Employment Security Department during the fourth quarter after leaving the program.*
All 81%
Completers 93%
Earnings
Annual earnings after leaving the program (quarterly earnings fourth quarter after end of program participation, multiplied by four).
All $70,800
Completers $94,900
Skills
Percentage of participants who obtained an appropriate credential. (Percentage based on all participants, including those who did not receive training through the program.)
47%
Net Participant Benefits
Average additional yearly earnings plus benefits (such as health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave). Overall benefits are calculated by subtracting tuition costs, foregone earnings while in a workforce program, reduced government assistance, and increased taxes because of higher earnings.
$32,800
10-Year Economic Impact
Total net economic benefit over 10 years generated by workforce programs as a result of increased employment, increased net earnings, and reduced government assistance, minus total program costs and tuition.
$4.7 billion
10-Year Taxpayer Return on Investment
Net return on investment to taxpayers over 10 years from publicly funded workforce programs due to increased tax revenue resulting from increased earnings and reduced government assistance.
$7.80 to 1 

*Includes some out-of-state employment data, but not all of it. Does not include data on self-employment.