Reviewing this information ensures that you have the information you need to make a decision as to whether you want to become a registered apprentice.

• In Washington State: Use our online Apprenticeship Registration and Tracking System (ARTS) database and look for them:
  • By county - Print a report of those apprenticeship programs available in the county where you plan on living and working. (RECOMMENDED)
    OR
  • By occupation - Print a report of those apprenticeship programs that provide training in the occupation you are interested in.
  • Registered apprenticeship programs by county with occupations and contact information. These are Acrobat files for each county which are sorted by occupation and list all programs that cover that county. Includes appropriate contact information.
• In other states: You may also go to the following sites for information on apprenticeship programs governed by the Federal Government or in other states.
  • Career Voyages
  • Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (OATELS)

  These sites list apprenticeship program sponsors recognized and registered by the federal Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (OATELS) or other State Registration agencies (where appropriate).

...so that you have a good understanding of what you will be doing and what will be required of you. Go to Apprenticeship Program Standards.

1. Contact the program directly.
2. Ask if they are taking applications.
3. Follow their instructions for applying.

...the program sponsor will send in your registration information to the Apprenticeship Central Office, which will register you as a Washington State Apprentice. You will then receive a registration card.

NOTE: Some registered apprenticeships (electrical, plumbing, dispensing optician) also require that you apply for a Trainee card or other license. Please check with your apprenticeship program about any additional license requirements.