Construction
Pre-apprenticeship
Program (caP)

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Program Description

Successful completion leads to a Construction pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP) badge.

CAP includes math, blueprint reading and drawing, health and safety, work readiness, industry awareness, tool training, construction basics, and more. Students will also complete a capstone project that will demonstrate the link between theory and practice and skills acquired throughout the program.

The program meets the apprenticeship preparation standards, and is officially recognized by, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC).

What is a pre-apprenticeship?

A supportive, hands-on program designed to help you improve your basic skills before applying to an apprenticeship program.

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation.

10-Week Program

Basics of Construction
Blueprint Reading and Drawing
Overviews of Apprenticeship Trades
Safety on the Worksite
Tool Identification & Operation
Trades-Level Math
Worksite Behavior and Readiness
Business/Trade Speakers
Off-site Tours
and more

Employment Skills

Interview Techniques
Job search
Resumes

Life Skills

Goal Setting
Problem-Solving
Teamwork & Communication
Time & Stress Management

Outcomes

Upon successful completion, you will earn the AMSC CAP Badge

Practice effective work-site safety
Safely and correctly operate and maintain most common construction trade tools
Demonstrate workforce trade skills and apply knowledge to obtain entry-level trade jobs.
Apply knowledge to secure entry into apprenticeships (trainee card) and/or further training (additional on-site testing at union may be required).

Minimum Requirements

Must be 18+ years old
Apprenticeship programs will have further requirements

Cost

There is no tuition costs for students!

Costs are covered by our generous sponsors: Sound Transit, City of Edmonds, City of Lynnwood, Edmonds College, and others ($5000 Value).