CITC is committed to training, developing and retaining a skilled workforce for the construction industry. Our twelve Washington State approved apprenticeship programs are far more than just having registered apprentices available to meet the apprenticeship utilization requirements on prevailing wage projects. Participation in a registered apprenticeship is about developing a well-trained and well-rounded workforce. Employers that participate in apprenticeship experience lower turnover, higher productivity and less rework on their projects. CITC offers apprenticeship training for the following trades:
Through CITC’s high-quality apprenticeship programs you will realize a return on your training investment. A recent study by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) found that investing just 1 percent of a project’s labor budget in training could have double-digit returns. The study showed that 1 percent yielded:
“We have worked with CITC very closely over the last 2 years specifically getting the Eastern Washington Registered Glaziers Apprenticeship Program approved and running. The staff at CITC is knowledgeable, helpful, and timely! They are quick to respond to questions and easy to work with. CITC has been an integral part of the Glazing Apprenticeship journey in Eastern Washington.”
Jodi Martinez, Allstar Glass
“Over the last twenty years, CITC has provided training for all my apprentices, ensuring proper training on the latest codes, methods of installation, and use of the latest materials. CITC has always fought for the industry and helped my company become profitable and relevant in the plumbing and HVAC industry.”
Keith Stewart, Stewart Mechanical, Inc.
“It has been enjoyable to watch our apprentices grow as they go through this (CITC’s Apprenticeship) program and turn out to be great plumbers. It has raised our overall knowledge and skill-level in the company by being part of your apprenticeship program.”
Brian Ek, Tapani Plumbing, Inc.
Adriana Gamboa
VP of Apprenticeship
D: 425-285-2325
Erik Pearson
Northwest WA Apprenticeship
D: 425-285-5906
C: 360-926-6694
Rick St. Vincent
Pasco Apprenticeship
& Facility Manager/Electrical Instructor
D: 425-285-5911
C: 509-302-3082
CITC programs are open to the public. CITC encourages diversity and accepts applications from all minority populations. CITC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. CITC acknowledges that information pertaining to an applicant's disability is personal and confidential. If the information is presented, CITC will reasonably attempt to provide accommodation to overcome the effects of the limitation of the qualified applicant. All inquiries about accommodations should be made to the Lead Office Administrator/Registrar upon registration into the program. Some programs may require medical documentation due to the rigors of the program. CITC operates under FERPA Statute 20 USC Section 1232 and regulation 34 CFR Part 99.
