Apprenticeships

    • Apprenticeships are a great option for students interested in learning a trade. An apprenticeship is a structured program that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare you for a specific trade. The financial benefit to doing an apprenticeship is that you are not spending money to learn; you are being paid to learn. 

      While apprenticeships in San Juan County are limited, there are many programs available in WA State, some as close as Mount Vernon or Burlington. See below for specific program information. 

  • Marine Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS)

    The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) allows individuals with little or no experience to earn the qualifications necessary for a Deck Officer (Mate’s) license. We work with aspiring mariners to help them obtain certifications and provide civilians with an entry point into the maritime profession. This is for folks interested in working on vessels over 150ft. 

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  • Marine Service Pre-Apprenticeship

    This is a PAID pre-apprenticeship for people aged 18-29. Buoyant Beginnings provides you with skills and experience needed for entry-level work in the marine service business. Marine Service Technicians are those who build, maintain, and/or repair commercial or recreational boats up to 150 feet. The Buoyant Beginnings Pre-Apprenticeship, a partnership with Lummi Nation and the Whatcom Working Waterfront Foundation, provides specific training to help launch your career in the Marine Service sector. This is for folks interested in working on vessels 150ft or smaller. 

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  • WA State Labor & Industries Apprenticeship Search

    Use this website to find apprenticeships in WA State. You can search by trade or by county location. 

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