The Construction Industry Training Council shall recruit, train, develop and retain skilled labor for the Washington State Construction Industry.
Apprenticeship is the oldest method of training.
Apprentices work along side experienced journey people to learn the hands-on skills of a craft while the technical skills of a craft are gained through formal classroom training. An apprentice can earn an income as they learn their trade. Technological Advances Technological advances have created new improvements, new ideas, and new processes. It is necessary for an apprentice to be familiar with these developments in order to advance in their profession. The increasing use of this technology by craft workers makes the trades more interesting and desirable.