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These programs offer positive economic returns to both learners and employers – learners gain experience and higher wages upon program completion, and employers see reduced turnover and a more skilled workforce.  \nIn recent years, the number of policies and financial investments toward apprenticeships both federally and in Washington have grown. Federally, these investments aim to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs and ensure they are responsive to the skills that are most in-demand intoday’s workforce. In Washington, the investments have also focused on expanding apprenticeships and reducing barriers by providing financial aid. These investments include establishing five programs that the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) administers:  \n•  Career Connect Washington  \n• Washington College Grant  \n• WA Grant for Apprenticeship  \n•  Native American Apprenticeship Assistance Program  \n•  Passport to Careers  \nIn addition to the growth in policies and financial investments at both a national and state level, there has also been growth in the number of apprenticesand the variety of industries sponsoring apprentices.  \nSince 2015, the number of apprentices has grown more than 70% both nationally and in Washington (Figure 1) . At a sector level, there has been notable growth in nontraditional industries like education and healthcare.  \nFigure 1. Apprentice growth trends from 2015 – 2025  \n100%   \n90%   \n80%   \n70%   \n60%   \n50%   \n40%   \n30%   \n20%   \n10%   \n0%   \n2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025  National  Washington  \nSource: Apprentices by State Dashboard. ApprenticeshipUSA. (n.d.).  \n[https://www.apprenticeship.gov/data-and-statistics/apprentices-by-state-dashboard](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/data-and-statistics/apprentices-by-state-dashboard)  \nAlthough apprenticeships are growing, Washington still needs to invest more in these programs. Apprenticeship programs are estimated to cost approximately $5,171 per apprentice, and these costs will grow as apprenticeship programs continue to expand into non-traditional industries. Washington’s existing investments in the programs listed above provide some support to apprentices, however there needs to be additional funding to support the apprenticeship sponsorsand the institutions that oversee the administration of these programs.  \nWashington also needs to better integrate higher education and workforce and close the large funding gap that exists. Not only will this alleviate the cost burden placed on any one group, it may also lead to improved outcomes for apprentices. To be sure, European systems – which have more integration between higher education and apprenticeship programs – see higher rates of apprentices in the overall workforce, as compared to the U.S. where apprentices make up .3% of the workforce. Although some apprenticeship programs in Washington have contracts with Community and Technical Colleges (CTCs) to try and bridge workforce and higher education, much of the burden to support apprentices still falls on the apprenticeship sponsor.  \nWith additional investments to apprenticeships and better integration between higher education and workforce, apprenticeships could be an avenue for Washington to continue to push the needle on the number of Washingtonians with a postsecondary credential.  \nIntroduction  \nRegistered Apprenticeship programs are a recognized pathway to earning a living wage and achieving economic mobility. They combine on-the-job training (OJT) with “classroom instruction”—commonly referred to as related/supplemental instruction (RSI)—and culminate ina credential. This “earn while you learn” approach enables apprentices to be gainfully employed, earn progressively higher wages, and obtain the necessary skills for their chosen occupation.  \nRe","cbCaipp17wGumPx2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipp17wGumPx2","pdf",649307,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Policy and investment growth\n## Apprentice and industry growth\n## Funding needs and cost considerations\n## Integration with higher education and workforce\n# Introduction\n## Earn-while-you-learn pathway\n## Economic returns for apprentices and employers\n## Credential outcomes and education aspirations","[{\"question\":\"What is the core approach of Registered Apprenticeships?\",\"answer\":\"Registered Apprenticeships use an “earn while you learn” model combining on-the-job training with related/supplemental classroom instruction, ending in a credential.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the programs benefit apprentices and employers economically?\",\"answer\":\"Apprentices gain progressively higher wages and improved mobility, while employers benefit from returns tied to productivity, reduced turnover, and a stronger talent pipeline.\"},{\"question\":\"What challenges does Washington still face despite program growth?\",\"answer\":\"Washington requires more investment due to rising program costs, additional funding gaps for sponsors and administering institutions, and the need to better integrate higher education with the workforce.\"}]","Executive Summary - Registered Apprenticeships in Washington | PDF",1792063598,48]