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What is a Home Care Aide apprentice?

There are 330 statewide openings for the brand new Home Care Aide Apprenticeship Program. Those accepted into the program will take part in a total of 140 hours of classroom learning, a peer mentorship program and paid on-the-job training. Depending on the circumstances, you will complete Basic Training and Advanced Training in between four and eight months.

At the end of that time period, and once you fulfill all program requirements, you will receive a certificate from the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and see an increase in your salary at your employer. Additionally, there are 30 scholarships available to apprentices interested in pursuing a medical assistant certification at a partner community college upon completion of Advanced Training.

Apprenticeship breakdown:

Basic Training: 70 hours of classroom time
Advanced Training: 70 hours of classroom time
Peer Mentorship: Runs concurrently throughout apprenticeship. 24 hours total contact time

Application process:

(1) Complete an online application form. The application deadline is rolling, but the sooner you apply, the better.

(2) If you are accepted into the apprenticeship program, you will be referred to a participating home health agency and will be subject to their hiring procedures and standards. Final acceptance into the apprenticeship program is contingent upon successful hire by a home health agency.

For additional questions please contact:

Galen Benshoof, Project Coordinator – Strategic Initiatives
SEIU Healthcare NW Training Partnership
galen.benshoof@myseiubenefits.org
1-888-801-1223

Brought to you by a grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Labor, this is a project of the WA Health Care Worker Training Coalition led by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Two thirds of the funding, or some 66 percent, comes from the U.S. Department of Labor through a $5 million grant.

SEIU Healthcare NW Training Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons with disabilities.