Washington Grant for Apprentices (WG-A)

Washington Grant for Apprentices (WG-A) is sponsored by AJAC (Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships). This grant is designed for the apprenticeship community in Washington to assist apprentices with obstacles they may face on their path to Journey Level Certification.

Financial Aid for Apprentices | AJAC New FAST Certificate Courses by AJAC | Short-Term Trainings for a Long-Term Impact Financial Resources for Apprentices There are several types of financial assistance that may be available to assist you with overcoming barriers to completing your apprenticeship program.

Below you can find details about various forms of financial assistance that may be available to help with things like tuition, housing/food insecurity, childcare, transportation and other needs. Washington Grant for Apprentices The Washington Grant for Apprentices (WG-A) is a grant that is designed for the apprenticeship community to assist apprentices with obstacles they may face on their path to Journey Level Certification.

The 2025/26 Washington Grant for Apprentices is now open. For more information about the Washington Grant for Apprentices please click the link below. Washington Grant for Apprentices Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Eligible Apprentices who receive this scholarship are eligible for up to $1,500 per quarter.

To apply or find more details and eligibility, please click the blue button below. For additional questions please email info@waopportunityscholarship. org.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Other Resources for Apprentices Food & Housing Insecurity Feeding Washington Map of currently open WA food banks and meal programs. S. N.

A. P. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP and called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

(Formerly known as Food Stamps) W. I. C.

The Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program is a place where families get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant women, new and breast-feeding parents, infants, and children under age 5. Services include nutrition education, breast feeding support, healthy foods, and health screenings and referrals.

Coordinated Entry WA Dept. of Commerce’s list of Family and Adult coordinated entry sites for people experiencing homelessness, by county. WCCC Working Connections Child Care helps eligible families pay for childcare.

When a family qualifies for childcare subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of childcare. Rosie’s Closet (King County) Work clothing for women who are new to the work place, starting over or simply in need. ORCA (King, Kitsap, Pierce, & Snohomish Counties) Reduced fair public transit for low income individuals.

Subsidized Annual Bus Pass (King County) Free annual bus pass for those who qualify for certain state benefits. Lyft Up (Cities of Seattle & Tacoma) United Way and Goodwill offer rides to job interviews, job training sites, and/or a job. Lime Access (Cities of Seattle & Spokane) Discounts on Lime bike and scooter rides to those who qualify.

Village Vans (Thurston County) Provides free transportation for employment-related activities to people with low incomes in the Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater greater urban areas. Other Financial Resources Working Families Tax Credit The Washington Working Families Tax Credit is a refund of retail sales or use tax for low-to-moderate income Washington residents who meet certain eligibility requirements.

LIHEAP Commerce’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program aims to help low-income households in Washington State receive affordable, dependable utility services and avoid disconnection. TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families provides temporary, monthly cash to eligible families. Families must include a pregnant individual or minor child.

Some families are required to participate in the WorkFirst program, which helps participants find and keep jobs. Hopelink (King County)Low income energy assistance. Hopelink helps households reduce their home energy costs or avoid disconnection.

Byrd Barr Place (City of Seattle) offers essential services — food, shelter, warmth and financial tools — for neighbors in Seattle to build stability and self-sufficiency. GI Bill benefits help you pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job. Veterans pursuing apprenticeship may be eligible to receive their GI Bill benefits while in training.

College Emergency Funding Several of our partner colleges offer emergency grant funding if you find yourself in serious need for things like food, housing, bills, vehicle repairs, or other emergency issues.

Each college has different guidelines on how to receive these funds and/or who is eligible for them, but if you find yourself in need, we strongly encourage you to submit an application and try to get the funding needed to keep emergency impediments from derailing your pursuit.

Bates Technical College Emergency Funding Bellingham Technical College Emergency Funding Columbia Basin College Emergency Funding Everett Community College Emergency Funding Renton Technical College Emergency Funding South Seattle College Emergency Funding Spokane Community College Emergency Funding