PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Operated by Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Employment for Women and Men (ANEW) the Apprenticeship Opportunities Project (AOP) assists women, people of color and those facing barriers to employment in establishing careers in the building and construction trades.

AOP does this by working to both increase the supply of qualified, diverse apprentices as well as ensuring a consistent demand for apprentice labor. AOP also provides retention services to participants that help ensure their long-term success.

AOP was created in 1994 and is funded by the Office of Port Jobs.  The goal of the project is to assist low income individuals in King County prepare for and apply to apprenticeship programs in construction work.  AOP helps provide a diverse workforce in building and construction trades apprenticeships.

SUPPORTING LIVABLE WAGE JOBS AND CAREER PROGRESSION

AOP participants are goal-oriented individuals, focused on obtaining living wage jobs that also offer highly skilled training and benefits as well as having an opportunity for wage and career progress.  Becoming a journey level construction worker earning approximately $30.00 per hour with benefits is the ultimate goal.

PROGRAMS SERVICES

• Community Outreach & Recruitment
• Case Management Services
• Individual Skills Assessment
• Employment Counseling
• *Support Services
• Retention Services