Passport to Apprenticeship
Assistance for Former/Current Foster Youth and Unaccompanied Homeless!
Scholarships for Apprentices
The Passport to Apprenticeship program is designed to remove barriers for people in state-recognized apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs who have experienced foster care or homelessness, so that they can complete their apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program. Passport to Apprenticeship covers occupational-specific costs (i.e. tuition for classes, occupation-related tools and clothing, electricity bills, etc.), and provides case management to help support apprentices and pre-apprentices with their long-term goals.
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following four criteria:
- Currently 18-20 years old
- Have experienced foster care after age 13 OR homelessness within the last year
- Have earned a High School Diploma or GED
- Are in a state-recognized apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program
*COVID-19 Update- Our staff is working remote Monday-Friday and is readily available to meet virtually or over the phone with you during this difficult time*.
What can we help with?
- Hygiene
- Prepaid Phone
- Phone Bill
- Electricity Bill
- Bus Pass
- Gas Cards
- Professional Clothing
- Work Clothing
- Work Tools
- Licensing Fees
- Emergency Services (Rent, Utilities, Car Repairs, etc.)
- Union Dues and/or Initiation Fees
- Apprenticeship Books and Tuition
To get started, fill out the enrollment form here and email it to us.
To apply or more information/questions, please contact:
Emily Stochel, Apprenticeship & Outreach Specialist
425-786-6512
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