LYNNWOOD – The Edmonds College Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP) received a $575,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that will help support the program through the end of 2026.
The CAP is an eight-week, 300-hour tuition-free intensive program held at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field. The intensive training prepares students with hands-on experience and culminates in an AMSC badge of completion—a credential that opens doors to apprenticeships and entry-level jobs in construction and skilled trades..
“Thanks to this generous grant from WSDOT, and the ongoing support of Sound Transit and other partners, our students can continue to gain the skills and experience they need to access higher-paying careers,” said Edmonds College President Dr. Amit B. Singh. “This funding is an investment in their future—and in building a skilled workforce to meet the demands of Washington’s infrastructure projects.”
The funding comes from WSDOT’s Pre-Apprenticeship & Supportive Services (PASS) Grant Program, which assists in growing and supporting the diversity of the department’s highway construction workforce. The program targets outreach toward socially disadvantaged individuals, including those aging out of foster care, young adults who have left the juvenile rehabilitation system, people experiencing homelessness, and others facing barriers to employment across Washington state.
CAP is intentionally designed to remove financial barriers, making high-quality training accessible to a diverse range of learners. Graduates leave the program with foundational knowledge, practical experience, and a clear pathway into well-paying careers.
Edmonds College | edmonds.edu
The college serves approximately 16,000 students annually, including approximately 600 international students from about 50 countries. The college currently offers five bachelor of applied science degrees, one Bachelor of Science degree, 66 associate degrees, and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. The college operates two on-campus residence halls housing approximately 400 students. The college has a wide range of comprehensive offerings: College credit in high school, basic education skills to receive a high school diploma/GED or to prepare for college, short-term non-credit training, continuing education, online degrees, and certificates, offered day, night, and weekend. Support services include childcare, a campus food pantry, 211 navigator, and mental health resources.
About the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) | amsc.edmonds.edu
The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) of Edmonds College is dedicated to offering short-term, high-impact manufacturing training to the community. They are building the necessary in-demand workforce to help local and regional companies thrive while offering students the chance to earn living-wage jobs in a growing industry. Current programs include training in Aerospace via the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center, Construction pre-Apprenticeship Program (CAP), Creative Technology, Robotics & Automation, and Maritime.
Source: Edmonds College
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
