Career Acceleration Program

Have you considered a career in the trades industry and don’t know how to get your foot in the door?

Do you have some construction knowledge and want to learn more while achieving trade certifications with the support of a solid employer?

If so, this program may be the right fit for you!

Andgar is offering an 6-week, PAID training program ($18/hr) to help launch you into a successful career in the construction trades. This program will start with a study of basic construction skills which align with NCCER’s Core Curriculum.

This nationally accredited training will start building your Industry Recognized Credentials in the following areas:

• Safety (OSHA 10 Certification)

• Construction Math

• Hand Tools

• Power Tools

• Construction Drawings

• Introduction to Rigging

• Communication Skills

• Employability Skills

• Material Handling

After the initial phase of basic construction related training is successfully completed you will continue to learn more of the entry-level/field-ready skills needed to start your career in:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems installation or service

• Metal Fabrication

• Plumbing systems installation or service

In addition, the NATE Ready to Work HVAC certificate will be earned by successful Career Acceleration Program trainees.

Training will be conducted through classroom, hands-on learning, and on-the-job experiences with a lead trainer. Individual trainee evaluations and career guidance will occur weekly and those meeting or exceeding the weekly minimum requirements will continue in the program.

Upon successful completion of the 6-week paid training program, trainees will be eligible for full-time employment and career advancement opportunities with Andgar. Full-time positions will start at $20.00 per hour.

Minimum Training Program Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age

• High School diploma or GED

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Monday through Friday, full days for 6 weeks starting June 23, 2025

Application Deadline Thursday, May 8th, 2025.

Other important dates:

Open House (by invitation) May 15th.

Interviews May 19th - May 29th.

Acceptance Letters go out by May 30th.

Training session starts June 23rd through August 1st.

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Drug Free Workplace. Andgar desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240