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Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber’s Regional Apprenticeship Bill Passes Senate, Advances to Governor’s Desk

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This program will provide hope. It will introduce students to the trades, allow them to develop basic skills and knowledge, and help them assess their interests and abilities.'

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber that would create regional apprenticeship programs for high school students passed the Washington State Senate on Monday and is headed to the governor's desk for his signature. The 7th District state representative describes House Bill 1013 as a “Running Start for the Trades.”

“This bill is about providing an education for the future. That future includes high school diplomas leading to successful career opportunities,” said Maycumber, R-Republic. “We need to encourage our young people to explore new careers and connect them to the trades. We know that great, family- wage jobs await them after high school.”

House Bill 1013 would direct the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts (ESD) to establish the Regional Apprenticeship Preparation Pilot Program with five sites located statewide. Three sites would be located west of the Cascade Mountains, and two would be located east of the Cascade Mountains. At least one of the eastern sites would be located in an ESD with a high percentage of small, rural school districts to skill centers or other workforce development facilities or programs.

“Many students want to stay in the communities they've grown up in but can't because of limited economic opportunities,” said Maycumber. “This program will provide hope. It will introduce students to the trades, allow them to develop basic skills and knowledge, and help them assess their interests and abilities.”

The legislation would also require the program to offer students dual credit opportunities to meet high school graduation requirements and earn credit toward either a postsecondary degree or industry- recognized credential. OSPI would evaluate the program and other issues and prepare a report by June 30, 2027.

Maycumber's bill had unanimous support in the Washington State House of Representatives and Washington State Senate. The measure now advances to the governor's desk.

“I really appreciate the support of my colleagues on this legislation, especially all of the 57 co- sponsors,” said Maycumber. “Republican and Democrat, rural and urban, there is a shared understanding of the importance of the trades and connecting students to these careers. I look forward to seeing the results of this policy for our students and communities.”

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