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Washington trade licensure pathways

A starter guide to the licensing, hours, and board questions Washington trade applicants should verify before they enroll.

June 9, 20261 min read

Washington can regulate apprenticeship registration, required training hours, state-board exams, or approved school pathways depending on the trade. This guide is the starting point for the checks to make before you pay a deposit.

Verify the exact state board, required logged hours, and whether the training route you are considering is approved for the license outcome you want. Then compare the cost and wage path inside CollegeLens before you commit.

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