Grants for working in construction

Find information on Highway Construction Trade Scholarships and our Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services grant program.

Highway Construction and Maritime Trades Scholarships

WSDOT's On-the-Job Training Support Services Program (OJT/SS) and Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services Program (PASS) provides pre-apprenticeship, training, and apprenticeship scholarship opportunities to support the participation of women, minorities, and other disadvantaged individuals in the highway construction and maritime workforce.

Pre-Apprenticeship & Supportive Services Grant Program (PASS Program)

The Pre-Apprenticeship & Supportive Services (PASS) Program exists to provide funding for specific supportive services and pre-apprenticeship training for females, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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Learn more about work zone safety

Slow down – lives are on the line.

In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.

Even one life lost is too many.

Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.

It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.

95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.