Pre-Apprenticeship & Supportive Services Grant Program (PASS Program)
The Pre-Apprenticeship & Supportive Services (PASS) Program provides funding for specific supportive services and pre-apprenticeship training for socially disadvantaged individuals.
External Workforce Development Programs
Pre-Apprenticeship Supportive Services Program
WSDOT’s Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services Program is proud to partner with Career Connect Washington. More information can be found on Career Connect Washington's website.
After an extensive and competitive process for the 2025-2027 biennium, the following organizations have been awarded funds to provide outreach, pre-apprenticeship training and supportive services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals across Washington state. These represent the initial 2025 award amounts. Additional funds may have been added through amendment, based on proven need and availability.
2025-2027 Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services Providers
ANEW, $500,000
Area served: King County - Northwest Region
Career Path Services $500,000
Area served: Benton, Franklin and Spokane counties - North Central, South Central and Eastern Regions
Palmer Scholars $575,000
Area served: Pierce County - Olympic Region
Edmonds College $575,000
Area served: Snohomish County - Northwest Region
Tulalip $288,420
Area served: Northwest Region
Perry Technical Institute $1,056,120
Area served: Yakima County - South Central Region
IronWorkers $596,280
Area served: King and Spokane counties - Northwest and Eastern Regions
Electrical Workers Minority Caucus of Seattle $60,445
Area served: King County - Northwest Region
2025-2027 Workforce Advancement and Vocational Education (WAVE)
Youth Marine Foundation $500,000
Area served: Pierce County - Olympic Region
Program information
To be ready to apply for PASS Program funds for the 2027-2029 Biennium, your organization must be registered with Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). When registering, please choose commodity code 924-86-00.
You can also sign up for grant updates. Follow the directions to sign up, and under News Information - News Releases and Topical Updates, select WSDOT OJT Supportive Services Updates.
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