BRIC Apprenticeship

Washington

Hello and welcome to BRIC’s Apprenticeship Program in Washington!

BRIC Foundation’s Apprenticeship is a federally and state-recognized registered apprenticeship program that combines paid on-the-job training with mentorship and job-related academic instruction to support veterans, justice-impacted* individuals, and young people of all backgrounds in obtaining entry-level jobs across entertainment, media, and tech.

The goal of this program is to remove barriers to entry by creating new, alternative pathways into the entertainment industry.

*A justice-impacted individual is defined as an adult or juvenile (a) who is or has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process, and for whom services may be beneficial, or (b) who requires assistance in overcoming artificial barriers to employment resulting from a record of arrest or conviction.

2,000 hours of paid on-the-job (OTJ) training

Provided by at least one employer partner and includes competency-based wage increases
144+ hours of related supplemental instruction (RSI)

Provided by an RSI/training partner in a curriculum aligned with a specific career pathway
12 months of mentorship

Provided internally by an employer or externally by BRIC
An official certificate of completion

Often viewed as an alternative to a college degree

BRIC Apprenticeship Career Tracks in Washington:

Marketing & Events Manager

Project Manager / Production Manager

View apprenticeship program competencies

The Application Process:

1. Program Status & Key Dates

Applications for the Washington Apprenticeship are now open!

We accept applications on a rolling basis. That means you can submit your application or update your existing application at any time and we’ll review it on an ongoing basis.

Our rolling submissions allow us to evaluate applications continuously, meaning the sooner you apply, the sooner you can receive a decision. By applying early, you have the opportunity to either secure your spot in the BRIC Apprenticeship Candidate Pool and get a head start on the screening process for employers, or have the opportunity to improve your application and resubmit it for consideration.

Applicants will be notified of their application status on a quarterly schedule:

Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026 → Determination: May 31, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 12, 2026 → Determination: August 31, 2026
Submission Deadline: November 11, 2026 → Determination: December 15, 2026

2. Eligibility

Eligible candidates must have foundational knowledge in one of the offered career tracks and be:

A current Washington State resident,
18-24 years old OR a veteran of any age OR a justice-impacted individual,
And authorized to work in the US.

3. Gathering & Submitting Your Application

Select an Apprenticeship Career Track below and submit your application.

Your Application must include:

Your Origin Story - we support empowering perspectives and want to know what makes your perspective unique
One-page PDF resume detailing work, education, and software experience
Cover Letter or Video Recording explaining why you want to be in the program

Questions? Check out the FAQ.

4. Applicant Screening, Apprenticeship Candidates & Placement

All applications are reviewed by BRIC’s leadership team on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified by a member of the BRIC Team to inform them of their application status quarterly and qualified applicants will be placed into the BRIC Apprenticeship Candidate Pool.

BRIC Apprenticeship Candidates are placed into the Apprenticeship when an open position with an employer partner aligns with their application. Because BRIC assesses talent needs with employers on an ongoing basis, it may take some time until an open position aligns with a Candidate application. This may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

When a position opens up with an employer partner, BRIC will reach out to Apprenticeship Candidates with the position details and help prepare them for the interview process. Selected Candidates will interview with the employer, and if accepted into the Apprenticeship, BRIC will reach out to coordinate official placement and onboarding.

View the Application for Each Career Track & Apply:

What we’re looking for:
- Understanding of marketing-related needs (coordinating advertising strategies, promotional campaigns and assets, market research)
- Knowledge of customer identification and target audience development
- Ability to think creatively, be highly organized, communicative, and work collaboratively
Please mention if you also have experience with:
- Developing promotional campaigns or materials (posters, digital content, etc. – personal projects, school projects, or work experience counts!)
- Conducting market research (surveys, trend monitoring) or analyzing campaign or sales data
- Experience with any marketing software, social media tools, or design programs
What we’re looking for:
- Understanding of production manager-related needs (scheduling, budgeting, projections, script breakdowns)
- Understanding of production pipeline and workflow within departments
- Ability to be highly organized and work collaboratively
Please mention if you also have experience with:
- Using the production planning process to set/meet project deadlines (personal projects, school projects, or work experience counts!)
- Experience using any production tracking software
- Administrative duties (e.g. facilitating meetings, taking notes, distributing materials)

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Application FAQs:

Qualifications & Eligibility:

Due to grant restrictions, this Apprenticeship is limited to current Washington residents who are: between the ages 18-24, OR veterans of any age, OR justice-impacted individuals – and authorized to work in the US.
If you are a current Washington resident, but are not in the Seattle region, you may be limited to virtual on-the-job placement options.
If you are OVER the age of 24 and neither a veteran nor a justice-impacted individual, you are still welcome to apply. In this instance, you will be be added to BRIC’s general talent pool and may be considered for other opportunities that arise.
We plan on expanding this program in future years, so please stay tuned for more information.
This is not a dealbreaker. If you’re selected as an Apprentice, BRIC can help support your local transportation needs, such as providing public transit passes.
No, you do not need to be a student for this program. The Apprenticeship is open to any level of education as long as you meet our listed eligibility requirements.
A key component of Apprenticeship is on-the-job placement and training with an employer, so it will be difficult to be a full-time employee elsewhere or a full-time student while this takes place. Depending on the employer, Apprentices generally work the same hours as full-time studio employees, up to 39 hours per week.

That said, we encourage you to still apply if you are graduating soon. Some students who only have part-time classes on certain days may still be able to work with an employer, but this will require a high level of self-discipline to succeed.

Applications & Portfolio:

Yes, but be sure that your application is tailored to each specific track that you’re applying for.
This is the main component that reviewers will be looking at. Be sure to tell us about your background and the moment that made you realize your interest in your chosen field. This is an opportunity to tell us your story and about you as an artist. Where does your creative vision come from? What inspires you? What are your goals?
Please do not spend too much time on your video submission. The video submission is offered as an optional alternative to traditional application methods like a written cover letter. Think of it as alternate option for reviewers to get to know you!
Your video submission should include:
- Your name
- Your creator statement
  - an overview about your personal connection to pursuing your career in the arts
  - what inspires you as a creative
  - what your hopes are upon completion of the apprenticeship
- The video should not exceed 3-5 minutes in length.
- Zoom or phone selfie recording will work for this video interview

About the Program:

This is a 12-month program that includes RSI (144+ hours of related supplemental instruction) and an on-the-job placement. We are using a competency-based model, so apprenticeship timespans are dependent upon employer assessment of growth with a minimum timespan of 2,000 hours.
Your RSI (144 hours of related supplemental instruction) can be virtual, in-person, or hybrid. Many on-the-job placements are virtual but some may require you to be hybrid or in-person.
Since we have many employers with different needs, hours are going to be based on what position you’re going for, and which employer you match with. It will be up to 39 hours a week during the placement.
At the time of this FAQ’s writing (January 2026) in Washington it is a minimum of $16.66 - $21.16/hr or contractual rates in a union environment – dependent on locality. Halfway through the Apprenticeship, BRIC will conduct a competency assessment and if you’ve met half of your competency requirements, it will trigger a $1/hr raise. Once all competencies are completed, it triggers another $1/hr raise.
Actual rates will vary depending on the employer partner. Things such as union agreements or internal policies may impact final pay rates.
Since employers assess their talent needs on an ongoing basis, we unfortunately aren’t able to provide a list of which employers will be sponsoring which positions in advance.
If selected, most Apprentices are matched with one employer at a time. However some Apprentices may be matched with multiple employers and will be lucky enough to choose in that case.
Because we are assessing talent needs with employer partners on an ongoing basis, you may not hear from BRIC until an open position aligns with your application. This may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. When an employer’s talent request aligns with an application, BRIC will reach out to you with the position details, answer any questions, and help prepare you for the interview process. You will interview with the employer, and if selected, BRIC will reach out to coordinate onboarding.
During their on-the-job placement, Apprentices will work on real productions/projects in their chosen career track.
The Apprenticeship is completely free for applicants! If selected, BRIC will help cover costs if needed (e.g. related software subscriptions, public transportation).

Contact BRIC With any questions

BRIC Apprenticeship for Washington Employers

BRIC believes that industry can help shape the workforce it needs. Custom training and mentorship creates truly equitable pathways into the industry, helping to diversify the workforce.

At no cost to Employer Partners, BRIC serves as an Intermediary Program Sponsor offering:

Strategic recruitment and training services
Program administration from start to finish
Government-provided incentives (e.g. up to $1,500 in wage reimbursements per apprentice)
Wraparound services for apprentices (e.g. mentorship, transportation, equipment & supplies)

View the Apprenticeship Process with BRIC below.

Become an Employer Partner

Download: Overview of the Apprenticeship Process

Employer FAQs:

What is BRIC’s role?

At no cost to the Employer, BRIC acts as the Intermediary Program Sponsor to successfully facilitate the program from start to end. For the duration of the Apprenticeship, BRIC will:

Help with targeted recruitment to meet company needs
Handle data collection & reporting
Offer extended wrap-around services for Apprentices
Meet regularly with Apprentices & Employers to ensure the relationship is progressing on track
Coordinate the RSI with educational institutions
Coordinate the external mentor match & relationship