Washington State Ferries Apprenticeship Program
Campus Location: MITAGS-West (Seattle, Washington)
Partner Company Providing Onboard Training: Washington State Ferries
Program Start Date: TBD. Please check back for updates.
Application Deadline: TBD. Please check back for updates.
License Pathway: Unlimited Tonnage Mate – Inland
Tuition Cost: N/A – This is a scholarship funded program
If you are interested in applying, please check back in early-May for program announcements and further instructions.
Overview:
MITAGS’ West Coast Campus in Seattle, Washington is pleased to announce a new offering of our Maritime Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Washington State Ferries.
We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who have interest in working and training aboard the Washington State Ferry system. Benefits of this program include:
- NO cost to accepted applicants for the 2 year program.
- The scholarship is worth over $61,000 in tuition including paid training days onboard Washington State Ferries.
- Successfully complete the MITAGS’ program, apply for employment at Washington State Ferries, and follow the Washington State Ferries career pathway to the pilothouse as a licensed deck officer.
- Competitive wages: Washington State Ferries licensed deck officers starting pay range $96,408 to $ 103,292.
About Washington State Ferries:
The Washington State Ferry system is the largest in the U.S. and the second largest in the world, with a fleet of 21 auto-passenger vessels operating out of 20 terminals on 10 different routes in the Puget Sound. They are the third largest transit system in Washington, moving an average of 23 million commuters, casual riders and tourists per year. Learn more: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries
Requirements/Application Process:
Requirements for full admission to all of MAP’s Mate Training Programs are:
- Minimum age of 18.5
- Proof of high school diploma, GED or HiSET
- Basic Math Entrance Exam (completed online, following your initial program interview)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (US Coast Guard requirement for licensed credentials)
- Eligibility to obtain TWIC, Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), and USCG Medical Certificate (WSF will assist selected applicants with this process)