Become a Member
We encourage stakeholders and all interested parties to join the work of expanding opportunities for women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the construction industry.
RPAC members shape pre-apprenticeship in the Puget Sound region through our four priorities of outreach, training, retention, and policy.
Who Should Join RPAC?
CONTRACTORS
Access a trained, ready workforce. Influence preparatory training and apprentice retention. Set the trend for productive, safe, inclusive work-sites. Retain apprentices.
APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATORS
Access trained, ready apprentices. Strengthen the quality of incoming apprentices. Establish inclusive, safe training environments. Retain apprentices.
PUBLIC AGENCIES
Support career pathways for local African American, Indigenous, People of Color and Women. Create inclusive, productive, safe work-sites. Retain apprentices.
COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Connect clients to solid careers with benefits, pensions, support services and regular raises.
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Access best practices for training, shared resources, coordinated funding and outreach.
“RPAC members have supported me with earning state recognition for our program, supporting our teacher with gaining skilled trades teaching support and have supported our students with exploration, preparation, certifications, internships and employment.”
Charissa Eggleston
Federal Way Public Schools Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Member Benefits
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Improve training practices for pre-apprenticeship programs
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Access a prepared workforce for construction jobs
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Connect students/trainees to industry-leading employers
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Access recommendations for policies and procedures to support an inclusive workforce
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Work with sector leaders to promote equity and access in the industry
Apply for Membership
Membership Dues
Annual dues of $250 are due by December 1 for the following membership year.
Apply
Complete the interest form below and one of our staff will respond within one business week. Applicants are encouraged to attend one or more of our monthly meetings on the last Friday of the month to speak with members and hear about our latest initiatives. Please also view our welcome packet.