Maycumber Bill Looks to Expand Student Options Through Apprenticeships

State Representative Jaquelin Maycumber introduced House Bill 1526 this week, which aims to create apprenticeship programs across the state.

The bill requires each Education Service District in Washington to establish apprenticeship programs in at least two industries or professions.

The 7th District Republican said, "Before COVID hit, the Associated General Contractors of America estimated that 80% of contractors in our state were having difficulty finding qualified electricians, millwrights and iron workers, among others … We know that the economy will rebound, COVID will not last forever, and we need to be ready to meet the demands of our economy."

The bill is currently in the House Education Committee.