Trade Schools in Quilcene, Washington

The WSLC operates multiple joint apprenticeship training committees serving Kitsap and Jefferson Counties. These programs combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, leading to journey-level certification in high-demand trades. Electrical apprenticeships are IBEW-affiliated, plumbing programs are UA-affiliated, and all provide comprehensive benefits and guaranteed wage progression. Graduates achieve 95%+ employment rates with competitive wages and full benefits packages. The programs have served Olympic Peninsula residents for decades.

Peninsula College serves the entire Olympic Peninsula region including Quilcene with comprehensive trade programs. The college features state-of-the-art welding labs with AWS certification, automotive technology with NATEF accreditation, and construction trades programs with direct industry connections. Their job placement rate exceeds 85% for trade graduates, with strong partnerships with local employers throughout Jefferson County. The college offers both certificate and associate degree options with flexible scheduling for working students.

PCI Technical Training Center provides intensive, hands-on trade education serving the North Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula regions. Their welding program offers AWS certifications with extensive hands-on practice in multiple processes. HVAC/R training includes EPA 608 certification and prepares students for industry exams. The school maintains strong industry connections with local employers and boasts an 82% job placement rate. Small class sizes and experienced instructors with real-world industry backgrounds make this a popular choice for career-changers in the region.