The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC)
held its 2015 graduation ceremony June 19th at the Meydenbauer
Center in Bellevue. There were 37 graduating students representing four of
CITC’s state-approved trades: Carpentry, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operator
and Plumbing.
“The number of students enrolling
in CITC’s programs is increasing since the economy has rebounded,” said Halene
Sigmund, president and CEO. “All 37 of these graduates will have a myriad of
opportunities due to the strong economy and a continued worker shortage caused
by attrition and retiring baby boomers.”
CITC anticipates enrollment of 500
students for the fall quarter. First year classes (new students coming into the
programs) have increased to 220 students, which reflects both the economy and
the fact that CITC has opened a new facility in Spokane.
In lieu of a keynote speaker at
this year’s ceremony, CITC showed a video celebrating its 30th
Anniversary.
About CITC
CITC provides state-approved apprenticeship and craft
training in the carpentry, commercial electrical, residential electrical, low
energy electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, heavy equipment
operator, laborers, painting, plumbing, and sheet metal trades. CITC also runs continuing education classes
for license renewal for plumbers and electricians. The program is dedicated to
training, developing and retaining a skilled labor force for the construction
industry and is both a nationally accredited and state-approved apprenticeship
training program. CITC is headquartered in Bellevue and has training facilities
and programs throughout the State.
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