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Western States Operating Engineers Institute of Training (external link)


School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Western States Operating Engineers Institute of Training
23500 South Operating Engineers Lane
PO Box 210
Spangle, WA 99031-0210
Main telephone 509.235.9393
Website http://www.wsopen.org (external link)
Request more information http://www.wsopen.org/?zone=/unionactive/contact.cfm (external link)

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Training institute that provides heavy equipment operation and construction related four-year apprenticeships.
Degrees offered Certificate
School accreditation Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Spokane
Population of city the school is in 275
Distance from campus to city center About 20 miles to Spokane
County Spokane

Additional information

This institute is an interstate licensed school as well as a non-profit organization and trust fund. The school provides a variety of classroom and hands-on courses and seminars that train students to become highly skilled and safety-conscious workers, whether they are entry-level apprentices, seasoned crane operators, or construction managers. The school provides apprenticeship training in Eastern Washington and all of Idaho.

Student Body

Enrollment

15 students per class; annual enrollment varies

Financial Aid

Financial aid programs at this school

Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Some scholarships are available.
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions

Contact for more information

Bryan Adams
Training Coordinator
509.235.9393

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application requirements

Submit these items:
Interview Recommended, but not required
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants must also submit to the school's substance abuse testing policy.

Exams

Required exams Aptitude test

Academics

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Attendance options

On-line/distance learning

Educational programs

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