Become a MembeR
RPAC members shape pre-apprenticeship in the Puget Sound region through our four priorities of outreach, training, retention, and policy.
When you join RPAC, you become part of a powerful network working to shape the future of construction in the Puget Sound region. Membership is more than an affiliation — it’s a commitment to building equity, strengthening the workforce, and creating lasting opportunities for historically marginalized communities.
As a member, you’ll stay connected to training providers, employers, community organizations, and public partners who are driving innovation and access in the trades. You’ll have a voice in collaborative conversations, access to timely resources and updates, and opportunities to engage in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable construction industry.
Your membership helps ensure that every aspiring tradesperson has a fair chance to thrive in a living-wage career. Together, we’re not just building projects; we’re building futures.
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.
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
ReNew your Membership
For returning RPAC members, Annual dues of $250 are due by December 1 for the following membership year. For check payments, please use the form to the right.
Apply for new membership
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.