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MULTI-OCCUPATIONAL TRADES, AAS

Overview 

The AAS degree in Multi-Occupational Trades is for students who've completed an apprenticeship program affiliated with Skagit Valley College and are looking to complete their associates degree at SVC. To gain the AAS, an additional four classes (17 credits of coursework) are required beyond credits gained in the apprenticeship itself. To view required course options, navigate to "program map" tab above.

Please Note: Anyone interested in this program must have completed an apprenticeship program or be currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program to be eligible for the degree. 

Why Apply for an AAS in Multi-Occupational Trades?

Successful completion of this degree may provide students/journeypersons with skills necessary to advance into supervisory, inspector, instructor, or other advanced positions that often have higher pay and better benefits. Having an official degree can also lead to future educational opportunities and potential pathways to BA or BAS programs. Additionally, few classes (four classes worth 17 credits) are required to attain this degree not extending this program beyond one or two additional quarters.

Eligible Apprentice Programs and Occupations

Northwest Carpenter's Institute of Washington

  • Carpenter Apprentice (Plan Code: Carpenter Appr JATC)

Northwest Washington Electrical Industry JATC

  • Sound & Communications Apprentice (Plan Code: LE Sound & Comm Appr NWEI)
  • Inside Wireman Apprentice (Plan Code: Inside Wireman Appr NWEI)
  • Residential Wireman Apprentice (Plan Code: Rsdntl Wireman Appr NWEI)

What BAS programs will my AAS degree transfer to if I want to continue my education at SVC?

If you receive the AAS, this can transfer to some of SVC's bachelor programs. Specifically, AAS will transfer to the following Skagit Programs:

Next Steps

  1. Schedule a meeting with Aaron Kirk by emailing Aaron at aaron.kirk@skagit.edu 
  2. Enroll in the following courses listed on this page.
  3. Apply for graduation the quarter you will finish your courses!

Degree Resources

The information above reflects the 2025-2026 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information. 

FAQ

No, you will not automatically earn an AAS by applying through the OAAP. 

You will need to apply through the OAAP. However, the steps to apply are slightly different. After you’ve created your account, you will need to select the following fields to apply for the AAS:  

  • College: Skagit Valley College
  • I will be enrolling as a...First Year
  • Program: Professional Technical
  • Term: Choose most current term available
  • Degree or Certificate I am seeking...Multi-Occupational Trades AAS
  • Academic Focus Area: Choose 1 of the following depending on your apprenticeship:
    • Carpenter CARCAAPR
    • Inside Wireman ELEIWAPR
    • LE Sound&Comm COLSCAPR
    • Marine Electrician Appr DCII E
    • Rsdntl Wireman ELERWAPR
    • Ship/Fab Appr DCII MEFSFAPR 

Below is a screenshot showing the fields to select to apply for the AAS outside of the Academic Focus Area. 

Screenshot of fields to select in the OAAP including: college (Skagit Valley), type of student (first year), program (profesional technical), term (next available term), degree (multi-occupational trades AAS).

Please see individual websites linked above for more information regarding specific apprenticeships. 

Different community and technical colleges across the state offer different apprenticeship programs with opportunities to earn an AAS. To see a full list of which CTCs are affiliated with apprenticeship programs, click here.

 

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Aaron Kirk
Associate Dean of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships
360.416.7637
aaron.kirk@skagit.edu