Summer Credential Programs
Summer Credential Programs offer a unique opportunity for Tacoma Public Schools high school students to receive free training from industry experts, earn industry recognized credentials, earn credit towards graduation, earn a completion stipend, and advance toward career employment opportunities.
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- May 18 is the priority deadline for most programs. Applications received after the deadline may be considered if there is space
- May 5 is the priority deadline for the GAF Roofing Academy program
- TPS students must be logged into their TPS account to apply
- Applications take 15-20 minutes to complete
- Students will be asked to provide contact information for themselves and a parent/guardian
- The link to apply is located on each program page, please read the program description before applying
Explore our programs
- ANEW Construction Trades
- Automotive
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
- Career Exploration
- Community Health Worker
- Culinary ServSafe Certification
- Digital Illustration - Design Thinking
- Electrical Interim Credential
- Entrepreneurship - Design Thinking
- Environmental Services
- Forklift
- GAF Roofing Academy
- Home Care Aide
- Merchant Mariner
- Plumbers and Pipefitters
- Residential & Commercial Construction
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Veterinary: Medical Scribe
- Veterinary: Preventative Health
- Wildland Fire