Apprenticeships

What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn program of on-the-job training combined with related classroom instruction that is typically provided by the district technical college. The apprenticeship program is governed by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS) www.dwd.state.wi.us in cooperation with the local Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC).

Most apprenticeship training programs are three to six years in length. Apprentices work on-the-job in their trade under the supervision of qualified journeymen. As an apprentice, students are trained under a written training agreement called an indenture. While indentured, the employer agrees to teach the student the skills of the trade and the apprentice agrees to learn the skills involved. Other conditions of the indenture, such as length of training, amount of pay, the rate of periodic pay increases, and the related classroom hours are covered.

Occupations Learned Through Apprenticeship		Applications
	ABC Carpenter		Employer - .pdf
	ABC Electrician		Apprentice - .pdf
	ABC Heavy Equipment Operator
	Carpenter	How Do I Get an Apprenticeship? In order to get into an apprenticeship training program, generally one first needs to find a job. Talk to employers whose businesses involve your chosen trade. Persons interested in the industrial and service trades should apply to the prospective employer who has the responsibility of selection. Those interested in the construction trades should apply to the local joint apprenticeship committee. See your chosen trade for contact and application information. Additional Opportunities for Journeyman - .pdf Unpaid Related Classes for Fall 2008 - .pdf
	Electric Metering Technician
	Ironworker
	Plumber
	Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright
	Sheet Metal
	Steamfitter
	Steamfitter - Service