Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” program providing on-the-job training and related instruction. The employer teaches the skills of the occupation. An area technical college or private training center teaches the theoretical knowledge pertaining to the specific occupation.

Employers and industries train through registered apprenticeship because it works. Apprentices earn a progressive wage while learning an occupation. Employers grow their own skilled workforce. And industries ensure the integrity of their training.

• Eligibility

  Application requirements will vary by occupation and sponsor. Construction registered apprenticeships are sponsored by local apprenticeship committees. All other registered apprenticeships are sponsored by individual employers.

• Program Overview

  Apprenticeship is post-secondary education, like from a college or university. Apprentices learn on the job while working in a career job with excellent wage potential. Classroom instruction is provided to support the learning at your job. If you choose this path, you will receive most of your training on-the-job, while working for an employer who pays a good wage. Finding a job with an employer who offers apprentices is the primary requirement. In other words, a job must exist in order for you to be trained.

• Careers

  Wisconsin employers annually train approximately 10,000 registered apprentices in about 200 occupations.

  Learn more on DWD's Website.

  Career clusters include:

  • Agriculture

  • Construction

  • Finance

  • Healthcare

  • Industrial & Manufacturing

  • Information Technology (IT)

  • Service (including arborist, barber, cook, cosmetologist, and more!)

  • Transportation

  • Utilities

Get started today! Career seekers must apply directly to a sponsor. Application requirements will vary by occupation and sponsor. Construction registered apprenticeships are sponsored by local apprenticeship committees. All other registered apprenticeships are sponsored by individual employers. To learn more about individual employers, visit DWD’s Featured Sponsors. This program is provided by DWD.

“Learn an occupation working alongside the employer’s skilled workers as a full-time, paid employee. Earn a progressive wage and a nationally recognized certificate.”