Additional Information

Apprenticeship information published on this site was taken from the Apprenticeship in Wisconsin Fulfilling the Needs of Industry booklet published by the Department of Workforce Development.

Veteran Benefits

It is possible to use GI Bill benefits for apprenticeship training. Veterans, active National Guards and Reservists and the children and spouse of a service-connected deceased veteran may qualify for a monthly educational benefit check from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Wages

The apprentice is paid a wage while training with the sponsoring employer. Wisconsin law requires a progressive schedule for wage increases during the term of the contract. The apprentice wage is guided by the skilled wage rate paid in the same trade.

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Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity

Apprenticeship Opportunities are available to all qualified persons, and the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards is committed to assisting employers and local committees in meeting their affirmative action goals. The Bureau has adopted the following Equal Employment Opportunity pledge that all apprenticeship sponsors also support:

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, creed, handicap, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the military forces of the United States or this State. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law, and all applicable state laws.

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Links

• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Apprenticeship Standards
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 14, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
• Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 434

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Additional Information/Application Forms

• CVTC Apprenticeship Center, Chippewa Falls Campus
  Telephone: (715) 738-3840
• Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
  Myra Stachowicz, (715) 738-3853
• Area Job Centers
• Local trade Union Offices
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Apprenticeships
  Laura Lazewski, Education Coordinator
  ABC Apprenticeship
  5330 Wall Street
  Madison, WI 53718
  1-800-829-9926 or (608)244-6056
  www.abcwi.org

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