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The following questions are frequently asked by applicants. There are a total of 14 questions; seven questions on this page and seven more questions on prior page.

8. What happens when I get an apprenticeship?
9. What support and resources are available to applicants while considering an apprenticeship?
10. Is there a list of employers who are hiring?
11. What is my cost for apprenticeship training?
12. Can my current employer participate in apprenticeship training?
13. Who do I contact for information in my area?
14. Can I use veteran's benefits as an apprentice?

 

8. What happens when I get an apprenticeship?

You will be required to sign a legal document called an Apprentice Contract. An Apprentice Contract sets forth responsibilities and obligations of each party to the Contract. The parties to the Contract are you, your apprenticeship sponsor and the State of Wisconsin. Apprentices and employers must comply with the provisions of the Apprentice Contract.

9. What support and resources are available to applicants while considering an apprenticeship?

Applicants should continue to seek employment using Wisconsin Job Centers, or other independent employment agencies, take courses at a local technical college in the related field, or find unskilled work where the experience may lead to an apprenticeship.

10. Is there a list of employers who are hiring?

No. The Bureau does not keep a list of employers who are looking to start an apprentice in training.

11. What is my cost for apprenticeship training?

Normal costs are tuition and books required for the course of instruction. Some employers cover these costs. The method used varies from employer to employer and committee to committee.

12. Can my current employer participate in apprenticeship training?

Yes, providing your employer meets all eligibility requirements. The basic requirement of a sponsor is to be in business at least one year and have a skilled employee to train the apprentice. The Bureau encourages employers to consider apprenticeship training for all of their skilled occupations. The most common limit would be the occupation and if it meets "apprenticeable" requirements.

13. Who do I contact for information in my area?

Your best source of information for your area is your Local Apprenticeship Field Representative. The names and locations of each representative are available on the Bureau’s webpage in the "Who Do I Contact?" section.

14. Can I use veteran’s benefits as an apprentice?

Yes. If you qualify for veteran’s educational benefits, you can collect those benefits while training in an apprenticeship program approved by the Bureau. To determine if you qualify, contact your County Veteran’s Service Office (CVSO). They are usually located in your county’s courthouse.

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