Today the apprenticeship process is a formal arrangement involving employers, apprenticeship committees, state government, technical colleges, and individuals who want to learn a skilled craft through on-the-job training and applied classroom instruction. The State of Wisconsin recognizes more than 300 apprenticeable occupations. Many individuals, including women and minorities, have discovered that apprenticeship training offers an opportunity for a good-paying career.

More information on apprenticeship training in Wisconsin can be found at the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards website ( www.dwd.state.wi.us/dws/appr/default.htm) or by calling the field representative at (608) 246-7900. Information is also available through the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training at (608) 441-5377.