become a construction apprentice
Entry into the craft occupations in the construction industry is through the apprenticeship process. Apprenticeship is a time-honored process of passing craft skills from skilled practitioner (journeyworker) to the student (apprentice).
With more than 23 trades to choose from, there is sure to be one that interests you. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a career coordinator, fill out the information request form below.
Careers in construction
- What is the apprenticeship program? (PDF)
Quick guide to understanding the power of construction apprenticeship. - Steps to a rewarding career: From student to apprentice (PDF)
What steps do you need to take to become a construction apprentice? This piece gives you the path and options for a rewarding career. - Contact a Joint Apprenticeship Coordinator (PDF)
Contact information for all construction apprenticeship coordinators in SE Wisconsin. - Building a career in construction (PPT - 25MB)
PowerPoint presentation on the value of a career in construction. - Benefits of being a Building Advantage member (PDF)
Why to choose a career in union construction. - Benefits to hiring apprentices (PDF)
Understand the benefits of apprenticeship for the employer. - Apprenticeship in Wisconsin Booklet (PDF)
Detailed information on apprenticeship in every construction craft in Wisconsin.
Contact an Apprenticeship Coordinator
- Boilermakers
(262) 798-1267 / boilermakers107.org - Bricklayers
(262) 827-1504 / bacwi.org - Carpenters
(262) 574-6995 / sewctc.org - Cement Masons
(414) 607-6967 / milwbuildingtrades.org - Construction Craft Laborers
(608) 846-5768 / wilaborers.org - Drywallers
(262) 797-7800 / iupatdc7.com - Electricians
(414) 543-9060 / mejac.com - Elevator Constructors
(262) 786-9982 - Glaziers
(262) 797-7800 / iupatdc7.com - Heat & Frost Insulators
(262) 548-9606 / milwbuildingtrades.org - Ironworkers
(414) 476-9372 / milwbuildingtrades.org - Operating Engineers
(715) 228-4911 / woetrainingcenter.org - Painters
(262) 797-7800 / iupatdc7.com - Plasterers
(414) 607-6967 / opcmia.org - Plumbers
(414) 359-1318 / plumbers75.com - Roofers
(262) 785-9742 / rooferslocal65.com - Sheetmetal Workers
(414) 778-1444 / smwlu18.org - Sprinkler Fitters
(262) 252-0183 / sprinklerfitters183.org - Steamfitters
(414) 543-0601 / steam601.org - Teamsters
(414) 771-6363 / teamsterslocal200.com - Tile & Terrazzo Layers
(262) 827-4080 / milwbuildingtrades.org
