CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722
Apprenticeship Week features open houses, presentations and tours aimed at increasing awareness of trade opportunities in Wisconsin
MADISON – Governor Walker has proclaimed November 12-18, 2017 as Apprenticeship Week in Wisconsin, in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, to recognize the in-demand skills, self-sufficiency and family-supporting jobs that accompany an apprenticeship program.
Throughout the week, many construction apprenticeship training centers across Wisconsin will be opening their doors for open houses, presentations and tours aimed at increasing awareness of the opportunities in Wisconsin’s construction industry.
Governor Walker has also proclaimed November 15, 2017 as Construction Training Day to draw special attention to Wisconsin’s construction industry during National Apprenticeship Week.
As the state’s talent development agency, DWD connects employers with a robust pool of skilled workers; assists job seekers with disabilities in achieving their employment outcomes; and oversees the state’s Unemployment Insurance, Equal Rights and Worker’s Compensation programs. DVR specializes in obtaining, maintaining and improving employment for people with disabilities in partnership with employers and other statewide organizations.
Tuesday, November 14, events include:
What: Apprenticeship Career Fair + Presentations about Apprenticeship and Training Center Tour (12pm – 6pm)
Where: Plasters and Cement Masons Training Center
What: Open House Career Informational session about Electrical/Gas Designer apprenticeships (3pm – 5pm)
Where: We Energies
500 South 116th St.
West Allis, WI 53214
What: Presentations about Apprenticeship and tours of the training center throughout the day (9am – 3pm)
Where: UA Local 434 Training Center-La Crosse
2417 South 16th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
What: Presentation about Registered Apprenticeship and tour of training center (8am – 7pm) + Local School group tours (10am – 2pm)
Where: Southeast Wisconsin Carpenters Training Center
What: Open House to discuss ABC Apprenticeship opportunities (4pm – 6pm)
Where: ABC of Wisconsin Inc.-Apprenticeship and Training Trust
5330 Wall Street
Madison, WI 53718