About Apprenticeships
An apprentice training program is a legally constituted program of education set up under Wisconsin state law in such a way that the employer and the apprentice are fairly treated under a contractual agreement which varies in length from two to six years. During this time, the apprentice is assured of receiving well-rounded training in his or her selected field, and the employer is assured of having a screened, tested, qualified employee. This is accomplished through the cooperative efforts of the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards of the Department of Workforce Development, Division of Workforce Excellence, which supervises the work of the apprentice on the job to see that it meets standards set for the particular trade; the employer, who provides work experience for the apprentice; and MATC, which provides instruction in trade technology and related sciences.
A combination of work on the job and related training in school forms the basis for an ideal learning situation.
To be eligible for apprenticeship, a person must meet the application and testing procedures of the trade in which he or she wishes to participate. The rules and policies for apprenticeship may vary depending on the requirements of the occupation. All applications are processed through the prospective trade or its representative.
Offerings in the Apprenticeship Department may vary depending upon the needs of business and industry. It must be kept in mind that apprenticeship programs belong to their respective industries. Therefore, all listed programs may not be offered each year. Contact the MATC Apprenticeship Office to be sure the program described is available.
Further Information
Prospective applicants for apprenticeship may receive information about the different programs and application requirements by contacting the campus administrator/ apprenticeship chairperson at 2125 Commercial Avenue, (608) 246-5200. |
