ABC OF WI

Why Apprenticeship?

Trade programs for all life stages.

WHY ABC?

ABC of Wisconsin is a multi-trade association made up of 900 member
companies who believe in rewarding their workers based on merit, talent, and
performance. ABC members provide individuals with access to the trades without having to work through a union. ABC member companies are proud of their craft professionals who consistently excel in their trades. In fact, many apprentices are awarded at state and national competitions.

The ABC of Wisconsin Apprenticeship Program has been a registered apprenticeship program with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards since 1987. A national leader in apprenticeship training, ABC is currently training 1,800 individuals in 12 different apprenticeship trades at 11 different Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

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The apprenticeship program not only helped me in my trade, but in other areas like communication and teamwork! My instructor had a huge impact on my life and career.

Jacob

CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATE

TOP 5 REASONS

to Choose a Career in Construction

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN.

In apprenticeship, you get paid from the first day on the job and even while you attend class. When your schooling is done, you’re already employed with a company that helped put you through school… and without a mountain of college debt!

ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT.

Construction offers many opportunities to move up the career ladder from journey worker to supervisor, project manager and even owner. Many companies are run by individuals who started in apprenticeship.

JOBS ARE IN DEMAND.

When you learn these skills, you will be in demand. Demand means employers really want to hire you and it means better pay and benefits from employers who want to keep you.

PRIDE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Individuals in construction don’t just sit behind a desk and do the same thing every day. They build things, which gives a sense of pride and accomplishment in the work they do.

FUN AND EXCITING.

Every project is different. You get to work with many different teams using creativity and innovation and acquire new skills using exciting equipment and technology.

A MAJOR HEAD START

College

YEARLY TUITION

Total after 4 years

–$34,108

Est. Tuition & Fees (UW System Four-year Universities)

Apprenticeship

MINIMUM YEARLY INCOME

Total after 5 years

+$206,900 – $10,000

Income – Tuition

+$196,900

Total Income During 5-year Electrical Apprenticeship

CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION

Apprentices like Katherine

+ Work with their hands
+ Have a sense of accomplishment in their work
+ Get to work in different locations
+ Make good money