Construction Apprenticeships

Approximately half of the active apprentices in Wisconsin work in the construction trades. This includes the people who build, repair and remodel homes, commercial and industrial buildings, bridges, highways, airports and other structures. Click on the Apprenticeship position below for more information.

• Bricklayer

• Carpenter

• Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher

• Construction Craft Laborer

• Electrician (Construction)

• Electrician (Residential)

• Environmental Service / HVAC Technician

• Glazier

• Heat and Frost Insulator

• Ironworker

• Laborer (Construction Craft Laborer)

• Operator Engineer/Heavy Equipment Operator

• Painter and Decorator

• Plasterer

• Plumber

• Roofer & Waterproofer

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Sprinklerfitter

• Steamfitter (Construction)

• Steamfitter (Refrigeration/Service)

• Taper & Finisher

• Tile Setter

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Construction Certificate

Apprenticeships - Earn While You Learn

• Instead of taking out thousands in college loans, apprentices work and earn a paycheck during their training. 

• Most apprenticeship programs range from 2 to 4 years

• Paid on a graduated scale as their skill and experience increases, and of course learns a trade at the same time.