What is an Apprenticeship Employer?
A. An employer must be an individual, a joint apprenticeship committee, an owner of a business, a company, or a corporation who can teach the skills involved in the occupation. All sponsors of indentured apprentices are equal opportunity employers. Q. What are Apprentice Wages? A. Wages in the various skilled occupations and localities vary; most apprentices start at approximately 50% of the current skilled rate. The apprentice is on a progressive wage scale with increases every six months, so that during the program the apprentice will average 60% of the skilled rate. Q. How Do I Get More Information? A. For more information about a specific skilled occupation, contact: Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards 2740 W. Mason Street, P.O. Box 19042 Green Bay, WI 54307-9042 (920) 492-5618 Apprenticeship Coordinator, Trades & Technical Division at NWTC 2740 W. Mason Street, P.O. Box 19042 Green Bay, WI 54307-9042 (920) 498-5704 or (800) 422-NWTC, Ext.
