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What is Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a formal training program registered through the state of Wisconsin, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards.

Apprentices learn on-the-job under the supervision of a skilled craft person, while working for an approved contractor. Apprentices also attend class at a Technical College.

Wisconsin is the only state in the nation that requires apprentices to be paid for both time in the classroom and time on the job. Apprentices are paid on a progressive scale throughout their apprenticeship. The State of Wisconsin sets the minimum wage, which averages at least 60% of the journey-level workers wages in that trade.

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Completing Apprentices who attended the 2007 Apprenticeship Graduation Banquet

2007 Instructor of the Year-Gerald Schwengles and 2007 Apprentice of the Year-Jacob Ruiz.

Turning Dreams into Reality

By Elizabeth Roddy, ABC Education Coordinator

Dreams come in all shapes and sizes.  When big dreams come true due to hard work and perseverance, it is a time to celebrate.  For 191 apprentices, dreaming about their future career began years ago.  Through their hard work and dedication, these men and women have been able to accomplish their dreams through the ABC of WI Apprenticeship Program and were celebrated at the 2007 Graduation Banquet on Friday, May 11, 2007 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Sixty completing apprentices attended the banquet and were presented with a certificate and an ABC of WI wristwatch, while over 250 friends, family, employers, and co-workers in the audience showed their continued support.  The night, which started with cocktails and dinner followed by presentations and awards, was a lovely time for everyone to get together and celebrate.  Many thanks go to Richard Lynes from McGrath Electrical, Inc. who did a wonderful job leading us through the evening as the Master of Ceremonies. 

We were honored to have Todd Staub, the Director of Craft Training from ABC National, join us again at the 2007 Graduation Banquet as the keynote speaker.  Within the speech, Todd stated, “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”  He went on to say, “You must realize that you are here tonight because someone has cared enough to make you a better person, and in turn you will do a better job, and as a result, customers will be happy with a job well done by someone who cared!”  Todd also encouraged the apprentices by stating, “Caring has the unique ability to transform the ordinary into extraordinary.”

At the 2007 Graduation Banquet, Wayne Belanger, Education Director from ABC of WI, spoke about the 20^th Anniversary of ABC of WI Apprenticeship.  During his presentation, Wayne gave a brief history of how ABC of WI’s apprenticeship moved from a dream to reality.  Many dedicated people have helped the apprenticeship program throughout the years, and Wayne expressed his appreciation for these special people.

Each year, three special awards are given out at the banquet by ABC of WI to a craft professional, an instructor, and an apprentice who have displayed the highest level of commitment to apprenticeship training.  Employers, apprentices, and instructors nominate people for each of these three awards and a critiquing panel narrows down the nominees to a winner in each category.  This year, there were many great nominations.  Though it was not an easy decision due to the quality of the candidates, the following people were awarded:

·         2007 ABC of WI Craft Professional of the Year: Eric Artschwager, Poellinger Electric, Inc.

·         2007 ABC of WI Instructor of the Year: Gerald Schwengels, carpentry instructor at Moraine Park Technical College

·         2007 ABC of WI Apprentice of the Year: Jacob Ruiz, carpentry apprentice at Moraine Park Technical College and Quality Remodeling Specialists

The graduation banquet would not have been possible without the generous donations from all of its sponsors.  This year’s Platinum sponsors were Town & Country Electric and F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc.  This year’s Gold sponsors were Circle Electric, Inc. and Staab Construction.  The support and dedication of all the sponsors to apprenticeship program and the 2007 Graduation Banquet is truly appreciated.

Apprenticeship is not the end of the education process but is only a stepping stone for life long learning.  For information on taking the next step and getting into continuing education classes or if you are interested in starting an apprentice, contact the ABC of WI office at 608-244-6056 or visit our web site at www.abcwi.org. 

Congratulations to the 2007 Graduating Apprentices!  We wish all of the completing apprentices luck in realizing their new dreams and becoming the future leaders of the industry.