Individuals who wish to persue an apprenticeship program and need assistance in meeting the necessary qualifications should contact:
- Big Step (414) 937-3600
- S.E.W.C.T.C. (262)574-6995
Qualifications for Apprenticeship
- You must have a genuine interest in the type of employment described
- You must be at least 17 years of age and possess a high school diploma, or
- You must be at least 18 years of age and possess a GED equivalency
- You must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job desired
- You must be able to meet the instructional requirements
- You must be able to successfully complete all qualifying and aptitude testing
- You must possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to get to and from jobsites and to and from work everyday
Testing and Application Dates
Apprenticeships in carpentry, cabinet making, floor covering, lathing, millwrighting and pile driving through application and testing. An industry introduction, general application and basic math proficiency test is given on the following dates:
September 8, 2010
November 10, 2010
January 12, 2011
March 9, 2011
May 11, 2011
July 13, 2011
September 14, 2011
November 9, 2011
All testing is done at:
Southeast Wisconsin Carpentry Training Center
N25 W23055 Paul Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Doors open at 9:00 AM. The application procedure begins at 9:30 AM sharp. The doors will close and access will not be granted after 9:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS !
The following agencies provide tutoring for math proficiency test. To enroll in a math refresher course, contact the following agencies:
Big Step (414)937-3600
3841 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53208
Milwaukee Area Technical College (414) 297-7002
Waukesha County Technical College (262)691-5318
* Review for the general math test may be possible through math books available at your local library.