To become an apprentice in the state of Wisconsin, one must first be indentured by the State Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS). To become indentured you must:
- Contact an employer on your own. Employment is a requirement of entering an apprenticeship.
- Once you have an employer/sponsor, contact the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards to initiate the application process between you and your employer.
Qualifications required by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards:
- A high school graduate or equivalency and must be able to furnish record of schooling and grade obtained.
- Not less than 18 years of age and must be able to furnish proof of age.
- Physically able to perform the work of the occupation with reasonable accommodations and without hazard to themselves or others.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Northwood Tech application form
- Please contact Michelle Marshall at 715.246.1877 or michelle.marshall@northwoodtech.edu to obtain a paper Northwood Tech application
NOTE: Prior to applying at Northwood Tech, students are also required to submit an application to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (Eau Claire Office). The contact for the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards is Long Vang, Apprenticeship Training Representative, at long.vang@dwd.wisconsin.gov, 715.874.4627
- Please contact Michelle Marshall at 715.246.1877 or michelle.marshall@northwoodtech.edu to obtain a paper Northwood Tech application
Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship Application
Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Employer/Sponsor Application
Program-Specific Requirements
- Confirmation of admission from Northwood Tech Academic Affairs Apprenticeship Office