Pick A Trade
Joining the Union building and construction trades offers numerous benefits, including access to high-quality training through apprenticeship programs, which combine classroom education and hands-on experience. Union members enjoy competitive wages, excellent benefits, job security, and safe working conditions. Unions also provide support and advocacy, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for career advancement. The following trades offer a pathway to a rewarding and stable career without the burden of student debt.
What to Expect
A career in the skilled trades is challenging, exciting and rewarding! Every apprentice receives three to five years of rigorous classroom instruction and on-the-job training to become the safest, most well-trained workforce in Wisconsin.
Make student loans a thing of the past. The union construction industry can offer you a high-paying career that PAYS YOU to learn valuable skills — all without being weighed down by traditional college debt.
My apprenticeship taught me real-world skills that I use every day on the jobsite. I learned from the best in the industry, and earned money while I gained experience. I’m able to live the life I always imagined — with no college debt!
Do You Have What It Takes?
Consider the nature of a job site environment to determine if a career in the skilled trades is a fit for you.