At SPASH, we recognize that every student’s path after high school is unique. That’s why we provide resources and support to help you explore a variety of post-graduation opportunities. Whether you’re considering a registered apprenticeship, joining the military, entering the workforce, or taking a gap year to discover your passions, we’re here to guide you in making informed decisions. Visit the Career Center to learn about programs, connect with advisors, and find the right fit for your future. Your journey begins here—let us help you take the next step!
Registered Apprenticeship is a structured system of training designed to prepare individuals for skilled occupations. It combines on-the-job learning under the supervision of experienced journey workers with related classroom instruction. It is sponsored by employers, employer associations, or labor/management groups that can hire and train in a working situation.
The employment opportunity is the most basic requirement for an apprenticeship. Without a job there is no "on-the-job" learning, and such training represents about 90% of the program. Apprentices who successfully complete the prescribed number of training hours in an apprenticeship program become certified skilled workers.
How does Registered Apprenticeship work?
Registered Apprenticeship is post-secondary education like a college or university. But there's a big difference. Apprentices learn only a portion of their skills in a traditional classroom. They receive most of their training on-the-job, while working for an employer who pays a good wage. The employment is the primary requirement for an apprenticeship - a job must exist in order for the apprentice to be trained. The classroom instruction is usually provided through the Wisconsin Technical College system.
Who can be an registered apprentice?
Registered Apprenticeships are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Aside from that, age doesn't matter, though manyyoung people start their training directly after high school.
How do you become an registered apprentice?
Application procedures vary widely depending on the occupation and geographical location.
Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship Homepage
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development apprenticeship website is the location for everything about Wisconsin’s apprenticeship program. http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/
You can also learn more about Registered Apprenticeship athe the Department of Public Instruction through the Apprenticeship Awareness Toolkit.
Youth Apprenticeship is not the same as apprenticeship. It is designed for high school students who want hands on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with classroom instruction. For more information about youth apprenticeship, please click on the Youth Apprenticeship Program tab at left.
All branches of the military are represented at SPASH throughout the year to discuss the different options that are available to students after high school. Most often they can be found in commons on specific days of the month during lunch, but can be available by appointment.
U S Army: David Hazen - david.e.hazen5mil@army.mil
U S Air Force: Jefery Reagan - jefery.reagan@us.af.mil
U S Navy: Rebecca Adams - rebecca.j.adams36.mil@us.navy.mil
U S Marine Corps: Blakeslee Ballard - blakeslee.ballard@marines.usmc.mil
