Minimum Requirements to Apply - Individuals must be at least 18 years of age or 17 years of age with a high school diploma. They must have the physical ability to perform the work of the trade with or without reasonable accommodations, and they must have reliable transportation.
Testing Process – Any individual entering the Apprenticeship program must be tested before starting work. Our program requires a reading and arithmetic component. ACT, Accuplacer, or Next Generation Accuplacer are accepted testing methods. Qualifying testing scores are good for up to 5 years from the acceptance date, but need to be updated annually until you find a sponsor.
ACT – 15 Reading & 14 Arithmetic
Accuplacer (Classic) - 55 Reading & 35 Arithmetic
Accuplacer (Next Generation) - 236 Reading & 220 Arithmetic
Most technical colleges offer online or in-person testing options. For the online option, you will need a computer, internet access, and a webcam. If you are looking to test with us, please contact our office at (608) 846-5768. If you have a contractor or a contractor has instructed you to be tested, contact the Wisconsin Laborers' Apprenticeship Coordinator, Ray Wiatt, at rwiatt@liunawisconsin.org.
Application Process – Once you have successfully completed your testing or have qualifying ACT scores, contact the Apprenticeship Coordinator to complete the application process.
Apprenticeship Coordinator – Ray Wiatt (608) 212-0802; rwiatt@liunawisconsin.org.