Gov. Evers, DWD Announce All-Time Record-High Number of Apprentices in Programs 112-Year History
November 18, 2024
Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today celebrated “National Apprenticeship Week” by announcing that Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached a record 17,089 enrolled apprentices, an all-time record. This surpasses record-high participation in both 2022 and 2023 and marks the third consecutive year that the Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history.
“As we celebrate reaching record-high numbers of registered apprentices in Wisconsin, it’s clear that our continued commitment to investing in our state's workforce, especially during the ‘Year of the Worker,’ is paying off. We've worked hard to expand apprenticeship pathways, reduce barriers to work, and bolster our workforce as we continue our efforts to ensure Wisconsin's workforce and our economy are ready to meet the demands of the 21st Century. This record-breaking year is a testament to these important efforts and we are going to keep working to ensure we maintain our momentum,” said Gov. Evers.
