WI AJR29

Designates May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin to recognize workers in the construction and skilled trades industries

Wisconsin's registered apprenticeship program, established in 1912, is the nation's oldest; the state reached a record high of over 17,000 apprentices last year

Youth Apprenticeship program, started in 1991 as the first of its kind nationally, enrolled a record 9,932 youth apprentices in the 2023-24 school year with 6,671 employers participating

Construction industry faces workforce challenges: more than one in four workers are over 55, and the industry needs an estimated 500,000 additional workers in 2025

State investments in apprenticeship include incentives, grants, EdVest account eligibility for apprenticeship costs, and allowing high school students to participate in registered adult apprenticeships