Apprenticeships

16 Credits Location: Appleton

Electricians work on residential, commercial and industrial projects providing electrical service. Once employed, you can enroll in this apprenticeship and will learn how to install new wiring and other fixtures such as breaker boxes, switches and motor controls. Through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, you’ll gain skills to install equipment for generating, transforming and distributing electricity. You’ll also learn to plan and lay out electrical systems around the work of other trades. This program involves some paid and some unpaid instruction. The electrician apprenticeship is a multiple year commitment that leads to a stable, well-paid career.

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11.75 Credits Locations: Appleton, Wautoma

Want to learn to operate heavy equipment and work outdoors? This apprenticeship prepares you to operate cranes, dozers, scrapers, loaders, motor graders, tractor loader backhoes and more. As an operating engineer, you’ll work on construction projects such as commercial and residential developments, dams, roadways, etc. Or you could work in plants that produce rock, sand and gravel, or clean up hazardous waste sites. You’ll learn blueprint reading, how to maintain your equipment and safe work site procedures. This program requires you to first be employed before starting your on-the-job and classroom instruction.

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16 Credits Location: Appleton

Plumbers work on residential, commercial and industrial projects providing potable water and sanitary drain and vent systems. In this program, you will learn the proper installation techniques for these systems, and through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, you’ll gain the skills to install the associated piping, fittings and fixtures, and the code knowledge related to the trade. You’ll also learn to plan and lay out plumbing systems around the work of other trades. This program involves both paid and unpaid instruction and requires you to first be employed before starting your on-the-job and classroom instruction.

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16 Credits Location: Appleton

A steamfitter constructs, installs and repairs pipes and equipment made to withstand high pressure. You'll learn how to install wet heating systems, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. You’ll gain welding and pipefitting skills, along with a thorough knowledge of the principles of heating and cooling and all temperature controls. This program requires you to first be employed and involves five years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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9.5 Credits Location: Appleton

Have you decided on a career as a barber or cosmetologist? Are you already employed in the field? If so, this apprenticeship can provide two years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction that will prepare you for Wisconsin's licensure exam. In addition to legal and safety issues, you'll learn about skin care, manicuring, coloring, perming, waving and hair styling. You'll also study and practice hair cutting and styling techniques along with the proper use of equipment.

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21 Credits Location: Appleton

If you enjoy solving problems and have a strong work ethic, this might be a good career fit for you. Industrial electricians maintain and repair many different types of electrical equipment. In addition, you will install and modify electrical equipment on motors, transformers, generators, controls, instruments, lighting systems and power distributors. You’ll learn how to use devices like test lamps, volt-ohm meters and oscilloscopes, and will gain skills working from blueprints, drawings and diagrams. You’ll also learn to make mathematical computations to determine the current carrying capacities of electrical wire and equipment. Other skills for this career include troubleshooting AC and DC drives and programmable logic controllers. This program requires you to first be employed and involves four years of on-the-job and classroom instruction.

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12 Credits Location: Appleton

There are many employment opportunities for skilled machinists in the Fox Valley region. Machinists operate various machine tools like lathes, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders. Many of today's machine tools are operated using computer numeric control (CNC) technology. As a fully trained machinist, you will program, edit and operate CNC machine tools. You'll also learn how to read and interpret blueprints, troubleshoot problems and understand manufacturing processes. This program requires you to first be employed and includes four years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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16 Credits Location: Appleton

The maintenance mechanic/millwright is the key person in many metalworking and manufacturing plants that use heavy equipment and machinery. As a maintenance mechanic/millwright you will install, dismantle, repair and replace units to keep production running smoothly. You may also plan the layout of new machinery or construct or repair machine parts. You’ll learn how to safely use machine tools such as engine lathes, drill presses and hand tools. You’ll also learn how to repair equipment in the plant, as well as estimate the cost of moving jobs or installations of new equipment. This program requires you to first be employed and involves four years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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24 Credits Location: Appleton

If you enjoy working with your hands, this could be a good career choice for you. Maintenance technicians work on mechanical and electrical equipment and machines in paper mills, foundries, production mills, food processing, schools and hospitals. Your work could include installing equipment, repairing and replacing units, and maintaining equipment. You’ll learn how to use measuring devices, lathes, drill presses and various hand tools. You’ll also learn about electrical drawings, electrical motors, programmable logic controllers and solid state devices. This program requires you to first be employed before starting your on-the-job and classroom instruction.

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12.5 Credits Location: Appleton

A pipe fabricator typically works in a fabrication shop with overhead cranes and hoists, a variety of hand tools, grinders and cutting equipment. In this apprenticeship program, you’ll learn how to install pipe, weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe, and do layout work for pipe, vessels and tanks. You’ll also learn heat treating and weld inspection, along with blueprint reading, math, metallurgy, spool drawings, pipe flanges and arc flash. Your training will help you become a skilled welder. This program requires you to first be employed and involves five years of on-the-job training and related instruction.

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16 Credits Location: Appleton

In the Fox Valley area, pipefitters are primarily employed in the papermaking industry, though there are other businesses that require the installation, repair and servicing of pressure piping and similar equipment. A pipefitter will lay out, cut and bend pipes. You will learn how to install, test, maintain and repair high- or low-pressure piping systems. You’ll also learn how to cut, heat and bend metal. Your training will give you a thorough knowledge of pipe characteristics, particularly related to high or low pressure and chemicals. You’ll also learn the principles of hydraulics and gain welding and soldering skills. This program requires you to first be employed and involves four years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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16 Credits Location: Appleton

Tool and die makers produce the tools, dies and special guiding and holding devices used for mass production in metalworking industries. You’ll learn to use computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided design (CAD) technology to design and manufacture these products. Other skills you’ll gain include blueprint reading, machine techniques and welding. This program requires you to first be employed and involves five years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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16 Credits Location: Appleton

Steamfitters doing refrigeration and service work will install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose and service systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. You could work in a variety of industries on equipment and controls for piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals, compressed air, liquid gasses or fuel. You’ll learn about blueprint reading, specifications and rigging equipment. You’ll also learn how to measure, cut, bend, prepare and join all types of pipe. Your training will cover pressure testing for leaks, as well as the detection of problems in electronic, pneumatic, digital, electrical, software or programmable logic controls. This program requires you to first be employed and involves five years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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29 Credits Location: Appleton

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you’ll be the one who installs, services, troubleshoots, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance functions on equipment. Your training will include maintenance and installation of motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, electrical control systems and transformers. You’ll also learn how to repair, test, adjust, calibrate and install industrial controls. This apprenticeship-training program requires you to first be employed so you can get the most out of on-the-job learning with related instruction in a classroom

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7.5 Credits Location: Appleton

As an entry-level industrial manufacturing technician, you’ll operate industrial production-related equipment, work with manufacturing-related tools and perform work processes related to a wide variety of manufacturing settings. As an apprentice, you’ll learn to set up, operate, monitor and control production equipment, as well as, help improve manufacturing processes and schedules to meet customer requirements. This apprenticeship-training program requires you to first be employed so you can get the most out of on-the-job learning with related instruction in a classroom. When you complete the program, you’ll be ready for journey-level work.

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16 Credits Locations: Appleton, Online

Metrology technicians identify measurement needs and perform measurement tasks using tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programs. In this apprenticeship, you’ll learn about the common processes used in manufacturing. You’ll gain the skills needed to interpret engineering prints and other technical manufacturing documentation as well as the fundamentals of computer-aided design (CAD) using SolidWorks software. Training will include hands-on use of a variety of precision measurement instruments and tools including Coordinate Measurement Machines to establish measurement routines for inspecting parts with laser scanning techniques. This program requires you to first be employed and involves three years of on-the-job and classroom instruction.

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8 Credits Location: Appleton

If you like to help people look their best, then the Barber Apprentice program might be a good fit for you. In this program, you’ll learn how to cut, trim, shampoo and style hair, mostly for male clients. You’ll also get the skills needed to fit hairpieces, do facial shaving, as well as, color, bleach and highlight hair. In addition, you’ll learn how to manage a barber shop/salon including hiring and supervising employees; keeping business records; maintaining licenses, permits and insurance; controlling inventory and ordering supplies; and developing marketing plans.

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24 Credits Locations: Appleton, Online

Have a passion for helping children grow during the early years of development? This apprenticeship provides you with the opportunity to attend classes at FVTC while employed at a childcare center. The two-year apprenticeship focuses on child development, family and community relationships, health and nutrition, supporting student needs and much more. Early Childhood Educators support the cognitive, social/emotional and physical development of children through developmentally appropriate programming and environments.

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11 Credits Location: Appleton

Begin or advance your culinary career while employed in the industry by enrolling in the Culinary Apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship focuses on building knowledge and skills in nutrition, sanitation, meat processing, food production and cooking techniques using a variety of ingredients. Students will also develop skills in culinary costing, measurement, and meal preparation through lecture, demonstrations and extensive hands-on learning. Students can be employed in a variety of culinary settings including restaurants, hotels, colleges, hospitals and food production facilities.

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4.6 Credits Locations: Appleton, Chilton, Clintonville, Wautoma

There is a strong demand for professional truck drivers, and this apprenticeship program can get you started in an exciting career on the road. As a professional truck driver, you’re responsible for the safe, efficient delivery of goods between locations. This apprenticeship training program requires you to first be employed so you can get the most out of on-the-job learning with related CDL instruction at FVTC. In the Truck Driving Apprenticeship, you'll get behind-the-wheel training on how to maneuver trucks into tight parking spaces, through narrow alleys and up to loading platforms. You'll develop backing and driving skills through driving range and roadway experiences. You'll learn about truck driving theory through our online training course. When completed, you'll have the skills, knowledge and certifications you need to earn your Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).

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43 Credits Location: Appleton

Agricultural equipment is becoming more and more complex. You need advanced technical skills to work on planting and harvesting equipment today. Learn to maintain and repair diesel engine systems, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, GPS, air conditioning, materials handling equipment and harvesting equipment. You’ll gain practical, hands-on training and applied skills such as repair, diagnostics and troubleshooting, which are critical for this industry. In addition, your study of agribusiness and agriculture marketing will position you to be a valued and skilled technician in this industry.

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