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24th Biennial Apprenticeship Conference
January 26 & 27, 2009
KI Convention Center
Green Bay, WI
Please join us as we introduce changes to Wisconsin's apprenticeship programs
and explore apprenticeship from its traditions to new beginnings!
  • Keynote speakers include Futurist David Zach and
    Tom Musial (invited) of Manitowoc Crane
  • Presentations from Wisconsin business and labor leaders
  • Showcases and apprentice demonstrations
  • Breakout sessions focusing on the latest developments in key areas
  • Network with more than 400 attendees from Wisconsin's apprenticeship community
Award Nominations Are Closed - Winners Announced!
We are proud to announce the 2009 apprenticeship award recipients in the following award categories for their exceptional contributions to Wisconsin's Apprenticeship Program.
:: Hall of Fame Award - We recognize the following recipients of the 2009 Hall of Fame Award for their distinguished record of contributions to Wisconsin apprenticeship:
Terrence Benewich
Leo Elliott
Thomas Jones
Nick Manriquez
Gary Martin
Donald Wiedoff
 
:: Affirmative Action Award - The following recipients of the Affirmative Action Award are recognized for their substantial contributions to the overall advancement of affirmative action in apprenticeship:
F. J. A. Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc, Milwaukee, WI
Payne & Dolan, Inc, Waukesha, WI
Willie Ellis, Operating Engineers Local 139
Willie Sinclair, Plumbers Local 75
 
:: Apprentice Leadership Award - The following apprentices have been chosen for the Apprentice Leadership Award for their outstanding accomplishments in the respective sectors:
Construction Sector:
James W Rhea, Jr, Construction Electrician, ABC of WI-Green Bay, Stiegler Electric & Communication Services
Dillon Sperberg, WI Operating Engineers JAC, Operating Engineer, J.F. Brennan Co, Inc
Service Sector:
Franklin Grant, III, Barber/Cosmetologist, Pennie Full Service Salon, Milwaukee, WI
 
:: Apprenticeship Program Sponsor Award - The following companies have been chosen for this year's Apprenticeship Program Sponsor Award for their outstanding achievement in apprenticeship training in the respective sectors:
Construction Sector:
Countryside Plumbing & Heating, New Richmond, WI
Electrical Concepts, Inc, Waukesha, WI
J. F. Ahern Company, Fond du Lac, WI
Industrial Sector:
LDI Industries, Manitowoc, WI
 
 

Hotel Information  - Conference Room Block
Accommodations should be made directly, requesting the Apprenticeship block.
Hotel Sierra (houses the KI Convention Center)
333 Main Street - Green Bay, WI  Phone: 920-432-4555 or 800-236-3330
 
Hosted by DWD/BAS & the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Advisory Council
 

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