Wyoming Apprenticeship Quarterly Newsletter

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services sent this bulletin at 07/28/2025 09:00 AM MDT

Wyoming Apprenticeship News

Brought to you by the DWS Wyoming Apprenticeship Team-

This newsletter will provide insight into the changes and upcoming news for all things Wyoming Registered Apprenticeships.

How to start a Wyoming Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

When creating your own program, you have the ability to customize all elements of your apprenticeship. The following will help you understand what's involved in a Registered Apprenticeship Program and how to get started building your very own program.

The Steps:

1. Select an Occupation for Your Program

Identifying the occupation for which you are seeking to leverage Registered Apprenticeship is a critical step in developing your program. Your organization should first identify the occupation for which you are seeking registration.

2. Identify Sponsors and Partners

A sponsor is any person, association, committee, or organization that operates a Registered Apprenticeship Program. This entity assumes the full responsibility for administration and operation of the apprenticeship program. Sponsors can be a single business or a consortium of businesses. Alternatively, the sponsor can be a workforce intermediary, such as an industry association or a labor-management organization. Community colleges and community-based organizations can also serve as sponsors of apprenticeship programs.

3. Connect with Experts

Connect with Office of Apprenticeship staff to assess suitability for national (OA) standards and complete the registration process.

4. Launch and Manage Program

Creating a successful apprenticeship program doesn't stop when you officially register your program. The U.S. Department of Labor also offers multiple resources to help you recruit talent, identify funding opportunities, and continue learning and growing from a community of industry and educator peers. https://www.apprenticeship.gov/employers/registered-apprenticeship-program/launch

To Register a Wyoming Apprenticeship Program or for more information on Department of Labor Office Apprenticeships please contact:

Jason Demo

Demo.Jason.L@dol.gov

307-401-4185

Grant Funding Available for Programs and Resources for Apprenticeships!

Looking to start or grow a registered apprenticeship program in Wyoming? The State Apprenticeship Expansion Funding (SAEF) round 3 has been awarded to Wyoming! These Funds will be available soon.

Apprenticeship Training Grant:

The purpose of the Apprenticeship Training Grant funding is to develop an industry-specific Wyoming workforce for business, businesses, industries, and to assist Wyoming Registered Apprenticeship Programs with the costs and expenses of implementing the program and training the apprentices.

Eligible applicants include Wyoming-based Sponsors with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Registered Apprenticeship Programs, and Related Technical Instruction Provider(s) associated with a Wyoming-based Sponsor/Partnering Employer(s). Applications are completed through a partnership of these entities with collaboration occurring prior to submission.

Approved funding is provided for allowable expenses directly associated with the Related Technical Instruction component of the program.

Applications must be submitted between the 1st and 7th day of the month.
Plan for a 45 to 60-day review period before RTI begins.

For detailed information or to apply, contact the Wyoming Apprenticeship Team Email: dws-apprenticeship@wyo.gov

STUDENT LEARNER / STUDENT TRAINING AGREEMENTS

This program allows extra-hazardous employers with Workers’ Compensation coverage to enter into a Student Learner Agreement or Student Training Agreement with a school, student, and the Division. Students will be covered under the employer’s Workers’ Compensation policy while gaining real-world experience and school credit or compensation.

The employer is responsible for filing the agreement with the Division. If any changes or termination of the agreement occur, the employer is responsible for informing and updating the Division. Student-Learner-and-Training-Agreements.pdf

For more information contact: (307) 777-6763 or BusinessRisk@wyo.gov

Wyoming Apprenticeship Program Spotlight: Wyoming Statewide Electrical JATC

The Wyoming Statewide Electrical JATC (Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee) is a cooperative effort between the National Electrical Contractors Association, Wyoming Chapter (NECA) and Local Unions #322 (Casper) and #415 (Cheyenne) of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

The WYOJATC is responsible for training apprentices for the high-demand electrical industry as well as providing continuing education training for journey-level and master electricians. The WYOJATC has been a registered apprenticeship with the Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, since 1965 and has had over 1,000+ graduates complete the program since that time. Most recently the WYOJATC celebrated 12 individuals who completed their schooling in May, 2025. Due to COVID, the class sizes had been smaller but have gradually increased to an average of 30 to 45 per class. The WYOJATC has an average of 100 apprentices at one time.

The WYOJATC inside construction electrician program encompasses training in commercial, residential, and industrial work of 8,000 hours paid on-the-job training (OJT), earned through a multi-contractor training pool under the direct supervision of a journey or master-level electrician, plus four years of classroom-related instruction. This meets the State of Wyoming Electrical Division licensing requirement to take the journey-level licensing exam. Contractors currently invest $311,600 over four years for a single apprentice to provide livable hourly wages plus benefits. This includes health insurance, pension, and retirement in addition to financially contributing to the training program.

Classroom-related instruction is conducted in-person at the centralized campus in Casper. This occurs every six weeks per academic year, every five to seven weeks between the months of August and June/July. Apprentices earn 54 college credits through a training agreement between the WYOJATC and Casper College. Housing is provided for schooling weeks for those apprentices who do not live in the immediate Casper area, free of charge.

Individuals are encouraged to apply to become eligible candidates for acceptance into the program. The minimum requirements to apply are:

Must be a minimum of 18 years old at time of application.
Have graduated high school or have a GED.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to show completion of 1 credit of Algebra I or a higher math class.

To learn more about our earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program, including watching testimonial videos, and to apply on-line, visit: www.wyojatc.org

Live Q&A Sessions -Last Wednesday of the Month at 11:00am

The Wyoming Apprenticeship Team is excited to host upcoming Q&A Sessions to help businesses explore and master the registered apprenticeship and grant processes. These sessions are open to all, offering a valuable opportunity to get answers to specific questions about grants or the overall process. Join us for a tour of our website, where you'll discover comprehensive information about our apprenticeship programs. This overview will help businesses identify the grants and pathways that best align with their training needs. Don't miss this chance to enhance your understanding of apprenticeship and make the most of our resources!

Questions?

Please call Ivie Kourajian at 307-777-5723 or email dws-apprenticeship@wyo.gov

To register, use the links below:

July 30th Register Here!

wyapprenticeships.com

Visit us at dws.wyo.gov.

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