Apprentices with Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 have a starting salary of $54,000/yr. And they learn valuable skills for a lasting career without tuition or student debt. In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets with Local 139 President Terry McGowan and Training Director Dan Sperberg to learn about available apprenticeship programs. Also, Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Secy. Craig Thompson gives some insight on how WiDoT assists local municipalities with road construction projects.

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