DWD Announces New Partnerships to Advance Mentorship Training and Resources

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee, EmpowHER will expand the apprenticeship mentorship framework for registered apprentices and sponsors.

MADISON – When considering the main elements of an apprenticeship, hands-on training or related instruction are often the first things to come to mind. However, another integral component to the apprenticeship program structure is mentorship.

"Mentorships are the heartbeat of Wisconsin apprenticeship," said David Polk, director of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development`s (DWD) Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. "We want apprentices to have all the resources available to them to promote completion of apprenticeships at a high level. If apprentices have a positive mentorship experience, they will, in turn, become better mentors for the next generation of apprentices." ...

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