Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction. Each apprentice must work 6000 hours (approximately four years), and is paid a percentage of journey level wages. Apprentices are required to attend 400 hours of related training at the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Site located on 380 acres near Coloma, Wisconsin in Waushara County. All apprenticeship classes are accredited through Fox Valley Technical College. To learn how to become a Wisconsin Operating Engineer and the resources available to union members, check out the Local 139 Training Center website.