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The apprentice program provides on-the-job training as well as industrial construction installations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to Apply

The application process will start year-round on March 1, 2020 at various WorkForce locations.

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Wages in Kansas

Here you’ll find wages for the following areas:  Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence and Frontenac. Please be advised of the changes to the following: Wages, Health & Welfare, Local #441 Retirement Plan and Pre-Apprentice/Helper Education Fund. These rates are in effect from June 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024, or until otherwise notified.

Work Assessments Based on gross wages prior to any employee elective deferral

Journeyman- 3.5% of Gross Wages

Apprentices- 2% of Gross Wages

Vacation Plan- $0.75 per hour- based on hours worked (Wichita Zone 1a ONLY)

Wichita Area- Zone 1A

Year Wages / Benefits
1st Year Apprentice $20.91/Hr Wages + $18.73 Benefits
2nd Year Apprentice $22.81/Hr Wages + $18.73 Benefits
3rd Year Apprentice $26.61Hr Wages + $18.73 Benefits
4th Year Apprentice $30.42/Hr Wages + $18.73 Benefits
5th Year Apprentice $34.22/Hr Wages + $18.73 Benefits
Journeyman $38.02/Hr Wages + $19.03 Benefits

Topeka Area- Zone 2A

Year Wages / Benefits
1st Year Apprentice $20.72/Hr Wages + $9.34 Benefits
2nd Year Apprentice $22.79/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
3rd Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months $24.86/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
3rd Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months $26.94/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
4th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months $29.01/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
4th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months $31.08/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
5th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months $33.15/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
5th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months $35.22/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
Journeyman $41.44/Hr Wages + $19.55 Benefits

Lawrence Area- Zone 2B

Year Wages / Benefits
1st Year Apprentice $20.72/Hr Wages + $9.34 Benefits
2nd Year Apprentice $22.79/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
3rd Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months $24.86/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
3rd Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months $26.94/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
4th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months $29.01/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
4th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months $31.08/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
5th Year Apprentice- 1st 6 months $33.15/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
5th Year Apprentice- 2nd 6 months $35.22/Hr Wages + $17.09 Benefits
Journeyman $41.44/Hr Wages + $19.55 Benefits

Frontenac Area- Zone 1B

Year Wages / Benefits
1st Year Apprentice $20.72/Hr Wages + $21.91 Benefits
2nd Year Apprentice $22.61Hr Wages + $21.91 Benefits
3rd Year Apprentice $26.38/Hr Wages + $21.91 Benefits
4th Year Apprentice $30.14/Hr Wages + $21.91 Benefits
5th Year Apprentice $33.91/Hr Wages + $21.91 Benefits
Journeyman $37.68/Hr Wages + $21.91 Benefits