The Department of Workforce Development in partnership with the Wisconsin Operating Engineers is coordinating the Combat to Construction (C2C), a 9-week program designed for veterans and active National Guard and Reserves.
Upon completion, you will experience a progressive wage scale and a career in the Operating Engineers.
Journey worker salary and benefits are over $50 an hour.

Attend an Information Session!
No Appointment Necessary!
Every Second & Fourth Tuesday from March through November
Starts Promptly at 9:00 AM
Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center
W11584 State Hwy. 21, Coloma

What Do You Need?
Valid Driver’s License
High School Diploma or Equivalent and/or Transcripts (photocopy)
$15 cash for Written Skills Test
Application and all documentation is required in order to be considered for the C2C program.

Veteran Liaison/Site Coordinator
Woody Wickersheim
W11584 State Highway 21, Coloma Wisconsin
woody@woetrainingcenter.org
Phone: 715-228-4911

C2C Program Contact
Contact: Darrel Cappetta, Program & Policy Analyst, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
Phone: 608-266-5373 Fax: 608-266-0766
Cell: 608-843-9740
darrel.cappetta@dwd.wisconsin.gov

C2C Application Process Includes an Interview!
Candidates are interviewed by a panel of Operating Engineer Training Coordinators.

Travel
All C2C candidates are subject to travel anywhere in Wisconsin to work on their contractor employer’s projects.

Location
Information about the Wisconsin Operating Engineer Training Facility:  139training.org

For more information visit:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/va_benefits.htm