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Technical Studies – Journeyworker

The WTCS Technical Studies – Journeyworker AAS (10-499-5) is designed to help you achieve your career goals through academic recognition of both the related instruction and on-the-job learning that you completed through registered apprenticeship. As a member of the USDOL-OA-sponsored Registered Apprenticeship – College Credit (RACC) Consortium, the WTCS recognizes credit recommendations among RACC partners.

How does it work?

All WTCS colleges recognize successful completion of an apprenticeship program with at least 400-hours of paid related instruction provided through a WTCS college and possession of a Certificate of Apprenticeship (completion) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards as fulfilling the 39-credit minimum Technical Studies requirement of the 60-credit Technical Studies – Journeyworker degree. In addition, students must complete 21 general education credits to meet the 60-credit degree requirement. Advanced standing for apprentice-related instruction taken at other accredited institutions is currently determined on an individual basis using established Credit for Prior Learning procedures. RACC recommendations are accepted.

Please Note: Tuition and fees vary by program. Please contact your program advisor for more information.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

Varies

Median Wage

$66,800

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

  • Possess a Certificate of Apprenticeship (completion) issued by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards.
  • Complete all required WTCS apprentice paid related technical instruction with a minimum course grade of C. There are no time limits on credit recognition.
  • Complete a minimum of 21 additional credits to meet the WTCS Associate of Applied Science 60-credit minimum degree requirement. These must include 15 credits of general education distributed across the following categories and 6 elective technical studies or additional general education credits:
    • Communications, 6 credits
    • Social Science, 3 credits
    • Behavioral Science, 3 credits
    • Math and/or Science, 3 credits
    • Additional Elective General Education OR Associate Degree Level Technical Studies, 6 credits
  • Complete at least 25% of your credits through the technical college awarding the AAS degree. A WTCS apprenticeship program with at least 400-hours of paid related instruction (PRI) meets this threshold.
  • Meet stated institutional graduation requirements, including any graduation fees.

Contact the designated WTCS JW-AAS program advisor at the college you attended as an apprentice for assistance in assessment and academic planning.

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Highlights

Associate Degree

60 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

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