Training For Skill Development | BAC District Council Of Wisconsin

Training, Education, & Safety

BAC District Council of Wisconsin offers several opportunities for training and education throughout the year. See the list below for more information.

IMI Training Classes in Bowie, MD

BAC North Training Center

4897 West Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Training

The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ apprenticeship and training system is widely recognized for producing highly skilled craftworkers. Through Local union programs and those offered through the International Masonry Institute (IMI), BAC members and contractors have access to training opportunities unmatched in the masonry industry. These training programs are jointly funded by labor and management through collectively bargained contributions. These contributions are evidence of BAC’s, and its signatory contractors’, commitment to develop highly skilled masonry craftworkers. To find out more about the many opportunities available through BAC’s/IMI’s Apprenticeship and Training programs, visit the International Masonry Institute.

Safety & Health

The BAC District Council is first and foremost committed to the safety of our Members. Training is the Key to creating a safer work environment. Our goal is to create a safer work environment for the member through our training and awareness. Our training will help you recognize the potential hazards associated within the construction industry. The overall goal is to help each and every member.

OSHA/MSHA Training older than 5 years requires EITHER: OSHA refresher training, OSHA 10 Construction or 30 Hour Construction or MSHA per the Greater Wisconsin Agreement. If training received internally from your parent company please get that information to Mike Williams (608) 751-6237 or Deb Mehling at (262) 827-4173.

Please click on the links provided for information on the IMTEF Apprentice portal:

Instruction Guide

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Notice for all Wisconsin BAC apprentices concerning hours reporting into Engage:

  • Every apprentice should be tracking and reporting both work and day school hours into the Engage system.
  • Make sure that even when you are laid off, you continue to report into Engage.
  • If you have problems reporting or have questions, contact your day school instructor.

It is very important that you report hours, the local Joint Apprenticeship Committees rely on this information to assure that you get a well-rounded apprenticeship.

Policy: Each month your hours are due by the 10th of the month. (i.e. September hours are to be recorded by October 10th) If they are not received, every 1 day they are late, your next wage increase will be delayed by 1 day. NO RETROACTIVE PAY!

Week 1: 09/05/2025
Week 2: 09/19/2025
Week 3: 10/03/2025
Week 4: 10/17/2025
Week 5: 10/31/2025
Week 6: 11/14/2025
Week 7: 12/05/2025
Week 8: 12/19/2025
Week 9: 01/09/2026
Week 10: 01/23/2026
Week 11: 02/06/2026
Week 12: 02/20/2026
Week 13: 03/06/2026
Week 14: 03/20/2026
Week 15: 04/03/2026
Week 16: 04/17/2026
Week 17: 05/01/2026
Week 18: 05/15/2026
Week 19: 05/29/2026
Week 20: 06/12/2026

Instructors:
Ryan Chartier – (414) 698-7326
Andy Buschmann – (262) 853-6196
Mike Hyatt – (414) 477-0288
(Class schedule is subjected to change)

Location:
IMI Tile Training Center
17125 W Cleveland Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151