During his 2026 State of the State address, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers celebrated that for the fourth year in a row, Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship program set a new record high of 18,524 Apprentices enrolled and more than 3,095 employers participating in the program in 2025. This marks the fourth year in a row that the Registered Apprenticeship Program has reached an all-time record in its 115-year history, following record years under the Evers’ Administration in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Additionally, during his address, the Governor also highlighted new efforts by his Administration to address the State’s generational workforce challenges and build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of a 21st Century economy. This includes launching: Two new Registered Apprenticeship Pathways for high-demand fields, including the State’s Health Care and Education Workforces; The new Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) Employer Grant Program to deliver employer-driven, occupational skills training focused on Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence (AI); and The first round of funding through the newly-created Ignite Wisconsin Program, which aims to make strategic investments that will advance startup companies in targeted sectors with high-growth potential.