Youth Apprenticeship Program
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Introduction to Youth Apprenticeship Session will be Monday, December 8th during Wildcat A and B.
Juniors will attend Wildcat "A" and Sophomores will attend Wildcat "B" in the High School Auditorium.
Report to your Wildcat teacher for attendance first.
The session is designed to answer questions such as, "Who can be an YA"," What is YA, what career pathways are part of YA, and what would my school day look like" , " Where would I work", When would I work and fit in the other things I am involved with?" There will be a Q & A time, so please bring your questions.
Mrs. Gartley, STC Coordinator
What is Registered Youth Apprenticeship?
Youth Apprenticeships are for students who have explored a career pathway by either taking courses, working in a part-time job or other informal activities, and wish to continue preparing for a career in this pathway. Because of the number of programs of study within the career pathways programs can be personalized to a unit of study . Whether you are planning a limited or expansive post-secondary education after high school, this program may be for you!
Key Components of Youth Apprenticeship
The program is offered one or two years during Junior and/or Senior year.
Part-time jobs match the students career interest.
Students work a minimum of 450 paid work hours per year during part of the school-day, after school, weekends and over the summer. BHS students may earn up to 2 elective credits per year for YA.
Students enroll in pathway-specific concurrent related instruction. In many cases earning industry certifications, dual college credits, advanced placement or credits at post-secondary schools.
Students gain necessary academic, technical, and employment skills needed to build a success career.
Students creates priceless career and network connections.
Click on the links that follow to complete the steps to be considered for the YA Program.
Youth Apprenticeship information for 2026-27 has been sent to Sophomore and Junior Parents and Students through Skyward Messages and the Administration's Weekly Newsletter. If you missed it here is the link to the information: 2026-27 YA Information Letter- Click Here
Current Belleville Youth Apprentices
The Youth Apprenticeship Program includes a personalized plan of specific courses and paid on-job training during the school day focused on preparation of the students college and career interests.
This year ( 2025-26) Belleville 's program has thirty- three enrolled Youth Apprentices in paid positions working with one or more mentors who will work with them to gain hands-on technical skills in their chosen career pathway. Apprentices also are enrolled in courses and or are earning certifications that align with their specific program.
Since 2014 more than 150 Juniors and Seniors have participated in the Youth Apprenticeship program and completed earning an industry credential in one of many career pathway programs. Many Apprentices still have employment connections to their high school YA employers today.
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