Youth Apprenticeship
Youth Apprenticeship programs cannot be requested during the course scheduling window.
To apply for the Youth Apprenticeship program, an application must be completed online.
This course requires a course application to be completed before placement in the course is approved.
Course Number: Varies
Open to grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: None
Duration/credits: One year = 450 hours = 1 credit
Two years = 900 hours = 2 credits (potential)
Credit Group: Elective
Grading: Pass/Fail
The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program integrates school-based and work-based learning. Participants will continue taking high school or technical college courses while working as an apprentice at a participating local business. This program is open to all high school juniors and seniors with a career goal, positive attendance record, and who are on track for graduation.
YA program areas include: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology and Communications; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality, Lodging and Tourism; Information and Technology; Marketing; Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM); Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Students participating in the YA program also need to be enrolled in two courses during the school year that support the selected YA program area.
For more on information on Youth Apprenticeship, click HERE.
Students are allowed to take up to 2 credits of experience based course offerings that best fit their needs or interests.
Youth Apprenticeship courses WILL NOT count towards the 2 credit experience based course offering maximum.