Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Mentorship
Students in this course earn credit by attending a class that is at a local place of business. Students will learn employability skills, habits, and attitudes conducive to employment success. Mentorship offers the students an opportunity to "try" a career. It assists students to choose a career wisely, prepare for employment suited to their abilities and interests, and learn to work with others in successful and rewarding ways. This course is designed to provide students with real-life work experience within the Janesville community.
Course Number: 753121 and/or 753122
Grades: 10-12
Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester or can be taken for additional semester
Prerequisites: Prospective students must fill out a statement of interest and obtain teacher recommendations. See instructor for forms. Instructor consent.
Junior/Senior Internship
This course is designed to provide a challenging opportunity for motivated, responsible students who are ready to direct their own learning. After an initial period of classroom instruction dealing with leadership, ethics, critical and creative thinking, students will gain experience through career exploration in a business, non-profit, government or academic setting. Students will be released during the class period as part of the 50-hour field experience with their professional mentor. Additional contact hours can be arranged as agreed upon by student, teacher and mentor. A detailed log, portfolio and final project are presented at the completion of the course.
Course Number: 753111 and/or 753112
Grades: 11-12
Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester or can be taken for additional semester
Prerequisities: Prospective students must fill out a statement of interest and obtain teacher recommendations. See instructor for forms. Instructor Consent.
youth apprenticeship (YA)
YA Program student participation
Eligibility:
Students must:
Be enrolled in a public or private secondary school or an approved program leading to a General Equivalency Degree (GED)/High School Equivalency Degree (HSED); or
Be enrolled in a home-based program or Charter School;
Perform satisfactorily on the Wisconsin Pupil Assessment System or otherwise demonstrate the ability to attain the required skills; and
Have participated in career exploration, guidance and/or education activities, which allow them to make an informed choice about their chosen career area
Local Consortiums must:
Obtain approval from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) for additional eligibility criteria
NOT use a student's grade point average (GPA) as the sole reason to disqualify a student from enrolling in the program. The GPA must be viewed as part of a total assessment for applicants and not used as a screening tool.
Application:
Local Consortiums must establish a YA application proceed
Potential YA students apply for the YA program according to their local consortium procedures
Enrollment:
Begin:
As early as JUNE after sophomore year for a Level Two or as late as JUNE after the Junior year
As early as JUNE after junior year for a Level One senior year or as late as FALL of the senior year
Provided the YA student's age does not violate child labor law restrictions for the particular occupation
Complete:
By high school graduation
By AUGUST 31st following high school graduation
Extensions beyond August 31st may be granted - submit request in writing to DWD at: YA Program, DWD, P.O. Box 7972, Madison, WI 53707-7922
Process:
Education/Training Agreement (ETA) -- All parties sign for every YA student enrolled in the program
Student Registration Form -- Complete and submit a registration form to DWD Uno later than thirty (30) days after the student is hired by the employer
New Worksites -- If a YA student changes worksites, sign and file a new ETA with the school and new employer. Notify DWD in writing of the worksite change.
Local consortia cannot rewrite or change language on the ETA or Student Registration Form.
Certification:
To be certified, YA students must:
Achieve the required competency levels for their particular program
Pass all required classes
Work the specified minimum number of hours
Please fill out the survey as your acknowledgement of your child being in the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is a state-wide initiative for high school juniors and seniors that integrate school-based and work-based learning to instruct students in employability and occupational skills. In this program, students are enrolled in academic classes to fulfill high school, work site, or Blackhawk Technical College. The last component of the YA program is a paid, work experience in the student's chosen industry under the guidance of a skilled mentor. A Certificate of Proficiency in the specific program area will be earned if the identified business/industry competencies' are completed to the proficiency level identified by the Governor's Work-based Learning Board (GWBLB).
Course Number: 629800
Grades: 11 & 12
Credit: 2.0 (1.0 credit per year)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in related classroom and consent of program advisor. Application is required.
Please see your counselor for more information.
Youth Apprenticeship Programs available in Janesville are:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animals Pathway
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work with agricultural production or companion animals.
Plants Pathway
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work with agricultural plant products or decorative plants.
Environmental Systems Pathway
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work with environmental natural resource systems such as water, land management, or forestry.
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Pathway
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work with tools, equipment and products used in diagnosis and repair of agricultural machinery, power, systems and structures.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN
Construction Pathway
Important Note: All YA Construction Electrical Fundamentals students must be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and any YA student planning to enroll in a Level Two (2-year) Electrical program must take some related instruction approved by DSPS.
Mechanical/Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fundamentals Unit
Design/Pre-Construction Pathway
aRT, AV TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION
Printing Technology Pathway
These units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in the field applying creativity and technical skills to transform text and graphics into finished products.
aUTOMOTIVE
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Skill Standards Checklist
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics YA Program Brochure
Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway
Auto Collision - 2 Units per Year
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in the auto collision and repair sector.
Auto Technician - 1 Unit per Year
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in the auto repair sector.
Diesel Technician - Year requirements are indicated on Skills Standards Checklist
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work with diesel engines and/or medium/heavy truck repair.
Logistics/Supply Chain Management (SCM) Pathway
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in facilities that provide services in purchasing, inventory, warehousing, storage, materials movement, and transportation operations.
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Skill Standards Checklist
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics YA Program Brochure
Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway
Auto Collision - 2 Units per Year
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in the auto collision and repair sector.
finance
Business Financial Management Pathway
Banking and Related Services Pathway
Insurance Services Pathway
health science
Therapeutic Services Pathway
These units provide the learner with skills necessary to care and treat patients to improve their health over time.
Health Informatics Pathway
This unit provides the learner with skills necessary to manage and maintain patient data and technological applications related to health care.
Ambulatory/Support Services Pathway
This unit provides the learner with skills necessary to work in a variety of healthcare ambulatory and support settings
hospitality and tourism
Restaurant & Food/Beverage Services Pathway
These pathway units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in any number of restaurant, banquet and food service areas provided that all of the competencies can be achieved.
Food & Beverage Service
Lodging Pathway
These pathways units provide the learner with skills necessary to work hotel/motel operations.
Travel & Tourism Pathway
This pathway unit allows the learn to work in a variety of venues including zoos, museums, tours, golf clubs, outdoor activity venues, etc., provided that that all of the competencies can be achieved.
manufacturing machining
Production Pathway
These program units provide the learner with skills necessary to work in any number of manufacturing facilities processing a variety of manufacturing materials provided that the competencies related to that sub-industry, material, and equipment used are allowable by Department of Workforce Development Child Labor Laws
Production Operations Management Pathway
This unit provides the learner with skills necessary to manage and maintain quality manufacturing operations.
Maintenance, Installation and Repair Pathway
This program unit provides the learner with skills necessary to work in heavy industrial equipment maintenance, repair and equipment installation and qualification operations.
marketing
mechanical drafting & design
Engineering & Technology Pathway
Science & Math Pathway
principles of engineering
Engineering & Technology Pathway
Science & Math Pathway
contact information
Curriculum Coordinator
christopher.maedke@janesville.k12.wi.us
Chris Maedke 608-743-5037