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A Youth Apprenticeship (YA) is a one- or two-year “earn while you learn” program for high school juniors and seniors consisting of work and related classroom instruction in a chosen occupation. Training is received on the job where the employer teaches the skills of the occupation. This is augmented by taking courses that are related to that occupation. No matter what you decide to do after high school, you will be more prepared for success because of your apprenticeship.
A Youth Apprenticeship (YA) is a one- or two-year “earn while you learn” program for high school juniors and seniors consisting of work and related classroom instruction in a chosen occupation. Training is received on the job where the employer teaches the skills of the occupation. This is augmented by taking courses that are related to that occupation. No matter what you decide to do after high school, you will be more prepared for success because of your apprenticeship.
Key elements of the youth apprenticeship program are:
Industry-developed skill standards
Exposure to multiple aspects of the industry
Skilled mentors assigned to train the students
Paid on-the-job work experience
Related classroom instruction concurrent with work-based learning
Curriculum guidelines for all programs
Performance evaluation of demonstrated competencies
State-issued skill certificate
Timeline & Hours Requirements
Timeline & Hours Requirements
YA Level One (Year One) and Level Two (Year Two)
Level One:
Junior OR Senior year of High School
450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
Two trimesters of related classroom instruction (taken concurrently)
Level Two:
Junior AND Senior year of High School
900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM (450 carried from the previous year)
4 trimesters (2 academic years) of related classroom instruction (the equivalent of 2 trimesters is carried from the previous year)
When can you start?
Level One and Level Two apprenticeships may begin upon completion of a student's sophomore year if their age does not violate Employment of Minors legal restrictions for that occupation.
Level One apprenticeships may begin as late as January of their senior year, and Level Two apprenticeships may begin as late as January of their junior year.
Completion deadlines:
By high school graduation
OR
By AUGUST 31 following high school graduation
Ready to get started? Visit our How to Participate page
Connect with Ms. Miller at miller@lakelandunion.org or visit RM 216 to meet about starting your YA experience.
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