Youth Apprenticeship
What is YA?
Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship program is a part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative. This 1 or 2 year elective program integrates school-based and work-based learning. This program is also an opportunity for students to experience a career field of interest.
Requirements to participate in YA include:
Level One:
Junior OR Senior year of High School
450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
2 semesters of related classroom instruction
Level Two (standard YA program):
Junior AND Senior year of High School
900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
4 semesters of related classroom instruction
Youth Apprenticeship at Lake Mills
Our students participate in one of several areas including: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Construction, Hospitality, Health, Finance, Marketing, and IT.
Students are required to be enrolled in a class each semester that corresponds with their YA area.
Visit the Department of Workforce Development Website for more general YA information and FAQs:
Contact the Lake Mills STC Coordinator for more specific information about our program:
Carmen Follmer
E: carmen.follmer@lakemills.k12.wi.us; P: (920) 648-2355, ext. 351