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YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (YA)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 credit per semester
Work release periods per day: 2 maximum (student may work additional hours beyond school day)
The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program is a rigorous one or two year elective, statewide program for high school juniors and seniors that combines academic and technical instruction with mentored, paid, on-the-job learning that makes a real world connection for students.
Youth Apprentices work a minimum of 450 hours at their YA worksite each year of their program and take related high school or college classes to enhance their worksite experiences. Per the Department of Workforce Development guidelines, students may be required to take online courses that are not offered at Merrill High School to meet the related instruction requirements.
They earn one credit for each semester they successfully participate in YA, and at the completion of their apprenticeship, they receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency form the State of Wisconsin, an accomplishment that is recognized by both employers and colleges alike.
Please contact Mrs. Murray or Mr. Hintze for more information:
linda.murray@mapsedu.org or steven.hintze@mapsedu.org 715.536.4594
Why be an apprentice?
Earn a paycheck while learning from skilled professionals
Experience first-hand connections between high school education and real life work
Learn the importance of teamwork
Become more organized and efficient with your time
Increase career awareness and improve future employability
Develop the necessary skills needed for entry-level employment and, in some program areas, begin working towards a Registered Apprenticeship
Program Areas Available through Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship Program
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Art, A/V Technology & Communications
Business
Education
Finance
Health Science
Hospitality, Lodging and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
State Certified Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP Program)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 credit per semester
Grade Level: 11- 12
Work release periods per day: 2 maximum (student may work additional hours beyond school day)
The Certified CO-OP Program is a one or two year elective, statewide program for high school juniors and seniors that combines academic and technical instruction with mentored, paid, on-the-job learning that makes a real world connection for students. CO-OP students work a minimum of 480 hours at their worksite throughout their enrollment in the program and take related high school or college classes to enhance their worksite experiences. They earn one credit for each semester they successfully participate in the CO-OP Program, and at the completion of the program, they receive a State Certified Cooperative Education Certificate from the State of Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. An accomplishment that is recognized by both employers and colleges alike.
Please contact Mrs.Swiechowski for more information:
theresa.swiechowski@mapsedu.org or 715.536.4594 ext 18050
Why be in CO-OP?
■ Earn a paycheck while learning from skilled professionals
■ Experience first-hand connections between high school education and
real life work
■ Learn the importance of teamwork
■ Become more organized and efficient with your time
■ Increase career awareness and improve future employability
■ Develop the necessary skills needed for entry-level employment.
Program Areas Available through Certified CO-OP Program
Animal Systems
Business Management & Administration
Entrepreneurship
Family and Community Services
Food Service
Retail Management Portfolio