Youth Apprenticeship

Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program is a Department of Workforce Development program targeting high demand industry sectors in the state. Students in 11th or 12th grade can use this unique opportunity to be employed at a local business where specific, industry competencies are learned. Youth Apprenticeship is a one- or two-year opportunity requiring 450 hours of career experience per year. In addition to the hour requirement, students must enroll in concurrent classes related to their apprenticeship.  Students will earn 1 credit for each semester in association with their employment.  Students may be released during the school day for employment based upon a graduation credit review. This opportunity is an excellent resume builder for potential college, scholarship, and future employment including employer sponsors in some industries associated with the adult Registered Apprenticeship program: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/ra/

The Youth Apprenticeship program interest form and additional information can be viewed online at: https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/o/mhs/page/youth-apprenticeship

Students must meet with the CTE Coordinator upon submission of the required youth apprenticeship interest form and may schedule an appointment online at: https://calendly.com/dthomas2

Note: Apprenticeship placement in the community will be offsite. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Employment placements are not guaranteed. Visit https://www.wdbscw.org/youth-apprenticeship to view more information about opportunities within each area: 

Course Name Grades       Length     Credits

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Architecture & Construction 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Business, Management, & Administration 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Education & Training 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Finance 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Government & Public Administration 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Health Sciences 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Hospitality and Tourism 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Human Services 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Information Technology 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Manufacturing 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Marketing 11 & 12 Year   2.0

STEM-Biotech 11 & 12 Year   2.0

STEM-Engineering 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics 11 & 12 Year   2.0

Offsite Courses

MHS offers additional offsite and evening classes for all students. While these classes may be required as part of the Youth Apprenticeship program, it is not necessary to be a Youth Apprentice to take these courses. Course application requests are available by completing the youth apprenticeship interest form available online at https://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us/o/mhs/page/youth-apprenticeship and scheduling directly with the MHS Career & Technical Education Coordinator online at: https://calendly.com/dthomas2

Course Name School   Grades   Length Credits

Automotive Fundamentals       Madison College       11-12 Semester 1.0

Automotive Service Procedures       Madison College       11-12 Semester 1.0

Biotechnology in the World of Medicine       MHS with BioPharmaceutical       10-12 Semester 1.0

Technology Center Institute (BTCI)

Certified Nursing Assistant       MHS with Quality CNA       11-12 Semester 0.5

or Madison College

Pharmacy Technician       MHS with YA Employer or       12 Year 1.0

     National Healthcareer Association

Career Internship

• Prerequisites: Outside employment

• Grades: 11, 12

• Credit: 1.25 Career & Tech Ed

• Year Course 

Students enrolled in Career Internship will gain experience and exploration while still in high school.  Students enrolled will be working to complete specific state defined employability skills.  In order to participate in this program, students must be employed and maintain employment throughout the school year.  Students must complete online assignments through asynchronous related coursework.  Based upon instructor and counselor review, students may be approved to complete internship hours during the school day.  Each semester, students may earn 1 credit for the internship experience and 0.25 credit for the related online instruction.

NOTE:  To register, please sign up for the following courses: BUS7911 + BUS7912 (CAREER INTERNSHIP)