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, job related skills 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, or employment applications.  

The Youth Apprenticeship program application and additional information can be viewed online at: https://middletonwi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mhs/page/youth-apprenticeship

The course request form can be found online at: https://bit.ly/MHSOffsiteCareerCourses

Students must meet with the CTE Coordinator upon submission of the required application 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.dcsc.org/youth-apprenticeship-checklist to view more information about opportunities within each area: 

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 through the Dane County School Consortium or by scheduling directly with the MHS Career & Technical Education Coordinator online at: https://calendly.com/dthomas2

Career Internship

• Prerequisites: Grades 11-12 and outside employment

• Grades: 11, 12

• Credit: 2.5 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 skills as part of a state certificate program.  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)