WHAT IS ASPIRE
WHAT IS ASPIRE
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Aspire is a Registered Youth Apprenticeship program supported by the U.S. Department of Labor. The program is a structured, earn-and-learn career pathway that connects high school students with employers in high-demand industries. The program integrates rigorous classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training, allowing students to gain industry-recognized credentials, and real-world experience while still in high school. Students will apply, interview, and be hired for various Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship programs.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME
1. Paid an hourly wage for on-the-job training!
2. School release time to work toward your career goals!
3. Nationally recognized employable credentials!
4. Aligns skilled trade training toward a post-secondary degree!
5. Approved by the U.S. Department of Labor!
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Early Childhood Educator
Eagles Academy-Grain Valley
Description: Instruct students following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the daycare setting.
RTI Classes: FACS, Child Development, Health, Speech, CIC Introduction to Teaching
*Not all classes are required to be eligible.
Production Finisher
Luffland Industries-Bates City
Production Finisher
Luffland Industries-Bates City
Description: Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products including metal. On the job training provided.
RTI Classes: General Industrial Education, Metals, OSHA-10(not all courses are required)
Metal/Steel Construction
Luffland Industries-Bates City
Metal/Steel Construction
Luffland Industries-Bates City
Description: Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect grain bins and assemble metal buildings.
RTI Classes: General Industrial Education, Metals, OSHA-10, CTC Construction Trades 1 & 2 (not all courses are required)
*Must have valid drivers license.
Requirements to Apply
Requirements to Apply
Complete the Aspire Apprenticeship Application
16 years of age by start date
On track to graduate and passing all courses.
Complete the minimum required related instruction classes aligned with your selected CTE Apprenticeship Curriculum. Aspire Coordinator will review with apprentice.
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