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Employability Skills
(Strongly preferred as a prerequisite course)
Learn the skills you need for every job! This course is designed to help student prepare for the work world by introducing basics of career paths, career research, building a work history, job search, job application, resume, employment interview, and employee evaluations as well as to acquaint them with the skills and work ethics employers seek in entry level employees. An employment portfolio will be developed containing materials which may be used as the student enters the job market. Employability Skills course is strongly preferred as a pre-requisite for the Work-Based Learning Program.
DPI EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
(formerly Work Experience)
Put your skills to practice! This course is designed in coordination with the Wisconsin Employability Skills Certificate program. The intent of the program is to recognize a student's mastery of employability skills valued by employers, to help students explore career interests, and to provide a state credential of student mastery. Students will have coursework in addition to the workplace experience and will work toward the 90 hour Employability Skills Certification offered through the Department of Public Instructions. (2 term/2 block limit)
COOPERATIVE SKILLS (COOP)
Cooperative Education Skills Standards Certification Programs (COOP) offer junior and senior high school students a course of study that integrates academic work, worksite learning and paid work experience. Students must work a minimum of 480 hours and take a related CTE course concurrently with this experience. This program provides students the opportunity to learn technical tasks and employability skills. Upon successful completion of the standards, students earn a certificate issued by the WI Department of Public Instruction. (2 creditsl 4 terms max.)
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (YA)
The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is a rigorous one or two-year elective statewide program 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 coursework or college classes to enhance their onsite experience. The WI Department of Workforce Development (DWD) issues a certificate of Occupational Proficiency to students who successfully complete the program. (Up to 6 credits between junior and senior year.)
Work Based Learning Program Highlights:
What's the Difference?
DPI EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
(formerly work experience)
PURPOSE:
Provides general work exposure without necessarily linking to a specific career path or integrating CTE courses. Employment can be in any field, not necessary related to long-term career goals
SUPERVISION & MENTORSHIP:
Supervision varies; no formal mentorship requirements.
DURATION:
Earn up to 1.0 credit total equivalent to two blocks in their schedule. Open to high school juniors and seniors who meet program requirements.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Students earn up to 1.0 credit between their junior and senior years.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Earn the DPI Wisconsin Employability Skills Certificate upon completion.
INDUSTRIES & PARTNERSHIPS:
Can be in ANY field; no specific industry focus. Varies; may not always involve direct industry partnerships.
OUTCOMES & GOALS:
Aims to provide basic work skills (hard and soft skills) and experience in a professional environment. May or may not align with future career goals.
EVALUATION:
Employers hire for general job roles without specific training obligations; Evaluation based on job performance.
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (YA)
PURPOSE:
Integrates school-based and work-based learning in a specific career pathway. Integrated with high school coursework, credits earn toward graduation. Follows a state-approved curriculum with set competencies and learning goals.
SUPERVISION & MENTORSHIP:
Involves a mentor at the workplace, with regular check-ins and evaluations.
DURATION:
Typically 1-2 years, programs. Open to high school juniors and seniors who meet program requirements.
ACADEMIC CREDIT:
Students earn high school credit and sometimes post-secondary credit. Can earn up to 6 credits between their junior and seniors years.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Earn an industry-recognized certificate as well as an employability skills certificate upon completion.
INDUSTRIES/ PARTNERSHIPS:
Focuses on specific industries (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, education, finance, transportation, ect.). Strong partnerships with local businesses and industries.
OUTCOMES/ GOALS:
Aimes to prepare students for career readiness or further education in a specific field. Aligns with student’s career interests and pathway
EVALUATION:
Employers partner with schools and are involved in training and evaluation. Regular evaluation by employers and school coordinators based on specific career pathway -On-the-Job Learning Guides specific competencies and skills acquired
WBL offers students an opportunity to "earn while they learn."
Students explore real world career opportunities through one of three school-to-work programs:
The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program allows high school students to earn school credit while gaining real, paid work experience in one of 16 career pathways. Students complete related coursework and on-the-job training, and upon completion earn a state-issued Youth Apprenticeship Certificate. Click our WEBSITE below to explore available pathways and programs.
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