Work Based Learning

Through the Work-Based Learning Experience Courses, students have the opportunity to earn certifications to help boost your resumes. The following certifications are available to students enrolled in these courses.

Youth Apprenticeship:

Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is a part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative. CESA 5 coordinates the Youth Apprenticeship program for 23 schools districts. It is designed for high school students who want hands on learning in an occupational area at a work site along with classroom instruction.

Level One:

• Junior OR Senior year of High School

• 450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM

• 2 trimesters of related classroom instruction (at some point in the year; not two each trimester)

Level Two (Standard YA Program):

• Junior AND Senior year of High School

• 900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM (over the two years)

• 4 trimesters of related classroom instruction (at some point in the two years; not each trimester)

Employability Skills:

The Employability Skills Certificate Program is intended to recognize a student’s mastery of employability skills valued by employers. The program is designed around the implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS); a school-supervised work based learning experience, and a career plan. Completion of 90 on the job hours required.