Youth Apprenticeship/ School to Career
Key elements of the youth apprenticeship program include:
Industry-developed skill standards
Exposure to multiple aspects of the industry
Skilled mentors assigned to train the students
Paid on-the-job work experience
Related classroom instruction concurrent with work-based learning
Curriculum guidelines for all programs
Performance evaluation of demonstrated competencies
State-issued skill certificate
YA Level One (Year One) and Level Two (Year Two)
Level One:
Junior OR Senior year of High School
450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
2 semesters of related classroom instruction
Level Two:
Junior AND Senior year of High School
900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
4 semesters of related classroom instruction
FACTS ABOUT YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (YA)
Students may be released from school up to 3 periods of the day for youth apprenticeship. To receive credit, students must work a minimum of 5 hours a week for each period they are scheduled for youth apprenticeship.
Students will receive (2) certificates if they complete the youth apprenticeship program-Employability Skills, and a DWD standards certificate.
WITC and CVTC offer credit or advanced standings in their courses for certain YA placements.
Students may receive additional certifications in the program which are paid for with the YA program. Examples include: first aid, OSHA 10, ServSafe
YA funds can be used to help purchase student uniforms if needed.
Students are considered learners which means that there are less restrictions on equipment they may use if they are under 18.
**Students may not quit their employment without a conference meeting with me PRIOR to turning in their notice. **