July 2020 Youth Apprenticeship Mentor Training Presentation

Mentor Training Recorded Video

Educational Training Agreement

See a copy of the Educational Training Agreement. This agreement is signed by the student, parents, mentor, principal and youth apprenticeship specialist. All responsible parties must sign and register with DWD.

Educational Training Agreement

Educational Training Agreement (Spanish)

Hire a Youth Apprentice

Build your workforce and develop your future employees by participating in the Youth Apprenticeship program. Youth Apprenticeship is a state-wide program that helps you grow your workforce by providing high school juniors and seniors with paid, on-the-job work experience and in-school classroom training in your field. Youth Apprentices work hands-on with a mentor at your business to gain a minimum of 450 hours per year of paid work experience while taking related high school or college classes.

Why Hire a Youth Apprentice?

Youth Apprenticeship benefits your business by helping you train highly skilled, certified tradespeople to grow your company and meet your business needs. After graduating high school, a Youth Apprentice will be prepared to enter the workforce and support your business as a qualified professional.

Hiring a Youth Apprentice can Help You:

• Develop and train your future employees

• Build a loyal workforce and decrease turnover

• Establish a pipeline to recruit skilled employees

• Form lasting partnerships with area high schools