Craftsman with Character

Craftsman with Character (CWC) is a 16-week program designed as a pre-youth apprenticeship pathway. In this program, students spend 4 days a week job shadowing at local companies. The fifth day of the week is a classroom day where students reflect on their experiences at the different work sites and learn about themselves, their life goals, and how to achieve them. The activities in the program allow students and employers a chance to build a relationship that can lead to youth apprenticeship. More information about the program can be found at https://craftsmanwithcharacter.org/.

What does a CWC student day look like?

• Students meet at 7:30 in the West End where attendance is taken and instructions for the day are given.

• Students are then transported via shuttle to and from their job shadow sites four days per week and to their industry classroom at Mid-States Concrete one day per week.

• Upon returning to Turner, students are expected to enter the high school immediately, sign in, and go to their 3rd/7th block class.

• Students in this program will have core classes during blocks 3, 4, 7, and 8. Elective classes can be taken during 1st semester only.

What qualifications do I need to be able to enter the CWC program?

• Students must have:

  • An interest or curiosity in the trades and a willingness to learn and try new things.

  • A strong attendance record with no tardy issues.

  • A solid academic record that includes being on track for graduation.

  • No major disciplinary referrals in the last year.

  • Successfully completed Introduction to Manufacturing at Turner.

  • Submitted a program application form by the provided deadline.

• Students who do not qualify based on the above criteria may attach a written appeal to their application stipulating why the student feels they should be considered for the program.

• Students accepted into the program and their parents will need to attend an orientation regarding the expectations of the program.

What are my expectations as a student in the CWC program?

• Attend class daily, arrive on time to school, and actively participate in the activities at each job site and in the classroom.

• Attend bi-weekly WIN time session.

• Use Google Classroom to learn about and follow the dress code for each job site.

• Complete all assignments/journaling given during classroom lessons.

• Contact, via email, employer partners and Mrs. Allbee of an absence before 7:30 am on the day of the absence. (Repeated absences will result in removal from the program and placement in different classes.)

How do I apply?

• Complete the application. 

• Prepare a resume indicating your school, volunteer, and work experiences.

• Submit the application and resume.

• Students with accepted applications will be interview to determine if they will be admitted to the class.

Questions: Contact Mrs. Allbee at allbeeb@turnerschools.org