Youth Apprenticeship/Work Release

Students who want to earn high school credit while working can apply for youth apprenticeship or work release by completing the form below. Both programs allow students who meet the eligibility requirements to be released from school for work-based purposes. While the programs are similar, Youth Apprenticeship is a state-based program only offered in certain career areas and requires a larger commitment than work release.  Students may complete the application in any grade to express their interest in being part of the program, but may only have release time during 11th or 12th grade. 

Youth Apprenticeship (YA)

• Available to students in grades 11 - 12

• Requires a year-long commitment to complete a minimum of 450 hours of paid work

• Offered by employers willing to provide a mentor to student workers

  • Currently employed -- Working a minimum of 15 hours per week
    (There may be some exceptions that allow for fewer hours if needed at various times during the year)

• Successful completion earns a certification from the State of WI

• Must be enrolled in related coursework at Turner or through SCN/ECCP

• Eligible for 1 period of release time per day

• Earn up to 1.0 credits per semester 

Work Release (WR)

• Available to students in grades 11 - 12 who have taken/are taking Education for Employment

• Currently employed -- Working a minimum of 10 hours per week
  (There may be some exceptions that allow for fewer hours if needed at various times during the year)

• Eligible for 1 period of release time per day

• Earn up to 0.5 credits per semester 

To be eligible for work-based learning, students must:

• Have an attendance rate of 90% or higher

• Be on track for graduation

• Have a completed resume

• Have transportation to/from work

• Be able to be employed

Work-Based Learning Application Process

1. Complete the Work-Based Learning Google Form Application

2. Meet with Mrs. Allbee to determine eligibility and the appropriate program

3. Submit required paperwork

   • Student/Parent Acknowledgements Form

   • Permission to Leave Building Form

   • Education/Training Agreement

Once accepted into the program, students must:

• Join YA/WR Google Classroom

• Submit weekly check-in Google forms

• Meet quarterly with Mrs. Allbee in person to discuss progress, concerns, and next steps

• Maintain an attendance rate of 90% or higher

• Maintain grades of 1.0 or higher in all classes

*Students failing to meet these requirements will have their release time revoked and/or be removed from the program.

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