Chippewa Valley Youth Apprenticeship

What is the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

Youth Apprenticeship (YA) integrates school-based and work-based learning to instruct students in employability and occupational skills defined by Wisconsin industries. Local programs provide training based on statewide youth apprenticeship curriculum guidelines, endorsed by business and industry. Students are instructed by qualified teachers and skilled worksite mentors. Students are simultaneously enrolled in academic classes to meet high school graduation requirements, in a youth apprenticeship related instruction class, and are employed by a participating employer under the supervision of a skilled mentor.

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Why Choose youth Apprenticeship?

Youth Apprenticeship (YA) gives high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore their chosen career path, and helps employers develop a qualified and committed workforce.

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Benefits of Youth Apprenticeship

For Students:

Get a jump start on your career
Earn a paycheck while learning from skilled professionals
Experience first-hand connections between high school education and real-life work
Increase career awareness and improve future employability
Receive a state-issued skills certificate which is recognized by employers
Develop the necessary skills needed for successful entry-level employment
Earn up to three (3) college credits at participating technical colleges

For Employers:

Increase visibility of employer's industry/business
Access to young workers who are eager to learn and have interest in the profession.
Quality, prescreened youth apprentices who receive ongoing support during their apprenticeship.
A method to address future hiring needs in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Opportunity to prepare future workers.
Opening to help educational personnel develop job-specific proficiencies.
Chance to become involved with worksite curriculum.
The chance to shape the skills, expectations and habits of youth apprentices at a young age.