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Work-Based Learning Opportunities:
Youth Apprenticeship (link to additional information)
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.
Youth Apprenticeship Program Areas
School to Career Experience
A work based learning program which provides students with the opportunity to develop positive attitudes, knowledge and work skills that will contribute to success in work, learning and life. The program includes both a classroom and work site component. (The class meets two days per week at 7:00 a.m.) Students will learn habits and principles that will empower them to be effective principle centered leaders who will be an asset to the business and industries in which they will be employed. The writings of such authors as Stephen Covey, John Maxwell, and W. Edwards Deming et al will serve to provide foundational principles for the course. In addition to personal and business leadership development, students will address transition issues, career research/job acquisition, labor market, employment and economic trends, college survival skills, etc. Students may enroll in SSWE during their senior year for one semester or for the full school year. Students in SSWE will also develop work experience and related skills through direct employment. Students wishing to participate in SSWE must submit an application, attend an orientation session with a parent, and have a job. Students will be excused from school for a maximum of 2 hours a day.
- Employed by start of semester (.5 credit/1 credit)
- Either Semester or All Year for 12th grade students
 
Important Links:
Career Planning & Exploration
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