What Students Are Saying
Randolph School District
"Youth Apprenticeship has helped me gain great knowledge in the career path that I will pursue...With youth apprenticeship you are not alone in doing your internship. I have been able to get help from my advisors as well as my boss though youth apprenticeship."
New Lisbon School District
"The Youth Apprenticeship Program is a good way to make money and receive an extra credit while working. It really gives students a chance to get some work experience."
Portage School District
"I can honestly say I've enjoyed every aspect of Youth Apprenticeship. I've worked with great co-workers and became more independent while learning a lot about the real world."
How it Works
Apply to an employer, interview, chat with your school coordinator, fill out CESA 5 application, get paperwork completed, access portfolio, start employment and tracking hours.
Youth Apprenticeship
PROGRAM FRAMEWORK
Level One:
Junior or Senior year of High School
450 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
A minimum of 250 of these hours must be concurrent to related instruction
1 high school credit or 3 College credits of related classroom instruction
Level Two:
Junior and Senior year of High School
900 hours of work-based learning MINIMUM
A minimum of 500 of these hours must be concurrent to related instruction
2 high school credits or 6 College credits of related classroom instruction
Registered Apprenticeship
PROGRAM FRAMEWORK
Apprenticeship is post-secondary education like a college or university. But there's a big difference. Apprentices learn only a portion of their skills in a traditional classroom. They receive most of their training on-the-job, while working for an employer who pays a good wage. The employment is the primary requirement for an apprenticeship - a job must exist in order for the apprentice to be trained. The classroom instruction is usually provided through the Wisconsin Technical College system.
Benefits of Apprenticeship
CESA 5 YA PARTICIPANTS BY PROGRAM AREA