Getting started with Wisconsin Youth apprenticeships Hello and Welcome to Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship Information Night January 22, 2018 Getting started with Wisconsin Youth apprenticeships

What are Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeships? Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeships integrate school-based and work-based learning to provide students in their High School junior and senior years with academic and occupational skills leading to both a high school diploma and a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in a specific industry. One and two-year paid apprenticeships prepare students who plan to enter the workforce directly from high school; who want to apply for a Registered Apprenticeship; who plan to enroll in a technical college or a university in an occupationally related degree program.

Students Learn Skills on the Job

Students work in partnership with an employer-identified mentor, specialized high school or technical school classroom instructors and communicate progress to the high school apprenticeship coordinator to receive the best skills and knowledge possible. The apprenticeship requires that students work a minimum of 450 hours in the one-year program and 900 hours within the two-year program. Students are encouraged to work up to full-time during the summers before junior or senior years; if work is available. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, students are awarded a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.  

Certificate of Occupational Proficiency State of Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Certificate of Occupational Proficiency

How do students get started? Students apply by March 1st 2018 the Youth Apprenticeship application found on the Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship website https://www.pwssd.k12.wi.us/domain/40 Students complete a cover page and fill out the application by typing the information on the Youth Apprentice application form found the website. (a typed application is preferred and highly recommended) Print 2 copies of the completed application and cover page, one for your reference and one signed by student and parent or guardian. A complete application includes – The typed application pages, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts and attendance report. All documents should be given together to the schools High school coordinator or representative for review

High School Coordinators CEDARBURG HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Calie Neureuther, Associate Prin. GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Greg Johnson HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Matt Wolf Business Ed OZAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL Mr. John Oldenwald, Business Ed Teacher/Wk Study PORT WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Daniel Solórzano, Assistant Principal/Dean of Students RANDOM LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Michael Trimberger, Superintendent

How are students placed in apprenticeships *Properly completed applications are sent to interested employers *Employers may call the student directly and have them come in for an initial interview. *Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship coordinator may also set up individual or group interviews with employers. *If the employer decides to hire the student the Consortium Coordinator will arrange a Youth Apprenticeship planning meeting. The employer representative and possible mentors, the student, parent/guardian and OYA consortium coordinator together plan the Youth Apprenticeship and an Education Training Agreement is signed by all parties. A start date is decided and the student starts the apprenticeship.

Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship Staff and Employer Human resource staff offer students interview training before the Youth Apprenticeship interviews. 2018 interview training for YA students is April 10th from 5:30 to7:00 PM at Port Washington High School Library 427 W Jackson St Port Washington, WI 53074 Employer Interviews

Student Work Hours Student could start work anytime after April 1st and work 450 hours per year (2 year 900 hours) Work hour completion Timeline is April 1st 2018 to August 31st 2019 (2 year apprenticeship timeline April 1st 2018 to August 31st 2020) Students may average 10 to 15 hours a week during the school year and up to full time hours during the summer. Hours are discussed with the employer at the Apprenticeship Planning Meeting.

Student Work Hours update 1/17/2018   State and federal laws do not limit the hours that minors 16 years of age or over may work, except that they may not be employed or permitted to work during hours of required school attendance under Wis. Stat. § 118.15. Minors 16 & 17 years of age who are employed after 11:00 pm must have 8 hours of rest between the end of one shift and the start of the next shift. State child labor laws prohibit work during times that minors are required to be in school, except for students participating in work experience and career exploration programs operated by the school. State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - EQUAL RIGHTS DIVISION PO BOX 8928 MADISON WI 53708 Telephone: (608) 266-6860 TTY: (608) 264-8752 Website: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/

Skills learned On the Job & In the Classroom

Student benefits *Career Advancement (start your career while still in High School) *On the job skills *.5 credit on High school transcript ea. Semester *Certificate of Occupational proficiency from the State of Wisconsin *Technical/college credit *$$ Wages $$ *some employers provide supplemental technical school experience

Some students take Technical school courses Certified Nursing Assistant class CNA

Skills Standards Checklist & evaluations A list of Work skills are completed with the Mentor as well as quarterly evaluations

Skills Standards Checklist & evaluations Quarterly evaluations are completed and signed by student and mentor and are turned into the high school coordinators when quarterly grades are due. Copies are sent to the consortium coordinator. The Skills Standards Checklist is turned in to the YA Consortium coordinator and is considered the final completion document of the program. The student then receives a Certificate of occupational proficiency from the State of Wisconsin DWD

OYA - Recognition Ceremony OYA Scholarships

The Bridge ~Youth Apprenticeship & Registered Apprenticeship Youth Apprenticeships bridged with Registered Apprenticeships An effective solution in any occupation that involves progressive attainment of manual, mechanical or technical skills, and knowledge which meets industry standard for that occupation. (Youth Apprenticeship hours can be applied to a Registered Apprenticeship)   http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/