Category: Apprenticeship
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High school student learns hands-on before turning 18. Carter was interested in the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program because it gave him the opportunity to train hands-on in the mechanical field prior to turning 18. He was hired as an apprentice at BCP Transportation where he repairs trucks and trailers and helps throughout the body shop.…
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Student gains experience in hospitality industry. Lola entered her Youth Apprenticeship (YA) at The House Cafe & Bakery to gain hands-on experience outside of high school. She developed her skills by helping the cafe organize events, prepare food and make specialty drinks. “YA has helped me to gain communication skills and be able to advocate…
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Student enters agricultural path thanks to Youth Apprenticeship. Maryann grew up on a family farm where she helped care for calves. She was interested in a career pathway in agriculture, but wanted hands-on experience in the workforce before committing to the industry. She entered into an Agriculture Youth Apprenticeship and was hired at the Swine…
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Student credits apprenticeship for career motivation. Lucas completed a one-year Biotechnology Youth Apprenticeship in 2019 through the Jefferson County School to Career Consortium. Under the program, he worked at Ganser Scientific where he assisted with lab equipment, sales and protein chemistry. “I always had an interest in biotechnology. I enjoyed my coursework in biology all…
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Over the past six years, Oak Park Place has onboarded 10-15 students each year to help them prepare for the workforce and receive the best possible educational experience. Oak Park Place is proud to offer the Youth Apprenticeship Program with local schools and I, personally, have witnessed encouraging growth in our city’s youth as they…
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Worker enters apprenticeship training at WRTP/Big STEP. Jacob connected with the WIOA Title I program because he was having troubles entering an apprenticeship in the construction trades industry. His Career Planner connected him with a construction-focused pre-apprenticeship training through WRTP/Big STEP in January 2020. The training included tutoring for apprenticeship exams, industry certifications, hands-on learning…
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Youth apprentice gains skills in manufacturing industry. Hayden is a Belleville High School senior completing his manufacturing youth apprenticeship. His goals after high school are to continue working at Cate Machine & Welding Inc. in Belleville and attend Madison Area Technical College to earn an associate’s degree in automated manufacturing systems. “In year one, I…
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Youth Apprentice continues research and science passion. When Ava was just seven years old, the number one item on her Christmas wish list was a microscope. This gift sparked her interest in science and research – a passion that hasn’t ceased since. Ava graduated from a youth apprenticeship program through DeForest High School working as…
