Description
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) wholly believes that all students, whether career- or college-bound, can benefit from work-based learning experiences in high school. The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program through the DWD offers a consortium-model grant to sustain and expand work-based learning opportunities for students. CESA 9 manages and facilitates the activities of the CESA 9 YA Grant Consortium, which works with regional school districts and a local steering committee to implement and coordinate YA programming. CESA 9 is the fiscal agent for the consortium’s grant funds, which are shared with consortium districts to offset youth apprenticeship costs.
CESA 9 YA services include:
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Development of grant application detailing the consortium’s activities as determined by the steering committee
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Preparation and submission of required budgets, expenditure reporting, and claims
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Maintenance of fiscal records
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Submission of individual student applications and completion forms to DWD
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Technical assistance and support to districts
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Grant requirement oversight
Consortium districts are responsible for assigning a local YA coordinator and providing time for the coordinator to meet the requirements of the YA program, including regular meetings with YA business mentors.
Who is eligible for YA?
Sophomores and juniors can contact the YA Coordinator at their high school to begin the program during 11th or 12th grade.
Students - Why be an Apprentice?
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Follow a career pathway from high school to post-secondary institutions or the workforce.
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Earn a paycheck while learning from skilled professionals.
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Experience first-hand connections between high school education and real-life work.
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Increase career awareness and improve future employability.
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Receive a state-issued skills certificate which is recognized by employers.
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Develop the necessary skills needed for successful entry-level employment.
Employers - Why Hire an Apprentice?
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Shape the quality of your future workforce.
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Access a pipeline of skilled employees.
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Recruit potential employees.
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Develop partnerships with local high schools.
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Build greater employee loyalty and lower turnover.
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Create positive PR by helping youth with employment and education.
CESA 9 Schools Offering YA Programs
School |
YA Contact |
Phone |
Crandon |
Jessica Keao |
715-478-6196 |
Elcho |
Scott Wilsens |
715-275-3225 |
Lakeland Union HS |
Stephanie Hartzheim
Gami Miller |
715-356-5252 |
Laona |
Taylor Novak |
715-674-2143 |
Mercer |
Sandra Karpen |
715-476-2154 |
Northland Pines |
Adam Matyska |
715-479-4473 |
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Sade Seeger |
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Phelps |
Jason Pertile |
715-545-2724 |
Rhinelander |
Lexi Allen |
715-365-9500 |
Three Lakes |
Ryan Bock |
715-546-3321 |
Tomahawk |
Allison Ewart |
715-453-2106 |
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