YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Waupun Area School District Expands College and Career Readiness Efforts

The Waupun Area School District is committed to assisting our graduates reach the highest level of academic and career preparation within various career pathways to enter successfully into the global workforce. Through our Career and Technical Education programs, we give high school students the chance to start preparing for college and careers. Our CTE programming has expanded to offer new career based learning opportunities, industry certifications and an expanded apprenticeship program.

Doug Disch, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator said Our Youth Apprenticeship program will provide additional training and credit opportunities forstudents seeking an edge in career preparation. “We’ve been very fortunate to help many of our students embark on their career paths before leaving high school through our employer partnerships. Students are able to enter careers that they are excited about, and many students receive post-secondary education that is fully or partially paid for or reimbursed by their employer. It’s a win-win relationship between our students and our local employers.”

How Do Youth Apprenticeships Work?

The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is a rigorous one- or two-year elective statewide program that combines academic and technical instruction with mentored, paid, on-the-job learning that makes a real world connection for students. High school juniors and seniors are eligible to participate.