Wo lf Rive r Sc ho o l to & Wo rk Co nso rtium LAURA E. WARNING MS Counselor/YA Director Bonduel School District 715.758.4842 warnilau@bonduel.k12.wi.us
What is Youth Apprenticeship? 1 or 2 year elective program Real world experience Must work 450 hours a year in a program area (paid position) Youth Apprenticeship handbook, applications and skills sheets are available on the Greater Green Bay Chamber website, TITLETOWN.ORG . Information for Wolf River School to Work YA contact Laura Warning at warnilau@bonduel.k12.wi.us or 715.758.4842
Youth Apprenticeship Program Areas 1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (CRI, Tauchen Harmony Valley Farms) 2. Architecture & Construction (Deleers, August Winter & Sons) 3. Art, A/V Technology & Communications 4. Finance (BMO Harris, Fox Communities Credit Union) 5. Health Sciences (Prevea Eye Care, Gran Care Assisted Living, Dreier’s Pharmacy) 6. Hospitality & Tourism (Radisson, Wingate, Fratello’s) 7. Information Technology (local school districts, Shawano County Tech Services) 8. Manufacturing (Robinson Metal, PCMC, FWD Seagrave, Fox Valley Tool & Die) 9. Science, Tech, Engineering & Math (Bay Tek Games, KI, Marion Body Works) 10. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Shawano Auto Sales, Klein Automotive)
How do Students Apply? • Different in every consortium but… – Application or Resume – Letters of recommendation – Parental signature and support – Need job placement • Teachers can be a major help in pre-screening students. – WRSTW Process with Schools
Sarah Miller of Bay Port High School earned a two year certificate for Nursing Assistant. She is now attending UW-Eau Claire with advanced standing credits and experience in the nursing field.
What students have to say: “One skill I have gained from being in the YA program and working is interacting professionally with co-workers and customers.” PULASKI - STEM - Bay T ek Games
What students have to say: “I plan to become a great machinist…YA has helped me in every way. The goals I have set for myself in college are: graduate top of the machine tool program and rank in the top three at Skills USA for CNC milling.” DENMARK – MANUFACTURING/WELDING – Fox Valley Tool and Die
What students have to say: “Be flexible. You cannot make time demands of your workplace all the time. You need to be flexible.” DE PERE - AGRICULTURE – Emerald Acres
WORLD WIDE SIGNS Bonduel, WI Bonduel High School Junior, Josh Richter was the primary manufacturer for this sign created at his Apprenticeship employer. Josh is a two-year Manufacturing/Welding student and is currently enrolled in two welding courses through NWTC, one of which is transcribed through high school. World Wide Signs currently employs three Apprenticeship students; two students in Manufacturing/Welding and one Finance Service student. The YA program allows our staff to act as mentors, trainers, positive role models and hopefully create long term interest in manufacturing as well as offering something back to our local community. As a company we get back dedicated and enthusiastic employees who fill vital roles in our staffing. I see us expanding the program in Bonduel as well as including our Shawano plant. Lil Duquaine, HR Manager
STATE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH APPRENTICEHSIP
Parent of a youth apprentice “…wonderful program for kids that know what Are you ready Real Motivated to work with world profession they want to get adults? into. Gives them work Are you experience in the real ready for Responsible Commitment world …My son has grown in college? the working world and has put to use his skills he NWTC Can you Hands on multi-task? courses learned in school. It truly gives kids confidence and motivation to pursue their High Pay check School interests. A fantastic opportunity for kids!”
Frequently asked questions “What is the cost to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program through the Green Bay Partnership?” Students are responsible for any clothing and footwear required by the employer and/ or NWTC CNA students will pay for the certification test ($100) and also admittance into the nursing program ($30) at NWTC School districts pay for all classes and books (Tuition costs about $142.45 per credit and books can range from $50 up to $200.)
Frequently asked questions “What is the cost to participate in the Wolf River School to Work Youth Apprenticeship program?” WRSTW Students do pay a Program Fee if they are placed in the Program. Students are responsible for any clothing and footwear required by the employer. The Program pays for all classes for its YA Students (Tuition costs about $142.45 per credit and books can range from $50 up to $200.)
Frequently asked questions “If I enroll in Youth Apprenticeship, can I still participate in school/community extracurricular activities?” Yes, however you still need to be working during the school year. Also you need to work out a schedule with your employer ahead of time. You do not automatically get days off for school functions (dance, sporting event, other performance, etc.). Make sure you communicate with your employer weeks/months in advance.
Frequently asked questions “What is the role of the parents?” This is a student program. Students are employed by the business and instructed by NWTC. Parents will be informed of grades and worksite evaluations but the students should be the ones communicating with David Schultz or Laura Warning, NWTC instructors and their employer.
Frequently asked questions “Who provides transportation?” Transportation is the responsibility of the student/ parent.
Frequently asked questions “Will these students no longer take my elective classes?” YA students are not ripped out of the high school. They should be completing the upper division classes in their program areas. We want the best pathway for these young people and that includes high school courses.
Other questions?
Youth Apprenticeship David Schultz Greater Green Bay Chamber dschultz@titletown.org 920.593.3406 Laura Warning Wolf River School to Work Youth Apprenticeship warnilau@bonduel.k12.wi.us 715.758.4842
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