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About the Finance YA Program
The Dane County Area Finance Youth Apprenticeship program is available during a student’s junior or senior year. Interested students should apply during the second semester of their sophomore or junior year. When the school-based and work-based requirements are met for either the one- or two-year programs, the students receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency from the Department of Workforce Development.
Prerequisite
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On track for high school graduation
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Career exploration of Accounting or Financial pathways
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All students are encouraged to successfully complete at least one job shadow previous to enrollment in YA
Course Information
Some courses may be taken at the local high school, training site, Madison College or online.
Recommended courses include:
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Accounting I and II
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Marketing
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Personal Finance
Worksite
The Dane County office will offer students assistance in finding a position, however further support may be needed from local school district personnel, parent/guardian, and from the student. Students must plan on having release time during their school day to participate in the program.
To receive the State Certificate students must complete;
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