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Documents and information to help you navigate getting into the YA program. Including the YA application, Related Courses, and work readiness resources. DCSC Services (ViewDB, Job Board, Student Portal) are currently unavailable due to hardware failure. We are working hard to restore functionality and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Outage Troubleshooting Logs YA Student Resources YA Applicants Youth Apprentice Forms Registered Apprenticeship Post Secondary Documents and information to help you navigate getting into the YA program. Including the YA application, Related Courses, and work readiness resources 4 keys for Youth Apprenticeships 2025 YA Information Night Flyer - More Information 2025 YA Information Night Flyer - Español DWD Youth Apprenticeship Program Website 2025 UW Health Apprenticeship Information Night Youth Apprenticeship Student Portal Technical Related Course Work DCSC courses Resources for Securing your YA Job Getting the Apprenticeship Flyer Getting the Apprenticeship Seminar -Virtual, Self Paced Letter and Resume Templates Presentation - Connect your resume to the job you want Job Shadow Packet Job Board Links DCSC YA jobs Hospitality Job Board - Destination Madison Student Jobs - UW Madison Indeed.com Need EXTRA help Securing a Youth Apprenticeship? The STEPS program will guide and support you through the application and employment process, if you are eligible? Click here to learn more. Documents / Links for Current YA students Webinar: Completing your checklist electronically with DocHub signatures YA Job Guides Student Evaluation Form DCSC-Student Course/Information Flyers Course Registration Link Parent Release Form- Needed for DCSC courses YA Student Handbook PDF YA Grievance Form UW Credit - YA counts as academic coursework DCSC YA Scholarship Application (Open Feb 2025) Want to continue your YA experience and earn your industry credentials, consider a Registered Apprenticeship Department of Workforce Development - Wisconsin Apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Occupations (Programs) DWD - Featured Apprenticeship Sponsors How to Become a Registered Apprentice (Adult Apprenticeship) ABC Wisconsin – Registered Apprenticeships https://buildyourcareerwi.org/get-me-started/ Tips for moving from YA to RA - with existing employer (Spons ored Applicant) How do I get my employer to sponsor me as a Registered Apprentice? Meet with your Supervisor and HR manager and ASK what steps you need to take for them to consider sponsoring you as a registered Apprentice? If you’re already employed with a company that is not an approved trainer or does not want to become one, reach out to ABC for a full listing of employers who do offer Registered Apprenticeship in your area. When you complete your Application to the JAC- Joint Apprenticeship Committee, make sure to includes your ACT or Accuplacer and a Letter of Support from your Supervisor/Foreman Be prepared for the interview, the Interview portion of your application is a large portion of your "score" When can I start an RA? Technically you can start while still in HS. Many students have signed RA employment agreements while they are still completing their YA. Your HS must agree and give you authorization along with your parents prior to age 18. If you do a good job as a YA many YA employers will move you to RA at the conclusion of your YA. Can I get credit for my YA hours as an RA? Yes, submit your completed YA job guide, and a credit request letter from your employer sponsor to the apprenticeship committee when submitting your YA application. What if I'm asked to pay for my "training"? Most employers will cover this cost, and pay you wages while you to attend training. Some sponsors may pay your wages for the training, but ask you to pay for the courses. Apprentices and Sponsors are eligible to receive a completion award from DWD. Tips for starting an RA with a new employer (Unsponsored Applicant) Before leaving your current employer, get a letter of support from your Foreman or HR, describing your work ethic, dedication, and skills you've developed Pick your Occupation, Seek employers that offer RA . Add your completed YA job guide to the Apprenticeship Application. Submit your application to the correct Local Apprenticeship Committee. Need Help? Madison has an Apprenticeship Navigator who will assist you in finding a registered apprenticeship Name: Jeff Kennedy Title: Apprenticeship Navigator Email: jkennedy@wdbscw.org Phone: (608) 249-9001 Extension 230 or do you know that you want to go to the Union Trades, but not sure which one? Do you need entry scores? WRTP - BIG Step is an Apprenticeship Ambassador designed to help interested candidates become career ready, apply and secure Apprenticeships 608-255-0155 southcentral@wrtp.org or Contact the local Union Representatives today. Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin https://www.btrades.com/apprenticeships 1602 S Park St., Room 204 Madison WI 53715 P: 608. 422.3277 executivedirector@btrades.com Take our Quiz UW Credits for YA Madison Area Technical College Credit for Prior Learning Herzing University Madison University of Wisconsin Campuses DPI Career and Technical Education Construction Resume Biotech Resume STEM Letter Electrical Resume Nursing Resume STEM Resume Construction Letter

Ready to step into your future? The STEPS Program can help you succeed, whether you want to continue your education, start a career, or explore options. We'll turn your interests, skills, and strengths into a rewarding future with a variety of resources to find the path that's right for you. ISY Eligibility‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ Steps Survey‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ Next Ready to step into your future? The STEPS Program can help you succeed, whether you want to continue your education, start a career, or explore options. We'll turn your interests, skills, and strengths into a rewarding future with a variety of resources to find the path that's right for you. Benefits of Steps MEET OUR STAFF The WIOA program can help students who need a bit more equitable access to WBL by helping them with Supportive Services (transportation, communications, housing), paying for training, and paying for them to get their Initial Work Experience (yes the grant pays the student directly, like a lease program for an employer). Eligible students need to have an IEP/504 or be on F/R lunch and have a barrier (ell, BSD, offender, foster care, etc). Dave Ruthenberg ISY Career Planner Dave Ruthenberg is a Dane County School Consortium Youth Career Planner. Dave holds a professional educator’s license and began his career in Illinois high schools before moving to California. There, he worked with the non-profit organization AbilityPath as a job coach. Dave taught job readiness skills to adults with disabilities, both in the classroom and at various work sites. Dave developed a virtual curriculum about work skills and healthy relationships, which earned him AbilityPath’s award for innovation in 2021. Dave is a recent transplant to Madison and has made a personal vow to swim in every lake in Dane County. Dave Ruthenberg ISY Career Planner Dave Ruthenberg is a Dane County School Consortium Youth Career Planner. Dave holds a professional educator’s license and began his career in Illinois high schools before moving to California. There, he worked with the non-profit organization AbilityPath as a job coach. Dave taught job readiness skills to adults with disabilities, both in the classroom and at various work sites. Dave developed a virtual curriculum about work skills and healthy relationships, which earned him AbilityPath’s award for innovation in 2021. Dave is a recent transplant to Madison and has made a personal vow to swim in every lake in Dane County. INTEREST SURVEY The Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin and Dane County School Consortium are equal opportunity employer/program service providers. If you need this information or printed material in an alternate format, or in a different language (any of these free of charge), please contact us at 608-316-1357. Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired callers may reach us by using Wisconsin Relay Services at 7-1-1. Proud partners of the American Job Center network. A member of the WorkSmart Network Career Fitter DCSC - STEPS is happy to partner with CareerFitter as a trusted resource for career assessment tests . Learn more about their career test . Also, contact DCSC to receive a CareerFitter career assessment test that includes your Premium Career Report and Career Resource Dashboard. Use our Access Code: dcsc-wioa2023

Dane County Youth Apprenticeship. Connect your Part time Job to a Career Path | Work-Based Learning. Dane County School Consortium DCSC Services (ViewDB, Job Board, Student Portal) are currently unavailable due to hardware failure. We are working hard to restore functionality and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Outage Troubleshooting Logs Get a Jumpstart on YOUR Future Career Today! We work collaboratively with Dane County School Districts and statewide work-based learning programs to offer educational opportunities related to career exploration. We are providing a pathway for high schooler's to find tomorrow's career TODAY, through hands-on learning opportunities! DCSC programming includes: The Youth Apprenticeship program is a Wisconsin flagship opportunity managed by the Dane County Schools Consortium for schools within Dane County. Learn More! W.I.O.A. ISY is a grant program designed to help youth prepare to transition to the workforce and college. We operate the STEPS program as a way to support more students to become Youth Apprentices Visit our STEPS page Additionally, DCSC partners with post-secondary schools, businesses, and community groups to bring innovative programs to the academic and career success of Dane County students. This School to Career work is vital to helping more students find their career path before leaving High School Dane County School Consortium Districts Dane County’s sixteen member school districts provide great learning opportunities for students and families from Belleville to Wisconsin Heights. Find your STC Coordinator here DeForest Waunakee Sun Prairie Deerfield Monona Grove McFarland Mt Horeb Verona Belleville Oregon New Glarus Madison Evansville Stoughton Middleton WI. Heights Meet our Team Contact Us Josh holds a B.S. in Business and Marketing Education from UW-Stout and his M.S. in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University. He spent 14 years as a classroom teacher, and the last seven years as the director of the Dane County School Consortium. Josh Fassl Dane County School Consortium Director Hey! I'm Joel I have spent the last 15 years in education in multiple capacities, many of which have taken me around the world! I spent my last year teaching in Costa Rica, and have spent years working with YA and work-based learning in Madison and Monona. I love working as a YA coordinator and supporting students in discovering their path in high school and beyond. I live in Madison with my wife and three boys! Joel Jarosky DCSC - Youth Apprenticeship Consultant. Hello! I am Emmi Everson, a Senior at McFarland High School, and I am one of the Dane County School Consortium's Marketing Youth Apprentices for the 2024-2025 school year. I love being on the lake with my dogs and traveling. I plan on attending university to study a business related field. Emmi Everson DCSC - Marketing Youth Apprentice Sherry was born and raised in Green Bay, WI and is a loyal Green Bay Packer fan. She thought as a five year-old that maybe one day she would be a Green Bay Packer Cheerleader! That certainly happens on Sundays at home, but definitely not in a crowded stadium! In her spare time Sherry is a Lead Usher at the Stoughton Opera House where she enjoys an array of fun music and showing the Opera House and it's history to patrons from all over the state! Sherry Zimmerman DCSC - Project Assistant Dave is a certified global career development facilitator and educator. Before working for DCSC, he taught job skills and language arts. He lives in Madison with his wife and enjoys swimming, painting, and running tabletop games. Dave Ruthenberg DCSC - In-School Youth Career Planner Hi! My name is Mady, and I am a senior at McFarland High School. I am one of the Marketing Youth Apprentices. I plan on getting my real estate license this fall, and will go to college to pursue Marketing and Hospitality! I love spending time with my puppy and dancing. Mady Behm DCSC - Marketing Youth Apprentice Hi, my name is Cord Smith and I am the IT apprentice at DCSC. I plan on going to college for computer science next year. Cord Smith DCSC - Database Developer Christi is our Apprenticeship Coordinator at DCSC. Before joining us, she was an Interior Designer and Family and Consumer Science teacher for 24 years. She enjoys sewing, reading, going on long walks and spending time with her adult children and grandson. Christi Rebholz DCSC - Apprenticeship Coordinator Hello, my name is Jack Marino! I am a highschool senior attending Evansville Highschool. I plan on going to college for electrical engineering. Some of my hobbies include gardening, green energy projects, and soccer. Jack Marino DCSC - IT Youth Apprentice Events & Notices

Resources for School To Career Coordinators. The definition of “legal notice” in Section 985.01 (2), Wisconsin Statutes, includes “Every publication of laws, ordinances, resolutions, financial statements, budgets and proceedings intended to give notice in an area.” The proceedings of city council, village board, and school board meetings must all be published as Class 1 notices.... DCSC Public Notices The definition of “legal notice” in Section 985.01 (2), Wisconsin Statutes, includes “Every publication of laws, ordinances, resolutions, financial statements, budgets and proceedings intended to give notice in an area.” The proceedings of city council, village board, and school board meetings must all be published as Class 1 notices. The proceedings must include the substance of every official action taken by the local governing body. “Substance” under the law means “an intelligible abstract or synopsis of the essential elements of the official action taken by a local governing body, including the subject matter of a motion, the persons making and seconding the motion and the roll call vote on the motion.”

Hometown Pharmacy Casper Vang DeForest Class Of 2018 Company: Hometown Pharmacy Program: Health Science What did you love about YA? During my time as an apprentice I worked for a local pharmacy. Some of my daily duties included filling out patient prescriptions, contacting insurance, and working the cash register at the drive through. I worked closely with the head pharmacist and other pharmacy technicians. How did YA influence your plans after high school? One of my most memorable experiences was learning under Bob Vernig alongside my small group of upcoming pharmacy techs. We would meet at the elementary school each week in Monona Grove and sit in those small classrooms. Bob taught us a lot of knowledge and prepared us to take the test for our licenses. My peers were also a very outgoing group and we had a lot of fun working together, and sharing our experiences from our workplaces. What do you want others to know about YA? Having a mentor greatly benefitted my experience because they were a role model that I could aspire to be like. In addition, they helped guide me to learn more about myself and what kind of career path I want to choose.

High Tech Heating/AC Tristan Furseth Deerfield Class Of 2022 Company: High Tech Heating/AC Program: Architecture, Construction What did you love about YA? I loved my Boss and co-Workers. I enjoyed being able to skip school and make money. How did YA influence your plans after high school? It really made me understand the real world. It also made my plans change because I realized I wanted a more dangerous job. What do you want others to know about YA? It is a great program for kids that want to get a headstart in the trades. It also looks really good on resumes.

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BMO Harris Bank, Waunakee Alyssa Knight Waunakee Class Of 2015 Company: BMO Harris Bank, Waunakee Program: Finance What did you love about YA? I knew from a young age that I was interested in finance and accounting and the YA program gave me the opportunity to explore that interest and really figure out what area of study I wanted to focus on in college. I went into my undergrad as an Accounting major and was able to excel in the program at UW-Whitewater because of the skills and knowledge base that I had developed in the YA program. How did YA influence your plans after high school? Completed a BBA in Accounting and minor in Spanish from UW-Whitewater in May 2019, interned at Deloitte Milwaukee my senior year of college, began sitting for my CPA exams in April 2019, attended UW-Madison for a Master of Accountancy, graduated in May 2020 and finished my last CPA exam in July 2020. What do you want others to know about YA?

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