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Sydney Schumacher Waunakee Class Of 2022 Company: UW Madison Department of Entamology Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) What did you love about YA? I loved my lab members and felt like a valued part of the team. Being a part of a research team was a very valuable experience for me and I learned that research was my passion. I also really enjoyed being able to learn new things every day and gain invaluable skills. I was able to travel and do field work, which I found I really enjoyed. How did YA influence your plans after high school? The YA program gave me an advanced skill set that set me apart from other students. It also affirmed my interest in research, ecology, and genetics. My sophomore year of high school I got an internship in a genetics lab because of my experience and now work at the lab. This summer I will be interning for NOAA in Miami. What do you want others to know about YA? The experience you gain from this opportunity is invaluable and will set you up for the rest of your career. The class that you take as a part of YAP gives you valuable skills that will help you in your internship and career. The students, teachers, coworkers, and mentors are supportive and kind.

Architecture, Construction YA Alumni Abigail Spilde Architecture, Construction View Job Monona Grove Class Of 2022 Tanner Ballweg Architecture, Construction View Job Middleton Class Of 2022 Tristan Furseth Architecture, Construction View Job Deerfield Class Of 2022

Information Technology YA Alumni Pranab Adhikari Information Technology View Job Madison Class Of 2022 Trevor Thomas Information Technology View Job Waunakee Class Of 2011

Finance Back to all programs The Wisconsin Finance YA Program is designed to provide students with a working understanding of core employability and financial services skills, as well as occupationally specific skills that serve as the standard for occupational pathways in the finance and insurance industry. This program provides the framework for educators and industry to work together to produce work-ready, entry-level employees that will compete favorably in a global market, as well as, provide for post-secondary educational advancement while integrating work-based learning in the school and worksite. ​ Finance is a growing field offering opportunities for working with businesses and personal financial needs. Those working in finance can find opportunities in banking., insurance, or accounting. Student Testimonial STUDENT TESITMONIAL ​ “Being a Customer Service Representative at State Bank of Cross Plains has opened my eyes to all sorts of career possibilities and has shown me what it is like to work in a professional environment. It has also helped me determine my college path by showing me more about my interest areas. Not only that . . . everyone has to deal with finances at some time in their life and I have such a better understanding now!” Emma Thompson, Class of 2019, Mount Horeb Businesses that sponsor YA VIEW ALL

Human Services Coming in July 2024 More information will be posted to this website as it becomes available. Stay tuned!

Dustin Stock Sun Prairie Class Of 2005 Company: General Casualty Insurance Program: IT What did you love about YA? YA gave me the tools I needed to succeed early in my IT career. It also gave me a leg up once I left high school and got a full-time job in IT. How did YA influence your plans after high school? After I graduated, I moved to Minnesota and started working for Cargill as a contractor. After my contract expired, I moved on to ADC Telecommunications starting in Deskside Support and eventually moving into a Business Analyst and Software Developer role. After 7 years with ADC Telecommunications, I moved on to The Toro Company. I worked at one of Toro’s manufacturing facilities doing everything IT related (Phones, Network, Servers, Desktops, Programming, etc.). In 2020 I was offered a Sr Network Administrator position at Toro’s headquarters. In late 2021, in addition to my current role, I took over supervising Genesys Works high school interns at Toro. It’s similar to the YA program and I feel like I’ve gone full circle from being a high school intern to supervising some of them. What do you want others to know about YA? ​

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STEM/Biotechnology STEM/Engineering Program CLICK HERE Back to all programs The Biotechnology Program is a partnership between the Dane County School Consortium and the Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI). The program offers high school juniors and seniors an intensive work and technical training experience in the biotechnology field. Students will work in bioscience/biotechnology settings. There they will acquire basic skills pertinent to lab work and techniques in the first year along with the core employability and safety skills. In the second year, students will further develop testing skills and become proficient in a variety of bioscience tests and applications dependent on their worksite setting. ​ Student Testimonial “Youth Apprenticeship is a lot of hard work that has amazing pay off not only for getting into college or future careers, but for shaping yourself into a more driven and curious person capable of achieving almost any task.” Elias Kemna, 2019 Graduate, McFarland Business Partners that support Youth Apprenticeship: VIEW ALL

Government & Public Administration Coming in July 2024 More information will be posted to this website as it becomes available. Stay tuned!

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Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Back to all programs The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications career cluster is expected to be driven by changing trends. While newspapers and magazines have been impacted by declines in print volumes, the need for immediate media, integrated across communication platforms, is increasing the need for technological expertise in computers and graphic design. This trend is fueling increased demand in this area. ​ The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster — Printing Technology Pathway careers range from graphic designers to press operators to customer service representatives and sales. The printing industry “applies creativity and technical skills to transform text and graphics into finished products. Business Partners that support Youth Apprenticeship: VIEW ALL

School To Career Activities ​ We offer many ways for high school students, educators and area businesses to partner in innovative school-to-career programs. Some programs fit the needs of students who want to move right into a rewarding job after graduation. Others are designed to help college-bound students explore a promising career. Educators can have the opportunity to work with area businesses to gain support of their local education needs. All provide comprehensive support to students, educators, and business/industry representatives participating in School to Career. ​ As a result, we help forge early, strong and often lasting connections to rewarding career paths for students and educators. Our goal is to help boost the numbers and talent of a more productive workforce for employers in Dane County and beyond. Academic Preparation Additional programs run by the DCSC office include: Biotechnology in the World of Medicine ( Promo Video) CNA Training Girls Welding Clinic Girls Automotive Clinic DCSC-Public Safety 911 Course Registration Career Preparation Activities Career Shadow Day Packet ​ Work Readiness Training – Getting the apprenticeship ​ Job Interviewing- Mock Interview Set-up ​ FutureQuest ​ Career days ​ Employer classroom speakers ​ Workshops connecting business and education ​ Advisory meetings to support business and education partnerships. ​ DPI Career Development Resources Connecting Activities Classroom support for equipment Workshops connecting business and education Advisory meetings to support business and education partnerships. Work readiness training by employers Post Secondary Connections. For example, Madison Area Technical College, Herzing University, University of Wisconsin Community organization partnerships. For example, Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin