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Architecture and Construction Back to all programs The Architecture and Construction career cluster comprises one of the largest industries in the United States. Careers ranging from architecture to welding are found within this particular cluster. According to the Department of Labor, the construction industry is the second largest employer in the U.S. Check out this Student Career Info video on DCSC Construction Students Getting Started in the Trades The Wisconsin Architecture and Construction Youth Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide students with a working understanding of occupational and technical skills in one of the seven pathways within the Architecture and Construction industry. ​ This Youth Apprenticeship occupational area focuses on the Construction Pathway. Students participating in this pathway will choose between the skilled trades of Architectural Drafting Carpentry Fundamentals Electrical Fundamentals Heavy Equipment Masonry Mechanical/HVAC Plumber Sprinkler Fitter ​ ​ STUDENT TESTIMONIAL "I have been an apprentice at Stevens Construction Corporation for a little over 6 months now and the experience has truly been eye opening. I started learning from the minute that I arrived at the jobsite and have constantly been learning new things since then. I have learned all about the field of construction, with much more to learn, and I have also been exposed to some of the real world at a young age which is a cool experience. I am also taking a very interesting construction class at McFarland. I have learned many things that have already helped me with my job, and will also help me in many other ways in the future. To anyone wondering if they should do the apprenticeship program, I would definitely recommend it. The best way to learn a job is simply by doing it. If the apprenticeship program has a career that interests you, do it. You will be able to see if that career is something that you would really enjoy doing in the future. And it will help you in many ways, just as it has helped me." Jared Mathison, Class of 2018 Two-Year Youth Apprentice Business Partners that support Youth Apprenticeship: VIEW ALL

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 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 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 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! Sherry’s title here at DCSC is Project Assistant to the Youth Apprenticeship Program. 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 Valery Vayserberg, and I am the Dane County School Consortium's current Marketing Apprentice for the 2023-2024 School Year! I am currently a senior at McFarland High School and compete in our DECA chapter! I plan on attending college to major in Economics and History. Valery Vayserberg DCSC - Marketing Apprentice Events & Notices

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DCSC ACP Resources Redefining Ready - Redefining Ready! is a national initiative launched by the AASA (The School Superintendents Association) to introduce new research-based metrics to more appropriately assess that students are college ready, career ready and life ready. Wisconsin is proud to have launched a statewide movement to ensure that every one of our students graduates career and college ready Learn more with CESA 7. ​ Regional Career Pathways MadREP RCP Pathways Recording Dashboard DCSC Dashboard Introduction to RCP handout to District Leadership 23-24 CBLE Tracker Information - Why / How Many CBLEs are offered by teachers that districts/schools aren’t even aware of! Our teachers are hard workers and they don’t always take the time or have a consistent way to share all the great work they are doing for and with students! A goal of RCP work is for employers and industry partners to see an increase in the number of applicants who have experience in the high-skill, high-demand positions they are looking to fill. CBLEs/WBL opportunities assist future applicants/employees in building a resume of experiences RCP Regional Coordinators will be able to use the data collected to identify the geographic areas and industries (RCPs) that are supporting CBLEs/WBL, as well as those that have gaps or lack employer connections so they can engage more employers/industry partners in this work and to bring more partnerships to school/students New Maps for 23-24 Education and Training ​ Ag Food and Natural Resources Academic and Career Planning/CCR Resources ​ Dane County School to Career Workshops Arizona K-12 CCR Readiness Checklist DPI ACP Website DPI Employability Skills Portfolio Inspire - Employer Experiential Learning Activities

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Sergei Capaul Waunakee Class Of 2013 Company: Clean Lakes Alliance - Madison Program: Marketing What did you love about YA? This program jump-started my success for future opportunities and careers as there was a focus on upskilling and development in my conversations with Mr. Benz. He helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses in certain projects and tasks that I did at my internship. He helped me understand where I would best suited for in a future career and how to play to my strengths. I think at the time, paying special attention to those types of soft skills, I am more in-tune with my learning and development now as an adult. How did YA influence your plans after high school? After completing my YA program, I went on to have 2 internships with Spectrum Brands, became the President of UW-Whitewater's PRSSA Chapter, became a Marketing Intern at Baker Tilly and have since moved into my career as a Marketing Coordinator at ManpowerGroup. What do you want others to know about YA? ​

Sun Prairie YA Alumni Dustin Stock IT Sun Prairie Class Of 2005 View Alumni Kylie Madden Health Science Sun Prairie Class Of 2021 View Alumni

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About Us Finding Inspiration in Every Turn Originally, a CESA 2 satellite office, focusing on Education for Employment as early as 1988 with Richard Schaefer and Diane Kraus. In 1991, Youth Apprenticeship launched with Printing Technology. Dane County School Consortium has been there from the early stages. Hosting our First recognition program in 1995 for the 1o Inaugural YA graduates from Dane County with Eric Smith serving as the CESA2 Dane County Director. DCSC coordinated the Biotechnology in the Secondary School and Service Learning projects prior to this time. ​ DCSC became independent in July of 2000. When Diane Kraus was hired to run the DCSC School to Career program, and Judy Oaks was leading he Dane County Transition Schools. One of the founding fiscal agents, MMSD housed the DCSC office until 2009 when Monona Grove School district took over as the fiscal agent, and provided office space for programming. In 2008, DCSC entered into it's first Partnership agreement with the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin and created a Employability Skills training curriculum using the Workforce Investment Act. In July 0f 2015, Diane Kraus Retired as the Director of the Dane County School Consortium and Josh Fassl was hired as her replacement. In 2018, the Middle College program (WIOA ISY) was replaced by STEPS to help provide a better on ramp for youth to gain entry to the Youth Apprenticeship training platform.

Monona Grove YA Alumni Abigail Spilde Architecture, Construction Monona Grove Class Of 2022 View Alumni Dan Hammersley STEM Monona Grove Class Of 1999 View Alumni

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math YA Alumni Celia Bartels Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math View Job Verona Class Of 2023