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ISY Eligibility‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ Steps Survey‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ Next We know you're ready to step into your future but do you have all the tools you need to be successful? The STEPS Program is able to help you prepare for the future, whether you want to continue your education, start a career or if you aren't sure of what you want to do next. STEPS is able to turn your interests skills and strengths into a rewarding future, with a variety of resources to ensure you find the future that’s right for you. Benefits Of Steps Upcoming Steps Academies 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. Learn more about our programs 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

Gabrielle Erstad DeForest Class Of 2019 Company: Lucigen Program: STEM What did you love about YA? I loved the opportunity I had to learn multiple different areas of the workplace. I also loved all of the amazing people I got to work with! I will never forget the experience I had. How did YA influence your plans after high school? Because of this program I was offered a position with the company after I graduated and I ended up a full time associate scientist within three of the four years I worked there. What do you want others to know about YA? It's a great opportunity to get hands on experience and to network for your future. You will meet some of the most important people in defining how you work through this program.

Veterinary Technician Back to all programs Choosing a career as a veterinary technician means caring for all kinds of creatures, from poodles to platypuses. By combining your love of animals with what you do for a living, you not only have a positive impact on the lives of animals, you enrich the quality of your own life as well.​ ​ According to the US Department of Labor, the demand for Veterinary Technicians is expected to grow 36% over the next several years, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. ​ Earn college-level credit along with gaining work experience valuable to your future career in this area. Plan on release time from school during the second semester to go on the job site. Receive the state certificate students when you complete 450 hours of work-based learning. (The classroom training does not count toward these hours.) STUDENT TESTIMONIAL “I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program. It has given me the opportunity to participate in many things that many students do not get to experience in a classroom. The hands-on experiences with veterinary technicians and veterinarians have taught me so much about the field of veterinary science. Each and every day I have learned something new like proper surgery sanitation, proper handling of different animals, how to interact with clients, and much much more. By obtaining this knowledge early on in my education, I now have a head start in many of my animal science classes I plan on taking at the UW Platteville.“ Emma Skrepenski, Class of 2019, Sun Prairie

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YA Alumni SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH Trevor Thomas Waunakee Class Of 2011 Company: Ketter Komputers Program: Information Technology What did you love about YA? My experience was very special, as I was able to work for a small business owned by a former YA! I really enjoyed having access to real world situations that equipped me with skills I wouldn't have had until later in my career. I loved working in the computer shop and going out to customers and solving their technology problems. How did YA influence your plans after high school? Before I entered YA, I wasn’t certain on my post high school path. The skills and experiences I gained through the program inspired me to start my own business after high school. After a few years I owned multiple companies and was continuing to grow. I would eventually make a profitable exit from those businesses, and transition back into employment to continue developing and gaining new skills. Today I am the District Sales Manager for an industrial manufacturing company and am responsible for the midwestern United States. Had I not entered the program and been afforded the opportunity to start a career while in high school, I might still be experimenting to find what I enjoy and what works for me. What do you want others to know about YA? You never want to stop learning. One of the greatest things about the YA program is it gives you access to knowledge and experiences that are otherwise typically off limits to students. In some ways it's like a trial or sneak peek into a career. This program allowed me to better understand what I enjoyed about the working world, how to be successful in the office and not just the classroom, and was an excellent foundation for my entire career! YA Alumni Students View All Belleville View More Evansville View More McFarland View More Mt Horeb View More Stoughton View More Waunakee View More DeForest View More Madison View More Middleton View More New Glarus View More Sun Prairie View More Wisconsin Heights View More Deerfield View More Marshall View More Monona Grove View More Oregon View More Verona View More Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources View More Business Management & Admin View More Government & Public Admin View More Human Services View More Manufacturing View More Transportation View More Architecture & Construction View More Education & Training View More Health Science View More IT View More Marketing View More Arts A/V View More Finance View More Hospitality, Tourism, & Lodging View More Law. Public Safety, & Security View More STEM View More

Youth Apprenticeship The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program provides school-based and work-based learning to high school students. Students are able to learn real-world career skills through a variety of Youth Apprenticeship choices. Discussion with a school counselor or School to Career Coordinator is the first step to helping a student choose an option that best meets his or her needs and career goals. Scroll to learn more about the amazing opportunities the Youth Apprenticeship Program has to offer! YA Informa tion Nights Are held annually in January, February and March. Did you miss it? Catch up here, watch this video Want to see the PPT slides - Key Components of YA: 1 Available to HS Juniors and Seniors 2 ​Students work a minimum of 450 Paid Hours of Employment, 10-15 hrs/week, often during the school day. Current Average Wage $14.86/hr ​ ​ 3 ​Students gain the necessary power skills needed for successful careers 4 ​Work a part-time job in a field of actual career interest 5 ​Students enroll in pathway-specific concurrent related instruction (earning industry certifications and/or Dual Credit @ MATC) 6 Get a Jumpstart on your Career today! Have Any Questions? Click Here! Ready to Get Started? Apply here! ​ Foster frequent positive communication with your child’s Coordinator and Mentor Respect the timing of your communication, and try to limit it during working hours, or only expect a response back during working hours. Get involved in helping your child in their career planning decisions. This experience will provide them many insights and career ideas, they may not have considered previously Allow for your child “learn from their mistakes” Help your child to be proactive versus reactive Help your child to “problem solve” possible challenges Help your child to reflect on their performance at work and school Do’s Learn More YA 101 Presentation YA to RA Don’t ​ Don’t hover over your child, allow them to grow and to build confidence in their abilities Don’t communicate directly with YA staff, encourage your child to advocate for themselves Don’t call your child into WORK. Expect your child to manage their schedules and activities without your support or guidance Be quick to blame your school/teacher/mentor. For Parents Current YA Employers

Caden Boehnen McFarland Class Of 2023 Company: Dane County School Consortium Program: Marketing What did you love about YA? The best experience I had as a Marketing Youth Apprentice was managing and organizing a career exploration event called FutureQuest. Within this experience I had the ability to grow my professional skills and knowledge at my own pace, while also learning many new significant life skills. In addition, the thing that I loved most about my job was how I was able to see my hard work pay off throughout the course of my Youth Apprenticeship. How did YA influence your plans after high school? The Youth Apprenticeship Program helped me better understand the future career I planned to go into, while also helping me get ahead in my chosen career path. I felt much more prepared heading into college and my future career because of the YA Program. What do you want others to know about YA? The YA Program may seem challenging and unnecessary from the outside, when in reality it is one of the best choices you can make in high school. Not only do you learn valueable life skills and experiences related to the career of your choice, you also get paid to do it! I believe every students should take part in the YA program, because it provides a one of kind experience that no high school class can replicate.

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Hans Meganck Waunakee Class Of 2018 Company: Waunakee Community Bank Program: Finance What did you love about YA? As a teller in high school through the Youth Apprenticeship Program, I developed my interpersonal skills by interacting with high-net-worth individuals and being comfortable with exposing myself to new career paths. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn something new. How did YA influence your plans after high school? Following the YA Program, I changed my plans to attend college in Minnesota where 15 F500 companies are located. I studied finance and accounting in school at University of Minnesota and now work at EY in Minneapolis. What do you want others to know about YA? I hope high schoolers see the value the program gives to networking and growing your brand. Ultimately, when you are looking for a full-time job, those connections will prove to be valuable.

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