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Abigail Spilde Monona Grove Class Of 2022 Company: Supreme Structures Program: Architecture, Construction What did you love about YA? I really enjoyed being able to learn and grow my understanding of construction on an entirely new level. Networking with new companies every day and seeing them being stunned to see a young woman in construction who is in High School really impressed them. Personally coming from a hands-on learner I highly recommend the YA program, being able to learn not only in the classroom but also on the job site. During my apprenticeship, I really enjoyed being able to go to work everyday before school and get in on the morning action before heading off to my actual school. In the construction world work starts early, luckily I was able to have an early release from my actual classes. My everyday schedule looked like getting up at 5:30 and leaving for work around 6 and reporting to the jobsite location which varied and work until 10 and then go to Monona Grove for school till 3:30 and complete the credits I needed to graduate. How did YA influence your plans after high school? After my experience in the Youth Apprenticeship program it changed ALL my plans. I decided to go to a 4 year university, (University of Wisconsin Platteville) for my bachelors in Construction Management with an emphasis in Construction Safety also two minors in Architecture and Business. After having the opportunity to be working in the real world I knew I could do better and become a project manager for a residential or commercial company. Later eventually creating my own design build residential company. After those years of my life I would like to return to UWP and be a professor and teach all my experiences to a new generation of students. What do you want others to know about YA? Oh absolutely! I believe everyone should do it. It's a wonderful program for all to experience what you think you want to do. It saves money and time to understand what you like to do while you still have a little time left in High School. Many didnt know what they wanted to do but I knew what field I wanted to be into which was construction but what kind? With the YA opportunity I was able to explore the commercial side with a fantastic company called Supreme Structures located in Fitchburg and learn the ins and outs of carpentry, project management, and true hard work. It's definitely worth the time to explore what's out there and the least that would happen is finding out what you like and don't like so in the future you can further make your decision on your life careers.

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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

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Marketing Back to all programs The Marketing Youth Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide students with a working understanding of occupational and technical skills in one of the five pathways within the Marketing 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 education advancement while integrating work-based learning in the school and at the worksite. ​ The one or two year Youth Apprenticeship Program includes a 10-15 hours per week paid apprenticeship in an industry setting with specialized instruction, in addition to traditional high school coursework. ​ ​ This school-to-career program offers experiences applicable to a student with an interest in professional sales, merchandising, communications, research and management. STUDENT TESTIMONIAL ​ “I’ve been blessed with two amazing mentors – Lindsay Bauer, Owner of Board & Brush and Karen Weihert. Both of these ladies have been great role models who have helped me to come out of my shell and taught me the ins and outs of running a business. Most importantly, they have been a continuous support team through whatever life throws at me. This job has brought as many laughs as it has learning experiences and that is all thanks to my mentors.” Mariah Lesar, Class of 2019, Mount Horeb Businesses 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