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Jaymi (Andreas) Bohat Waunakee Class Of 2004 Company: Meriter Program: Health Science What did you love about YA? In the Youth Apprenticeship Program, I was able to explore many different healthcare related careers. I obtained certification as a nursing assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, Phlebotomist, and basic lab tech skills. I mostly enjoyed having the opportunity to experience each of these positions, and ultimately get an understanding of healthcare systems and available areas of employment. How did YA influence your plans after high school? While in the Youth Apprenticeship program, I was hired by Meriter as a CNA. After I graduated, I remained employed with Meriter for another 8 years. I was able to use my experience from the Youth Apprenticeship program to move into different roles at Meriter and obtain promotions! What do you want others to know about YA? It is an amazing opportunity to experience employment opportunities post high school. It allows students to get hands on experience in an area before committing to a major in college or area of work after high school!

STEM YA Alumni Colton Meinecke STEM View Job Deerfield Class Of 2012 Trevor Caldwell STEM View Job Oregon Class Of 2015 Ellyn Lepinski STEM View Job Oregon Class Of 2011 Ryan Prior STEM View Job Oregon Class Of 2006 Vaishnav Kumar STEM View Job Verona Class Of 2020 Gabrielle Erstad STEM View Job DeForest Class Of 2019 Dan Hammersley STEM View Job Monona Grove Class Of 1999 Robin Wahle STEM View Job Cambridge Class Of 2006 Tyler Millard STEM View Job Stoughton Class Of 2020

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

Ryan Prior Oregon Class Of 2006 Company: UW Biotechnology Center Core Peptide Synthesis Lab Program: STEM What did you love about YA? I loved learning to operate a wide variety science machines, completing state of the art syntheses and assays, and serving the UW Madision biotech research commons. How did YA influence your plans after high school? I was burned out on biotech after my apprenticeship and decided to study computer engineering instead. I eventually got the opportunity to bring the ends together, designing specialized computers for the sciences. What do you want others to know about YA? Actually doing the job will teach you things you didn't expect to learn and answer important questions you wouldn't have asked. The YA program gets you into the arena to struggle with real industrial problems and emerge stronger.

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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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

Pranab Adhikari Madison Class Of 2022 Company: City of Madison Fleet Services Program: Information Technology What did you love about YA? I am still working at the organization that I began working in as a high schooler. I am working as a Data Analyst Intern as I continue my education at UW Madison as a computer science major. I absolutely love my job at the City of Madison Fleet as a Data Analyst Intern. Not only do I get to work with a great team of people who are passionate about their work, but I also get to use my analytical skills to help make a real impact on the city's operations. It's incredibly rewarding to see the insights I provide being put into action and helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the fleet's operations. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow in this role and to make a meaningful contribution to the city's operations. How did YA influence your plans after high school? My plans remained the same of continuing postsecondary education at UW Madison, but I gained more knowledge of the data analytics field. What do you want others to know about YA? The YA Program is an incredible opportunity for students who are interested in exploring career options and gaining valuable work experience while still in high school. I completely agree that the program is a great way to determine whether a particular career path is right for someone. Through the YA program, students have the chance to work with professionals in the field and gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting. This experience can help students make more informed decisions about their future education and career goals. I encourage anyone who is interested in the program to learn more about it and take advantage of this unique opportunity.