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Trevor Caldwell Oregon Class Of 2015 Company: USDA Cereal Crop Research Unit Program: STEM What did you love about YA? It made me realize what I wanted from a job/career before committing years to post secondary education How did YA influence your plans after high school? It's hard to say. I didn't have any plans before I started and I did not study the field I apprenticed in. What do you want others to know about YA? I feel like it should be the standard for highschool students to do an educational work apprenticeship while still in school. It set me up better for college and full time work.

Tyler Millard Stoughton Class Of 2020 Company: Stoughton Trailers Program: STEM What did you love about YA? One thing that I loved about the YA program was the vast amount of resources and connections that it brought along. Working with Josh to find open employers and positions in my area was super valuable. Finding more advanced opportunities in the industry is tough without experience or a degree but Josh was able to find an amazing opportunity for me at Stoughton Trailers. As for the experience I gained while working at my YA, I would attribute the experience I gained during my YA to my success today. My YA eventually turned into a college level internship and it seemed that the longer I worked in industry, the more connections I was gaining. When I left my first internship I had no worries that I would find a better position that I enjoyed more elsewhere. Overall, the YA program is for students who are interested in applying classroom based knowledge to real world work applications while being paid. The YA opportunities often pay better than most part time work, (in my experience) and on top of that, you’re gaining extremely valuable experience. This experience should be added to resumes and advertised to any new employer. This experience on my resumes has allowed me to fast-track my career. How did YA influence your plans after high school? I worked the following year in between my first college semesters as an intern there and had great success. I tried a year of college studying mechanical engineering at UW Milwaukee but it didn’t end up being right for me. I moved back to Madison to attend MATC. I have been in the mechanical design technology program and I have absolutely loved it. I am completing my final semester currently. I also decided to look for new positions and explore all of my connections and resources that I had accumulated through my time in the industry. I am now a full time mechanical design engineer at an amazing small company. I work for Develop LLC out of Verona, WI and I take lead roles in designing large, custom industrial automated systems for our clients. This is my dream job for now and I believe that a lot of my success has been due to the start that I got as a YA What do you want others to know about YA? I think an important thing for any YA to keep in mind is that your first work experiences might not be the end-all-be-all. You might have to use your first positions as stepping stones and this is okay. The idea is that your experience makes you a more valuable employee but that same experience is also teaching you what you do and don’t want in a future position. Experience speaks volumes in the STEM industry. I believe that because I started gaining real industry experience at such a young age, that is what has allowed me to make a successful living now. I am 21 years old working what I consider to be my dream job and I was able to move out on my own at age 20. This program can really kickstart your career and get you headed in a good direction.

Tristan Furseth Deerfield Class Of 2022 Company: High Tech Heating/AC Program: Architecture, Construction What did you love about YA? I loved my Boss and co-Workers. I enjoyed being able to skip school and make money. How did YA influence your plans after high school? It really made me understand the real world. It also made my plans change because I realized I wanted a more dangerous job. What do you want others to know about YA? It is a great program for kids that want to get a headstart in the trades. It also looks really good on resumes.

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STEM/Engineering Back to all programs In the Engineering pathway, students study and apply principles of science and math to solve problems in engineering projects involving design, development or production in various technologies. See our YA Engineering Student, Spencer @ Evco Plastics. ​ Student Testimonial “My experience with Evco has driven me to be more interested in Engineering, which I am already enthusiastic about. I enjoy planning out projects and seeing them through which has helped me learn how to problem-solve. Youth Apprenticeship gives students a real-life experience in the field that school just can’t do. This is what makes Youth Apprenticeship so great.” Pharis Martin, Class of 2020, DeForest Business Partners that support Youth Apprenticeship: VIEW ALL

Cambridge YA Alumni Robin Wahle STEM Cambridge Class Of 2006 View Alumni

Hospitality & Tourism Back to all programs Hospitality, Lodging, & Tourism encompass the management, marketing, and operation of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services. ​ ALL hospitality and tourism service workers need to possess good customer service skills. The Hospitality, Lodging, and Tourism YA program is structured to require industry-wide foundational skills and industry-specific technical skills. ​ This school-to-work program offers a variety of experiences and is applicable for a student who has expressed an interest in customer service, culinary arts, travel, tourism, lodging, or a hospitality business management career. This program makes for an attractive career option for students with a strong desire to work with many different people in travel and leisure services. ​ ​ STUDENT TESTIMONIAL ​ ​ “Working at the Mount Horeb Chamber of Commerce has helped my customer service skills. In my position, I respond to information requests from people planning to visit Mount Horeb. At the Chamber they use lots of different programs to make flyers or campaigns, and working with these programs will help me with my future career.” Ava Magnuson, Class of 2019, Mount Horeb Businesses that support Youth Apprenticeship: VIEW ALL

Mount Horeb YA Alumni Anya Bower Finance Mount Horeb Class Of 2016 View Alumni

Waunakee YA Alumni Alyssa Knight Finance Waunakee Class Of 2015 View Alumni Jaymi (Andreas) Bohat Health Science Waunakee Class Of 2004 View Alumni Olivia Carroll Health Science Waunakee Class Of 2018 View Alumni Sydney Schumacher Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Waunakee Class Of 2022 View Alumni Hans Meganck Finance Waunakee Class Of 2018 View Alumni Maggie Frawley Health Science Waunakee Class Of 2013 View Alumni Sergei Capaul Marketing Waunakee Class Of 2013 View Alumni Trevor Thomas Information Technology Waunakee Class Of 2011 View Alumni

Grow Your Pipeline of Talent A strong recruitment plan is essential for broadening the talent base of your company. Many students who finish a Youth Apprenticeship program frequently move into either full-time or part-time positions with the program's sponsoring employer while continuing their education beyond high school. By participating in the Youth Apprenticeship program, you not only support the development of skilled apprentices who match your company's needs but also have the opportunity to decrease employee turnover and retention expenses by smoothly transitioning program graduates into full-time roles. Get Started Who is a Youth Apprentice? Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program integrates school-based and work-based learning to provide students with employability and occupational skills. Motivated Students are seeking entry into a specific career program area that aligns with their long-term career and training plans. These students have completed the YA application process and have been given introductory employability skill training. Employer Benefits of Youth Apprenticeships Through the DCSC 1 Recruitment Develop a recruitment pipeline and train future employees 2 Opportunities ​ ​ Provide supervisory opportunities for your staff. 3 Diversity ​ Increase workforce diversity. Age diversity. Technology diversity. 4 Highly Motivated Students ​ Work with highly motivated students and create positive relationships with local school districts. 5 Technical Skills ​ Students gain technical skills in the classroom that help them perform at a high level on the Work site. 6 Influence Curriculum ​ Provide influence on curriculum offerings and student Program Areas: preparation. 7 Reduce Turnover ​ Reduce employee turnover and retaining costs by hiring youth apprentice graduates. Over 80% stay with their employer after HS graduation. Getting your Business Involved Click here to get involved!

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Information Technology Back to all programs ​ The Information Technology Program is designed to provide students with a working understanding of one or more of the occupational and technical skills in the four pathways (see below) within the IT 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. ​ Student Testimonial ​ “Good judgement comes from experience, and I was able to gain a lot of experience from QBE. I’ve learned what it’s like to have a job in the tech field. I know what it is like to have a manager and job responsibilities to make a difference. At QBE, I worked closely with others in the Tech field and regular users; I got a feel for how businesses work and the high level of efficiency expected. That being said, the people there were amazing coworkers, some former apprentices themselves, who helped ease me in and helped me balance my school and work responsibilities. This opportunity can net you great connections and experiences.” ​ Divy Suresh, Class of 2019, Sun Prairie Business Partners that support Youth Apprenticeship: VIEW ALL