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Ketter Komputers 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!

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. 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 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 Getting Started in the Trades 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:

The Marketing Career Cluster is designed to provide employability and technical skills for standard occupational pathways in the Marketing Industry. Marketing Back to all programs 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:

The Education and Training program is designed to provide employability and technical skills for standard occupational pathways in the Education and Training Industry. Program includes 10-15 hours a week, paid industry experience balanced with traditional high school coursework. Education & Training Back to all programs

Resources for School To Career Coordinators. The definition of “legal notice” in Section 985.01 (2), Wisconsin Statutes, includes “Every publication of laws, ordinances, resolutions, financial statements, budgets and proceedings intended to give notice in an area.” The proceedings of city council, village board, and school board meetings must all be published as Class 1 notices.... DCSC Public Notices The definition of “legal notice” in Section 985.01 (2), Wisconsin Statutes, includes “Every publication of laws, ordinances, resolutions, financial statements, budgets and proceedings intended to give notice in an area.” The proceedings of city council, village board, and school board meetings must all be published as Class 1 notices. The proceedings must include the substance of every official action taken by the local governing body. “Substance” under the law means “an intelligible abstract or synopsis of the essential elements of the official action taken by a local governing body, including the subject matter of a motion, the persons making and seconding the motion and the roll call vote on the motion.”

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster involves careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and services. Agriculture Vet Tech assistant program CLICK HERE Back to all programs STUDENT TESTIMONIAL “My parents and grandparents have been running a family farm since 1982; my Dad and Grandfather have built it from 57 cows to 1000 cows. My goal is to take it even further. I am happy to get to be in this program as it helps the whole farm. It is an extra pair of hands. Being a youth apprentice has helped me grow as a student and an employee. I am excited to continue in youth apprenticeship, and I would highly recommend anyone that is even thinking about doing it to take advantage of it.” -Adam Rademacher, Class of 2019, Sun Prairie High School The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster involves careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and services. This school-to-career program offers experiences applicable to a student with an interest in animals, horticulture, floral design, landscaping, farming, diesel mechanic, veterinary medicine, and/or environmental sustainability. Business Partners that Support Youth Apprenticeship:

General Casualty Insurance Dustin Stock Sun Prairie Class Of 2005 Company: General Casualty Insurance Program: IT What did you love about YA? YA gave me the tools I needed to succeed early in my IT career. It also gave me a leg up once I left high school and got a full-time job in IT. How did YA influence your plans after high school? After I graduated, I moved to Minnesota and started working for Cargill as a contractor. After my contract expired, I moved on to ADC Telecommunications starting in Deskside Support and eventually moving into a Business Analyst and Software Developer role. After 7 years with ADC Telecommunications, I moved on to The Toro Company. I worked at one of Toro’s manufacturing facilities doing everything IT related (Phones, Network, Servers, Desktops, Programming, etc.). In 2020 I was offered a Sr Network Administrator position at Toro’s headquarters. In late 2021, in addition to my current role, I took over supervising Genesys Works high school interns at Toro. It’s similar to the YA program and I feel like I’ve gone full circle from being a high school intern to supervising some of them. What do you want others to know about YA?

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. 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

Success stories of our Alumni who completed the Youth Apprenticeship program YA Alumni SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH Claire Holesovsky Mount Horeb Class Of 2014 Company: UW Department of Biochemistry Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) What did you love about YA? Working in a biochemistry laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison enabled me to develop a genuine love for science and research. Learning more biotechnology techniques and testing them in natural laboratory settings set me up for success in the field. It also introduced me to two great mentors I am still in contact with ten years later. How did YA influence your plans after high school? After the Program, I decided to pursue a career in the STEM field as a science communicator. The time I spent learning in a research laboratory opened my eyes to how many people science impacts. I have since dedicated my career to empowering people to know about science and technology and become more involved. My work at the Environmental Protection Agency is focused on translating our scientists' research and enabling different audiences to participate. What do you want others to know about YA? This program pays off! Working part-time and taking classes may seem like a lot for students to tackle now, but it made me a better professional. I can juggle many different tasks and still maintain a positive impact on my work. The YA Program and my Mentors' expectations for me continue to push me as a professional today. Also, having the YA program on my resume in college also opened many internships and job opportunities I wouldn't have usually gotten. YA Alumni Students View All Belleville View More Evansville View More Middleton View More New Glarus View More Sun Prairie View More Wisconsin Heights View More DeForest View More Madison View More Monona Grove View More Oregon View More Verona View More Deerfield View More McFarland View More Mount Horeb View More Stoughton View More Waunakee 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

Genus PLC Deerfield YA Alumni Colton Meinecke STEM Deerfield Class Of 2012 View Alumni Aimee Schroeder (Lowrey) Health Science Deerfield Class Of 1999 View Alumni Tristan Furseth Architecture, Construction Deerfield Class Of 2022 View Alumni

Hometown Pharmacy Casper Vang DeForest Class Of 2018 Company: Hometown Pharmacy Program: Health Science What did you love about YA? During my time as an apprentice I worked for a local pharmacy. Some of my daily duties included filling out patient prescriptions, contacting insurance, and working the cash register at the drive through. I worked closely with the head pharmacist and other pharmacy technicians. How did YA influence your plans after high school? One of my most memorable experiences was learning under Bob Vernig alongside my small group of upcoming pharmacy techs. We would meet at the elementary school each week in Monona Grove and sit in those small classrooms. Bob taught us a lot of knowledge and prepared us to take the test for our licenses. My peers were also a very outgoing group and we had a lot of fun working together, and sharing our experiences from our workplaces. What do you want others to know about YA? Having a mentor greatly benefitted my experience because they were a role model that I could aspire to be like. In addition, they helped guide me to learn more about myself and what kind of career path I want to choose.