CESA 8 Consortium

The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program integrates school-based and work-based learning. It is designed for high school students who want hands-on learning in an occupational area at a work-site along with classroom instruction. Students accepted into an approved Youth Apprenticeship program will continue taking classes at their high school while working as an apprentice at a participating business. Students will be enrolled in a technical class related to their youth apprenticeship program. These courses may be offered at either their high school or off campus.

Benefits for Students

Increase career awareness and improve future employability
Paid work experience
On-the-job mentoring
DWD Certificate of Occupational Proficiency
State skills certificates
School credits for work hours

Benefits for School Districts

Work experience for students
Enhanced ability to meet the needs of diverse student populations
Direct connections with local employers and their workforce needs
$250 per student to meet program costs
Completed certificates qualify for an additional $1000 each

Benefits for Employers

Shape the quality of your future workforce
Recruit potential employees
Access clear direction through DWD-created skills-based checklists
Communicate job-specific proficiencies to educational personnel
Build greater employee loyalty and lower turnover
Donate back to your schools' CTE programs